Amy in Philadelphia.
I met Amy when I went to Nashville with my mom, and
Dennis and Denise. She is Denise's niece.
Scripture study:
Alma 22:27-23:7
27 - The King sends a proclamation throughout the land.
Religious freedom is proclaimed. The Lamanites in 7 lands and cities are converted. They are called Anti-Nephi-Lehies and are freed from the curse. The Amalekites and Amulonites reject the truth.
Alma 23
1 - Let the missionaries preach the gospel throughout the land without harming them, says the King.
3 - . . . that the word of God might have no obstruction. . . . that the people would be convinced of the wicked traditions of their fathers.
4 - Aaron and his brethren establish churches throughout the land and teach the word of God and have great success.
5 - Thousands were brought to the knowledge of the Lord.
6 - . . . as many of the Lamanites as believed in their preaching, and were converted unto the Lord, never did fall away.
7 - They became a righteous people; they did lay down their weapons of their rebellion, tat they did not fight against God any more, neither against any of their brethren.
Book of Mormon Student Manual
Alma 22:18 "I Will Give Away All My Sins To Know Thee".
We to must be willing to sacrifice all things to be born of God.
Missionary work in our ward is hindered because people can't live the Word of Wisdom. Ellen Kostuziak, Jerry Corter, and Frank Westbrook.
I listened to two conference talks today, Elder Kearon's about the refugees and Elder Oaks on opposition.
I got a call from my friend Charlotte Mattice today. She has so many problems that I can't even imagine what her life must be like. She has no teeth so she is limited as to what she can eat. She co-signed for her son's car and he is not making the payments so she is having to make them. Something is wrong with her plumbing and she has to haul water to flush her toilets. Also, none of her kids, except one will speak to her. I am going to put her name on the temple prayer roll. Oh yes, and she lives alone and her little dog is the only company she has.
This afternoon I met Vickie and her granddaughter Madison at Aunt Gene's in Show Low. We had a nice visit. Aunt Gene is 88 years old and is just as lucid as ever. She does need to turn her hearing aid up though. Aunt Gene said she got a call from the Arizona Highway magazine asking her where Gobbler's Peak was. She said she didn't know why they would call her. I reminded her the story that they did on grandpa years ago and Gobbler's Peak was mentioned. It is in Nutrioso.
Aunt Gene, Rita and I are going to make a trip to the Eagar and Nutrioso grave yards to take pictures of relatives graves. Aunt Gene is going to get with Rita and come up with a time.
On the way home I stopped at Panda and picked up a couple of teriyaki bowls to take home for dinner.
James broke his fast and ate his and then cooked some eggs to go with his rice that he had left.
For FHE tonight we read the story "Fly-Fishing and Family." It was the highlight of my day. Also James fixed me some Pero to drink.
The Good Ole War concert at Kim and Brian's was a big success. Everyone went except Darrel and his kids, Molly, and Emmy, and James and I. They even came early to hear Joe and Michael sing and they stayed afterwards and visited with everyone. Kim bought all the boys a T-shirt afterwards.
Good Ole War,
brother Dan and Keith.
Two talented boys
Hobnobing with the "Stars"
Kim and Brian got a huge fan for the backyard.
They also had tons of food!
It was a wonderful treat for the family.
Jared said Anna even liked it.
I am sorry we missed it.
