Saturday, June 20th, 2020

Tampico, Mexico

83rd operating temple

Dedicated: 20 May 2000

By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ, Lamb of God

Revelation 5:12

Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

Alma 16 with James, Study Guide

April General Conference

"That They May See"
Bonnie H. Cordon
"My dear brothers and sisters, for years I've pondered the principle I learned from Elder Perry. The Lord's invitation to let our light so shine is not just about randomly waving a beam of light and making the world generally brighter. It is about focusing our light so others may see the way to Christ. It is gathering Israel on this side of the veil - helping others see the next step forward in making and keeping sacred covenants with God."

"In the Strength of the Lord"

Elder David A. Bednar

BYU Devotional

 I'm itchin' to go back to the Taylor Walmart. It was such a good shopping experience on Tuesday. James went out to work on little Cat and I finished my blog and headed for Taylor. It was after 11 so I thought I would beat the rush and get a cheeseburger at Sonic. There's no beating the rush nowadays so I had to wait in line. I ate my cheeseburger in the far ends of the Walmart parking lot. 

My shopping experience was not as good as the one on Tuesday, because it's Saturday, but it was still better than Show Low. I got two 25 ounce bottles of liquid Safeguard soap, my main reason for coming. Somehow I managed to spend over $100. I had $75 in cash and without thinking, I gave all of it to the cashier and paid for the rest with my debit card. As I was driving home I realized that I had  spent all my cash and I was going to go to the Campbell girl's carwash and bake sale and have them was my car for cash. They are trying to raise money to go to the San Diego Zoo. I wanted to support them because their mom is so amazing about loving and supporting other people. I texted Candi, the mom, and asked if I could send them money via Zelle or Venmo. She told me I was so sweet but that they would have another carwash next month. She helped me to feel better and I told her I would definitely save my cash for the big event.

James has found another problem with little Cat and will need to get the mechanic back out here next week. We both sat on the couch in the recliners and I read to him from our latest Aunt Dimity book, "Aunt Dimity and the Summer King." 

After my nap I did my gospel study. This evening I am going to work outside so I switched my gospel study to this afternoon. I finished my Book of Mormon study guide for Alma 16 and finished reading all the talks about covenants for our Lambson Study Group on Sunday. I also finished my Inklings study by studying Elder Christofferson's conference talk on the Restoration and the Resurrection. Good times.

I rearranged furniture on the patio, swept the patio, and emptied the garbage. I picked up all of the pinecones under the pine tree and put them in a container. I also picked up trash in the "back yard." I use the term yard loosely. I re-organized the furniture on the deck outside of our bedroom and brought one of the small tables over from the deck so we could sit outside in the shade if we wanted to. The only thing I didn't do was clean off the ping pong table and cover it with the cover I ordered. The weather was so beautiful and so was the sunset.

We had chili for dinner and cheese crisps and then watched a new Hallmark movie, "Love Under the Olive Tree." Cheesy

Smokey sunset

 Cuteness abounds

 Love this puzzle

Friday, May 29th, 2020

Bismarck, North Dakota

61st operating temple

Dedicated: 19 Sept 1999

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, King

Luke 19:38

Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

Alma 3; James, Sunday journal, Study Guide; "CWIC" podcast

Inklings

Studied the Restoration Proclamation

Restoration

"Church History in the Fulness of Times":Chapter 18 "The Mission of the Twelve"

Individual Study

"Secret Combinations" by Ezra Taft Benson, October 1961

April General Conference

"Sharing the Message of the Restoration and the Resurrection"

Elder D. Todd Christofferson

"The Restoration is not only for those of us who rejoice in it today. The revelations of the First Vision were not for Joseph Smith alone but are offered as light and truth for any who "lack wisdom." The Book of Mormon is the possession of mankind. The priesthood ordinances of salvation and exaltation were prepared for every individual, including those who no longer dwell in mortality. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its blessings are intended for all who want them. The gift of the Holy Ghost is meant for everyone. The Restoration belongs to the world, and its message is especially urgent today."

"But the Laborers Are Few"

Elder L. Tom Perry

April 1992

Here are two things I look forward to:  Postings of Charlie on social media, and Trina's weekly fieldtrip. I got both today.

After breakfast and prayers in the morning I post my blog for the day before. While I am posting I watch "Lark Rise to Candleford" on my phone. I just started season one again this week.

I love hearing Luna whinny when James goes out to feed her. When he gets up he comes over to the dining room table and gives me a kiss, then he goes outside to feed his baby.

 James came back in from feeding Luna quite distressed. It seems that he left the water on all night. He was so frustrated with himself. I told him it could happen to anyone and he said, "Yes, but it always happens to me."

The diesel repairmen came this morning to  fix the chain on the Cat we are selling to Pierce. He was here a few hours and charged James over $700. He also says there is a leak in the oil chamber but James thinks he is mistaken. He thinks he just over filled it.

James went to Pinetop this morning with Chuck, our neighbor, and Chuck was saying he was so forgetful that he ordered a supplement supposed to help with memory. James told Chuck about leaving the water on all night. Chuck looked and him and said, "Oh no, I left my water running." 

While James was gone we had a small rainstorm. Poor Luna. The sky light began to leak so I got out a towel. I'm glad I was walking around the table so I saw it before the floor got too wet.

When James returned we got in the car to go to town. Our first stop was at the Halcomb's. Catherine made me a copy of her banana bread recipe the last time I was there and now she can't find her copy. I made her three copies and we delivered them. Kerri was jealous that we got rain and they didn't. Catherine was waiting to get a perm from Cammy Grapp. I spoke with Cammy today to see if they wanted to come over when we get back from the valley to watch "When Calls the Heart." She said they purchased it online and had watched the rest of this season. They love it so much and they are big Elizabeth and Nathan supporters so they were happy when the last episode Elizabeth gave Nathan a big hug with Lucas looking on.

James dropped me off at Walmart while he went across the street to Circle K to get gas and wash the car. He also made a stop at Home Depot but decided against making any purchases because the line at the registers was so long.

I really do hate shopping at Walmart in the afternoon, but if I wanted James to come with me, I had to wait until he returned from his errand with Chuck. The shelves are more bare and it is more crowded in the afternoons. Still no hand sanitizer and I am running low. James made it back in time to pick up my methotrexate refill, which cost $65, and to help me checkout.

Back in the car he said, "I thought we were going to lunch." I said, "Well, I thought if you wanted lunch you would have ordered take out at LaCasita." He said he wished he had thought of that but now we would just go home. We stopped at the post office but for the first time in a long time, we had no mail.

I ordered my three books and then remembered I needed to tell the post office that I was going to be gone next week so I gave them a call. I got the voice mail and left a message. 

I read to James from "Aunt Dimity and the Wishing Well" and we watched two episodes of "Lark Rise to Candleford" before bed. We are trying to finish up season 3 before we leave on Sunday.

I started an audio book on Deseret Book Plus. It is a proper romance called, "A Proper Charade." The author is Esther Hatch someone new to me.

James took Luna over to the Elkins for his ride today. He asked if she could stay in their field while we are gone and he wanted to show her where the pond of water is. I guess she got scared of the big rocks around the pond and started to buck and refuse to go in that direction. Again, James had to show her who is boss for her to overcome her fears. He is a little worried about leaving her.

 Dallin's graduation

ahhhh, so sad but still adorable

 Camrie's  ring

 Sneak peak at my dream pantry

 Today's Sunset

Trina's fieldtrip:

 Sweet Ruby

Wednesday, May 13th, 2020

San Diego, California

45th operating temple

Dedicated: 25 April 1993

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, King

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/"Come Follow Me"

Mosiah 20; Read with James; Sunday journal, study guide, "Teaching with Power"

Lambson Study Group

"How to Obtain Revelation and Inspiration for Your Personal Life"

Richard G. Scott

April 2012

Inklings

Beautify the Soul; 2 Nephi 28:30; Four Steps for Healthy New Growth: Remove Obstacles, One Idea for Improvement, Nourish, Trust God

Restoration

Chapter 15: The Church in Northern Missouri 1836-38

April General Conference

"Hosanna and Hallelujan - The LIving Jesus Christ: The Heart of Restoration and Easter

Elder Gerrit W. Gong

"Dear brothers and sisters: with hosanna and hallelujah, we celebrate the living Jesus Christ at this season of continuing Restoration and Easter. With perfect love, our Savior assures us: 'In me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.'"

"The Power of Deliverance"

Elder L. Tom Perry

April 2012

Positive Affirmations: I am strong, I am faithful, I am hopeful, I am in control.

James came in this morning from feeding Luna and said: "Two elk cows were out there watching me as I fed Luna."

We had prayer at home and scriptures in the car on our way to town. We are going to get out tires rotated at Discount Tire. We usually do this the same time we have our oil changed so we are running a little behind. We got there at 8:30. James got out name on the list and then told the guy he had a couple of errands to run. They guy told him as long as he was back by 9:30 he would not lose his place in line. 

We had to find Dr. Moffat's new office to pick up orders for an x-ray on James hand. We finally had to call because although we were in the right strip mall, we did not recognize the name on the door. His office is now called Change Point.

After picking up the paper from Dr. Moffat James dropped me off at Walmart while he went to the hospital to get an x-ray. Actually he dropped me off at the bus stop and I walked the rest of the way. 

The best time to shop at Walmart is in the early morning. Not only was it not busy but I got a big package of toilet paper. 

I received a message on my phone to call the pharmacy about the refill on my tramadol. I spoke with Mike, an LDS tech. He said I could not refill the prescription until tomorrow. It was too early today. I told him I was out of pills and I never use more than is prescribed. I suggested that perhaps they shorted me a few pills last month. He said they would check and to call back in two hours. 

I finished my shopping and went outside to call James. It was about 9:45 and he said he was still waiting for them to take the car in.

I was going to wait at the bus stop with my groceries but there were several people there. The garden center had mulch bags set out on rows 10-11 of the parking lot. I decided to go down to the end of the mulch and park my basket and sit on the mulch to wait. Now I know how homeless people feel.

You can't see the mulch pile where I sat.

It was the perfect height. The only 

problem was it was a little damp and

so when I got up, my pants were wet. 

Black pants so you couldn't really tell.

Around 11:00 I called the pharmacy back. They said there was

nothing they could do for me because the record shows I received all of my pills. I didn't argue. I just said please text me when my

order is ready and Mike said they would.

James got there before 11:30 which means I was waiting outside

about an hour and a half. I was hungry and wanted some lunch but James said he had to run over to Home Depot and get a screw...?

I waited in the car and watched a video on Facebook of Evie Jiminez opening her mission call. She is going to Porte Allegre, Brazil, the same mission her aunt served in. Congratulations Evie. She is the sweetest girl with the best testimony and will be an awesome missionary! She just finished a year at BYU and will turn 20 in October.

When James finished at Home Depot we headed for KFC. We were both craving their coleslaw. We ordered our food, which came to $17, shocking! We could have gone to Taco Bell and got full for $8.00. We stopped for gas going out of town. Oh yes, I forgot to mention we had to get a new tire at Discount. Our front drivers tire was worn and had a wire sticking out. Because we have the warranty we paid nothing for the new tire. I take that back, the warranty on the new tire cost $34.

I read from Aunt Dimity Lost Prince and when we got home and put all of the groceries away we laid down to take a nap. This little morning outing took much longer than either of us imagined.

I did not feel well and couldn't seem to get much done this afternoon. James worked upstairs and outside and went on a horsey ride. I told him I didn't feel well and was going to lie down. He said he thought he might have some tramadol. He found me two pills which I took. Within a couple of hours I was a new woman!

I checked my Keepa alerts and Amazon Seller Central to see if I sold any books today. I sold three. My balance is now, $1,163.38.

I spent the evening studying the gospel and then James and I watched the next episode of "Lark Rise to Candleford."

"Lark Rise to Candleford"

Season 2 Episode 3

Battling with her emotions for new arrival James Dowland, Dorcas sets out to defeat the dashing property developer in the parish council elections. In her quest to win, she finds herself caught up in a battle to prove there is a place for a woman in politics.

Quotes

JD: "Perhaps you are not suited for politics.

D: "Suited? I can argue Mr. Dowland, it is one of  my most cherished attributes. What you take exception to is that I am a woman."

JD: "It does seem such a shame."

D: "A shame? 

JD: "That your loveliness is wasted on the cut and thrust of politics.

D: "My loveliness, as you chose to call it, is nothing more than appearance, I mean clothes."

JD: "Not at all. Your loveliness is in every ounce of your being. Every word that you speak, the way you josh and needle your neighbors with such delight. It is a living, breathing spirit the likeness of which I have never seen before."

D: "Yes, well you are entitled to your opinion."

Monte's 50th Birthday

Happy Birthday Monte!

 Lake Powell

 Arizona wildflowers

 She looks like Jared to me in this picture

Shall we get a bunny?