The view outside my window this morning
Mosiah 11:1-15
What can we do when people all around us are living unrighteously? Would we be like Abinadi and stand for
truth and righteousness? "When the wicked rule, the people mourn.
-D&C 98:9-10
"Through my own experiences and trials, I have learned that life's challenges are meant to change us and turn us to the Lord in faith."
-Amy Schauers,
April 2014 Ensign, p. 49
We made a trip to town today to return a hair product I ordered called Keranique that is supposed to restore hair loss. I ordered the free 30 day trial only to find out if I keep it it will cost me $80 a month. I couldn't wait to get that package sent off. I was surprised to find that I still had not received my thyroid from Foothills Pharmacy. I called and they said it should be here if not today, then tomorrow. I have been out of thyroid since Monday.
After making a deposit at the bank we stopped at LaCasita for lunch. I brought an Easter card with a pass along card inside for our favorite waitress, Charlotte. As we were leaving she came up and thanked me for the card. Inside I wrote a message which went something like this: "Charlotte, thank you so much for your friendliness when we come in to eat. You are like a ray of sunshine and a bright spot in our day." My goal is to work up the courage to invite Charlotte to take the missionary discussions.
Walmart was a mad house, I guess because it's the Friday before Easter. I said hi to Mary Swift and Jordyn and Tamara Applegate. James went to Home Depot and found a replacement bulb for our wax warmer, night light. They do not have 15w ones at Walmart. On the way home I read from The Book Thief.
This is a picture of my brother
Dennis's grandson Sammy.
He reminds me of Dennis's son Tyler, and Dennis at that age.
James read my talk for stake conference this afternoon. Although he said it was good he thinks that my intensive gospel study may discourage people and maybe I shouldn't share quite so much. I will make some adjustments because I respect his opinion and advice.
James went for a Razr ride this afternoon while I was revising my talk. He saw elk, deer, and turkey. We also saw turkey on the way home from town today.
For dinner we had broccoli, cauliflower, and strawberries. Afterwards we sat by the fire as I read some more from The Book Thief.
Paula Johnson sent out a fire restrictions letter from the fire department which goes into effect April 22, 2014. It applies to more of northeast Arizona. I quote from that letter:
"Fire conditions in many regions are at historic maximums, meaning the vegetation that feed wildfires is or will soon be dry or drier than any in recorded history for this region." James is going to call in the morning to see if he can burn a few piles of brush.
It looked like rain this evening, but never quite made it.
Evan taking a nap before his
flag football game.
