Monday, March 18th, 2019

San Antonio, Texas

120th operating temple

Dedicated: 22 May 2005

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

DC 36:8

I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God; wherefore, gird up your loins and I will suddenly come to my temple. Even so. Amen.

Book of Mormon

Jacob 2:17-35

New Testament "Come Follow Me"

Matthew 131-23; Luke 8:1-15

"Parable of the Sower" by Dallin H. Oaks, April 2015

General Conference

"The Vision of the Redemption of the Dead"

President M. Russell Ballard

"On this special 100th anniversary, I invite you to thoroughly and thoughtfully read this revelation. As you do so, may the Lord bless you to more fully understand and appreciate God's love and His plan of salvation and happiness for His children."

 James left for the valley around 4:30 a.m. The Chacon job is finally starting! He has been waiting on the City of Mesa to approve all of the permits since December. It is almost too much to believe this job is actually going to happen. 

One of the first things I did this morning was to write an email to Ben. I also got an email back from him. 

 who we are. I love you! - Elder Trezise

I guess I am being punished for walking so much yesterday because today I have a bum right knee. It was a slow day for me but in spite of my bad knee I still got over 12,000 steps hobbling around the house.

James had problems on the job but he talked the inspector out of shutting down the job with his great reasoning skills. 

I'm reading Peter Valley's online Book Arbitrage book and I'm learning a little. 

I miss James.

 I miss this show too.

 Poor baby is still sick

Tuesday, October 9th, 2018

San Antonio, Texas

120th operating temple

Dedicated: 22 May 2005

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Crucifixion

2 Nephi 10:5

But because of priestcrafts and iniquities, they at Jerusalem will stiffen their necks against him, that he be crucified.

Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 2:1-14

*Why do you think forgetting spiritual experiences can make us vulnerable to Satan? What can we do to ensure that we do not forget the spiritual experiences we have had?

- I record spiritual experiences I have so I will remember and not forget them Keeping a journal has blessed me many times. I sometimes go back and look at it and reflect on the good times and spiritual experiences I've had, and all that God has blessed me with. Keeping a journal/blog helps me see God's hand in my life and fills me with gratitude for the many blessings and good times the Lord has blessed me with. Losing a testimony usually happens a little bit at a time. When we don't record and remember our spiritual experiences they begin to erode. To guard against erosion, write down spiritual experiences, ponder them, thank the Lord for them, and share them when appropriate. When we take the sacrament each week we eat and drink in remembrance of the body and blood of Jesus Christ, and promise that we will always remember Him. Remembering is so important. When we feel close to Him, we act differently. When we forget we gradually withdraw ourselves from Him and His Spirit.

Old Testament

Jeremiah 4-6

General Conference

One in Christ

Elder Ulisses Soares

My beloved companions in the work of the Lord, I believe we can do much better and should do better in welcoming new friends into the Church.

James got home from working at the Howard's around noon. He came home because of the rain which makes it rather difficult to work outside. He is still arguing with National Turf about workman's comp insurance. Unbeknownst to us, Valerie from National Turf stopped payment on our $29,980 check because they think James placed a lien on Phoenix Country Club for non-payment. He did not place the lien, the lien company only sent  a letter telling Phoenix Country Club we would place a lien if we did not get paid from National Turf. Phoenix Country Club ask National Turf why they hadn't paid us. 

I paid bills, not knowing our account was going to be in the red because of National Turd, oops, I mean Turf. 

James and I continued our online training for the book traders business we joined. I watched a live webinar this morning. There is a live webinar every Tuesday and Thursday morning. 

While getting my steps today I watched DWTS. Cheryl and Juan Pablo got a perfect score on their samba. Val and Nancy McKeon are going home. Why not Grocery Store Joe and Jenna. That guy cannot dance!

 21,021 steps  

 Sweet dreams

So happy to see the Declaration again!

 Scarlett's parents: Autumn and Palmer

One of my favorites of Charlie!