Provo, Utah
15th operating temple
Dedicated: 9 Feb 1972
By: Joseph Fielding Smith
Jesus Christ, Judge
DC 19:3
Retaining all power, even to the destroying of Satan and his works at the end of the world, and the last great day of judgment, which I shall pass upon the inhabitants thereof, judging every man according to his works and the deeds which he hath done.
Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"
Mosiah 1:1-9; Mosiah1-3 "Filled with Love Towards God"
Study with the Peeler's and the Goodman's
April General Conference
"A Good Foundation Against the Time to Come"
Elder Gary E. Stevenson
"During the coming years, may we allow the improvements made to the Salt Lake Temple to move and inspire us."
"Thus Shall My Church Be Called"
Russell M. Nelson
April 1990
Restoration
Church History in the Fulness of Times
Chapter 10 Development of the Church in Ohio
"Because of the Christ on Calvary"
Brad Wilcox
We had rain, snow and sunshine today depending on the time and the window you happened to look out.
James went to feed the Howard's horses this morning, something he agreed to do while they were in the valley. Before coming home he went to Dollar General to get a birthday card for Alex and something for refreshments tonight for our "Come Follow Me" group. I had already told him I was going to make a Texas sheetcake but I guess he figured we might need backup. I did tell him to get some ice cream, which he did. He also got a no bake cheesecake box, and a box of brownies.
James worked upstairs today. He was going to work on taxes but he ended up scheduling concrete for the job and talking back and forth with Armando.
While James was working upstairs and I was at my computer working on books, Luna was outside rolling in the mud.
We are tempted to call her Winnie because whenever James goes out to feed her she "whinnies." If he is too slow she also paws the ground. We got a horse with some personality!
I had planned on making the Texas sheetcake early this afternoon until I got a text from Sister Goodman saying she had a Boston Creme poke cake she would like to bring. Thanks Barbara!
Because I knew we wouldn't be using the ice cream James bought for tonight's meeting I decided I would try it and see if it was any good. It was and it went well with the hot fudge sauce I had on hand.
Because I have been doing re-pricing and getting rid of old books, my IPS on Amazon went up from 405 to 507 points. IPS stands for Index Performance Score. Now if I could only sell more books.
Jared chose the topic of forgiveness for us to study this week. Here are the talks we will be listening to:
"The Healing Power of Forgiveness"
James E. Faust
April 2007 GC
"I Stand All Amazed"
Jeffrey R. Holland
President of Brigham Young University
From an address given to Salt Lake
Temple workers, 24 November 1985
"On Measuring Flour and Forgiveness"
Madison U. Sowell
Chair of the BYU Department of French and Italian
October 22, 1996 * Devotional
I read these talks and they are quite sobering and some of them have some very sad stories in them. One of the most difficult things to do, I think, in this life is to forgive someone who has wronged someone you love. I am still struggling with this. It can only be done over time and with the help of the Holy Ghost.
We had an enjoyable evening with the Goodman's and the Peeler's. We studied the lesson for Mosiah 1-3, had a good discussion, and then somehow James started telling stories about his grandpa Lambson. I had heard them but I guess the Peeler's and the Goodman's had not. Brother Peeler has ties to Ramah through his grandpa and he and Donna had been there recently.
The Boston Creme poke cake was delicious!
As they were leaving Brother Peeler asked if sometime James would tell stories about his crow. I am sure he would love to do that.
After everyone left James and I did the dishes and then watched the latest episode of "When Calls the Heart."
I finally figured out which input the TV needed to be on in order to get the satellite. I even called Brian and he went by Best Buy but they weren't open. He was going to go in and look at a TV like mine so he could tell me what to do. I am grateful for his concern and support. I am also grateful that I was able to figure it out on my own.
Sheri said Ben is still discouraged although his letter didn't really show it. He is having problems with his companion. He wants to talk to the President and see if he can go back to being just a regular missionary. We are all praying of him.
Elder Manu and Elder Trezise
Kerri brought us these masks that her mom made.
No matter that she got muddy tracks on our driveway.
One for James and one for me
Oh great! Perfect timing!
I know I am late for siblings day but I
thought I would post this gem anyway.
James gave me the sweater for Christmas that year.
I had to add a little humor
Wow Trina, it looks like something in a
magazine!
Lola grrrl
Now that's a pantry!
Our friends the Wanlass family
So sweet
