Monday, January 1st, 2018

Tucson, Arizona

157th operating temple

Dedicated: Aug 13, 2017

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ Atonement through

Alma 34:8

And now, behold, I will testify unto you of myself that these things are true. Behold, I say unto you, that I do know that Christ shall come among the children of men, to take upon him the transgressions of his people, and that he shall atone for the sins of the world; for the Lord God hath spoke it.

Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 1:1-15

*In what language characters did Nephi write?

Reformed Egyptian

Old Testament, PGP Scripture Mastery

Moses 1:39

For behold, this is my work and my glory - to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.

Old Testament, PGP Reading

Genesis 1-2; Moses 1-2

General Conference

Turn On Your Light

Sharon Eubank

"The restored gospel is recognizably well defined. But we have to be distinct about how we follow it. Just as Jessica practiced swimming, we need to practice living the gospel before the emergency so that, unafraid, we will be strong enough to help when others are being swept away by the current."

Abiding in God and Repairing the Breach

Neill F. Marriott

"Sacrifice of our personal agendas is required to make room for the eternal plans of God. The Savior, who speaks for the Father, pleads with us, 'Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you.' Drawing near unto the Father can mean learning of His truth through the scriptures, following prophetic counsel, and striving to do His will more completely. Do we understand that Christ has the power to bring us into loving fellowship with the Father and with one another He, by the power of the Holy Ghost, can give us needed insight into relationships."

James made potato egg patties and biscuits for breakfast. He said everyone ate except Alexis. 

Michael and his friends were the first to leave. It was a little after noon.

These kids are great and we would love to have

them back anytime.

Charlie saying goodbye to Michael

Dallin, Sarah and Charlie left a few minutes

after Michael and friends.

By 1:30 this afternoon we were home along again. James fixed us some lunch and we finished watching "My One Christmas Wish" starring Amber Riley. I did a little cleaning and tried to keep the laundry going. I think every towel in the house was in the laundry room and a couple of sets of sheets.

I blogged for December 21st and 22nd and got my steps. I also started reading the Old Testament and the book of Moses.

There was a beautiful full moon tonight. There will be another one at the end of the month. 

This evening we watched a couple of old Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan movies, "Sleepless in Seattle," and "You've Got Mail."

Friday, April 25, 2014

I just learned the name of the mountain:

Sierra Mentosa.  I'm still going to call it

Mt. Vernon.

 My tree and the pink sky.

Goals:

1. Know that the Savior, through His justice and mercy will make all things right until we meet again.

2. Read and study the conference talks.

Sweet Story from the Ensign

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf gave a message to the Relief Society sisters during the 2011 General Relief Society meeting that touched my heart and gave me peace.  He spoke about the tiny forget-me-not flower and how its five petals represent five things we should always remember.

1. First, forget not to be patient with yourself.

2. Second, forget not the difference between a good sacrifice and a foolish sacrifice.

3. Third, forget not to be happy now.

4. Fourth, forget not the "why" of the gospel.

5. Fifth, forget not that the Lord loves you.

Jessie, who owned a catering business, was asked by her stake Relief Society leaders to make a dessert to serve after the general Relief Society meeting.  Jessie decided to make 250 cupcakes.  The day of the meeting arrived.  The cupcakes were ready, but Jessie had sent a picture of them to a relative who said they were not fancy enough for the meeting.  

Jessie began to doubt herself.  She concluded that the stake RS leaders would be expecting something more elaborate than her simple cupcakes, but there was no time to redecorate them.  Jessie took the cupcakes as they were, feeling that she had let the sisters down - until President Uchtdorf spoke.  

As he spoke about the tiny forget-me-not flower, a picture of the little blue flower appeared on the screen.  It was such a simple flower but so beautiful with its delicately veined petals.  President Uchtdorf's message touched everyone's heart as he pleaded with us not to become so distracted with the large exotic blooms around us that we forget the five simple but important truths he was teaching us.

After the closing prayer, the sisters made their way to the cultural hall.  When Jessie walked in, they found everyone surrounding the dessert table and asking, "How did they know?"

Each cupcake was frosted in plain white frosting and decorated with one simple, beautiful, delicate, five-petaled forget-me-not flower. 

 

The plans for the new American

Revolution Museum to be built in Philadelphia.

The Church donated 1.5 million dollars to the

building of this museum. 

James fixed a delicious breakfast this morning.  We still have some leftover scalloped potatoes and ham from Easter.  He made a egg, potato combination and a slice of ham on the side.  It was very yummy!

After breakfast James left for town.  He had wanted to arrive at Dr. Moffat's at 8 to see if the doctor would see him about his laringitis.  He did not have an appointment and did not call ahead.  Because he was in such a hurry, not only did I pray for his safety in family prayer, but I offered another special prayer for him.  

I was relieved when he called from Dr. Moffat's office to know that he had arrived safely.  The office was closed so he didn't get to see the doctor but when I told him my concerns for him he told me this story.  "Well, I didn't pass anyone.  I followed Brother Applegate all the way because he was going just over the speed limit."

When I heard him say that I felt that because he had 'followed one of his priesthood leaders' he had arrived safely.  I think there is a lesson in that story.

James helped me finish washing the main floor windows.  They look beautiful!

This evening James got all dressed up to make a home teaching visit to the Peeler's.  He always wears his Sunday clothes when he is acting in a priesthood office.  When he got home we read from The Book Thief by the fire.  Afterwards we watched a Hallmark movie and then went to bed.  It was a great day!

Interesting.

 

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

 Goals

1.  Always pray before making important decisions.

2.  Pray to know the truth of all things.

Quote

"Seeking out the poor and ministering to those who suffer is an indispensable part of what it means to be a disciple of Christ."

-April 2014 Ensign, p.69

Mosiah 14-15:9

What does it mean to satisfy the demands of justice?

It is windy again today.  Perhaps the purpose of the wind is to blow in some clouds which will give us some rain.  I certainly hope so.

So far it's just drying everything out.

I finished washing the main floor inside windows today.  I love just using my Norwex rags and water!  

Karen Schneider called me today.  She is desperate to sell her furniture.  She sent me pictures, etc.  Such nice things and good deals.

Stairway to heaven,

Oahu, Hawaii

James surprised me by coming home a day early and bringing a check for the Yoshimine job.  Sorry I had to leave for Mutual as soon as he got here. Tonight is our Standard's Night and Wendy Dewitt is our speaker.  We ask the girls to wear their favorite Sunday outfit, which most of them did.  We had three girls in jeans, but we were glad they were there anyway.  

Wendy did a nice job but as soon as the closing prayer was said she left.  We didn't even have time to invite her for our healthy refreshments which made us a little sad.  We had cucumber sandwiches, veggies and dip, and fruit and dip, and lemon water.  The girls seemed to really like the idea that we went healthy.  It seemed to go along with the theme for the evening. Those attending: Coty, Kelly, Trenda, Alice, LeeAnn, Kilee, Hope, Heaven, Hailey and her friend Dakota.  Leaders: Diana, Analee, and myself.

The Laurels and Priests trip to Lake Powell has been postponed because of cold and windy weather.  Also, the bishops wife, Denice is still in the hospital.

Trenda Wilelm and her prom date, 

Jacob Flake.

 My dear sweet friend,

Analee Hunsaker.