Monday, April 22nd, 2019

Hartford, Connecticut

155th operating temple

Dedicated: 20 Nov 2016

By: Henry B. Eyring

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

Ether 12:18

And neither at any time hath any wrought miracles until after their faith wherefore they first believed in the Son of God.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 13:5-35

New Testament "Come Follow Me"

Matthew 18:1-14

General Conference

Preparing for the Lord's Return

D. Todd Christofferson

"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is uniquely empowered and commissioned to accomplish the necessary preparations for the Lord's Second Coming."

We had some clouds, some rain, and some sunshine today. James went to the post office and said there was smoke everywhere as they are doing a burn. We have nine more books that arrived today. James realized he made a mistake when he ordered the book, "Statistics for Economics and Business." I told him when he was talking about ordering it, "Don't make the mistake I made by ordering a looseleaf." He assured me he wouldn't, but that is exactly what he did. In his behalf the description he ordered it from said it was hardcover. At the very bottom it said looseleaf. The really funny thing is he ordered it from the same guy I ordered mine from. I ended up sending mine back to him, as will James. The ranking and worth of this book is far lower than a regular hardcover of the same title.

James worked on bidding a couple of jobs today while I worked on the wood floor, blogged, and walked. I also listed some books on our inventory page on Amazon seller central. 

The really fun part of the day was our photos of Charlie, a letter from Ben, and a sweet text from Addy telling me I am an awesome grandma. I told her not nearly as awesome as she is. 

I spoke to one of our Relief Society sisters today regarding her upcoming lesson. Her dad is in a coma and his kidneys are shutting down. As she told me this story she began to cry. Her father lives in St. David and hospice has come to stay with him. I was able to arrange for her to teach the end of May instead of the second week. She was grateful, but it was the least I could do for the dear friend that I served in Young Women's with.

When we got in bed tonight James came over to snuggle and I said: "You smell like glue." He had spent an hour or so cleaning up books and removing stickers. He removes stickers by heating them up with the iron and hence the reason for the smell of glue.

Evil exists in the world today.

President Hatch asked James why he didn't come by to look at his
office. James said: "Because I knew you were in Europe."

Tuesday, November 13th, 2018

Hartford, Connecticut

155th operating temple

Dedicated: 20 Nov 2016

By: Henry B. Eyring

Jesus Christ, Davidic Descent of

Romans 15:12

And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.

Book of Mormon #1

3 Nephi 28:1-24

*Does anyone have any questions about these verses? Does everyone understand the difference between translated, and transfigured?

- `Matthew 16:27-17:12 - A Translated being is one who will never taste of death, has undergone a change in his body, is holy, one who shall be changed in the twinkling of an eye from mortality to immortality at the Second Coming, and shall inherit exaltation in the Celestial Kingdom. Examples - John the Revelator and the Three Nephites.

Transfiguration is a special change in appearance and nature which is wrought upon a person or living thing by the power of God and is temporary. This divine transformation is from a lower to a higher state, it results in a more exalted and glorious condition. Examples - Peter, James, John, Moses, Joseph Smith, the brother of Jared.

Book of Mormon #2

Alma 22-24

Old Testament

Daniel 1-2

General Conference

Divine Discontent

Michelle D. Craig

"Divine discontent comes when we compare 'what we are to what we have the power to become.' Each of us, if we are honest, feels a gap between where and who we are, and where and who we want to become. We yearn for greater personal capacity. We have these feelings because we are daughters and sons of God, born with the Light of Christ yet living in a fallen world. These feelings are God given and create an urgency to act."

I had cookies for breakfast. They were good. 

I asked myself today, "What are my spiritual gifts?" The Lord says everyone has at least one spiritual gift. President Nelson in his talk to the sisters said that sisters have a great capacity to love and that is why the Lord gave them the primary responsibility as nurturers in the home. I believe I have this capacity to love and have compassion for others. President Nelson goes on to say: "As daughters of God, you have an innate and great capacity to sense the needs of others and to love. That, in turn makes you more susceptible to the whisperings of the Spirit." 

If this is not one of my spiritual gifts, I want it to be. I was the Spirit to guide my thinking, what I say, and what I do to nurture people so the Lord may pour knowledge, truth and courage upon them. I also want to better develop the gift of being a good listener.

I attended the card making class at the Vernon Library this morning. I arrived the same time as Tamara, the Vernon Librarian. There was a line of women waiting to get in when we got there. I was happy to see Sister Gordon from our ward. She is a newbie. Also Sister Price, Sister Hunter, and Sister Vaught from our ward.

It is such a fun class and six women brought cards to share today. I certainly get much more from the class than I put in! Here are pictures of four of the cards. I left early so Sister Price picked up my last two cards and I have not got them from her yet.

 Cathy ran this scene through her copy machine.

We sprayed it with gold glitter. 

 Joy made a card with "Joy."

 Karen's card 

Judy said I could come over to her house and

she would show me how to make the snowflakes.

Here are my cards:

 I liked the blue one better but Karen was all out of blue

My favorite. My friend Linda put green around the

edge of her tree.

I left during the lunch break so I could pick up Sister Howard and take her to lunch. Linda P. is going to pick up my other two cards. I'm wondering if she's going to make them for me?

Jean says Mountain Thai is closed for the season. The couple who own the restaurant go to Thailand every winter. The wife who does all the cooking is from Thailand. She said she wanted to go to a restaurant that was past the turnoff to Lakeside. She kept directing me down the Deuce until we got to Native New Yorker. I've never been. 

It's freezing cold outside and Jean hates the cold. I think it bothers her because she has so many metal rods in her body. 

We each ordered the chicken salad with apples and strawberries and four honey hot wings. We also ordered some hot chocolate to warm us up. 

Jean is a dear friend but she really does not like her son-in-law. I'm wondering how I can help her. I know he lives at her house and he and Deana don't pay for anything but he seems like a nice guy. 

Lunch was on me because Jean paid the last time we went out. After I dropped her off at home I was driving down 3144 and looked to my right and saw what I thought was a field full of cows. They turned out to be elk. There were probably 100 and there were four bulls. I told James and he checked them out on his way home and so that's where I got those numbers.

I went by the post office and picked up the mail. Five books which James bought were waiting for me. He bought two Mediterranean cookbooks and they are huge!!  I've got to find out if I'm going to put them on Amazon, Merchant fulfilled or fulfilled by Amazon (FBA). Also I ordered a scale and some other shipping supplies. 

I watched some of Amazon's seller central videos about FBA. I really do need to get going on this business so James doesn't have to do physical labor. His cracked ribs are causing him a great deal of pain!

I watched Christmas movies while walking and doing chores.

 I just can't get enough of this sweetie pie!

Congratulations Rusty and Kendall!!

Thursday, June 7th, 2018

Hartford, Connecticut

155th operating temple

Dedicated: 20 Nov 2016

By: Henry B. Eyring

Jesus Christ, Condescension of

DC 20:26

Not only those who believed after he came in the meridian of time, in the flesh, but all those from the beginning, even as many as were before he came, who believed in the words of the holy prophets, who spake as they were inspired by the gift of the Holy Ghost, who truly testified of him in all things, should have eternal life,

Book of Mormon

Alma 12:20-27

*What knowledge did you gain from these verses?

Talk: The Atonement

By: Russell M. Nelson

Oct 1996

Old Testament

2 Kings 1-2

1 Ahaziah turns to Baalzebub to learn if he will live - Elijah prophesies Ahaziah's death - Elijah calls down fire from heaven to consume the soldiers sent to apprehend him.

2 Elisha and the prophets know that Elijah is to be translated - Elijah divides the waters of the Jordan and is taken up into heaven in a whirlwind - The mantle of Eijah falls on Elisha, who also divides the waters of the Jordan - Elisha heals the waters of Jericho - Youths are torn by bears for mocking Elisha.

General Conference

Young Women in the Work

Bonnie L. Oscarson

"Each member should know how much he or she is needed. Each person has something important to contribute and has unique talents and abilities that help move this important work along."

Russell M. Nelson 10/13, #62 Decisions for Eternity.

"The wise use of your freedom to make your own decisions is crucial to your spiritual growth now and for eternity."

Dale G. Renlund The Melchizedek Priesthood, Chapter 21, Principle 13 A Priesthood Holder Works in Unity.

Ensign - United in Doing Good, Emma Hale Smith

The 377 fire between Heber and Holbrook is 50% contained. That is good news. Two volcanoes have erupted recently, in Hawaii, and Guatemala. The one in Hawaii has erupted more than once.

I got up at 4 this morning and walked 1,000 steps. By 7 am I was not able to bend my knee. Later while I was working on my blog the pain became unbearable. I laid down on the bed and could not get comfortable so I went in on the recliner, took some aspirin, and watched part of a movie and felt a little better. 

James spent the day trying to fix his small Cat. He had to go into town to order a part.

He fixed me a green smoothie for dinner and emptied the trash, even though it's my job. 

We were going to go to the temple for the 4:30 session but I was unable to go. 

I decided to sleep on the recliner this evening. Before going to bed I watched a Hallmark movie starring Meghan Markle. I am still pretty miserable.

Jared asked me how I liked the name Eleanor Grace for the baby. He said that Kacey has already been calling her Ellie. I said I liked it fine. I asked him about Eleanor Mae and he said he didn't want Ellie Mae because of "The Beverly Hillbillies." I understand, but I still like it.

I called and invited Nita Moore to go with me to the Relief Society luncheon at Licano's on Sunday. 

Happy 49th Anniversary!

Harold & Vickie

Harold & Vickie and their youngest

grandson, Quentin who just graduated from 8th grade.

Notice that this is yesterday's date. I probably won't

be getting very many steps in the next few days so

I won't even bother posting them.

Does anyone remember the "silver french fry"

that Chandler had displayed for several years.

Saturday, December 30th, 2017

Hartford, Connecticut

155th operating temple

Dedicated: 20 Nov 2016

By: Henry B. Eyring

Jesus Christ Atonement through

Mosiah 14:10

Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief; when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand.

Book of Mormon

Moroni 9:20-10:7

*Moroni concludes his writings by discussing three important principles with his readers. The first focuses on the need to learn and have a witness of the truths found in this sacred record. The second is a charge to understand and acquire the spiritual gifts available to us. Finally, he pleads with each of us to come unto Christ and be perfected in Him.

President Boyd K. Packer: "Do not be disappointed if you have read and reread and yet have not received a powerful witness. You may be somewhat like the disciples spoken of in the Book of Mormon who were filled with the power of God in great glory 'and they knew it not'(3 Nephi 9:20)." 

Doctrine Covenants Favorite Scriptures

DC 38:39

And if ye seek the riches which it is the will of the Father to give unto you, ye shall be the richest of all people, for ye shall have the riches of eternity; and it must needs be that the riches of the earth are mine to give; but beware of pride, lest ye become as the Nephites of old.

General Conference

Love One Another As He Has Loved Us

Elder Jose L. Alonso

"Love is a feeling of deep devotion, concern, and affection. The greatest example of Gods love for His children is found in the infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Love for God and fellowman is a characteristic of disciples of Jesus Christ."

James made steak, gravy and biscuits for breakfast this morning at Alex's request because it is his favorite. I helped by doing the dishes. 

Joshua got four lazer guns for Christmas and brought them up with him. The older boys had a lazer fight that started in the house until grandpa told them to take it outside.  They did, and then they went on a Razr ride. As they were coming back up towards the house it looked like a dog was sitting in the drivers seat. Michael was driving and the Crane's dog Anya was sitting in his lap. The Crane's left this morning for the valley to take their broken down car to be fixed. I guess she tried to follow them. James told her to go get in the kennel, which she did, for awhile. 

Joshua has a bit of a fever and is not feeling well so I gave him some children's Tylenol that Sheri brought. I also fixed him some lunch. He and Evan played some quiet games for awhile.

They love Uno

Dallin, Sarah and their dog Charlie arrived this afternoon. It's going to be a little tight tonight but Sheri's family will be going home tomorrow so there will be plenty of room after that.

Sheri loves the movie Moana. She made Shayna watch it with her today. 

Ian sanded and varnished the upstairs railings on the outside of his and Sheri's bedroom. He ran out of varnish or he would have finished. Thanks Ian for your help!

Alex went with James to take a load of wood to Sister Dye. The widow's woodpile is located over by the Hunsaker turnoff. Sister Dye has been in the hospital in the valley with pneumonia and the spanish flu.

Evan and I made a trip to Wallmart this afternoon. I needed to pick up some prescriptions and get something for Colter for his birthday. I kind of told Evan what I wanted for him and he picked it out. A Monster Jam car and a light sabre. Evan also pushed the cart around the store. Of course I had to reward him with a Sprite and Sour Patch Kids. I enjoyed his company. He told me about the colored pencils he got for Christmas called Prismacolor. They are just like mine only he has twice as many colors. He loves to draw and asked me to use a ruler to make the Star Wars logo.

Sheri and I made dinner for everyone tonight. We had ham, mashed potatoes, chili, broccoli, and rolls. Everyone complimented us on the food. Joshua seems to be feeling better.

Gathering for dinner.

While Evan and Josh were kicking back at the

cabin Rowan was climbing Camelback Mountain 

with his mom.  He would have come up to the cabin

but he's taking down Christmas lights at the Mesa

temple.

This picture was painted by James's sister Rebecca.

It hangs in the Mesa visitor's center.

Such a cutie!