Friday, April 26th, 2019

Cedar City, Utah

159th operating temple

Dedicated: 10 Dec 2017

By: Henry B. Eyring

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

John 19:7

The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 17:1-20

New Testament "Come Follow Me
Luke 10:25-37 How can we be better neighbors?

General Conference

Exercising Our Spiritual Muscles

Juan Pablo Villar

"Just as reading and earning about muscles is not enough to build muscle, reading and learning about faith without adding action is insufficient to build faith."

This morning I work up thinking of my neighbor Kathy Crane. Interesting how today's Come Follow Me lesson is about the Good Samaritan. I think I am feeling guilty because I have not bought any eggs from Kathy. I also woke up with the impression that I should visit the sisters I minister to and take them some bread. Most of my inspiration comes in the early hours of the morning.

Well Paul is going to Costa Rico with his boss. She chose him over several other people. I hope she doesn't think he speaks Spanish. 

We are surrounded by smoke this morning because of the brush burn. This does not make me happy. 

I buffed the wax on the floor today and I must say they look pretty good. James loves how they look. I think I put too much wax on and they are a little too shiny. I spent most of the afternoon cleaning, getting ready for Kim and Brian. They arrived at 6 pm. Grateful to be here. It's 104 degrees in the valley and they are already tired of it. 

Kim, Brian and I were watching a Hallmark Christmas movie when James came in and announced that he did not have his temple recommend. I guess it was in his wallet that he left at Darrel and Trina's.

We sold another book and made $15.63 profit. Whoopee.

We were in bed by 9:30 because we have to get up early tomorrow for our shift at the temple.

                                trade our time in Chandler for anything.

 Molly looks happy, Charlie looks a little scared.

The movie I watched with Brian and Kim.

 Giraffees are such interesting animals.

Friday, October 13th, 2017

Palmyra, New York

77th operating temple

Dedicated: 6 April 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Appearances, Antemortal

Moses 1:2

And he saw God face to face, and he talked with him, and the glory of God was upon Moses; therefore Moses could endure his presence.
Book of Mormon
 3 Nephi 4:15-33
*What do these verses teach about the importance of being prepared at all times, spiritually, physically, and provisionally?
-The Nephites knew that Zemnarihah and his men couldn't make it for long because they weren't prepared. Sometimes the battle is just being able to outlast the enemy.
Doctrine Covenants Scripture Mastery
DC 64:23
Behold, now it is called today until the coming of the Son of Man, and verily it is a day of sacrifice, and a day for the tithing of my people; for he that is tithed shall not be burned at his coming.
General Conference

The Priesthood and the Savior's Atoning Power

Elder Ronald A. Rasband

"Because of His atoning sacrifice, Jesus Christ has the power and authority to redeem all mankind. To make His atoning power accessible, He has delegated a portion of His power and authority to men on earth. This delegated power and authority is called priesthood. It permits priesthood holders to help Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ in Their work - to bring about the salvation and exaltation of God's children. It does so because it provides His children the opportunity to receive the blessings of the Savior's atoning power."

Happy Birthday Kevin!

Such a nice kid.

Now he's 46.

Goodbye Roach Motel. We checked out this morning and James drove me to my infusion. I arrived at 10:20, early for my 10:45 appointment. They took me in early and I was out by 11:30. While I was waiting for James to pick me up I walked around outside under the fica trees. 

James had been at the MVD getting a one day permit to pull his water trailer home. He had to make a stop at Bingham Equipment and I walked around their parking lot while I was waiting for James. On the way home we stopped for lunch at the Sweet Tomatoes on Power Rd. It was great!

Kim and Brian are coming up but they are going the Payson way and left after we did. They asked us to stop at Burger House and get them some burros, which we did. 

Before going home to Vernon we stopped at the Safeway in Show Low. We unloaded our stuff at home and finished our book, "Petticoat Spy." I did one blog post and made sure I walked my 10,000 steps before going to bed. Kim and Brian got here and after eating their burros they sat down and watched "Far and away."

Kathy Crane asked us to work next Saturday for the Diewald's at the temple. They were supposed to do it but because of Chuck's new calling in the bishopric, he was released as a temple worker. 

I can't find my step ladder.

October 13, 2017

It's turkey season and these turkeys are heading for cover.

My friend Pam warned them to hide.

I wonder what year this was.

Pigs and a pug.

Up here it's 75.

October 2015 file:

The view from Green's Peak

Friday, August 4th, 2017

Mesa, Arizona

7th operating temple

Dedicated: 23-26 Oct 1927

By: Heber J. Grant

Rededicated: 15-16 Apr 1975

By: Spencer W. Kimball

(Scheduled to close in 2018 for renovations.)

Jesus Christ, Advocate

DC 38:4

I am the same which have taken the Zion of Enoch into mine own bosom; and verily, I say, even as many as have believed in my name, for I am Christ, and in mine own name, by the virtue of the blood which I have spilt, have I pleaded before the Father for them.

Alma 44:16-45:14

*Why do you think it was so important to Moroni to have the Lamanites make a covenant of peace?

*What happens to those who sin against "so great light and knowledge"?

*The Nephites were at war with the Lamanites when Ala and Helaman had this conversation. How do you think Helaman's faith may have helped him during the war and throughout his ministry?

*How has your faith helped you?

DC 107:76-100

77-84, The First Presidency and the Twelve constitute the highest court in the Church; 85-100, Priesthood presidents govern their respective quorums.

Why is it important to The Lord that we teach one another in love?

*Because that is how the gospel is spread.

General Conference

"My Peace I Leave with You"

President Henry B. Eyring

"Alma pleaded with his people 'that there should be no contention one with another, but that they should look forward with one eye, having one faith and one baptism, having their hearts knit together in unity and love one towards another' (Mosiah 18:21). Unity is necessary for us to have the Spirit in our class and in our family. Such loving unity is hard to maintain. It takes having the Holy Ghost as a companion to open our eyes and temper our feelings."

James came in from working outside today after taking some Tramadol. He said he felt like he had ant bites on his back. It makes me itch, but I have never felt like ants were biting me. 

Most of our hummingbirds are gone. It is probably because of that bully Rufus or because there are so many flowers in bloom the birds don't need James's special nectar.

James worked on the greenhouse all day. He was having one problem with a connection. He even called the company but they weren't much help. He finally figured it out on his own. 

I worked on a family birthday calendar adding Kacey, Autumn, Palmar, Summer, and Tanner.  

Kim and Brian arrived this evening. I was sad to tell them we had no rain today. 

The Chandler National Little League team made it to the Western Regionals in California. 

James and I had a discussion about Tramadol and how it gives us a sense of well-being. James said this in spite of the ant bite episode.

Random Photos:

A seventeen year old cottonwood tree bit the dust

during the storm last night.

The Phoenix Zoo was closed today to clean up

after the storm last night.

Water running off Camelback Mountain.

Aunt Gene with former Arizona governor

Rose Mofford.

How exciting!

Flowers in our front planter.

Another gorgeous Vernon sunset.

Friday, June 30th, 2017

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

99th operating temple

Dedicated: 17 Sept 2000 by

Gordon B. Hinckley

Alma 24:19-30
*How does this account influence your desire to keep your covenants?
*What can we do to strengthen our desire and ability to keep the covenants we have made with the Lord?
DC 94:1-17
1-9, The Lord gives a commandment relative to the erection of a house for the work of the Presidency; 10-12, A printing house is to be built; 13-17, Certain inheritances are assigned.
What are church buildings dedicated from the foundation?
General Conference

Foundations of Faith

Elder Quentin L. Cook

"We concluded that my brothers decision on whether to serve a mission depended on 3 issues: (1.) Was Jesus Christ divine?

(2.) Was the Book of Mormon true? (3.) Was Joseph Smith the prophet of the Restoration?

I came to understand that almost every decision I would make for the rest of my life would be based on the answers to those three questions."

I did some early morning blogging along with my gospel study. James had an appointment with Dr. Moffat at 8:30 and I went with him and did my shopping at Walmart.  I bought food for Jared and Kacey's family because they are arriving late Saturday night and don't want to shop on Sunday.  After our shopping we got tacos at Aliberto's. There are two Aliberto's in Show Low. We got out tacos on the one by the old Porter House. They guy there says his brother runs the other Aliberto's out by Walmart.

Back at home after putting the groceries away James and I sat down to watch a movie on the Hallmark Movies and Mysteries channel. We watched the one about Emma Fielding which turns out to be a murder mystery.

This afternoon we put the king sized bed in my office and the one in my office went into James's office.  

I worked upstairs cleaning my office and James's and the common area until about 7:30. Kim and Brian texted me when they got to Show Low and I ran in and took a shower before they got here.

Kim and Brian were delayed by the fire near Payson. I have a friend who tried to come up the Payson way later and had to turn around and go back because it was bumper to bumper traffic. 

We watched one of Hallmark's new June movies "My Favorite Wedding," starring Paul Green and Maggie Lawson.  We all agreed that it was a good one.

Random Photos:

Happy Anniversary!

Paul posted this on Facebook.

Bryce Canyon

One of my favorite "I Love Lucy"

episodes!

'Kenzi and Colter

Colter is in my Primary class.

Painting by Hayden Lambson