Tuesday, June 5th, 2018

Fort Collins, Colorado

153rd operating temple

Dedicated: 16 Oct 2016

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ, Condescension of

1 Timothy 3:16

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

Book of Mormon

Alma 11:26-46

*How would you answer vs. 38?

Talk: The Great Plan of the Eternal God

By: Neal A. Maxwell

April 1984

Old Testament

1 Kings 19-20

19 Jezebel seeks the life of Elijah - An angel sends him to Horeb - The Lord speaks to Elijah, not in the wind nor the earthquake nor the fire, but in a still, small voice - Elisha joins Elijah.

20 Benhadad of Syria makes war with Israel - The Syrians are defeated twice - Ahab lets Benhadad go free, contrary to the will of the Lord.

General Conference

Meek and Lowly of Heart

" Pahoran easily might have resented Moroni and his inaccurate allegations, but he did not. He responded compassionately and described a rebellion against the government about which Moroni was not aware.

What do you think explains Pahoran's measured reply to Moroni's accusations?"

Russell M. Nelson 10/12 #60 Ask the Missionaries! They Can Help You!

"All missionaries, younger and older, serve with the sole hope of making life better for other people."

Dale G. Renlund The Melchizedek Priesthood Chapter 19 Principle #11 - A Priesthood Holder Works Effectively in Counsels.

" Harmonious relationships can be developed and enhanced by understanding and applying insights from the scriptures." - OTSM, 41.

James went to visit Anthony this morning and helped show him what he needed to do to start building his shower. He wants one just like ours. Anthony told him to give me a big hug, which he did.

I paid bills, worked on my blog, ate lunch and watched this week's episode of "The Good Witch." Now I am watching "Poldark" while I continue to pay bills. 

The fashion designer, known for her purses, Kate Spade, committed suicide today. She was 55 years old and has a 13 year old daughter.

She left her daughter a note telling her it was not her fault.

This evening James and I watched the new Hallmark movie, "Marrying Mr. Darcy" starring Cindy Busby who used to be in "Heartland." She was such a jerk in "Heartland" that it seemed funny seeing her play someone nice.

97% of Heber-Overgaard is without power because of the fire. The Red Onion Restaurant is going strong because they have a backup generator.

I can touch my nose with my tongue.

I used to be able to do that too Ollie.

Another tragedy

Monday, June 4th, 2018

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

152nd operating temple

Dedicated: 18 Sept 2016

By: Henry B. Eyring

Jesus Christ, Condescension of

Romans 9:5

Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, Bod blessed for ever. Amen.

Book of Mormon

Alma 11:1-25

*What did you learn from today's reading?

Talk: The Women of God

By: Neal A. Maxwell

April 1978

Old Testament

1 Kings 17-18

17 Elijah seals the heavens and is fed by the ravens - At his command the barrel of four and the jar of oil of the widow of Zarephath never become empty - He raises her son from death.

18 Elijah is sent to meet Ahab - Obadiah saves a hundred prophets and meets Elijah - Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal to call down fire from heaven - They fail - He calls down fire slays the prophets of Baal, and opens the heavens for rain.

General Conference

The Heart of a Prophet

Elder Gary E. Stevenson

" President Spencer W. Kimball explained:

'As one star sinks behind the horizon, another comes into the picture, and death spawns life. The work of the Lord is endless.

Even when a powerful leader dies, not for a single instant is the Church without leadership, thanks to the kind Providence who gave His kingdom continuity and perpetuity. As it already has happened... before in this dispensation, a people reverently

close a grave, dry their tears, and turn their faces to the future."

Until Seventy Times Seven

Elder Lynn G. Robbins

" While we are grateful for second chances following mistakes, or failures of the mind, we stand all amazed at the Savior's grace in giving us second chances in overcoming sin, or failures of the heart."

The Prophet of God

Elder Neil L. Andersen

"The selection of a prophet is made by the Lord Himself. There is no campaigning, no debates, no posturing for position, no dissension, distrust, confusion, or commotion. I too confirm that the power of heaven was with us in the upper room of the temple as we prayerfully encircled President Nelson and felt the undeniable approval of the Lord upon him."

Russell M. Nelson 4/12 #59. Thanks Be To God.

"How much better it would be if all could be more aware of God's providence and love and express that gratitude to Him."

Happy Birthday Emmy!
Finally a teenager. Since I don't have any recent photos,
I will have to post pre-teen pictures.

Molly, Tanner, Emmy, Summer

Tutu Emmy

After a Razr ride last summer.

James watered everything this morning. Bunnies, hummingbirds, trees, grass, and plants. 

James also fixed lunch. We had squash, cabbage and refried beans. I read to him from "Riders on the Orphan Train." 

After rest time James left to go to town to pick up a prescription. He came back with groceries and the mail. We received our new Church magazines which is always exciting. I also got my new pop socket, black with the outline of a heart on it, and pink Iface cover, but no blood pressure watch for James. A mixture of joy and sadness.

We seem to have lost the receipt and all of the paperwork for our new phones. I thought maybe we left it in the condo so I called. They said nothing had been turned in, which means the cleaning ladies probably threw them away. We have to send our old phones in, and we need shipping labels from the Verizon website to do that.
I tried finding them on the website by myself but I had no luck. There has to be some special instructions.

The Halcomb's came by for a visit today. Kerri wants to build a garage and had some questions to ask James. Catherine and I had a nice visit while James was talking to Kerri. 

James is going to do a material takeoff for Kerri.

A fire between Heber and Holbrook today on highway 377. They are calling it the 377 fire. It was started by a semitruck and trailer dragging a chain. He actually started several fires in a 24 mile stretch. Why are people so careless? The fire caused the sunset to be extra orange.

The yellow part almost looks like flames

After FHE I did my walk around the dining room and kitchen. I can't bend my right knee but I did get my 45 minutes. 

Watching Poldark on Amazon Prime on my phone.

It really is the last days.