OUR FAMILY: Aunt Gene's 90th

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Wednesday, March 28th, 2018

Nashville, Tennessee

84th operating temple

Dedicated: 21 May 2000

By: James E. Faust

Jesus Christ Authority of

Matthew 12:18

Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.

Book of Mormon

Jacob 7:21-Enos 1:10

* Why do you think it was important to, Nephi, Enos, and Mormon that these records be preserved for their brethren the Lamanites?

Talk: Holy Scriptures: The Power of God unto Our Salvation

By: Elder Robert D. Hales, October 2006, general conference.

Old Testament

Deuteronomy 22-23
22 Moses sets forth laws pertaining to lost property, wearing of proper clothes, caring for interests of others, marrying virgins, and sexual immorality.
23 Moses specifies those who may and may not enter the congregation - He sets forth laws concerning sanitation, servants, usury, and vows.
General Conference

Essential Truths: Our Need to Act

Elder Adilson de Paula Parrella

" Jesus is the promised Messiah, the Lawgiver, the Holy One of Israel, our Lord, our Savior, our Redeemer, our King, our All.

May we all continue to act upon these essential truths and knowledge, offering our obedience to God and His Beloved Son.

In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen."

I finally caught up on my blog but tomorrow I will be going to the valley and will probably get behind again. It is never ending.

"Gratitude is twin sister to humility; pride is a foe to both." - Elder James E. Talmage

James wanted to send out a family text this morning regarding general conference. He had a hard time. It took him about two hours but he didn't give up and he finally accomplished his goal.

I listened to the song, "I Heard Him Come," which was composed by Jeff Goodrich and sung by Afterglow. I also listened to Afterglow sing, "The Greatest Gift."

I worked on my personal history today using a book which gives various assignments. Today I told about my grandparents, Albert Alexander Strickland and Myrtle Mae Rutledge, my grandpa and nannie.

The high today was 54 degrees. All of the snow is gone.

For lunch we had marinated chicken thighs, lemon pepper asparagus, and a salad. Everything was delicious.

We made a trip to town. We finished "Charity House Courtship," and started the new Sarah Eden book I bought, "Ashes on the Moor." I got all the things to put in Stacy's basket and the cellophane wrap to put around the outside. I couldn't find her favorite candy, Tofifay, so I got some Jordan Almonds at Walgreen's instead. She likes those too and so do James and I.

We came home and watched, "Royal Matchmaker," and finished our steps. I got over 17,000. James fed his bunnies. I got lemon squares at Walmart for us to try. They were just as good as the homemade. The sugar cookies with icing I bought were gross and they got thrown in the trash.

Conference reminder by my friend Marci.

Happy 90th Birthday Aunt Gene!

Lola is number 1!

Buckelieu Springs

Rowan, Ruby, Evan, last year.

I love watching Evan climb and hike in his flip flops.

Sunday, March 4, 2018

Friday, February 23rd, 2018

Vernal, Utah

51st operating temple

Dedicated: 2-4 Nov 1997

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ Authority of

Acts 10:42

And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 15:1-30

*In a world virtually overflowing with knowledge, how is there a famine of spiritual knowledge?

Old Testament

Leviticus 23-24

23 Israel is to hold a holy convocation on each weekly Sabbath - Israel is to keep the Feasts of the Passover, of Unleavened Bread, of Pentecost or Firstfruits, of Trumpets, of the Day of Atonement, and of Tabernacles.

24 A perpetual fire is to burn outside the veil in the tabernacle - A blasphemer is put to death by stoning - Israels law is one of an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.

Old Testament Favorite Scriptures

Exodus 20:4-6

4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:

5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;

6 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.

General Conference

Fear Not to Do Good

President Henry B. Eyring

" That desire to bless is the fruit of people gaining a testimony of Jesus Christ His gospel, His restored Church, and His prophet. That is why the Lord's people doubt not and fear not. That is why missionaries volunteer for service in every corner of the world. That is why parents pray with their children for others. That is why leaders challenge their youth to take President Monson's request to immerse themselves in the Book of Mormon to heart. The fruit comes not by being urged by leaders but by the youth and members acting on faith. That faith, put into action, which requires selfless sacrifice, brings the change of heart that allows them to feel the love of God"

The Trek Continues

Elder M. Russell Ballard

" Stay on the gospel path by having 'faith in every footstep' so you can return safely back to the presence of Heavenly Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord is our precious Savior. He is the Redeemer of the world. We must honor His sacred name and not misuse it in any way, always striving to keep His commandments. If we do so, He will bless us and lead us safely home."

Denise called today to tell me about Aunt Gene's 90th birthday party. It is going to be held in Gilbert on March 31st. That is the day before Easter and we had planned to have our annual Easter Egg Hunt and potluck at Sheri's between conference sessions.

Oh yes, she also told me that Gary's son is graduating from Harvard with a law degree in May and Gary is taking Aunt Gene to Boston with him.

Our company went out on the Razr this morning and most of them came back covered in mud. The washer and dryer were busy most of the rest of the day.

James wants me to go to Sister Dye's with him to take her a load of wood. I have rolls rising that need to be baked in less than an hour so I can't go with him.

Adam asked to use the truck but James says the brakes are leaking. What??

Early this evening I began making Adam's birthday dinner. Kristina asked if she could help and I said yes. She peeled potatoes, cleaned off and set the table, and did several other things to help me.

I made Stacy's recipe for chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans and rolls. Actually Kristina and Kristofor made the stuffing and green beans while everyone else was playing a game. James helped "rice" the mashed potatoes and get them ready for eating. I also made two dozen rolls for the temple tomorrow. James and I did the dishes and were in bed by 9:30.