Friday, April 17th, 2020

Seattle, Washington

19th operating temple

Dedicated:17-21 Nov 1980

By: Spencer W. Kimball

Jesus Christ, Judge

Omni 1:7

Wherefore, the Lord did visit them in great judgment; nevertheless, he did spare the righteous that they should not perish, but did deliver them out of the hands of their enemies.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

Mosiah 3:1-12; Sunday journal

April General Conference

"He Goes Before Us"

President Henry B. Eyring

"The Lord is leading the Restoration of His gospel and His Church. He knows the future perfectly. He invites you to the work."

The link the accountant sent is the same one that I had already been on to get our stimulus checks. He was no help. James tried to call him back to find out what address was used when we paid our 2018 taxes but again he didn't answer the phone. Anthony says we should get the stimulus money with our social security money but the accountant says no. Stacy says Adam already got his money but they have not. We really could use an extra $2,400 right now.

After our morning prayer and scriptures James left to go to the Howard's. He mentioned that he needed to go to town to get more horse feed. I was surprised because it has been only six days since we went and got two bags. We did some figuring and it seems that Luna is going to cost us $30 a week just for feed. I guess it's kind of like having another kid. She also needs shoes because James has been taking her over some pretty rocky territory on his nightly rides.

I listened to part of "The Lamb of God" this morning while doing my work. I also listened to the "Sunday on Monday Come Follow Me" podcast. The sister who hosts the podcast seems to think that the gathering in Mosiah 1-3 could have been The Feast of the Tabernacles held in the fall after the harvest was in,  as in Old Testament times. 

Trina texted me today to ask if we were okay. She asked if we needed money. I told her we were fine but if she was giving away free money I would take some. I didn't actually say that but I almost did.  

We went to town this afternoon and spent more money. I returned "Western Civilization" and will get a full refund. I also went to Walmart to pick up my Tramadol prescription and did a little shopping. James went to Home Depot and then we went to O'Reilly's Auto to get oil so James can change the oil in Lexy. Our last stop was Cal Ranch. I insisted on going in to get some steps. I'm glad I did because I got to see the baby chicks. 

I hate the fact that James's truck isn't reliable so he used my car for everything. He hauls his tools around in it, and horse feed or whatever else. Poor Lexy has lost her dignity over the years living here in Vernon. 

Luna's elk friends came by for a visit this evening before she and James went on their evening trot. She really doesn't seem affected by them one way or another. 

Spent the evening studying the gospel.

Contratulations!

 Scarlett came for a visit

  

Monday, August 26th, 2019

Copenhagen, Denmark

118th operating temple

Dedicated: 23 May 2004

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Glory of

2 Nephi 16:3

And one cried unto another, and said: Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of Hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.

Book of Mormon

Alma 56:41-57

New Testament "Ye Are the Body of Christ" 1 Corinthians 8-13

1 Corinthians 8

General Conference

Exercising Our Spiritual Muscles

Juan Pablo Villar

"If we seek more patience, we may find ourselves needing to practice it while waiting for a response. If we want to have more love for our neighbor, we can foster it by sitting next to a new face at church. With faith it is similar: when doubts come to our minds, trusting in the Lord's promises will be required to move forward. In this way, we are exercising spiritual muscles and developing them into sources of strength in our lives."

We had to be at the hospital by 7 this morning for James's biopsy procedure on his throat. First we went to outpatient because that's where James says he was told to go. The girl at the checkin desk said he was on the list but when they called us back for surgery prep, the girl couldn't find James's name and so we were told to go to surgery check-in. This bumbling around doesn't give me much confidence in the efficiency of this hospital.

Anyway, he got checked in and was assigned to pre-op room 8. Our nurse was from Sweden and just recently moved to Arizona from the east coast. I said well it's a good thing you are up here instead of in Phoenix. She said she lived in Buckeye and only came up here three days a week. The hospital wants her full-time but her husband says, "no way," he's not moving to Show Low. We enjoyed talking to her. She said James must have viking ancestors because of the muscles in his arms. She was friendly and funny and put James at ease.

I left to do some errands while James had the procedure done. I got gas, washed the car, and was doing some shopping in Walmart when I got the call that he was done and ready to be picked up. 

I hurried back to the hospital. He got dressed, was wheeled out in a wheel chair. He felt good and wanted to do some errands.

We went to CVS and asked for a refill on one of his prescriptions. While we were waiting for it to be filled we went to Cal-Ranch to look for some shoes for James, and went through Burger King for some food. James was starving! The shoes were all too expensive so we did not buy any. Next we went to Dairy Queen and picked up a box of cherry Dilly bars. Next we were supposed to go back to CVS to pick up the prescription but we were both so excited about the ice cream that we forgot and drove home. James will have to come back tomorrow.

We have a woman interested in buying one of our cemetery plots. James made the arrangements and she is going to send us a cashier check through the mail. 

I spent the afternoon repricing books. I sold seven books today!

I also walked and blogged before the Grapp's came around 7 to watch "When Calls the Heart."

Sheri sent us her letter from Ben so it was a good day.

can't believe you've been out a

year. Crazy!

Love, Mom

The first person Ben actually baptized.

The one he talks about in his letter.

Those were the days!

Amaron's 10th birthday
He's in James's Primary class, he
used to be in mine.

Shayna, Alex's love

Sheri and Ian lover her too!

Best friends forever!

Thursday, June 27th, 2019

Guayaquil, Ecuador

58th operating temple

Dedicated: 1 Aug 1999

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Exemplar

3 Nephi 18:16

And as I have prayed among you even so shall ye pray in my church, among my people who do repent and are baptized in my name. Behold I am the light; I have set an example for you.

Book of Mormon

Alma 22:27-23:7

New Testament "He Is Risen"

Luke 24:36-48 John 20:19-31 John 21:1-14, 18-25

General Conference

Good Shepherd, Lamb of God

Gerrit W. Gong

"Our Savior reaches out to the one and to the ninety-and-nine, often at the same time. As we minister, we acknowledge the ninety-and-nine who are steadfast and immovable, even while we yearn after the one who has strayed. Our Lord seeks and delivers us 'out of all places,' 'from the four quarters of the earth.' He gathers us by holy covenant and His atoning blood."

James and I went to find a bank this morning so I could leave cash with the boys to eat with while I was gone to my dental appointment. We also stopped at the Jack-in-the-Box near Fry's to get some food. Evan wanted chicken tenders and curly fries.

I left James and the boys at the timeshare around noon. I gave the boys plenty of money to get lunch with. I guess James will have to finish up the chicken he got in the frig or use his credit card to get something at the Splash Grill.

I thought I was scheduled to have Dr. Douglas put in my crown on top of my implant and then to get my teeth cleaned but when Dr. Douglas was finished they checked me out and I left to pick up Joshua. He had already texted me once asking me when I was going to pick him up. I was about half way there when Chris at Dr. Douglas's front desk and called and reminded me I was supposed to have my teeth cleaned. I told her I thought I was but when no one said anything I guessed I was mistaken. 

I think she wanted me to come back but I wasn't going to, so I rescheduled for July 15th at 1 pm. James is having throat surgery on the 16th so I figured we would be down there anyway. That's the best I could do under the circumstances. Also, I was tired of holding my mouth open. End of story.

I picked up Joshua and forgot to leave their broom that James had borrowed and asked me to return. The memory is going folks. 

I got Joshua safely to the resort to be with two of his best friends, Max and Evan. It seems funny now that both Joshua and Evan have cell phones. I guess it was time and they are going to be 13 this year.

The first thing the boys did when Joshua arrived was go down to the pool to go swimming. 

When the boys got back from swimming I asked them what they wanted for dinner and they all said NYPD pepperoni pizza and garlic knots. Max asked me, "What about grampa?" I said, "Oh, he's at work." He said, "Won't he be coming home though?" Yes, and thanks for reminding me Max, I will order him a veggie pizza. 

I ordered two large pizzas because they aren't much more than the medium, and twelve garlic knots. When I got there to pick up my order they had some salads sitting in the case and I took one of the Greek ones along with dressing. It turned out to be very tasty!

James got home early tonight, somewhere between 8 and 9. He absolutely loved the veggie pizza I got. It's called Joey's Favorite extra crispy on the NYPD menu. The pizza pieces were huge and he had four. 

We had family prayer with the boys and then they went night swimming.

James took a walk around the resort before going to bed. I got most of my steps just walking around our room.

Happy 10 Months to Charlie!

We love her so much!

 This is the sliding door that James installed at

Hatch Dental.

 One of my talents

Trina and her mom took Kylee, Kayla, Addy and Rowan, to Utah

to the Salt Lake temple to do baptisms for

the dead. Ruby and Lola tagged along for the ride.

 My timeshare "walk way" starting in the bedroom,

going through the bathroom, 

 Out through the dining area,

 past the TV, back into the bedroom.

Each time around is about 25 steps.

Love it!