If I could live anywhere in the world,
it would be somewhere like this.
This is in Switzerland. There is something about
those mountains and the green meadow.
Scripture Study:
Alma 23:8-24:6
8- Those converted:
9 - Land of Ishmael,
10 - Middoni (this is surprising!)
11 - Nephi
12 - Shilom, Shemlon, Lemuel, Shimnilon
13 - These are they who laid down the weapons of their rebellion.
14 - No Amalekites were converted, save only one; neither were the Amulonites. They hardened the hearts of the Lamanites in the land where they lived.
16 - The King and those converted wanted a name to separate themselves from the other Lamanites.
17 - They called their name Anti-Nephi-Lehies. (This is what the Book of Mormon Student Manual says about the name Anti-Nephi-Lehi: The name Anti-Nephi-Lehi could indicate the joining together of the descendants of Nephi and those who followed him with the other posterity of Lehi: "The name 'Anti' of 'Anti-Nephi-Lehi' may be a reflex of the Egyptian nty 'he of, the one of.' Thus, rather than having the sense 'against,' it has the meaning 'the one of Nephi and Lehi'" (Stephen D. Ricks, "Anti-Nephi-Lehi," in Dennis L. Largey, ed., Book of Mormon Reference Companion 2003, 67). This if found on p. 207 of the BMSM).
18 - They began to be industrious and friendly with the Nephites and the curse of God did no more follow them.
Alma 24
1 - The Amalekits, Amulonites and Lamanites in Amulon, Helam and Jerusalem and all who weren't converted were stirred up to anger against their brethren by the Amalekites and Amulonites.
2 - Their hatred was so bad that they rebelled against the king and took up arms against the Anti-Nephi-Lehies.
3 - The King conferred the kingdom upon his son and called him Anti-Nephi-Lehi.
4 - The King died.
5 - Council held with the missionaries and King Lamoni and Anti-Nephi-Lehi as to how to defend themselves.
6 - They refused to make preparations for war.
The first thing James said to me this morning as he looked out the window: "There is the baby raven." I have not seen him yet. James says he follows his parents around with his mouth hanging open.
I found this quote, and I like it.
18 - They began to be industrious and friendly with the Nephites and the curse of God did no more follow them.
Alma 24
1 - The Amalekits, Amulonites and Lamanites in Amulon, Helam and Jerusalem and all who weren't converted were stirred up to anger against their brethren by the Amalekites and Amulonites.
2 - Their hatred was so bad that they rebelled against the king and took up arms against the Anti-Nephi-Lehies.
3 - The King conferred the kingdom upon his son and called him Anti-Nephi-Lehi.
4 - The King died.
5 - Council held with the missionaries and King Lamoni and Anti-Nephi-Lehi as to how to defend themselves.
6 - They refused to make preparations for war.
The first thing James said to me this morning as he looked out the window: "There is the baby raven." I have not seen him yet. James says he follows his parents around with his mouth hanging open.
I found this quote, and I like it.
Not sure why the hands are in the air.
I guess it represents, "shouting for joy."
Kim said that last night was the best night ever. She said it was surreal for one of her favorite bands to be performing in her backyard. Joshua was singing along with them and Keith said: "Give me five little dude, keep on singing."
I am excited about a set of articles I found about the Word of Wisdom which advocates a whole food, plant based diet. This is something that James and I gradually want to do to feel more healthy.
Instead of doing my morning cleaning, I made a trip to town with James instead of doing my morning cleaning chores.
Karin Westerman says she is open to having Trenda living with her. She is visiting family right now and will call me on Friday. I hope I can get them together to meet.
Here are a couple of headlines I read on AOL and why I don't listen to the news much:
"Clinton issues fiery response to recent Bengahzi report."
" The official number killed in the suicide bombing in the Turkey airport is no 28."
Flagstaff has had 2-3" of rain today and so far we have nothing here.
Our trip to town included Walmart, Home Depot, Taco Bell, and gas and the carwash.
James got a solar timer for his watering system that he is very excited about.
The rain is finally here!
I read from "Raising an Army of Helaman's Warriors", and I also read to James from our new book, Corinna, the last in the Chase Brides series.
Some more random thoughts for today:
James fixed my spare tire.
Where are all the baby antelope?
We missed attending the Lambson Family Reunion this past weekend.
More headlines:
"Restrooms at National Parks Align with Gender Identity." What is the world and our country coming to?
