OUR FAMILY: Gracie

Monday, September 16, 2019

Friday, September 13th, 2019

Quetzeltenango, Guatemala

136th operating temple

Dedicated: 11 Dec. 2011

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ, Glory of
Alma 5:50
Yea, thus saith the Spirit: Repent, and ye ends of the earth, for the kingdom of heaven is soon at hand; yea, the Son of God cometh in his glory, in his might, majesty, power, and dominion. Yea, my beloved brethren, I say unto you, that the Spirit said: Behold the glory of the King of all the earth; and also the King of heaven shall very soon shine forth among all the children of men.
Book of Mormon
Helaman 3:19-37
New Testament "Be Ye Reconciled to God" 2 Corinthians 1-7
2 Corinthians 6

General Conference

Your Priesthood Playbook

Elder Gary E. Stevenson

"I pray that you will make the commitment to live worthy of the holy priesthood that you bear and strive to execute your sacred role every day. I bless you with the ability and desire to do so. I add my testimony of the power of the priesthood that you hold, of living prophets, and of Jesus Christ and His role as our Savior and Redeemer. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen."

James served me breakfast as I was doing my morning gospel study. Oatmeal with walnuts and a side of bananas and strawberries. Quite delicious.

James went out this morning to try and put the motor in for his broken drivers window. This is his third attempt and third component and this one did not work either. He is getting pretty frustrated! He went into town to return the part and bought me a box of cherry Dilly bars so the day wasn't a complete waste.

Still selling books, six today. WooHoo!

I made rolls, washed my temple clothes and asked James if he had anything clothes for me to wash, and gave myself a manicure all in preparation for going to the temple tomorrow.

I wished Tamara a happy birthday. I told her I would never forget her birthday because it is the same day as my mom's. She said she got a new temple dress and is so excited to wear it today in the temple. She and her husband try to go every Friday afternoon.

I walked and listened to conference talks this morning and in the afternoon and evening while I was walking I watched "Chopped."

Happy 89th Birthday Mom!

What a great mom I have!

This is Gracie. She is in James's Primary class. She is
a rodeo girl. She won first place in the barrel racing.

Look at this cutie super model!

Is this for real?

Yea! They caught the bad guy and girl!

President Nelson with his many birthday cards.

24 and I only have 17.

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Sunday, June 4th, 2017

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

152nd operating temple

Dedicated: 18 September 2016 by

Henry B. Eyring

Alma 11:1-25

* What did the lawyers do in order to get gain? (see verse 20.)

* What was Amulek's answer to Zeezrom regarding the questions Zeezrom wanted to ask him? (verse 22.)

* Do you think Zeezrom would have honored his offer?

DC 84:54-73

54-61, The Saints must testify of those things they have received; 62-76, They are to preach the gospel, and signs will follow;

How can we always remember the importance of the Book of Mormon?

* By reading from it daily. Holding it up as a standard and bearing testimony of it. Every Latter-day Saint should make the study of this book a lifetime pursuit, so said the prophet, Ezra Taft Benson.

General Conference

"My Peace I Leave With You"

President Henry B. Eyring

"You will at times have your faith challenged by Satan; it happens to all disciples of Jesus Christ. Your defense against these attacks is to keep the Holy Ghost as your companion. The Spirit will speak peace to your soul. He will urge you forward in faith. And He will bring back the memory of those times when you felt the light and the love of Jesus Christ. Remembering may be one of the most precious gifts the Spirit can give you."

Happy 12th Birthday Emmy!

Up early to finish preparing for my Primary lesson. The lesson is about Joseph Smith translating the Bible and other scriptures. I think the kids will be interested to here about the Egyptian papyrus that he translated. I found this picture to show them.

An Egyptian mummy similar to the ones where

ancient papyrus was found. Joseph Smith

translated the writings on these papyrus and we now

know them as the book of Abraham in

the Pearl of Great Price.

Winna U. bore her testimony today. She was holding her great grandson Densyn. I loved her testimony. She said she knew her family was broken but Heavenly Father sent this child to them and she was grateful because there is nothing more precious than a new born baby. She said that she hoped someday the baby's mother would get well and be able to be a real mother to him. She is an amazing woman, probably about the same age as I am.

James had to chase cows before we left for church and another 3 times when we got home. I am going to call him Cowboy Jim. He is trying to protect his precious patch of grass, fruit trees, and vines. These cows are relentless.

After Primary Liana from my class usually comes back to the classroom to help me clean up. Today she didn't come but her five year old sister Tildy did. When we were finished she gave me a hug and told me that she loved me. Do you think it is because I always give her candy?

I have a new girl in my Primary class. Her name is Gracie. Her sister Bailey is in the older class. I had her class today to, which means I had Bailey, Zemira, and Kacey. I am not sure where Sister Kuffer was.

After church we came home and broke our fast. James grilled some steaks and I made a salad. Afterwards I took a short nap and James took a long one. I got up to study and work on my journal (blog.) I wrote a family message and sent it to the kids. I encouraged them to teach their kids the Articles of Faith along with their scripture study. I also reminded them about the family temple night this coming Thursday at the Mesa temple.

Today the Idaho Falls temple was rededicated by President Henry B. Eyring.

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