Gilbert Arizona
1 Nephi 10:11-11:11
How has the gift of the Holy Ghost blessed me in my life?
2 Nephi 1-2
DC 6:11-21
How does it make me feel that we have the knowledge to ask God, receive revelation and know that He loves us?
Talk: "Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence"
By: Jorg Klebingat
October 2014
GC: For Our Spiritual Development and Learning by Elder W. Mark Bassett
"Nephi's example of seeking knowledge included (1) a sincere desire, (2) humility, (3) prayer, (4) trust in the prophet, and an exercise of (5) faith, (6) diligence, and (7) obedience. This method of seeking is in great contrast to my 'prying at the plates,' or trying to force an understanding of things meant to be revealed according to the Lord's timetable and through the power of the Holy Ghost."
Some notes from my scripture study of 2 Nephi 1-2:
2 Nephi 1:20 - "Keep my commandments and prosper in the land.
2 Nephi 1:23 - "Awake, my grandsons; put on the armor of righteousess. Shake off the chains with which ye are bound, and come forth out of obscurity, and arise from the dust."
2 Nephi 2:2 - "Karen, God shall consecrate thing afflictions for thy gain,"
2 Nephi 2:11 - "There must be opposition in all things."
Mooney Falls
James had an appointment in the valley with his heart doctor, Dr. Memon. It went well and Dr. Memon wants James to bid on the new medical center he is building. He says the architect still has the plans so it will be a little while. What a great opportunity!
Whimsical Gazebo
James's texts to me before he leaves the valley:
J - When I leave, do you want me to pick up some burrows?
K - Sure. When are you leaving.
J - Within the hour. I also have to stop by CVS in Show Low.
K - Ok. I am going visiting teaching at 3:30. Text me when you leave.
J - What can I pick up for you so you won't have to go to town?
K - I have quite a list but you could get a card for Anna, some shakes and cough drops for starters and maybe some hot and sour soup.
J - Hot and sour? I am at the Walmart in Chandler.
K - Ok, never mind.
J - Never mind about the soup?l Cause I already got the other stuff. I'll be happy to get your soup. Just trying to get a reaction. Sorry.
K - Honey, it is ok. It is the only thing that sounds good to me to eat.
J - So forget about the burrows?
K - No. It is burros btw.
J - Yes, my fingers and brain clash.
K - Burrown means to dig deep in the ground.
J - I know ad right now that's what I feel like doing.
K - Why?
(Next he sends me several pictures from inside Walmart.)
K - Why did you send the Walmart pictures?
J - This is so you won't feel left out. I wanted you to share in the Walmart experience.
K - Oh, now I get it. I am having withdrawals for the Walmart experience. Have you seen any "people of Walmart?"
J - It was almost empty, but I did see a lady with a beard.
K - Oh dear. Too bad you didn't get a picture.
J - No, I really felt sorry for her. I didn't want to make fun of her situation.
K - You are developing charity!
J - I hope so.
K - I am so proud!
J - I am on my way.
K - Please be safe and say a prayer. I will pray too.
J - Thank you sweetheart.
When James arrived home he brought me this, along with the other things I asked for.
It's a Simply Fit Board just like Sheri's.
I visited Clair this afternoon with Kaeli as her visiting teacher. It was an interesting visit. She saw an herbalist in Snowflake who is helping her with her rash. In January she is going to see her daughter Marlie who lives in Washington and in February she is going to pick her up and bring her back down here to live.
This evening James and I watched "The Lost Valentine." We both cried.
Family Memories
Evan's pinewood derby car from last year.
Sheri and Lola two years ago.
Addy and Rowan three years ago.
Ruby three years ago.
