Friday, December 13th, 2019

Bismarch, North Dakota

61st operating temple

Dedicated: 19 Sept 1999

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Jehovah

Exodus 3:14

And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.

Book of Mormon

Ether 9:23-35

New Testament

Revelation 8-9; Redheaded Hostess; New Testament Student Manual

Oct 2019 General Conference

"After the Trial of Our Faith"

Elder Jorge M. Alvarado

"Ultimately, everything God invites and commands us to do is an expression of His love for us and His desire to give us the blessings

reserved for the faithful. We cannot assume that our children will learn to love the gospel on their own; it is our responsibility to teach them. As we help our children learn how to use their agency wisely, our example can inspire them to make their own righteous choices. Their faithful living will in turn help their children to know the truth of the gospel for themselves." 

There are lots of charts in the New Testament Student Manual to explain all of the happenings in the first part of the book of Revelation. 

Typed a contract for Diana Rico to buy Alicia Dela Cruz's property. She sent money today for her property. 

I finished wrapping the Tex-Arkana gifts but it was afternoon and I was too tired to go to town. I rested instead. Tonight is our ward Christmas party at the church and I knew that I would be helping setup and cleanup. I'm glad I made my chili yesterday. 

Tamara asked the presidency if we could be at the church at 4:00 to help get the dinner setup. I didn't make it until 4:45. The party starts at 6 and there is lots of prep work to be done. I am wondering why the Relief Society had food and decorations. I guess it doesn't matter because Kathy would have been there helping no matter 

to wash. 

We had over 200 people attend. The Primary children did a short program about Christmas around the world. After the tables were put away they played music and people danced, especially the young people. Santa came but I never got to see him because I was slaving away in the kitchen. 

The Deacon's quorum and Brother Applegate won the chili contest and Sister Lynda Van Haren won the dessert contest. Four of the elders were the judges. 

There are some perks to helping in the kitchen after the party. I got to take home left over chili and beans. 

We came home and watched "Dollywood at Christmas."

Tonight the kids and grandkids did gingerbread houses at Stacy's. 

Darrel's family wasn't there because it was Addy's Christmas choir concert.

 Dancing at the ward party

Celebrating at Marshall, Texas

Shayna and Alex's snowman pool

 Alexis and Michael

Jared Ammon and Joe

 Joe and Kim

Kaitlin and Adam

Stacy and Paul's house

Evan's

Kim and Joe's

Kaitlin and Adam's

 Alexis and Michael's

Shayna and Alex's

Friday, October 18th, 2019

Laie, Hawaii

5th operating temple

Dedicated: 27-30 Nov 1919

By: Heber J. Grant

Jesus Christ, Good Shepherd

1 Nephi 13:41

And they must come according to the words which shall be established by the mouth of the Lamb; and the words of the Lamb shall be made known in the records of thy seed, as well as in the records of the twelve apostles of the Lamb; wherefore they both shall be established in one; for there is one God and one Shepherd over all the earth.

Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 7:15-8:4

What part does the Holy Ghost play in conversion?

New Testament: "I Can Do All Things Through Christ Which Strengtheneth Me"

Colossians 2 & Colossians 1:12-23 "My faith is founded on Jesus Christ"

General Conference

Beloved Daughters

Bonnie H. Cardon

"At the heart of all we do in Young Women is our desire to help you gain unshakable faith in the Lord Jesus Christ."

"CFM" Through His Atonement and Resurrection, Jesus Christ triumphed over all earthly powers and authorities. (Colo.2:15)

I sold a Captain Marvel book to a guy who lives in Mexico City. I guess if he doesn't speak English he can enjoy looking at the pictures.

James had a hard time getting out of bed this morning. He said the gas pains are not going away. He was told if he walked around it would help alleviate them but it hasn't.

Kacey helped me today with the Strong Concordance app we are using for our Inkling study. Greek words are found in the Old Testament and Hebrew in the New Testament. 

I had everything to make zuppa tuscana soup except for kale, which I replaced with spinach. I made it this morning and it was so delicious to have it for lunch. I feel so bad for James and told him I would strain the soup so he could have the broth but he didn't seem too excited so I didn't do it.

James drove to the post office today. He wasn't suppose to drive until the 19th, but hey, it's Vernon so we chanced it. He brought back one book I had ordered to sell and three books I ordered from 

Deseret Book about the priesthood. James saw one of them and said, "You already have this book." It was the one by Sheri Dew called, "Women and the Priesthood." I said, no I don't, you are thinking of a different book. I knew what book he was thinking of but I let him go upstairs to look for it anyway. He came back with the book, "Woman and the Priesthood" by Rodney Turner thinking he had proved me wrong. I pointed out the differences and he realized he had made a mistake.

I ordered these books to go along with the Inkling study at the suggestion of Emily Freeman. I have a lot of reading to do!

I watched "DWTS" again while walking. I researched and bought two books. 

Stacy got $500 from Skyler. He stills owes her over $6,000. 

James tried to watch some TV while I was blogging. He wasn't interested in anything I had recorded so he basically just scrolled with the guide. He came across a hunting show and finally settled on that. We had some herbal tea for our little evening snack. Mine was blueberry, his was black cherry.

19 people are out of town this weekend which is making it difficult to find people to help clean the temple. He basically called everyone on the ward list that has a temple recommend and we still only have 19 people. We are supposed to have at least 20.

We got some sad news today. A member of our ward, and a dear friend of mine, Pat Tedder fell flat on her back while working in the laundry room a the temple. She was air vaced to St Joseph - Barrows in Phoenix with a fracture in her upper back. This is so sad to me because I am sure she is in a great deal of pain.

Ziggie came to visit the Trezise's and I think she is there to stay.

 What did you say mom? I'm getting a

sister?

What's a sister?

This is a sister. Her name is Ziggie.

Sheri said they tried her out and everyone fell in

love with her because she is so gentle and sweet. 

Ollie barked for awhile because he is very territorial

but by the end of the evening they were playing together.

Halloween treats

 Charlie went to her first football game and

she loved it!

 James's bananas that he can't eat