Showing posts with label Good Friday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Good Friday. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Friday, April 10th, 2020

London, England
12th operating temple
Dedicated: 7-9th Sept. 1958
By: David O. McKay

Jesus Christ, Judge
Alma 12:15
But this cannot be; we must come forth and stand before him in his glory, and in his power, and in his might, majesty, and dominion, and acknowledge to our everlasting shame that all his judgments are just; that he is just in all his works, and that he is merciful unto the children of men, and that he has all power to save every man that believeth on his name and bringeth forth fruit meet for repentance.
Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"
2 Nephi 9:6-15,22;  Alma 11:41-45,  40:21-23, 3 Nephi 26:4-5
April General Conference

A Living Witness of the LIving Christ
Bishop Gerald Causse
"The central message of the Book of Mormon is to restore the true knowledge of the essential role of Jesus Christ in the salvation and exaltation of mankind."



Restoration
Church History in the Fulness of Times
Chapter 8 Gathering to Ohio

Deseret Book Plus
"Because of the Christ on Calvary"
Brad Wilcox


I got a call early this morning from Sheri. I guess Elder Manu, the elder who wanted to go home, tried to commit suicide last night. Ben was very close to him and he is heartbroken. He feels guilty that maybe he gave him the wrong advice. Anyway, Elder Manu had to go home and now Ben is spiraling into a depression. He doesn't want to do anything. This is the fourth elder who has tried to commit suicide since Ben has been an AP. I wonder if this is characteristic of other missions. It seems awfully high. The quarantine is much of the problem right now. We are worried about Ben and are praying for him along with our fasting and praying regarding Covid-19.

I finished the "Divine Gift of Forgiveness" on Deseret Book Plus and started Brad Wilcox's book, "Because of the Christ on Calvary."

Luna is here! James, Tom, and Anthony all brought her over this morning in Tom's truck and trailer. As soon as James put her in the corral she started whinnying. Maybe we should have named her Whinny. I went out and fed her a couple of apples and a couple of carrots. She seems to like to eat things off the ground. I tried to pet her. At first she kept moving away but then she was okay with it.
I had to take some pictures and send them to Addy.



James is going to fatten her up. He says she is
too skinny. 


Trina texted me to ask about the potato salad recipe in Lois's cookbook. She also asked me what butter beans were. She says she hates to cook but she is going to make these two things for Darrel for Easter. I hope they turn out well for her.

We got pictures of Charlie with her Easter basket today. She is so adorable!
















I love her crinkled nose!





How can I stand not being with her?

Kim and Brian had an interesting experience this afternoon. I'm going to quote from the text they sent:

"Brian and I went for a drive today just to get out of the house for a while. We eventually ended up at the Gilbert temple. 
As we approached we saw a white dove flying around the temple. I felt hope.
As we were leaving, we stopped again for a minute to take a picture. As we were leaving 7 white doves flew away.
It made me feel peaceful and hopeful. Everything will be ok
Love you guys!"

James says that white doves are very rare in Arizona. I've never seen one.

I think Kim needed something to give her hope and this was what she was given. I wonder if she got a picture. I am going to ask.

James went on a two hour ride this evening with Luna. They saw three herd of elk. James was looking for elk antlers. This is the time of year when they shed them. Anthony told of someone he knows out where he lives that rode along the fence line and found several pair.

When James got home we broke our fast with a new chili recipe. 

Afterwards we watched "The Other Side of Heaven 2". James loved it and I liked it too. It was a little sad in parts.

Today's steps: 17,019











































Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Friday, March 30th, 2018

Montreal, Quebec
86th operating temple
Dedicated: 4 June 2000
By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ Authority of
Ether 3:14
Behold, I am he who was prepared from the foundation of the world to redeem y people. Behold, I am Jesus Christ. I am the Father and the Son. In me shall all mankind have life, and that eternally, even they who shall believe on my name; and they shall become my sons and my daughters. 
Book of Mormon
Jarom 1:1-15
* How can we stay out of the pride cycle, even when we are prosperous?
Old Testament
Deuteronomy 27-28
27 The children of Israel are to cross the Jordan, build an altar, and worship the Lord - They are the Lord's people but will be cursed if they do not obey Him.
28 If the children of Israel are obedient, they will be blessed temporally and spiritually - If they are disobedient, they will be cursed, smitten, and destroyed; diseases, plagues, and oppression will come upon them; they will serve false gods and become a byword among all nations; fierce nations will enslave them; and they will eat their own children and be scattered among all nations.
General Conference
Love One Another as He Has Loved Us
Elder Jose L. Alonso
" President Thomas S. Monson has counseled us, saying, 'Let us examine our lives and determine to follow the Savior's example by being kind, loving, and charitable.'"



Today is Good Friday. I wonder why it is called Good Friday when this is the day that the Savior suffered on the cross. 

Rowan and Ruby went with us this morning while Addy, Trina and Lola went on a walk. Actually, Addy roller bladed, Trina jogged and Lola rode in the jogging stroller. 

The first thing we did on our drive was stop at the bank to get some cash to pay Erik for fixing the shocks on our car. I brought my checkbook but I was all out of checks. We got $400 and paid him $380. James took Lexy from Erik's to Chandler Auto Body while I went to Stacy's to pick up Joshua and take him to Sheri's. James finished before we did so he started walking south on Arizona Avenue. We picked him up by Ray Rd. 

Kim took Stacy to the surgery center earlier this morning to have surgery on her foot. Paul will pick her up and take her home. 

After picking up James we drove to Tempe to see Lois and Dawn. Lois had cataracts removed from her left eye yesterday. It is the eye she can't see out of anyway so I'm not sure why they felt the need to remove cataracts. Dawn and Lois were both happy to see us and to see Rowan and Ruby as well. 

Lois fed us lunch. Ruby and I had a turkey and cheese sandwich, chips, and pineapple upside down cake. Rowan had some cake and cantaloupe. I think James had a little of everything.

On our way back to Chandler we stopped at Dollar Tree to pick up some goodies we thought we might put in the Easter eggs. We stopped at Sheri's for the egg coloring activity. Joshua's egg spinner was a big hit especially with Darrel and Trina's kids. Sheri was making rolls while we were there. 

When we got back to Darrel and Trina's James and I went upstairs to take a nap. While we were napping Suzy came to pick up the kids. They are having a cousin sleepover at her house tonight. Lola said to her: "Do you want to go upstairs and see my grandma and grandpa sleeping?" I am glad she declined. 

Trina and I went shopping this evening. Darrel was at work and James went for a walk. Trina had planned on using the massage coupon Darrel got her for her birthday tonight at Massage Envy but they wouldn't let her because even though she had the confirmation number she didn't have the original email. She was pretty upset and so was Darrel. When he got home he sent her the email. I think she will be going back very soon.

James and I were up until midnight making a double batch of Easter beans. Tomorrow I will make the ham and two kinds of potatoes.

I was walking and it turned midnight before
I reached 10,000.





I think this is what James was doing when 
he wrecked my car.

Winter or "Winnie" as her family calls her.

I saw this picture at Lois's and I had to copy it.
I love it!



Sheri's baby

Egg coloring at Sheri's:



Patiently waiting for her turn using
the egg spinner.

I think I need to get him one next year.

An artist at work.







Ruby showing off her egg.
Ollie is the photo bumber.