It was a very windy day.
Our temple is closing for two weeks so we went today to do
all of our family sealings. We sealed 5 couples, 5 daughters to parents, and 9 sons to parents. Included in these sealings were Vickie's parents and her brother William to his parents.
We still have Donnie to be sealed to his parents. Jeffrey needs to finish his ordinance work first. Each person should have six ordinances done in their behalf. The brethren are ordained to the Melchizedek priesthood during the washing and anointings of the initiatory ordinance. An exciting day for us!
On our way to Snowflake. We thought for sure we would see some rain.
Oh my, dark clouds over the temple.
Back to Show Low, but still no rain.
After our temple experience we stopped at El Cupido's for lunch. I had a beef tamale with red sauce. It was delicious. James had a chicken quesadilla and a fish taco. I also ordered a chicken taco but I saved it for later and then ended up giving it to James. We also stopped at the Dollar Store in Taylor. I found three glass plates at the Dollar Store in Show Low but I wanted at least one more to make a set of four. They didn't have any.
I love that these are only a dollar!
On to the Show Low Walmart for me and Home Depot for James. He is having paint mixed for his doors on the pump house. He was so patient and kind to let me stop at the Dollar Store in Show Low to see if they got another shipment of paints. Instead I got mini flashlights for my Primary class and chocolate covered cherries for a snack on the way home.
These little boxes are so cute. They have three cherries in each one. Two would have been enough but the third is the cherry on top!
We read from Millennial Glory on the way home. On the way to the temple we listened to Elder Gerrit W. Gong's conference address, "Always Remember Him" and our scriptures, Helaman 8:11-28. Here is the question today for:
Why is it so imperative to have a contrite spirit when we look unto the Savior? My answer which I sent to my scripture buddies, Alex, Adam, Michael, and Seth. So that we might live, even unto that life which is eternal. When my spirit is contrite I am teachable. I am able to change and grow. I am filled with gratitude as I realize all the Savior has done for me and how dependent I am upon Him. I am sad when I add to His suffering. He is my Rock and my Redeemer. Nephi's use of the story of the Brazen Serpent from the Old Testament emphasizes that we "should look upon the Son of God with faith and live." Through the atoning sacrifice of Christ, the poisonous venom of Satan was overcome for all who would repent.
GC: "Always Remember Him" Elder Gong
" We can always remember Him on the Sabbath through the Sacrament.
Our Savior invites us to always remember Him as He always remembers us."
I love this quote!
We came home and took a nap and then James went outside to work. He tried out our new edger before painting his doors on the pump house.
I am so excited to use this edger myself!
Other family news: James got braces today, two fillings in his teeth and his driver's permit.
Cute with or without braces.
Max has is write in a brace for a month. He either has a hairline fracture or a cyst. He is struggling to write and he says it hurts. I wish I was there to help.
Tonight was our weekly movie night. We watched the first episode of the Hallmark Sunday night special, "Chesapeake Bay." I like Jesse Metcalf, especially when he plays the guitar and sings.
