Saturday, March 28th, 2020

Ariquipa, Peru

167th operating temple

Dedicated: 15 Dec 2019

By: Elder Ulisses Soares

Jesus Christ, Judge

D&C 135:5

And it came to pass that I prayed unto the Lord that he would give unto the Gentiles grace, that they might have charity. And it came to pass that the Lord said unto me: If they have not charity it mattereth not unto thee, thou hast been faithful; wherefore thy garments shall be made clean. And because thou hast seen thy weakness, thou shalt be made strong, even unto the sitting down in the place which I have prepared in the mansions of my Father. And now I ... bid farewell unto the Gentiles; yea, and also unto my brethren whom I love, until we shall meet before the judgment-seat of Christ, where all men shall know that my garments are not spotted with your blood. The testators are no dead, and their testament is in force.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

Words of Mormon

Mormon abridges the large plates of Nephi - He puts the small plates with the other plates - King Benjamin establishes peace in the land. About A.D. 385.

October 2019 Gen Con

"Giving Our Spirits Control Over Our Bodies"

President M. Russell Ballard

"Brothers and sisters, I encourage you to slow down a bit and think about where you are now in subjugating your carnal nature and empowering your divine, spiritual nature so when the time comes, you may pass into the spirit world to a joyful reunion with your loved ones - for which I testify and humbly pray in the sacred name of the Lord Jesus Christ, amen."

"Finding Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ"

Elder Robert D. Hales

October 2004

I woke up James with some Citrus Sunshine tea this morning. My three favorite teas are: Chamomile, Peach, and Citrus Sunshine, all Celestial Seasonings brand.

When he saw Sister Halcomb at the store on Tuesday James promised her he would grind her some flour so that's what he did this morning. 

He ground a little too much and got flour all over the counters and floor. What a mess, but it was worth it. This is the first time we have used this grinder I bought about ten years ago for $100 and we were pleased with the results.

I had a ministering interview with Sister A. Miller today. She has become good friends with Candi and so I told her about how Jasmine said her mother, Candi, won't let her do baptisms for the dead because she doesn't think we should force people to join our church. I tried to explain to her that we aren't forcing anyone but it won't do any good unless someone convinces Candi. I told Anne so she would look for an opportunity to bring the subject up sometime when she is with Candi.

We got an email from Bishop Hunsaker today about the special fast President Nelson has asked us to do this weekend to stop the Corona virus. Basically if you are not paying your fast offerings online but in an envelope he said the bishopric would be at the church from 10:30 to 11:00 on Sunday. You just drive by and hand them your envelope.

I did some cleaning upstairs today. While I was in Darrel and Trina's bedroom James told me to look out the window. There was a herd of elk out in the field. We took some pictures.

Upstairs is really the best place to take pictures. I texted them to Addy and said, "Outside your bedroom window."

We started our fast after lunch. 

I called my Aunt Gene this afternoon. Today is her 92nd birthday. We had a nice visit until her son Arlee and his wife Carol came bringing her flowers. I told her I was selling books online and she told me she had lots of books that I could have. When this whole Corona virus is over I will pay her a visit.

It took me most of the day, with a few interruptions, to do two blog posts. I am determined I am going to get caught up!

This evening as we were watching the newest Spring Fling movie on Hallmark, I got a call from my friend Jean. They have lots of unexpected company and she was wondering if she could borrow some toilet paper. I told her yes and she said Tom would come over in the morning to pick it up. When I told James he suggested we deliver it tonight. We stopped our movies, made the delivery, and came back and finished. It was a good one called "Just My Type."

Megan Wanlass got married at home today.

Happy 92nd Birthday!

 Why???

 Trina talking about Addy

Missionaries on a plane coming home from

Africa singing, "Called To Serve"

 Since she didn't have any customers, the

owner of Carefreetea served her pets

 Digging post holes for a corral

Saturday night at the Trezise's

That's me

 Grand Canyon

Tuesday, March 17th, 2020

 Paris, France

156th operating temple

Dedicated: 21 May 2017

By: Henry B. Eyring

Jesus Christ, Judge

Moroni 10:34

And now I bid unto all, farewell. I soon go to rest in the paradise of God, until my spirit and body shall again reunite, and I am brought forth triumphant through the air, to meet you before the pleasing bar of the great Jehovah, the Eternal Judge of both quick and dead. Amen.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

Jacob 5:15-28

The scattering and gathering of Israel are prefigured 

October 2019 Gen Con

"Covenant Women in Partnership with God"

President Henry B. Eyring

"I testify that God the Father lives and He loves you. He will answer your prayers. His Beloved Son leads, in every detail, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President Russell M. Nelson is His living prophet. And Joseph Smith saw and spoke with God the Father and Jesus Christ in a grove of trees in Palmyra, New York. I know that is true. I also testify that Jesus Christ is your Savior; He loves you. And through His Atonement, you can be purified and lifted to the high and holy callings which will come to you. I so testify in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen."

Ensign
"Seven Sure Fire Blessings from the Children
and Youth Program"

This morning I got up and studied from Jacob 5. Yesterday with discussed the first visit of the Lord with the grandkids and tonight we will discuss the second visit which was during the meridian of time when the Savior was on the earth. I also read to them my book regarding the House of Israel so they would have a better understanding of the Abrahamic Covenant and the House of Israel.

Lola was making sure everyone had green on today. Someone, I can't remember who, said their eyes were green. She asked me if that counted and I said no. She asked grandpa and he said yes. I don't think anyone got pinched, at least if they did, I didn't hear about it. 

Joshua got up this morning and went outside for a walk. When Addy gets up she goes outside for a run. 

I made waffles and bacon for breakfast. I think everyone ate except Addy. Lola wants a tea party. I put her off until tomorrow telling her we need to go to the store first. 

James is frustrated about typing a contract. He is almost always frustrated with the computer about something and so am I. The most frustrating thing for me is my photo app and trying to download and crop photos to go on my blog. The app always, and I do mean everyday, freezes up while I am trying to add photos. That is one of the reasons I am so far behind with my posting.

James grilled steaks for dinner. I made rice, corn, and beans, and cut up strawberries and sat out blueberries. I think there was something for everyone except Evan. He didn't come down to eat.  Oh yes, we also had the rolls that Sheri sent. Steak is Max's favorite food but he needs one of his mom's rolls to go with it.

We were talking about what food Evan likes and Max said, he really likes breakfast. I said that tomorrow night I would fix breakfast for dinner so that Evan would join us.

After dinner and "Come Follow Me" grandpa built a bonfire and we all sat around it while Max sang and played the guitar. He played "The Boxer" and some other golden oldies. After I went in he played the "Sound of Silence." I am sorry I missed it.

The girls loved these pictures of Charlie!

Lola said, "It's a unicorn headband!"

I think this is a picture of the kids playing the game Jack Box. Either that or they are watching "Sponge Bob."

Dinner with everyone but Evan

Listening to Max

Ben's Letter: