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In Tammy Jones's backyard in Memphis, Tennessee.
Tammy was in our ward when James was the bishop here
in Chandler. No wonder she likes Tennessee!
Today on Primary lesson was the faith and obedience of Lehi. Part of the lesson featured this scripture: 1 Nephi 1:6
"And it came to pass as he prayed unto the Lord, there came a pillar
of fire and dwelt upon a rock before him; and he saw
and heard much; and because of the things which he saw and heard he did quake and tremble exceedingly."
James took a large rock, fuel and lighter to church with him. Years ago for a FHE lesson he lit a rock on fire and the kids loved it. I suppose he is going to do it again.
For sacrament meeting today the bishop asked several of the graduating youth to share their favorite scripture from the D&C, the seminary course of study this year, and to talk about their moms. Those who spoke were: Jacob Dowdle, Brad Dawson, Alex Braddock, Alizabeth Ross, and Megan Wanlass. They all did a great job.
Sister Mcafee had the kids play musical chairs to help them learn the words to the song: "I believe in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints".
It was engaging for those who got to play.
I know it's blurry, but I love this picture of Taylor!
We had seven kids in our class today: Ryder, Malachi, Isaiah, Liam, Brooklyn, Taylor and Callie. They loved James's fire on the rock demonstration, which we did outside by the way. When Taylor told her dad that we light a rock on fire in class today, his comment was: "Oh yeah, sure you did." Hope no one complains and that we don't get "fired."
It was a nice mother's day afternoon and evening. James cooked me a nice steak dinner with salad and a baked potato. Sheri gave me strawberry shortcake and a huge piece of my favorite chocolate cake from Costco. Kim brought over chocolate caramels and a ticket to go see Derek and Julianne Hough's dance tour on June 12th. (It's from Sheri too, plus remember yesterday Sheri took me to get a pedicure). Also got flowers yesterday from Brian and James. Darrel and Trina and all of the kids came over for a visit and brought a $50 giftcard to Cheesecake Factory. They really know the way to my heart! Dallin was here and serenaded Stacy and we all listened.
Paul made dinner for Stacy and she had all of her boys here except Jared Ammon.
We went to see Lois and Dawn and took Lois some flowers. We had a nice visit.
Jared called around 8pm and we talked for about a hour. He is in a good place right now. Also he sent me a $50 Cheesecake Factory gift card and a Regency Romance novel. (He knows that I read them to dad all the time).
Oh, yes, I also got a very sweet letter from Stacy. All in all it was a wonderful mother's day.
