Saturday, August 17th, 2019

Lubbock, Texas

109th operating temple 

Dedicated: 21 April 2002

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Foreordained

John 17:5

And now, O Father glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.

Book of Mormon

Alma 51:22-37

New Testament "Overcome Evil with Good"

Romans 15-16

General Conference

Where Will This Lead

President Dallin H. Oaks

"Take the long view. What is the effect on our future of the decisions we make in the present? Remember the importance of getting an education, studying the gospel, renewing our covenants by partaking of the sacrament, and attending the temple."

I read the Ministering Principles article in the Ensign this month, "Can I Help Someone Change"? These are the bullet points in this article:

1. Don't Be Afraid to Invite Change

2. Remember It's Their Choice to Change

3. Pray for Others Ability to Change

4. Teach Them to Rely on His Power

5. Treat Them as They Can Become

6. Let Them Go at Their Own Pace

7. Don't Give Up If They Relapse into Old Ways

"We have the responsibility to see individuals not as they are but rather as they can become." -Thomas S. Monson

"Let people repent. Let people grow. Believe that people can change and improve." - Jeffrey R. Holland

James and I heard a loud crash this morning. I was in the hallway and he was leaving the bedroom. He went back to the bathroom where the noise came from to find the full length mirror which was on the back of the bathroom door shattered on the floor. I'm not sure who is going to have the seven years of bad luck. I think it may have already started.

James cleaned up the mess while I finished my blog post. He left some chards on the floor and I cleaned them up. 

We went into town today. Our first stop was the UPS Store to mail one of James's returns. Since we were in the neighborhood we stopped in for lunch at Firehouse Subs. We shared a large sandwich, chips, and a drink. 

Our next stop was at the post office in Show Low. It was closed but James dropped his return package, which already had been paid for and had the label on it, so he dropped it in the parcel box.

On the way back to Vernon we stopped at Dairy Queen to spend my $10 gift card on a box of Dilly bars. First I ordered a cherry dipped small ice cream cone to eat on the way home, and then I ordered a box of cherry Dilly bars,  but when James made a face I changed it to chocolate. I was shocked to find out that my ice cream cone cost over $3.00 and our bill was over $12. Glad I had some cash. My cherry dipped cone was good but not worth $3.19. The cones at McDonald's are under $1.00.

Back at home after my rest time I did some walking and book repricing. This evening James and I watched the new Hallmark movie.

Erin Krakow, Ryan Pavey, and the two

actors in the back were on Lori Loughlin's

cancelled show, "Garage Sale Mystery"

Tyler and Chelsie

 This one fierce lady is Jackie Arnett

The other girl is a Hunsaker whose

parents are in our ward.

 Sunflowers and Verbina everywhere right now!

Stacy said that Rowan was the "last man standing."

He beat out about 40 other competitors.

 This girl loves to flush,

she's got that part down pat.

 This was a video and she was dancing.

I guess I didn't download it right.

Thursday, August 15th, 2019

Columbia River, Washington

107th operating temple

Dedicated: 18 Nov 2001

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Foreordained

Hosea 13:14

I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.

Book of Mormon

Alma 51:1-12

New Testament "Overcome Evil with Good"

Romans 12

General Conference

Look Unto Jesus Christ

Elder Kim B. Clark

"The promises we make to our Heavenly Father become rock-solid commitments, our deepest desires. Heavenly Father's promises to us fill us with gratitude and joy. Our covenants cease to be rules we follow and become beloved principles that inspire and guide us and rivet our focus on Jesus Christ."

I like this quote by President Nelson regarding sacrifice:

"We are still commanded to sacrifice, but not by shedding blood of animals. Our highest sense of sacrifice is achieved as we make ourselves more sacred or holy. This we do by our obedience to the commandments of God. Thus, the laws of obedience and sacrifice are indelibly intertwined ... As we comply with these and other commandments, something wonderful happens to us. We become disciplined! We become disciples! We become more sacred and holy - like our Lord!"

Chuck came over this morning and brought his battery charger and he and James hooked it up to James's truck. He also said James could borrow his truck if he needed to go to the valley. We have great neighbors!

I made a green chili stew with the leftover chicken, chili and cheese from yesterday. It turned out very delicious and we had it for dinner this evening.

We met with the banker, Mr. Warner, at 11 o'clock this morning. We went over the paper work and discussed what we still needed. He was able to get Stacy's information because she has a Chase account. The information that Jared sent is not conclusive that he is the one making the payments so he has to send bank statements with a payment history for 12 months. What a pain! Sorry Jared.

In addition to Jared's information we also need the trust agreement for the cabin and last year's tax records. Taxes and insurance will be included in our payments.

After our meeting we went to LaCasita for lunch. We both had our favorite things on the menu. A red chili chicken enchilada with rice and beans for me, and a green chili chicken enchilada with a side of beans for James. 

Today is one of the Wilhelm boys birthdays. Since James can't really visit them in their home as their ministering brother because of scheduling conflicts (according to John, the dad), we always get gifts for everyone for their birthdays. James called Andy's mom, Sandra and asked if he liked to fish. We were headed for Western Drug in Springerville where James was going to buy him some fishing lures. Sandra said, "No he does not like to fish like the rest of the family." She suggested that we get him a Dairy Queen gift card because he likes to go there for lunch with his friends. We were in Pinetop so we turned around and headed back to the Dairy Queen in Show Low. On the way we stopped at McDonald's and got ice cream cones. They are just as good and so much cheaper than Dairy Queens. James got a $10 card. One the way home we stopped at Dollar General for a birthday card. Lo and behold they sell Dairy Queen cards. We bought one for $15 to give to Andy and James said I could have the $10 one. On the way home we dropped the cards off at the Wilhelm's.

I sold three books today. The sales total was: $139.63. The revenue was $99.01 (the price minus Amazon fees and the money Amazon will send me). The profit was $36.54.

I had a fradulent charge on my credit card from a company I have bought with before, which means they have my credit card information. The bank will cancel this card and send me new ones. The name of the company is National Sewing Circle and the charge was for $104 through James's Paypal account. He promises me he did not make the charge. I thought maybe he had ordered something for me for my birthday but that was not the case. I have no idea what the charge was for.

I repriced books this evening and finished my walking while watching Chopped and Chopped Junior. 

James got his truck running! 

We had dark clouds around us and reports of rain but no rain. It looked so promising too. The purple verbina is back in bloom and there are sunflowers everywhere! Beautiful!

 I posted these pictures when I advertised our

cemetery plots on Facebook Marketplace.

 Such a cutie who loves to

wear hats!

 Love this!

 Charlie entering the "black hole"

 Old fashioned patchwork quilt

Thursday, October 13, 2016

So true.

Do you ever feel like a three-headed dragon.  Pulled

in so many different directions you don't know

which one to take?

3 Nephi 4:15-33

What do these verses teach about the importance of being prepared at all times, spiritually, physically, and provisionally?

Answer: 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.  The Nephites had prepared temporally and provisionally and relied on the Lord spiritually to endure and outlast their enemy.

GC: "Be Ambitious for Christ" Elder Kazuhiko Yamashita

' We are ambitious for Christ when we serve faithfully, accept humbly, endure nobly, pray fervently, and partake worthily.'

Happy 45th Birthday Kevin!

I miss your Facebook posts.  Come back!

Before breakfast this morning James and Ruby went out to look for elk. James said they would probably be back in about 15 minutes but it ended up to be much longer because they found an elk.  They got out of the Razr and walked for awhile.  James said Ruby was as quiet as a mouse.  Here is the elk they saw. 

Ruby's elk

For breakfast we had pumpkin muffins, scrambled eggs, and bacon.

We took a vote yesterday as to what we should do today.  The choices were: stay at home, go to Green's Peak and Greer, or go to Dairy Queen and the Show Low Park.  Dairy Queen and the Show Low Park won.  Those who wanted to go to Green's Peak and Greer were good sports.  These kids are amazing!

The after breakfast game of Quelf.  Addy looks like she is 
up to something. 

We checked out the Show Low Park and then decided to go to Dairy Queen first and get something to eat.  This is what Ruby's lunch looked like after she finished dousing it in ketchup.

She didn't eat much except the mint Blizzard and
then she said she had a tummy ache.  It didn't stop her from
playing at the park though.

James and Ruby stayed at the playground while the rest of us went on the hiking trail around the park.  Addy said we needed to do something after that unhealthy lunch and I agreed.  It was a beautiful day for a hike.  

Grandpa had to make a trip to Home Depot for more paint.  The kids wanted some bandanas like the ones they used for their play.  James dropped us off at Walgreen's but they didn't have what we wanted so we walked across the street to Walmart.  Walmart had a nice variety.  Everyone got a bandana except Ruby who got a scarf, and Evan who got Haribo gummy bears instead.  

Back at home James caught another squirrel.
Or is it the same one.  I think it is smaller.
What do you think?

The kids put on their new bandanas and played good guys and bad guys again.  When it came time for Ruby to take her bath I ran the bath water and put bubbles in it before she came in.  She was afraid to get in because she thought there might be a snake in the water.  I assured her there wasn't but I could tell she was still very nervous so we let out all the bath water, checked for snakes, and filled up the tub again.  She was totally happy.  I asked her what her favorite part of the day was.  She said: "Finding the elk with grandpa." 

Everyone came in our bedroom and we watched some Looney Tunes with Bugs, Daffy, and Porky.  When it came time to go to bed Ruby was asleep and all the boys wanted to sleep in our room, so Addy was the only one who left.  She had no qualms about sleeping upstairs all by herself.  It was another tiring, but GREAT day!

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Today I was gone for over six hours.  I had to go into town this morning to make a deposit for Francisco Lozoya and to check to see if the rest of James's oxycodon came in.  Well they still don't have the oxycodon and told me to come back on Monday.  This is getting to be a little ridiculous.  I have a feeling I am not going to be getting the rest of this prescription.  I also went to Safeway for coleslaw, Walgreen's for peppermint tea, and Walmart for all of my other shopping needs.

When I got home I put things away and handed James his lunch, two toastados from Taco Bell.  I even had time for a short nap before heading off to my next adventure.

At 3:05 I left for the church to pick up girls and take them to the Show Low Stake Pioneer Day Celebration where we are running a horseshoe throwing booth.  The boys were suppose to do a calf roping booth but none of them showed up.  Trenda, Shelly, Maddie, Blaine and Diane Curtis and myself were the ones who showed up.  Oh yes, and Bishop Hall and his family came by later to help.  Here are some pictures.

An awesome poster made by Jordyn Applegate.

The girls ran the booth.

We had the nicest looking booth at the celebration!

Trenda texting, Maddie eating candy and Shelly trying to look like a pioneer.

President Williams came by our both and I took the opportunity to thank him for the beautiful flower arrangement he sent James while he was in the hospital.  It was such a thoughtful thing to do.

 

I had promised Trenda I would get her home after our hour was up so she could get ready to go to a dance.  The Curtis's stayed for the dinner and said it was delicious.  The had pulled pork sandwiches, cowboy beans, coleslaw, fry bread, and ice cream sandwiches for dessert.  Maybe next year when James can go with me.  I did take the girls to Dairy Queen on the way home and bought them all a treat.

When I get home James needs my attention so I will have to prepare for the lesson I am giving tomorrow early in the morning.

Storm clouds are coming.