Showing posts with label Honduras temple. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Honduras temple. Show all posts

Thursday, May 31, 2018

Thursday, May 24th, 2018

Tegucigalpa, Honduras
141st operating temple
Dedicated: 17 Mar 2013
By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ, Birth of
3 Nephi 1:19
And it came to pass that there was no darkness in all that night, but it was as light as though it was mid-day. And it came to pass that the sun did rise in the morning again, according to its proper order; and they knew that it was the day that the Lord should be born because of the sign which had been given.
Book of Mormon
Alma 5:26-42
* How can you know if you have received a change of heart?
-frankorion0711: "The day I felt the Holy Ghost for the first time. Feeling God's love changed my attitude changed my priorities. Of course the feeling leaves but the memories fused my soul. Change of heart for me is striving to follow Christ. When I fail I have my memories of partaking of the 'fruit of the tree of life that keeps me pushing forward. Trying, striving and enduring in following Christ will bring hope, love and peace which changes my heart.
Old Testament
2 Samuel 21-22
21 The Lord sends a famine - David understands that the famine came because Saul smote the Gibeonites, contrary to the oath of Israel - David delivers up seven sins of Saul to be hanged by the Gibeonites - Israel and the Philistines continue their wars.
22 David praises the Lord is a psalm of thanksgiving - The Lord is his fortress and savior, He is mighty and powerful in deliverance, He rewards men according to their righteousness, He shows mercy to the merciful, His way is perfect, He lives, and blessed is He.
General Conference
Christ the Lord is Risen Today
Gerrit W. Gong
"This Easter Sabbath, I joyfully sing, 'Alleluia.' The song of our risen Savior's redeeming love celebrates the harmony of covenants (that connect us to God and to each other) and the Atonement of Jesus Christ (that helps us put off the natural man and woman and yield to the enticings of the Holy Spirit)."



Russell M. Nelson, 10/08, #52. Celestial Marriage
"The noblest yearning of the human heart is for a marriage that can endure beyond death. Fidelity to a temple marriage does that. It allows families to be together forever."

James made two trips to town today to buy parts for Brother Wallace's grapple, the fittings and hydraulic hoses kept breaking. He also got the mail and went to Dollar General for laundry detergent. When he got home he cut up the pork for the green chili pork stew. 
I was able to get the pork stew going quite early so it could simmer and the meat would be very tender, then I made the white sauce chicken enchiladas. 

The missionaries called. They want to change the time for dinner from 5 to 4:30. 

James also invited his friend Anthony to eat with us. Anthony was on time but the missionaries were a little late. 

We set the food out on the counter and created a buffet line like we normally do when we have company. We had green chili pork stew, chicken enchiladas, the best refried beans ever from LaCasita, spanish rice, and an Olive Garden salad. Oh yes, and chips and salsa. 

Elder Macy thought the green chili stew was a little hot but he ate all of his and so did Elder Burt. Elder Burt normally serves in the Aspen ward in Pinetop but they are doing splits tonight. Elder Macy is from Montana and Elder Burt is from Pennsylvania.

The missionaries had to leave before leaving a message because they had an appointment with Chris M. Chris is going to be baptized on June 2nd. His wife, Mary, was another one of my young women.

After the missionaries leave James and Anthony go to the Wallace's to deliver Brother Wallace's grapple which James finally got fixed. 
I'm left washing the three crockpots and the cast iron pot and all of the dishes, silverware, etc. It takes me over an hour to clean the kitchen.

When James and Anthony returned Anthony, who lives out in the middle of nowhere and does not have a shower, took a shower in our bathroom. He came out saying that he wants a shower just like that one. He says he is going to build it himself.

James and I started our new book this evening. It is the one that Dennis loaned to me and is called, "Riders on the Orphan Train." It is a novel about a little-known piece of American history. Between 1854 and 1929, over 250,000 orphans and 'surrendered' children were placed out across the country. They started their journey in New York and were given away in train stations in every state in the continental United States. This is the story of two children from very different backgrounds, Ezra Duval and Elizabeth Farrell; who find themselves on the same train heading West in 1918w. Their odyssey is a story of dislocation, loss, and the search for home that is at the heart of the American experience. Can you tell I got this information off the back cover of the book? I wonder why there were so many orphans?




Pat Tillman report

No, that's not a bald kid in the audience,
parents were invited to hear the reports.

Joshua was Wyatt Earp

Addy and friends

Alex and Michael's graduation party



Socks are serious business

Graduation 2016

Talon's graduation this year

Anakin at the lake. Wonder where 
his twin is.












Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Thursday, July 13th, 2017

Tegucigalpa, Honduras
141st operating temple
Dedicated: 17 March 2013 by
Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Alma 32:1-20
*What do you think it means to be "poor in heart?"
*What do these verses teach about receiving and strengthening a testimony?
*Why is humility essential in the process of receiving and strengthening a testimony?
*What do you think it means to humble yourself "because of the word?"
*What false idea did many people have about obtaining a testimony?
DC 101:39-50
43-62, The parable of the nobleman and the olive trees signifies the troubles and eventual redemption of Zion;
Why do we always need to be watchful and have faith?
*We never know when the enemy, (Satan), will strike.
General Conference
Stand Up Inside and Be All In
Gary B. Sabin
" Standing up inside in spite of difficulties is possible because of a clear conscience, the strengthening and comforting assurance from the Holy Ghost, and an eternal perspective which surpasses mortal understanding."


James had a meeting this morning with Zaki. Zaki and his wife want to build a new home, a smaller one, in either Cave Creek or Queen Creek. Zaki's wife thinks their house is too big. He then goes to a meeting with Crissy and then one at Desert Highland Golf Course. 
Cathi and Terry leave for the center and I am left home alone with the pets. I had wanted to go to the temple, but it didn't happen.

James is gone all morning and doesn't bring back any food. He stopped at Elmer's but they were closed for remodeling. I am pretty grouchy and hungry until I remember I have a Jersey Mike's sandwich in the frig. James is working on a concrete bid for Paul's sister Michelle. They are building a big house in Queen Creek.

Terry and Cathi's grandson Colin is here to spend the night. Cathi made baked ziti for all of us for dinner. It was delicious! Colin didn't like it because it didn't have chicken in it. I have never heard of ziti with chicken.

Random photos:

A friend posted this on Facebook.
The fugitive was later shot down and killed.
He started several fires in the Forest Lakes area and then
shot at rangers and officers.

Trina's nephew Kreed jumping off Fossil Springs falls.
He is pretty brave for an 8 year old.

Alex's post.

I love the expression on this koala's face and the
fact that he has his paw on this person's arm.