For our service today we cleaned the Snowflake temple.
Ether 10:1-16
Ether 10:5-7 describes the reign of King Riplakish. His wicked reign and his fall were very similar to the reign and fall of wicked King Noah (see Mosiah 11). Both kings were: very immoral, taxed the people heavily, built spacious and elaborate buildings, glutted themselves on the work of others, and both were killed by their own pleople. Isaiah warned, "For the leaders of this people cause them to err" (Isaiah 9:16; 2 Nephi 19:16). The righteous King Mosiah later commanded his people not to have kings because "the sins of many people have been caused by the iniquities of the kings" (Mosiah 29:31).
GC: Emmassaries to the Church by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
"We would hope that you will establish an era of genuine, gospel-oriented concern for the members, watching over and caring for each other, addressing spiritual and temporal needs in any way that helps."
James spent most of the morning trying to contact people who had signed up to help us clean the temple this evening. Some are cancelling because of sickness. He contacted over 40 people. We had the smallest group show up that we have ever had. We only had 17 people. It is frustrating when people sign-up and then don't show up. Those who did show up were real troupers. Many of them did double assignments. I was most impressed with my friend Virginia C. She actually spends most of her week in Grants, New Mexico. She comes over every Friday to work in the temple and this week she came on Wednesday so she could help clean. I appreciate her dedication so much! There are some people who come every time, such as, the Klugs, the Peelers, the Prices, and Brother Curtis, and Sister Thompson and the Skousens, and the Smiths. John and Sandra W. came by assignment from the bishop because he had to be at mutual even though they did not sign up. Our bishop is there most every time too. It really is a privilege to clean the temple and I am grateful for this calling. I visited with an old high school friend who is now a temple worker. This temple really does feel like home.
Small temples are homey.
While James was making phone calls I was paying bills. I got all of them paid except our income taxes for 2016. We will have to take money out of our line of credit to pay our taxes. Hopefully James will get some more jobs pretty quick.
I forgot to mention that we had a gorgeous sunrise this morning.
This picture was taken in Vernon. I am not exactly sure when or where but I just had to post it for all those wildlife enthusiasts out there:
There are more elk in Vernon than there are people.
That is why we love it here!
Meeting of the Patriarchs!
In family news I am very proud of my niece Jenifer. In spite of being legally blind she has graduated with a degree in social work. I know Jenifer is going to make a difference in this world!
Overcoming trials and adversity to accomplish something good!
This picture was taken last January on James's birthday. We were at Evan's pinewood derby in Chandler. Our friend Brooklyn was there and when she found out it was Brother Lambson's birthday she made him a card. We were Brooklyn's Primary teachers from January to June of the previous year.
This is Addy and Kayla after dancing at a Suns game this
past January. My how she has changed.
What an exciting day!
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