Saturday, July 20th, 2019

Reno, Nevada

81st operating temple

Dedicated: 23 April 2000

By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ, Firstborn

DC 77:11
Q. What are we to understand by sealing the one hundred and forty four thousand, out of all the tribes of Israel - twelve thousand out of
every tribe?
A. We are to understand that those who are sealed are high priests, ordained unto the holy order of God, to administer the everlasting gospel; for they are they who are ordained out of every nation, kindred tongue, and people, by the angels to whom is given power over the nations of the earth, to bring as many as will come to the church of the Firstborn.
Book of Mormon
Alma 36:1-24
New Testament "The Word of God Grew and Multiplied" Review
Acts 10-16

General Conference

"Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness"

Sharon Eubank

" 'Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.' The Lord says emphatically: he or she 'who has repented of ... sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more.' In essence: Come, let us reason together You made mistakes; all come short Come unto me and repent. I will remember the sin no more. You can be whole again. I have a work for you to do. Christ makes wool white."

James went to the Howard's this morning to do a little job even though they are out of town. I worked on my blog. 

When Darrel got up he told me that the carpet downstairs was wet. They were going to sleep down there but didn't because of the water and the smell it generated. The water is over by the window so I told Darrel I thought it was from water in the planter. There was a leak in a valve before and it looks like there is another leak.

Trina played the game of "Life" with Ruby and Lola while I made pink "baby" cakes for Lola. 

We all got ready to go to Big Lake before noon. We made sandwiches to take with us. When Rowan was up here with his stake young men he went fishing at Big Lake and he wanted to go back. James got fishing poles for himself, Ruby, and Rowan. We took both cars and headed for Springerville.

In Springerville we stopped at Western Drug. Trina and the kids were going to stay in the car while Darrel and James went in to get fishing licenses and lures. I went over to their car and told them that this store was quite unique and they might like to come and take a look.

Although we were only there for a short time we had a great time. This store never disappoints me!

Back on the road again we headed for Big Lake and before too long, we were there and found our fishing spot, and for me my "chair spot."

 Trina said she thought Big Lake would be bigger.

I remembered it being bigger too. 

Maybe I'm bigger so it seems smaller.

 A gorgeous overcast day.

Ruby is so sweet to Lola!

Trina and I decided we were going to take a walk around the lake. We got a good start but soon we were in high marshy grass and so we decided to forget about the lake and head for the parking lot.

Luckily James and Darrel were right behind us to pick us up.

Next stop was Sheep's Crossing. Those who wanted to fish, Darrel, James, Rowan, and Ruby stayed. The rest of us took Trina's car and headed back for the cabin.

We stopped at Safeway in Springerville to pick up some items. Trina and Addy went shopping while I stayed in the car with Lola who had fallen asleep in her carseat.

Back at the cabin the kids and I finished watching our Christmas movie while Darrel and Trina fixed dinner. James went for his nightly walk.

Darrel and Trina fixed fajitas which were delicious! For dessert we had our "tea party" tea cakes and ice cream. 

I don't know if this is going to work but this

is Lola's dance video at the end of the tea party.

James built a huge bonfire. We were going to do smores but everyone was too full.

It was another one of those great days!

Moon!

 Little Lola

 Popsicle time!

 Stormy summer sky

Doing the dishes

Ruby enjoying the bonfire!

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Logan, Utah

2nd operating temple

Mosiah 18:17-30

Alma establishes the Church of Jesus Christ among the people.

President Henry B. Eyring said: "From the day of baptism through the spiritual milestones of our lives, we make promises with God and He makes promises with us.  He always keeps His promises offered through His authorized servants, but it is the crucial test of our lives to see if we will make and keep our covenants with Him."

* How does your baptismal covenant influence the way you live each day?

Talk: "The Covenant of Baptism"

By: Elder Robert D. Hales

Oct. 2000 General Conference

3 Nephi 13

Jesus teaches the Nephites the Lord's Prayer - They are to lay up treasures in heaven - The twelve disciples in their ministry are commanded to take no thought for temporal things - Compare Matthew 6. About A.D. 34.

DC 63:24-36

Inheritances in Zion are to be purchased; The Lord decrees wars, and the wicked slay the wicked;

How is baptism a point of spiritual departure in our journey?

General Conference

Then Jesus Beholding Him, Loved Him

Elder S. Mark Palmer

"Anytime you feel you are being asked to do something hard, think of the Lord beholding you, loving you, and

inviting you to follow Him."

I loved listening to Elder Palmer's conference  talk this morning, and not just because he has such a great accent.  It was all about loving as the Savior loves.  Here are some of the things that I wrote in my study journal: 

"How can I be filled with Christlike love so others around me can feel it?"

"Because I love you I care what you become."

"See others as the Lord sees the and love them as He loves them."

"Hearts will not change when love is not present."

"Never withdraw love."

"Be humble, repent, sacrifice, and love to receive forgiveness and peace."

"Whom the Lord loveth He chasteneth."

Big Lake

I also listened to a talk given by Elder Robert D. Hales in the October 2000 general conference on "The Covenant of Baptism."

Here are some notes from that talk:

"Pain is a purifier."

"Peace be unto thy soul."

"Teach and live, Thy will be done."

Elder Hales had a visitation of Heavenly Hosts during a recent illness.

"The importance of the Lord's timetable and enduring to the end."

"We need to be in the world but not of the world."

"Heed the Savior's admonition, follow thou me."

"We humble ourselves with a broken heart and a contrite spirit."

"We commit to always Remember Him."

"When we are baptized we are changed forever."

National Geographic post

Kacey had her custody court date regarding Tanner today.  I got a text from Jared on my way to town and this is what he said:

"Short story of what happened.  We came to a short term

temporary agreement out of court.  Tanner will stay with us until the end of the school year.  During the first two months of summer

we get the kids for 4 weeks and their dad gets them for 4 weeks.

Starting in August Tanner will go with his dad and summer with us with each kid going to the other parent one weekend a month.

There is a clause in the agreement that says dad's girlfriend

can't stay overnight when the kids are there.  If he violates

this that makes it much more likely that long term we can

keep Tanner.  This agreement was recommended by

our attorney and after looking at all the facts we feel good about it.

So Tanner is coming home with us for now."

James had a three hour doctor's appointment today.  They did all kinds of tests and gave him a breathing treatment.  I worry that he has been coughing up blood and having a hard time breathing.

I watched another John Larroquette movie today, this one was called, "Wedding Daze."  It is about a dad who has a triple wedding for his three daughters.  It was older, 2004, but I liked it.

I miss James, especially when it is time to go to bed.

Fun Photos:

Kelly, a young woman in our ward,

breaking her high jump record.

9.9 inches.  Go Kelly!

Sweet Addy

Mayfield's and Covert's at the

Snowflake temple.  The Covert's 

moved to Alpine.

Storm coming

2011

Look how cute they are!

Kid House

Michael and Alexis

Michael says: "My computer is bigger

than yours."