Sunday, May 12th, 2019

London, England

12th operating temple

Dedicated: 7-9 Sept 1958

By: David O. McKay

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

DC 93:13

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 28:1-20

New Testament "Come Follow Me"

Review

General Conference

Behold the Lamb of God

"Looking up from water's edge, past the eager crowds seeking baptism at his hand, John, called the Baptist, saw in the distance his cousin, Jesus of Nazareth, striding resolutely toward him to make a request for that same ordinance. Reverently, but audible enough for those nearby to hear, John uttered the admiration that still moves us two millennia later: 'Behold the Lamb of God.'"

My knee was not better this morning and I was pretty miserable. I did not feeling like going anywhere so on this Mother's Day, I stayed home from my meetings. I am sad I will not be taking the sacrament today but I did say a prayer and recommitted myself to the Lord.

James, of course, went to his meetings. I told him not to forget my Mother's Day treat. He came home with flowers. Oh well, that's nice too. He said that my girl Shelly spoke in sacrament meeting and so did Bishop Miller, two of my favorite people.

As James was telling me about the meetings I got a text from the Relief Soceity President and my friend, Tamara who also happens to be Shelly's mom. She and Shelly wanted to bring me some flowers. I told her James brought me flowers but I would love to see them. I went to the bedroom to make myself presentable and before I was finished Tamara and Shelly arrived. I could hear Shelly playing the piano.

Shelly just returned from her mission a week or so ago and I have been anxious to see her. We gave each other a big hug when we saw each other. The three of us sat down and talked for about 30 minutes, catching up and reminiscing. Some of my favorite Shelly memories are splitting wood for the widows and trying to keep up with Shelly as she stacked wood. The first time she came to our home and ran through the house counting all of the closets. She came to me and said, "Sister Lambson, did you know that you have 11 closets in this house?" And probably my favorite is when I took the girls in Young Women's who had read the Book of Mormon to our time share in Scottsdale. We arrived on a Sunday evening and Shelly was anxious to try out her scuba mask. Because it was the Sabbath Sister Nicoll and I told the girls we would not be swimming until tomorrow. Shelly immedaitely went to the bathroom with the large bathtub, filled it with water, and with her swimsuit on and scuba mask in place, she tried out her mask.

She is a fun-loving young adult with a strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and I love her dearly. Oh yes, one more story, when Shelly was a Mia Maid. Trenda, another young woman, was trying to talk Shelly into going to a Church dance. Shelly made the comment, "Well I'm not going to touch a guy when I'm dancing."

As Tamara and Shelly left, it was raining and it rained most of the day. Eveything looks so beautiful and green which is usually not the case this time of year.

James made me a nice breakfast this morning and then lunch and cheese apple danish. The apple danish was so good we decided to do it again next week only instead of apples we are going to try cherries. 

I heard from all of my children today. Yesterday I got a card from Sheri's family. She and Ian signed the card as wells as Alex, Max,and Ian. It was nice to hear from all of them. Sheri texted me again this morning. Trina texted and so did Darrel. Kim and Brian texted and Kim sent a card which I will probably get tomorrow. 

Stacy called and we had a nice conversation. She wants to take me to lunch the next time I am in town. I love spending time with my kids so that will be fun. Jared, Kacey, and Charlie FaceTimed which was fun. In spite of my bad knee it was a good day.

This evening James and I watched the new episode of "When Calls the Heart". This is one of the only shows I don't feel guilty about watching on the Sabbath. 

I did do some gospel study today and finished up with this weeks "Come Follow Me" lesson. I was sad to miss Sister Skousen's Relief Society lesson on Sister Craven's talk, "Careful versus Casual." Tamara said she did a good job.

I still miss my mom and my grandmothers but know that I will see them again. I am so grateful that families are eternal as long as we are faithful and keep our covenants. All of the problems we have here on earth will be worked out in the millennium or the next life, I am sure of that.

My breakfast. The eggs have leftover potatoes in them.

James is king of the leftovers. The jam is cherry, my favorite.

Christina Tibbetts:

I love the look on Dad's (Jon's) face

 This was yesterday

 Sheri's friend Lisa who is also Brother Westbrook's niece

They lost a teenaged daughter who died in an automobile

accident on a youth outing a few years ago.

 Paul's family

American Sheriff

 Chandler Boys Volleyball are State Champs!

 Scarlett is having an emotional moment

Happy Mother's Day!

Thursday, June 8th, 2017

Preston, England

52nd operating temple

Dedicated: 7-10 June 1998 by

Gordon B. Hinckley

Alma 12:28-13:9

* How has knowing the purpose of life helped guide you?

* Alma spoke of priests after the order of the Son of God, which is the Melchizedek Priesthood.

* Elder Bruce R. McConkie: These Nephites, who were faithful and true in keeping the law of Moses, had the Melchizedek Priesthood, which means they had also the fulness of the gospel...Some of our best information about the Melchizedek Priesthood is found in Alma 13."

* What blessings have come into your life through the Melchizedek Priesthood?

DC 85:1-12

1-5, Inheritances in Zion are to be received through consecration; 6-12, One mighty and strong will give the Saints their inheritance in Zion.

Who is "One Mighty and Strong?" (DC 85:7-8.)

* At that time it was Bishop Edward Partridge because he was called to divide by lot the Saints their inheritances.

General Conference

Confide in God Unwaveringly

Elder Ulisses Soares

"In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."

As we exercise faith in Jesus Christ and in His Atonement, we will be strengthened, our burdens will be eased, and through Him we will overcome the world.

We left Vernon around 7 a.m.  We have an appointment in Cathi and Terry's driveway to get our windshield replaced at 11 a.m. so we are cutting it a little close considering that we always stop at Burger House to pick up burros for Cathi and Terry.  We eat ours on the way because we love them hot and fresh!  

We drove up into the drive a minute before the guy from Camelback glass got there.  I love my new windshield but I can't wash my car or take the blue tape off for 24 hours.  

At 1 p.m. I had an appointment to get my teeth cleaned, and xrayed.  I tell Jackie, the hygienist, all about our plague of cows and how frustrated we are.  Well, I have a very tiny cavity starting on my bottom right back tooth.  Dr. Douglas said to keep it clean but since I don't have an upper tooth to match it she doesn't think we need to do anything, at least not right now.  The other cavity is where one of my front teeth got chipped.  I am having it taken care of on July 12th.  I tried to get it for the week I am down here at the condo but they were all booked up.  I went away from the dentist today with a commitment to give up eating candy.  I know it won't solve all my problems but it is a start. 

On the way back to Cathi's I stopped to get gas at Quick Trip and the police showed up because two women were arguing very loudly.  I also went next door to get drinks and corndogs for James and I.

I picked up James at Cathi's and dropped him off at the Gilbert temple so he could do initiatories for four men.  This is just in case Paul and Brian come with us to the temple tonight.  I have enough names for Trina, Stacy, and I, Kim has her own name. We are very grateful to Jared for doing all the family research so we could do our own family names.  

While James was at the temple I went over to Deseret Book and got bracelets for all of my daughters and daughters-in-law to keep their temple name on while they are doing an endowment session.  I even got one for Kacey and Sheri.  Sheri told me she would go tonight but when it came right down to it, she was just too stressed about leaving for California and dealing with family matters.

We picked up Stacy and drove to the Mesa temple in time for the last session of the day, the 7:30 session.  Kim wanted to drive her own car.  We thought it would be fun to go to the temple where we were all sealed and also Stacy needed to rent a dress.  We met Darrel and Trina at the rental desk and I gave them their names.  Paul and Brian did not make it.  

The sister did not tell me when I called to find out the last session of the day, to accommodate Paul and maybe Brian, that it was a spanish speaking session.  Everyone had to wear headphones except for Darrel.

It was not my most reverent session.  I helped Stacy with her clothing and then found my apron had slipped off and I was sitting on it.  Those rows and seats are so close together in the Mesa temple!  It was quite a large session too.  When we got to the celestial room I told Darrel and Trina I wanted to take some pictures and Darrel says, "I don't think we are allowed."  Of course I meant outside Darrel!  It was so wonderful to have our children with us in this session.  We are going to make this a family tradition.  Maybe Jared, Kacey, Sheri, Ian, Brian, and Paul can be with us next year. 

When we got back to Cathi's and Terry's it was 10:30.  Cathi and Collin were sleeping in the family room.  They call it camping.  Colin was watching a YouTube video on his iPad and Cathi was reading a book.  We finished the book she loaned us, The Shack, and returned it.  We liked the ending. We started the Lost Heiress.

 I saw this cute little buggy on the way home

from the dentist.

Parents:

Patrick and Heather Lambson

Siblings:

Hunter, Cameron, Raelynn

all adopted!

Last year's birthday date with Ruby

He loves sour but his face says otherwise!