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Friday, June 26, 2020

Thursday, June 25th, 2020

Fukuoka, Japan
88th operating temple
Dedicated: 11 June 2000
By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Lamb of God
Revelation 13:8 (Moses 7:47)
And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.

(And behold, Enoch saw the day of the coming of the Son of Man, even in the flesh; and his soul rejoiced, saying: The Righteous is lifted up, and the Lamb is slain from the foundation of the world; and through faith I am in the bosom of the Father, and behold, Zion is with me.)
Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"
Alma 20 with James; Sunday journal; Study Guide
April General Conference
"Finding Refuge from the Storms of Life"
"When faced with these storms, we often experience feelings of despair or fear. President Russell M. Nelson said, 'Faith is the antidote for fear'-faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. As I have seen the storms that affect people's lives, I have concluded that no matter what kind of storm is battering us - regardless of whether there is a solution to it or whether there is an end in sight - there is only one refuge, and it is the same for all types of storms. This single refuge provided by our Heavenly Father is our Lord Jesus Christ and His Atonement."


Lambson Study Group
"Personal Revelation"
L. Lionel Kendrick
BYU Devotional
May 20, 1997


This was one of those rare occasions when James got out of bed before I did. He went in to make us some tea and a few minutes later came back asking where the checkbook was. I guess Anthony is headed for the church and James is going to meet him there to pay for the hay he brought us. I tried to tell James where the checkbook was but he couldn't seem to find it. I got up and wrote the check so James could be on his way. My tea was waiting for me when I got to the kitchen.

My morning consists of my blog and my book business with a break to read scriptures and have family prayer with James. I bought four books today, all the same book. It was priced $44 on Amazon and I found it for $16.66 on Bookfinder for one copy. The next three copies I found for $17.30. I should be able to make somewhere between $25-30 per book. Also it is ranked 65,558 which is extremely good! It should sell quickly. The book title is "Psychology, Core Concepts."

James asked me if I wanted to go to town with him this afternoon. I told him I had not planned on it but I would go if he would allow me to shop for the dessert I am making on Sunday for our "Come Follow Me" group. He murmured a little and then decided it was worth it to have me go. I kept him awake, his words not mine, by reading to him from "Aunt Dimity and the Summer King."

Our first stop was the Vernon post office where we picked up 8 books. One book was actually a set of six books. When we got into town we picked up a new tire for little Cat at Robert's Tire. James took it to Center Tire for them to mount because last time Robert's charged him $50. We drove to Walmart and James dropped me off. I reminded him he was going to pick out a watermelon. He said he was going to Tractor Supply to get feed and a fly mask for Luna. He also gassed up and washed the car. When he returned to Walmart I was in the scan and go line. OH yes, I forgot to mention that Walmart is now requiring us to wear masks. We waited in line for about 20 minutes. I struck up a conversation with the woman in front of us. She is a grandma raising her grandson. She is a 3x cancer survivor and has a blood clot in one leg and a swollen sore knee on the other. She was so upset when she got to the check out counter to find that it was credit cards only. She only had cash. The attendant came over and said to scan her items and then she would take them to the return counter to check her out. The woman was so stressed she began yelling and using bad language. I felt so sorry for her and for her 8-9 year old grandson with her. James and I both hope that the missionaries will find her and teach her the gospel. I should have gotten her name for them. As we left Walmart there was a line of masked potential customers waiting to come in. They are now limiting people in the store. When will this nightmare end?

James dropped me off at Walgreen's to get an Amazon card for Camrie's wedding shower while he picked up an order of refried beans at La Casita. Walgreen's had no Amazon cards. I thought, well I will buy something and then get cash back on my debit card and give that to Camrie. I bought some popcorn and used my debit card but there was no cash back. What a wasted trip. I walked down to La Casita and James picked me up as he was leaving.

James had gotten a call from Center Tire. They couldn't mount the tire because someone had already tried to mount it and broken the valve stem or something.  We picked up the tire and took it back to Robert's. James was worried they would argue with him and say they weren't responsible. Instead they were very sorry. They got him a new tire and when he said he was going back to Center to have it mounted they offered to mount it for him for free. He left a happy man and was grateful for their kindness. I guess we won't completely give up on humanity.

After getting home I told James we forgot to do the most important thing. When he asked me what? I said, we forgot to deposit your check. It is quite upsetting because now one of us will have to go back to town again tomorrow.

James and Luna went out this evening. They saw 30 cow elk, 15 calves, and one bull near Elkin's pond.

I stayed home and studied. I listened to Emily Belle Freeman on Inklings Institute. We are to read Elder Soares's talk on the Book of Mormon and study the Book of Mormon Translation in the Gospel Topic Essays. I love this study group! We are also studying the next line of the Restoration Proclamation. I also worked on my study guide and Sunday journal for the "Come Follow Me" study. 

I finished my 12,000 steps at 10 p.m.















 Sometimes I have to remind James


Evie, Rachel's daughter and Denise's
granddaughter


Nauvoo temple







 Lake Powell











Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Thursday, October 12th, 2017

Louisville, Kentucky
76th operating temple
Dedicated: 19 March 2000
By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ, Appearances, Antemortal
DC 107:49
And he saw the Lord, and he walked with him, and was before his face continually; and he walked with God three hundred and sixty-five years, making him four hundred and thirty years old when he was translated. (Enoch)
Book of Mormon
3 Nephi 4:1-14
*How can you prepare to meet your challenges and adversities with "the strength of the Lord?"
-Faith, repentance, prayer and gospel study and hard work. Being gathered together in righteousness with others. Being prepared to fight against Satan.
Doctrine Covenants Scripture Mastery
DC 64:9-11
9 Wherefore, I say unto you, that ye ought to forgive one another; for he that forgiveth not his brother his trespasses standeth condemned before the Lord; for there remained in him the greater sin. 
10 I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men.
11 And ye ought to say in your hearts - let God judge between me and thee, and reward thee according to thy deeds.
General Conference
The Heart of the Widow
Elder O. Vincent Haleck
"Even though the widow's two mites were a meager contribution, to the Savior her gift was of supreme value, because she gave everything. In that moment, the Savior fully knew the widow, for her gift showed Him her heart. The quality and depth of her love and faith were such that she gave knowing that her 'want' would be supplied."

The Book of Mormon: What Would Your Life
Be Like Witout It?
President Russell M. Nelson
"... I opened the Book of Mormon to 3rd Nephi 11, and together the king and I read the Savior's sermon to the Nephites. I then presented the copy of the Book of Mormon to him. His response lodged in my mind and heart forever. 'You could have given me diamonds or rubies, but nothing is more precious to me than this additional knowledge about the Lord Jesus Christ."


At the end of President Nelson's talk, which I printed of lds.org, he includes his Book of Mormon lists. Wow! I'm so excited to study them!

James went on some errands this morning and Darrel and his kids headed for Tonto Creek. Trina was at work,  which means I was home alone this morning. Darrel and Trina's house has lots of room to walk in quite a few steps. I did the dishes and cleaned up before sitting down to study and work on my blog. I found this bowl.

Every cereal bowl should have a built-in straw!

I took a few photos of the kids before they left:

Addy is always reading a book!

Rowan won a ball last night at PPP and 
gave it to a little girl he didn't even know
because she wanted it. He is so kind-hearted!

Lola and her case. Darrel says she takes it everywhere.

Ruby with her vampire smile.

This makes a mother proud!

 Good job Darrel!

We left Darrel and Trina's around 12:30. Our first stop was Deseret Book where I bought a Book of Mormon for Jean Howard. We tried to take it by to her but she wasn't home. We gave it to her husband. I was texting her the reading assignments for the day until I found out her grandson Dustin has her phone.

We went by Cathi's and picked up a big box full of stuff that belongs to us. We also went by Sheri's and got my Legos. 

I bought this for Evan but he already has it.

On to see Lois. Of course she offered us something to eat. I couldn't resist the carrot cake. She also showed us her new chair. It is very nice. Dawn came before we left so we got to visit with her too.

We left Lois's around 4pm and went directly to check in to our hotel. We stayed at the Extended Stay America on Chandler Blvd. right next to the I-10 in Ahwatukee. It was a dive but I got it through Expedia and had already paid so we stayed. I found a cockroach in our room. I kicked it outside onto the walkway. Here is a picture.

When I told it to the girl who brought up a remote for the TV she said: "Oh, that's Arizona for you." Yikes! 

We were on the second floor in room 258 and there was not even an elevator. Also the rooms open up outside. We feel like we are in the ghetto. Although there is no smoking we saw lots of cigarette buts and smokers outside.

For dinner we went to Olive Garden. A young guy named Ben was our waiter. This is my new favorite meal:

Beef and tortellini
Everything about this dish is great!

James decided to eat healthy.

When we returned to the "Roach" motel I didn't have all my steps in so we walked across the street to the Circle K. I got me a drink for tomorrow and James got us a gallon of water. 


The bed was comfortable and there is a full frig and a microwave,
a sink, and a tiny dishwasher. The microwave was tiny too.

October 12, 2017

Our friend Corley passed away in Chandler. He was 94 years old.
He was one of the nicest and fun people we met when
we first moved to Chandler.

Rachel, Peg, Evie, Denise
Four Generations

I love this picture of Dennis and Evie!

"The Summons"

October 12, 2016 Photo File:

Ruby's elk

Walk tall and carry a big stick.
This one was made by Uncle Kay.

Grandpa's squirrel

"The Lounge"

There are certain rules.

Addy picked up a hitchhiker.
He looks a little suspicious.

October 12, 2015 file:

On our way back from El Paso.
Trick photography.







Friday, September 15, 2017

Thursday, September 7th, 2017

Frankfurt, Germany
41st operating temple
Dedicated: 28 Aug 1987 by Ezra Taft Benson

Alma 62:34-52
What are some challenges that individuals and families might face after a time of war?
Just lie the Nephites, we are continually marching to battle. How does Sunday help you regain spiritual strength and courage to continue on?
*bofm365-maryagalli: "The Sabbath is our day to renew our spiritual strength through the Sacrament and reflect on what is truly important. The Sabbath also offers opportunities to serve and be strengthened by the friendship and service of others."
DC 130:1-23
What verses stood out to me today?
1 The Savior shall appear...as a man...resurrected and glorified.
2 We shall enjoy sociality coupled with eternal glory.
8 The place where God resides is a great Urim and Thummim.
10 Revelations 2:17. All in the celestial kingdom will receive a white stone.
12 Bloodshed will begin in South Carolina.
13 It will arise because of the slavery question.
18 Our intelligence will rise with us in the resurrection.
General Conference
Our Good Shepherd
Elder Dale G. Renlund
"A repenting sinner draws closer to God than does the self-righteous person who condemns that sinner. We must not be guilty of persecuting anyone inside or outside the Church.
As His disciples, let us fully mirror He love and love one another so openly and completely that no one feels abandoned, alone, or hopeless."

Elder Scott is deep

DC 130:4-7 says:
4 In answer to the question - Is not the reckoning of God's time, angel's time, prophet's time, and man's time, according to the planet on which they reside?
5 I answer, Yes (JS). But there are no angels who minister to this earth but those who do belong or have belonged to it.
6 The angels do not reside on a planet like this earth;
7 But they reside in the presence of God, on a globe like a sea of glass and fire, where all things for their glory are manifest, past, present, and future, and are continually before the Lord.
The Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual had plenty to say about the relativity of time, mentioning Albert Einstein's theory of relativity. Just a few notes from this section because I find it fascinating: "Men are victims of their own limited perceptions."
Lael Woodbury, dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communications at Brigham Young University: ..."Equally complete now is each of our lives before the Lord We explore them sequentially because we are time-blind. But the Lord, perceiving time as space, sees us as we are, not as we are becoming. We are, for Him, beings without time. We are continually before Him - the totality of our psyches, personalities, bodies, choices, and behaviors."

I went to visit Rachel, Evie and Dennis today. I got to hold Evie and enjoyed visiting with Rachel, and of course Dennis too. Rachel seems to be doing much better and will be going home on Monday.

Evie slept the entire time of my visit.
Rachel took this picture and 
sent it to me.

I guess she got tired from all
of the laughing.

This is Dennis's weeping willow 
tree in his back yard. This is 
where Racel and Thor got married.
It is only 10 years old and it is beautiful!

Plenty of branches to sit on.

And lots of shade for sitting under.
James and I want one!

It rained for harder than it has for a long time while we were outside reading from our book. 

We love the rain!

This evening James and I watched an episode of Heartland: Born to Run. We love this series!

Photos:

Before Aaron married Kari he came up to 
the cabin to celebrate his birthday and
Darrel's birthday which are a day apart.
This is the crew that celebrated with them

Looks like the wicked queen's castle to me.