Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Our friends The Whalen's visiting the San Diego temple.

One of the first items of business after gospel study was to cut James's hair.  I have been mentioning that he needs a haircut for several days now, but it will only happen when he is ready.  I gave a good one this time, no nicks, and not too short.

 As part of my gospel study this morning, along with reading from "The Blueprint of Christ's Church", I read the Sunday School lesson for this week, "Seek Ye for the Kingdom of God".  It is based on Jacob 1-4 and the purpose is to: Help class members feel a greater desire to magnify their callings, be chaste, and invite others to come unto Christ.  

I also listened to two talks from the last General Conference, both from the priesthood session.  "Your Next Step" by Randall K. Bennett and "Be Not Afraid, Only Believe" by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf.  As I listened, I was ironing.  After the conference talks I listened to two articles from this month's Ensign: "Caring for the Needy in Our Families", and "When One Needs Care, Two Need Help."  As I listened, I went about doing my chores, emptying the dish washer, making my bed and carrying in boxes to be put away.  

One of the reason I am sharing my gospel study is because of something I learned from Nephi.  When he gave the small plates to Jacob he had a special commandment for him: "And he gave me, Jacob, a commandment that I should write upon these plates a few of the things which I considered to be most precious; ...And if there were preaching which was sacred, or revelation which was great, or prophesying, that I should engraven the heads of them upon these plates, and touch upon them as much as it were possible, for Christ's sake, and for the sake of our people." ( Jacob 1: 2, 4)

I want those who read this record to know that the gospel of Jesus Christ is the most precious thing in my life.  Therefore, I must include the things of the Lord in this record.

This afternoon James and I made another trip to town.  James wasn't going to come but I told him I would read to him and that I really enjoyed his company.  He caved.  

I needed to get some things at Walmart for my diet.  I needed fruits, veggies, nonfat salad dressing, some Lean Cuisine dinners, yogurt, shakes for James, and black ink for the printer.  I also got both of us new pillows.  Maybe a new pillow will help me sleep better.

I bought tickets online today to see Kaitlin Booth in "Legally Blonde" at Mesa Community College.  Karen and I were going to go together but she couldn't go until the 16th and I will be down there on the 8th so James is going to go with me.   Kaitlin will play the part of Elle Wood, the star of the show.

I love the picture of Kaitlin, but I think her dog,

Bruiser, was a chihuahua.

For dinner tonight I substituted my Nutrisystem meatballs, which I was suppose to eat with a small wheat roll, for Lean Cuisine spaghetti and meatballs.  

Delicious, especially the meatballs.

I was supposed to have a cup of cooked broccoli, but James made cooked cabbage and mushrooms with onions and bell peppers instead.  It was all wonderful.  He is so supportive!

We watched another movie about firemen tonight.  This one was called "For the Love of Grace" and starred Mark Consuelo and Chandra West.  We both liked it.  James may have liked Chandra a little too much.

 They never even kissed.  I wonder of Kelly Ripla had

anything to do with that.

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

 Happy Anniversary
Kim and Brian!

20 years of wedded bliss!

I love these two!

Sheri's quote of the day:

"Perhaps the greatest charity comes when we are kind to each

other, when we don't judge or categorize someone else,

when we simply give each other the benefit of the doubt or remain

quiet.  Charity is accepting someone's differences,

weaknesses, and shortcomings; having patience with

someone who has let us down; or resisting the impulse to become

offended when someone doesn't handle something the way we might have hoped.  Charity is refusing to take advantage

of another's weakness and being willing to forgive

someone who has hurt us.  Charity is expecting

the best of each other."

-Elder Marvin J. Ashton

Sweet little Lola!

 I started cleaning out the pantry at the cabin yesterday.  This is what my kitchen looks like:

It's going to get worse before it gets better.

James and I went to visit the Howard's today.  I am Jean Howard's visiting teacher and my partner is out of town. The Howard's have about 200 acres of land back in the pine trees south of town.  James visited with Tom while I visited with Jean.  Come to find out they have a house in Chandler just a few miles south of us.  

Sister Howard, Jean, has a bad back, has had heart surgery, and several other surgeries.  I really liked her though.  She is very soft spoken and seems quite spiritual. She says she lives very close to the Lord and often asks Him: "Lord, what do I need to learn from the experience."  It was a good visit.

Back home I made grilled tuna and cheese sandwiches with tomato soup for lunch.  We took a nap and then I worked on my blog while James worked on taxes.  I did a little work on my pantry project but I've come to realize it's a bigger project than I had thought.

Our Hallmark movie, "For the Love of Grace", had Mark Consuelo in it.  It was a good one.

Tricia got engaged today.

Vernon sunset