Friday, April 12th, 2019

Cordoba, Argentina

145th operating temple

Dedicated: 17 May 2015

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 6:1-7:7

New Testament "Come Follow Me"

In this article Elder Andersen also said that "Faith never demands an answer to every question."

General Conference

Behold the Lamb of God

Jeffrey R. Holland

"Our modified Sunday service is to emphasize the sacrament of the Lord's Supper as the sacred, acknowledged focal point of our weekly worship experience."

I try not to get too involved in politics,  but something I feel strongly about is stopping abortion. Over the years it has gotten worse instead of better. First it was first trimester abortions, then partial birth, and now up until birth. The following is part of an email I received from someone named Brian Fisher who thinks the Christian churches should get more involved in trying to stop abortion. After reading what Brian has to say, let me know what you think.

James says that many abortion clinics are selling the body parts from these abortions for surgical transplants and medical studies. They justify this by saying they are saving lives.

One of the young men in our ward is serving a mission in Africa. He wore the soles of his shoes out and instead of buying new shoes he took the tread from some old tires and sewed them on the bottom of his shoes. He said he did this in pure Ugandan fashion.

I love it!

We had another pellet/snow storm today. We didn't get much to stick on the ground but the trees at our place we covered in white. By the time we got in to Vernon, there was no white trees or snow. Show Low was a different story. It was snowing like crazy when I went into the bank and then when we went in to LaCasita to have lunch. We ordered the usual, me a chicken enchilada with red sauce and rice and beans, and James a green chili chicken enchilada with a side of refried beans. James finished mine off for me because I couldn't eat it all. 

We took our books to the UPS store. I figured that we have shipped off 52 books since last Saturday. I figured out that we will make $559.52 if we sell all of these books. Is this something we can do? I hope so. At least now we know what we need to do to make this business work. Our original goal was to make an extra $2,000 a month. 

We sold two books today, "The Invention of Wings," and "The Complete Stories of Truman Copote." 

James thought he lost the Amazon credit card today. He couldn't find it and so he called an cancelled it. When we went to bed he found it on top of the bed. There was a charge on there for today that we didn't recognize so I guess it's a good thing. 

We were in bed by 10. Tomorrow is Cliff's funeral and we are leaving around 5:30 a.m.

None of the snow really lasted very long.

Such adorable pictures!

Darrel put up the kitchen lights today.
He's becoming quite the handyman.

Thursday, December 27th, 2018

Buenes Aires, Argentina

39th operating temple

Dedicated: 17-18 Jan 1986

By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ, Death of

Alma 22:14

And since man had fallen he could not merit anything of himself; but the sufferings and death of Christ atone for their sins, through faith and repentance, and so forth; and that he breaketh the bands of death, that the grave shall have no victory, and that the sting of death should be swallowed up in the hopes of glory; and Aaron did expound all these things unto the king.

Book of Mormon

#1- Moroni 7:35-48

#2 - Ether 15-Moroni 4

General Conference

Wilt Thou Be Made Whole?

Matthew L. Carpenter

 "Through His ministry, Christ taught that He had power over the physical body. We cannot control the timing of when Christ's healing of our physical ailments will occur. Healing occurs according to His will and wisdom. In the scriptures some suffered for decades; others, their entire mortal lives. Mortal infirmities can refine us and deepen our reliance upon God. But when we allow Christ to be involved, He will always strengthen us spiritually so we can have greater capacity to endure our burdens."

I blogged through December 19th today. I wonder if I will ever catch up. My problem is that my internet is so slow and it takes forever to download pictures.

Stacy is coming today so I had to do a little cleaning. I vacuumed our bedroom and the family room. I dusted and cleaned bathrooms upstairs and did some laundry. 

After cleaning, James and I went to town. We had lunch at Los Corrales because Maxine told me they had a lunch special for $6.95. I got a chicken enchilada plate with rice and beans, which is the lunch special. James splurged and got the Los Corrales enchilada and it looked like this:

Pork with bell peppers, onions, and sour cream sauce.

I tasted it and it was delicious!

We picked up a prescription for James at CVS and then did some shopping at Walmart. I bought squash, broccoli, asparagus, two roasts, steak, spinach, bread, pineapple, bananas, eggs, milk, cheerios, shakes, ice, diet Dr. Pepper, and toilet paper and paper towels. That ought to last us a couple of days.

When we got back to Vernon Stacy, Michael, Joshua, Shipley and Vader were there. I guess Paul decided not to come. It took me forever to carry in all of the groceries. Michael was carrying in wood with Joshua.

We have more snow. While it was snowing outside Stacy, Michael, James, and I played Hearts. James ran them at least twice and Michael ended up losing. 

For dinner Michael made us Gordon Ramsey steaks and Stacy made fingerling potatoes with parmesan cheese. I made some asparagus and squash. Everything was delicious. 

Stacy and the boys watched Harry Potter while I watched a Christmas movie in the bedroom. I also walked.

 Zoo Lights

 The Whalen family

 The Thompson family

 The dogs love Michael

They love Joshua too, especially when he

shares his apple with them.

Such a big girl!

 I love that smile!

Saturday, November 3rd, 2018

Cordoba, Argentina

145th operating temple

Dedicated: 11 May 2015

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ, Davidic Descent of
Jeremiah 23:5
Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.
Book of Mormon
3 Nephi 19:1-29
*What can you do to feel closer to the Savior?
- How hard do I labor to put myself in places where Jesus can show himself to me? What efforts do I put into attending the temple? What sacrifices do I make to have FHE, scripture study, family prayer? How often am I pondering and seeking the Spirit? How often and well do I serve? What am I doing with my time? What sacrifices am I making? Do I labor exceedingly that I might be in the place where Jesus can show himself to me? When we put forth effort and we are doing the things that our Savior has asked, He will certainly "bless us and His countenance will smile upon us, and shine upon us." We will witness the Savior in our life. He will come to us as we come to Him!
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 24-26
Old Testament
13-16
General Conference

Lift Up Your Head and Rejoice

By M. Joseph Brough

"As we face hard things in the Lord's way, may we lift up our heads and rejoice."

Sore throat again this morning. It feels like it is on fire. What's a good remedy? A fun Christmas movie starring Autumn Reeser, "Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade."  Here are some lines from the movie as Henry and Emily meet the Star Light dancers some of whom have been married and dancing together for over 30 years.

Henry: "What makes a relationship last for years?"

Emily: "Peaks and valleys. You remember the peaks to get you through the valleys. Affection, compromise, and peaks and valleys."

I think I am going to text this to Elder Bernecker. He asked me what was the secret to being married 50 years.

Later Emily's friend says to her, (back to the movie): "Be his soft place to fall." Emily: "Where did you hear that?" Friend: "Dr. Phil."

The interesting story of James's morning hunt. I woke up early this morning with the thought that he should go out near the girls camp on the Vernon-McNary road. I remember thinking that I needed to be sure and tell James when he gets up. He left in such a hurry after our prayer that I forgot to tell him. I did remember to pray for him though.

He was home sooner that I thought he would be. The first thing James said to me was, "Thanks for praying for me." I asked him if he was successful and he said yes. He then told about how he ended up saying and prayer and decided to go on the Vernon-McNary road and within a few minutes he found a deer and shot it. I told him about my earlier impression and how I had forgotten to tell him. In his prayer he said to Heavenly Father, "I don't know where the deer are but you do." Heavenly Father really is in the details of our lives.

I am still feeling pretty low with a sore throat, cough, and no energy. I did go to town with James today. We stopped at the Aliberto's on the Deuce and I got a breakfast burrito. It was delicious and really hit the spot. James liked it better than the Torta that he got. I stayed in the car while James went in to Safeway to get some freezer bags for his deer meat. While James was getting gas and washing the car I walked to McDonald's to use the little girls room and to get an ice cream cone. I know ice cream isn't the greatest thing to eat when you have a sore throat but it sure feels good on a scratchy throat.

James spent a couple of hours washing the car since the carwash didn't get all the mud off, the truck, the Razr and the driveway and garage. I appreciate him so much. 

I worked on my lesson, blog, and walked and that's about it. James said a fast prayer and included missionary work as per Elder Robbins' request.

He worked on Book Traders and built a fire before going to bed, which keeps the house warm during the night and is much cheaper than having the heater come on.

Scarlett is such a sweetie!

 Where's your nose Charlie?

Anything else you want me to do?

Going for a walk with Mama

Great photo of Paul and Stacy!

 Dallin's new ride. Oh dear.

 So sorry I missed it.

 Someone didn't do their market research.

Wednesday, December 20th 2017

Cordoba, Argentina

145th operating temple

Dedicated: 17 May 2015

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ Atonement through

1 John 4:10

Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

Book of Mormon

Ether 13:19-14:7

*Anger and hatred played a major role in the destruction of the Jaredites. 

What role do you see anger and hatred playing in the world today?

How can you combat this in your sphere of influence?

Doctrine Covenants Favorite Scriptures

DC 31:11-13

11 Go your way whithersoever I will, and it shall be given you by the Comforter what you shall do and whither you shall go.

12 Pray always, lest you enter into temptation and lose your reward.

13 Be faithful unto the end, and lo, I am with you, These words are not of man nor of men, but of me, even Jesus Christ, your Redeemer, by the will of the Father. Amen.

General Conference

Has the Day of Miracles Ceased?

Elder Donald L. Hallstrom

"King Nebuchadnezzar demanded that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego worship the golden image he set up as a god, threatening, 'If ye worship not, ye shall be cast....into the midst of a fiery furnace.' Then he taunted them with 'Who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?' These three devout disciples said: 'If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace...But if not, be it know unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy Gods.' They possessed full confidence that God could save them, 'but if not,' they had complete faith in His plan."

Light of the World
Jesus taught: "A man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth."
-Luke 12:15
Sometimes possessions distract us from appreciating the most important things in life. B eliminating these distractions, we can lead a more fulfilling life.

James was out chasing cows this morning. He got off the Razr to open a gate and fell to his knees because of a back spasm. He said he almost had to call me to come and get him. I think back surgery is in the future for him.

James sent me some photos today to remind me of what this place looks like when it rains. It is beautiful.

Nice!

I finished wrapping all the Christmas presents today. Here are Stacy and Paul's family:

Stacy and Paul's is wrapped together, 

hence there is only six packages.

I thought I could take a breather when I was finished wrapping but James found a stack of bills for me to pay.  Before I finished we went into town to mail Jared's packages.

We stopped at LaCasita for lunch. It has gotten very expensive and my food wasn't that great. I ordered a beef taco which was way over cooked, and a chicken enchilada which turned out to be a cheese enchilada. The one thing that is delicious at La Casita is their refried beans.

We decided we would take Jared's kids packages to the Wallen's in Gilbert when we go down since that's where they will be for Christmas and only mail Jared and Kacey's and Kacey's kids. To mail to San Antonio and guarantee that it will get there by Christmas, it was going to cost us $260.  That was out of the question so then I though maybe we could mail it to El Paso if we could get it there before Jared left for San Antonio. This is what we ended up doing. It would only cost $160 to guarantee Christmas delivery. Jared said he was leaving by Friday at 1 pm. Our package was to get there by noon at the latest. Next year I will mail earlier.

We also went into Walmart and bought a new Smart TV for upstairs. It is only 40" but it only cost $328.  Our budget was $400.

When we got back home James went to the dump and then stopped by to see Brother Secard. Brother Secard's wife passed away today. James gave him a blessing which seemed to help.

I prayed every 30 minutes today the Kellen Lambson, Curtis's son, would be found, and that it would snow.

The wind is howling tonight.

Christmas caroling to great grandmother.

Our friends the Black's

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