Thursday, April 24, 2014

Sunrise

Goals:

1.  Get rid of unnecessary things in my life.

2.  Through fasting and prayer cultivate the gift of personal revelation.

 Quote:

"Do we see our weekly sacramental service as our passover, remembrance of our safety and deliverance and redemption?

"With so very much at stake, this ordinance commemorating our escape from the angel of darkness should be taken more seriously than it sometimes is."

-Jeffrey R. Holland

April 2014 Ensign, p. 75

We had a herd of 8-10 antelope in our backyard this morning.  Something spooked them and they started to run.  I hope that tiny one in the back can keep up.

James and I made a trip to town this morning to get tires at Discount Tire. They are honoring their guarantee that we got on the tires we bought last January.  While they were putting our new tires on James and I went across the street to KFC for their lunch time buffet.  It was pretty tasty.  I especially liked the coleslaw and their stuffing.  

On the way home I read to James from The Book Thief.  I had him drive over to Bonnie Holladay's to see the fence we painted last Saturday.  The name of her place is Prairie Rose.  I was excited to hear that Bonnie is ready to be baptized!

When we got home we took a nap and then I got up to wash windows.  Look how clean my Norwex cloths and a little water get them:

Amazing!

James came outside and found a huge trail of ants crawling up the side of the house.  He made short work of them.

Sheri posted a song by a band called Jared and the Mill.  They are friends of Jared Ammons.  I downloaded their song "Breathe Me In."

Adam called and said he and some of his friends may be interested in renting our house and would be willing to help fix it up.  I told him I would talk to grandpa.  The only problem is, where would we stay?

Stacy called to talk about Sam, Alex, Caleb, and Jena on American Idol.  I told her I liked Sam, who reminds me of Rick Nelson, and Jesse Meuse.  She also said that Paypal offered Paul a four month job to do some training in Malaysia.  Of the pay is good enough, he may go.

 Our nephew Nathan Tibbetts and

a friend in the MTC.

I did some visiting teaching by myself this afternoon.  I visited with Barbie Shumaker.  Barbie does not come to church but she is such a good person.  Not only has she rescued 46 dogs but she raised her sisters four children.  I admire and respect her and value her friendship.

James worked outside on the tractor this afternoon.  He loves this kind of work.  It is good for the his soul.

I made chili and stirfry veggies for dinner.  Afterwards we watched Castle and The Mentalist. 

Sunset

 

Wednesday, March 26, 2014ags.

If I can't get a sunrise, I'll take a

sunset on a tropical beach.

Gospel Study

"Look Up"

Elder Adrian Ochoa

1.  By their fruits ye shall know them.  What are my fruits?

2.  Nourish my faith and testimony with the word of God.

3.  Remain constantly worthy of the Spirit.

4.  Know for myself that the Savior has forgiven my sins.  This makes me happy.

5.  Know that Joseph Smith was a Prophet and that Christ is my Redeemer.

6.  Cherish and strengthen my testimony.

"Drawing Closer to God"

Elder Terence M. Vinson

1.  How does my behavior and actions reflect the integrity of my intent? (Spending and Eating)

2.  Make God the center of my life.

3.  Keep His commandments, always remember Him.

4.  Develop the faith that will help me rely on the Lord in solving my problems.

5.  Feel the Lord's love in my life.

6.  Align my will with the Savior's.

7.  Give the Savior my heart.

8.  Truly love Him and feel of His love for me.

I love my lavender smelling trash bags.  James keeps calling me for help with the printer.  It's so frustrating because I'm not able to help him.

I love my new Shark floor cleaner.  My floors should always looke good.  I will clean them, and then polish them.

 

The Voice again today.  In my humble opinion they have a better format than American Idol.  

I worked on cleaning out and organizing my Young Women's notebook this afternoon.  I also went through my Sunday journal to determine which girls have given talks in sacrament meeting.  I'm still a little miffed that I couldn't find when Trenda was called as Mia Maid class secretary.  

 Tinago Falls, Iligan, Philippines

I left the house before 5pm to visit teach Barbie Shumaker.  I really liked her!  She has rescued 46 dogs in the 15 years she's lived in Vernon.  She's been happily married for 37 years and her mother lives in Snowflake.  They scrapbook together once a week.  My visit was short but informative and then I had to leave in order to make it to Young Women's board meeting at 5:30.  

Diana, Analee, and I were the only leaders at board meeting.  I guess that's because of spring break.  Shelly and Jordyn were the only young women, but we had a good meeting and did some planning in spite of our numbers.

Maddie was the only other young woman who came to Mutual.  She brought her baby sister, her little sister Zonie, and Kyah her cousin.  We tried to study and memorize the sacrament prayers which is part of Divine Nature VE#4 but the children were a bit of a distraction.  I played Apples to Apples with the girls while Diana did some interviews.  For refreshments Diana brought delicious chocolate eclairs.  I took Addy and company home.  The elders (Russell and Oakley) helped load my car.  It was so windy!

I slept on the comfy recliner tonight.  At one point I thought I saw a guy with a baseball cap upstairs.  I almost called James and then I realized how ridiculous that was.  I have bizarre or bad dreams or I see people when James isn't here.