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Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Friday, December 6th, 2019

Anchorage, Alaska

54th temple

Dedicated: 9 Jan 1999

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Head of Church

4 Nephi 1, 29

And it came to pass that the thirty and fourth year passed away, and also the thirty and fifth, and behold the disciples of Jesus had formed a church of Christ in all the lands round about. And as many as did come unto them, and did truly repent of their sins, were baptized in the name of Jesus; and they did also receive the Holy Ghost.

And again, there was another church which denied the Christ; and they did persecute the true church of Christ, because of their humility and their belief in Christ; and they did despise them because of the many miracles which were wrought among them.

Book of Mormon

Ether 4:1-19

New Testament

2-3 John; Redheaded Hostess study sheets

Oct 2019 General Conference

"Unwavering Commitment to Jesus Christ"

Elder Dale G. Renlund

"The Book of Mormon people known as the Anti-Nephi-Lehies 'laid down the weapons of their rebelliion,' burying them 'deep in the earth' as 'a testimony to God ... that they never would use their weapons again.' In doing so, they promised to follow God's teachings and never go back on their commitment. This action was the beginning of being 'converted unto the Lord' and never falling away."

In Sister Craig's conference talk she said we need to make a regular appointment with the Lord. My appointment is every morning from 5-7:20. I love having this quiet time with the Lord. James joins me the last 20 minutes as we read our scriptures together. I also read two conference talks during the day and listen to at least one spiritual podcast. I love the gospel of Jesus Christ!

I got to say hello to Trina before work and thank her for allowing us to stay with them. She thanked me for helping her and doing the dishes on Wednesday.

I told Ruby to give me a hug before she left for school. She didn't remind Darrel until they were already on their way to the bus stop so I did not get to see her before school. Darrel went to the gym and he returned just as we were leaving around 9:36 so we waved goodbye to him.

James dropped me off at the Arizona Arthritis and Rheumatology office around 10:15. They have a new kiosk in the corner where you check in. Since I am seeing Dr. Kumar today I had to fill out lots of paperwork asking me questions about my arthritis and the pain associated with it. Dr. Kumar is a woman and a very young one at that. I liked her though. Frances got me started with my infusion as soon as Dr. Kumar brought me in to the infusion center. As hour later I was finished.

James was waiting for me outside, he was walking, when I was finished. We drove north on Arizona Avenue which changes to Country Club at Baseline and we had lunch at Culver's on Country Club and Baseline. I ordered a cheeseburger with sweet potato fries and a strawberry sundae. James had a fish sandwich and we both had water to drink. He made this comment to me when I couldn't finish my cheeseburger: "I used to be the cleanup guy, but not anymore."

We went the Payson way because I wanted James to show me where Punkin Center is. It's near where the Rawling's were washed away in Tonto Creek. It is way down in a valley. I've seen it before but didn't know what it was called.

We stopped at Basha's in Payson. By the way, I love seeing Trey doing their commercials on TV. I bought chocolate chips and two moi ice cream bites. Ice cream wrapped in some kind of dough.

We arrived at Discount Tire in Show Low at 3:30. James's truck has been there all week and they still did not have the tire put on. James was a little peeved. One of the attendants came out to the car and apologized and offered him something for free and told him it would be ready first thing in the morning. James told him we had a funeral and wouldn't be there until early afternoon.

We stopped to get ice at the Speedway station on the hill. I was tempted but, "no more diet soda for me."

We stopped at the Vernon post office before it closed. I had received six books and one return from Amazon.

We were surprised to see that all of the snow had melted in the few days that we were gone. There is still mud though.

I finished my steps, printed labels for my book order, fixed a small pizza for dinner and watched two Christmas movies.

LifeTime: "You Light Up My Christmas" starring Kim Fields from "Facts of Life."

Hallmark: "Christmas Town" starring Candace Cameron Bure

I sent this picture to Trina. I thought it might save

her a trip to Los Angeles.

It looks like Scarlett too.

That word that got cutoff his internal.

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Sunday, June 23rd, 2019

Anchorage, Alaska

54th operating temple

Dedicated: 9 Jan 1999

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Exemplar

1 John 4:17

Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

Book of Mormon

Alma 20:19-30

New Testament "It Is Finished"

Review: Matt 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, John 19

General Conference

The Atonement of Jesus Christ

Tad R. Callister

"The Savior overcame the four obstacles that can prevent our spiritual progress.

1. Death. 'As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.'

2. Sin The Savior overcame sin and guilt for all those who repent.

3. Afflictions and Infirmities. Alma prophesied that Christ 'shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind.' Why? 'That his bowels may be filled with mercy, ... that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.'

4. Weaknesses and imperfections. Because of His Atonement, the Savior has enabling powers, sometimes referred to as grace, that can help us overcome our weaknesses and imperfections and thus assist us in our pursuit to become more like Him."

Brother Thompson read a letter from the First Presidency during sacrament meeting today regarding strengthening home and family especially during the month of July which is designated as family month.

Two young women spoke about their experiences at girls camp. The highlight of the week seemed to be the bishop's night and testimony meeting. Sister MacArthur and Sister Reynolds also spoke and Sister Reynolds said the testimony meeting was the most spiritual meeting she had ever been to.

Sister Curtis taught Relief Society based on President Oaks's conference talk, "Cleansed by Repentance." These are some of the questions we were asked to consider:

1. Why do we need to repent?

2. What doors do we need to open in order to feel the Atonement in our lives?

3. Are we teaching our posterity about true repentance?

Here are some notes I took:

*Sin is like a stumbling block. We all fall short. Compassion for others is so important.

*Guilt can be a good thing if it causes us to overcome sin and weaknesses. We can't let guilt weigh us down.

*The purpose of the Final Judgment is to determine whether we have achieved what Alma described as a "mighty change of heart" where we have become new creatures, with "no more disposition to do evil, but to do good continually."

*Some sins need to be reported to priesthood leaders. Being comfortable and at-one with the Savior is vital so we will feel comfortable with Him in the next life.

*Repent daily, even minute by minute.

Sister Finnell gave us some homemade salsa and a thank you note for taking cookies to her after she broke her arm. It was delicious and James and I went home and had chips with cheese and salsa for lunch.

I made brownies for James this afternoon for him to take with him to the valley along with his banana nut muffins. He left around 5:20 pm. and will check in at the timeshare. I will leave in the morning after going to the post office and asking them to hold my mail.

This evening I blogged, had pancakes for dinner and watched "The Good Witch" and the new "Mystery 101."