Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Barranquilla, Colombia Temple

2 Nephi 13:6-14:6

Ezra Taft Benson explained that verse 12 is about Satan targeting the family.  How do you see this verse coming to pass?

Alma 1:13-2

DC 29:34-50

Why is opposition so important to God's plan? (see verse 39)

Talk: Opposition in All Things

By:  Dallin H. Oaks

April 2016

GC:  'The Righteous Judge' by Elder Lynn G. Robbins

"To effectively teach a child is the very essence of good parenting, and to lovingly discipline is the very essence of being a righteous judge.  President George Albert Smith taught:

'Unkind things are not usually said under the inspiration of the Lord.  The spirit of the Lord is a spirit of kindness; it is a spirit of patience; it is a spirit of charity and love and forbearance and long suffering...Kindness is the power that God has given us to unlock hard hearts and subdue stubborn souls.'"

Thinking back to those feelings I had when Ruby was here in October I believe these words of Elder Robbins apply: "Those parents had been granted the extraordinary gift of a glimpse into eternity and of beholding the true identity and premortal stature of their children."  Elder Robbins was speaking of the children in 3 Nephi who spake many marvelous things unto their parents.

Cibecue Creek

I baked some chocolate chip cookies today.  James go involved and made a couple of his on "concoctions."  I put fresh cookies in the Valentine bags I took to Hailey's kids today.  James drove me to Hailey's house.  She lives way out on a cattle ranch.  The lesson was on the Lord's love and I told Hailey about Jared meeting Kacey and our car being fixed while in San Antonio as proof to me of the Lord's love for me and my family.

Hailey and her daughter Huntleigh.

After Hailey's we went home and had some lunch and after a short rest I went out to visit Claire as her visiting teacher.  My partner Mary had an appointment in town with her sick baby and was not able to go with me.

Claire is picking up her 8 year old daughter Marlie in Washington where she has been living with her father and bringing her back to Arizona.  I was excited because Marlie would be in my Primary class but then Claire told me she was planning on moving to Show Low.

James went outside a couple of hours this afternoon and worked on chopping some more wood.  This evening we watched the first new episode of the "When Calls the Heart" season.

Fun Photos

Kacey's daughter Summer, on the left, and her friend Cali made the dance team at their school.  How exciting!

Congratulations Summer!

Anna and a friend.

Michael and Holly

Good job Joshua!

Two years ago when we did James's dad's temple work.

Not a good idea.

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Congratulations Nicoll family on

you newest edition, baby

Guy!

When I left for the valley on Saturday I had asked Kaeli is she would try to finish up our visiting teaching or at least make appointment for Wednesday while I was gone, if she felt up to it.  Her baby wasn't due for another week or so.  Well instead of visiting teaching, on Monday Kaeli had a beautiful baby boy!

So sweet!

Love the shoes

I love the look of shear joy on sister Natalie's face.

James had a sleep study again last night.  He was home before 6 a.m. and said he didn't get any sleep.  First the mask on the new machine was too tight and then it was too loose.  The good news is they think this machine is going to help him get a good night's rest.  Let's see if the insurance will cover it. 

Alma 58:30-59:13

30 - The Lamanite armies flee out of all this quarter of the land.  They carried with them many Nephite women and children.

31 - Those cities which had been taken by the Lamanites in this quarter of the land are in our pssession.

32 - Helaman says his armies are small to maintain so great a number of cities.

33 - "But behold, we trust in our God who has given us victory . . .

34 - We don't know why the government doesn't give us more men and provisions.

36 - We fear there is some faction in the government.

37 - It mattereth not, we trust God will deliver us.

38 - This is the 29th year.

40 - The sons of the Ammonites are in Manti with Helaman.  None are killed but they have received many wounds  Nevertheless they stand fast in that liberty wherewith God has made themm free.  They are strict to remember the Lord their God from day to day.

41 - And now my beloved brother Moroni, may the Lord our God, who has redeemed us and made us free, keep you continually in His presence.

Alma 59:1-13

1 - Moroni rejoices in Helaman's epistle.

3 - Moroni sends an epistle to Pahoran requesting men be sent to help Helaman.

4 - Moroni begins to lay a plan to obtain the remainder of the cities the Lamanites had taken.

5 - The city of Nephihah is attacked by the Lamanites.

6 - The Lamanites were exceedingly numerous and were receiving strength from day to day.

7 - They did slay the Nephites with an exceeding slaughter.

8 - The people of Nephihah flee and join Moroni.

11 - Moroni was exceedingly sorrowful for the loss of the city of Nephihah.  He began to doubt because of the wickedness of the people.

13 - Moroni was angry with the government because of their seeming indifference concerning the freedom of their country.

GC: "Tomorrow the Lord will Do Wonders Among You" Elder Jeffrey R. Holland.  The last conference talk.  I have read them all five times and will read them again in September. 

James drove me to Hailey Chaffin's today in his truck for visiting teaching.  I had a nice visit with Hailey and Huntleigh, her one year old who is walking everywhere.  I love Hailey and her family!

On the way home James and I stopped at the Stanford Store and had lunch at their deli.  James had a ham sandwich on rye and I had a hamburger with fries.

 Sweet potato fries that is!

When we got home we read on the porch from our new book:

Reading makes me tired, so I took a nap.  After napping I was working on my blog and texted Claire Mercado and Randa Covert my two sisters I haven't visited yet.  Claire texted and said she was moving back in with her mom and Cope and I could probably catch her around five.  It was close to five so I left.  I was able to talk to Claire and her daughter Marlie and give them my handout for the month about speaking softly as a way to show love.  They also loved the lip balm.  I will still be able to visit Claire while she is living with her mom Amy.

When I returned home I parked my car at the end of the driveway because James was working and had the Cat parked in the driveway.  I told him to be careful when he moved the Cat and please not hit my car.

He forgot.

I was very upset at first, but I realized that whenever I make a mistake like this he is very patient and kind.  I said I was sorry and was ashamed the way I reacted at first.  Of course my husband is much more important than my car.  

I was excited that Randa texted me back and said I could come and visit her next week.  I need to do that on Tuesday because I will be gone the rest of the week.

I found this on Facebook today:

you were sent from God."