Friday, August 10th, 2018

Columbus, Ohio

60th operating temple

Dedicated: 4 Sept 1999

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Creator

DC 29:31

For by the power of my Spirit created I them; yea, all things both spiritual and temporal - 

Book of Mormon

Moroni 48:1-18

*What can we learn from Moroni's character?

- Trust in the Lord and live up to our divine potential. Pray as if every thing depended on the Lord. Work as if every thing depended on you.

Old Testament

Job 35-37

35 Elihu contrasts the weakness of man and the power of God - Our wickedness hurts other men, and our righteousness helps them - Man should trust in the Lord.

36 Elihu says, Those who are righteous are prospered - The wicked perish and die without knowledge - Elihu praises the greatness of God.

37 Elihu concludes, saying, The Lord controls the laws of nature - God reigns in terrible majesty.

General Conference

Teaching in the Home:A Joyful and Sacred Responsibility

Devin G. Durrant

" Family scripture study is an ideal forum for teaching doctrine in the home. President Russell M. Nelson said, 'Not only are parents to cling to the word of the Lord, but they have a divine mandate to teach it to their children.'"

Happy 12th Birthday Rowan!

I've never seen Rowan drink a soda. That must be

one of his dad's. When this sweet boy was asked what he

wanted for his birthday he said: "I'm getting the priesthood, I don't need anything else." You will not find a better brother, son, grandson, or friend that this young man. He is incredible!

Marvin J. Ashton, a former member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and one of my favorites, said this:

Tragedy and frustration are the unexpected intruder's on life's plans."

The question we as a Relief Society presidency are considering today is whether our next council meeting in September should be about dealing with depression and suicide prevention. I am praying for an answer.

Today I made hamburger soup for lunch and for the weekend. Luckily James loved it. He said he was pleasantly surprised when he got here at lunch time.

I also made rolls for the temple tomorrow and chocolate chip cookies for Brother Moore's baptism. It was a day spent in the kitchen. 

James worked at the Howard's most of the day trying to get their bunkhouse finished and ready for their open house on the 25th. 

I read from Dragonwatch, The Way of Kings, The Secret Keeper, Loving Lieutenant Lancaster, and Life Everlasting, the last two with James. 

It was a hazy day. I read that the California fires and causing smoke throughout the United States clear to New York. 

We started having some thunder around 4:15 pm. It rained a while but in Tempe they had what they are calling a 100 year storm, if you can believe the media. They got 3.5 inches of rain in less than an hour according to my friend Karen.

 Adalyn Tibbetts

Sheri's fifth child

 Love the cone shaped roof

 If I got these for the yard I wonder if James

would try to feed them.

 Whiteriver gets the most!

 Priest in our ward

Love this view of the Idaho Falls temple.

Saturday, August 5th, 2017

Idaho Falls, Idaho

8th operating temple

Dedicated: 23-25 Sept 1945

By: George Albert Smith

Rededicated: 4 June 2017

By: Henry B. Eyring

Alma 45:15-46:10

How do these verses compare to our day?

*Pride and economic position are factors that lead men away in modern times as well as in Nephi's time. The cycle of pride. It is sad to see how quickly the Nephites descended spiritually after their victory over the Lamanites. The natural man is prone to take credit for the talents, protection and strength God gives us. 

DC 108:1-8

How can dwelling on past sins prevent us from hearing the Spirit in the present?

*Dwelling on our past sins can become a major stumbling block for any kind of progress. If we have repented, one of the most important parts of that process is forgiving ourselves. That means we do not dwell on our mistakes any more. The Lord forgives and forgets and so should we. Otherwise how can we ever feeWe worthy to receive any kind of personal revelation from our loving Heavenly Father? He takes that weight off our shoulders and we are able to move forward with our focus on God and our Savior, and their will for us. 

General Conference

Gathering the Family of God

President Henry B. Eyring

"We do not know what marvels God will inspire people to create to help in His work of gathering His family But whatever marvelous inventions may come, their use will require the Spirit working in people like you and me. This should not surprise us. After all, these are beloved sons and daughters of God. He will send whatever inspiration is needed to give them the opportunity to return to Him."

We attended the 8 a.m. session at the Snowflake temple.  Kim and Brian were still sleeping when we left. I saw two people from our ward, Sister Diewald, and Brother Wilhelm. Of course we took a selfie after our session.

Next stop, El Cupidos for a bacon breakfast burrito for me and a chicken quesadilla for James. We stopped at Walmart and each of us took a different list so we could divide and conquer. I got a lamp for Brian and Kim's room because it seems a little dark down there. We got a little bit of rain on the way home. Kim said they also got a little in Vernon while we were gone. 

There is a lot going on today. Vernon Days at the park, and Brother Street's baptism and the Howard's open house at Wolf Mountain Ranch. James went to the baptism and the open house while I stayed home with Kim and Brian. Kim, Brian and I played Five Crowns and Brian won. It is so nice to play with a new deck of cards. 

When James got home he began working on the greenhouse. He needed Brian's help for something and I'm grateful he was here to help. 

It's starting to look like a house!

James and I took a nap and then started our fast. We are fasting that our grandchildren will be able to withstand the buffetings of Satan. 

Kim and Brian went on a Razr ride and then came back and made nachos for dinner. They smelled so good!  Brian watched the D-Backs game and Kim went out and mowed our lawn.

 Thanks Kim!

Kim, of course, did a puzzle while she was here.  This is a new one and was alot of fun.

Bizarre Bookstore with lots of little quirks.

I blogged this afternoon, worked on my Primary lesson and texted with Jenifer who said she saw Jared today at the distribution center near the San Antonio temple. 

I made a green chili stew for tomorrow at James's request. I think it is his favorite meal. 

Stacy called and was very upset. I tried to help.

Random Photos:

Huntleigh is two. She wants to be like her

brother and sister.

She loves these orange boots.

Summer and Kacey, a couple of cuties.

I love the look on Ian's face.

Three years ago they spent a week with me.

Such a cute baby!

Friday, April 14, 2017

Idaho Falls, Idaho

8th operating temple

(recently renovated)

Mosiah 7

* In verse 33 what does Limhi exhort his people to do?

* What principles can we learn from Limhi and his people about the effect of recognizing and feeling sorrow for our sins?

Helaman 11-12

11 Nephi persuades the Lord to replace their war with a famine - Man people perish - They repent, and Nephi importunes the Lord for rain - Nephi and Lehi receive many revelations - The Gadianton robbers entrench themselves in the land. About 20-6 B.C.

12 Men are unstable and foolish and quick to do evil - The Lord chastens His people - The nothingness of men is compared with the power of God - In the day of judgment, men will gain everlasting life or everlasting damnation. About 6 B.C.

DC 58:1-12

Those who endure tribulation will be crowned with glory; The Saints are to prepare for the marriage of the Lamb and the supper of the Lord;

Why does the Lord allow tribulations to come upon His people?

* To help us develop humility and prove worthy of eternal blessings.

General Conference

The Language of the Gospel

Elder Valerie V. Cordon

"Powerful teaching is extremely important to preserve the gospel in our families, and it requires diligence and effort."

James broke another irrigation line last night so we won't be going to the temple this morning.  I went grocery shopping instead and to the bank to get money for the egg hunt.  I went to the Walmart on Germann and Gilbert because it is a little less hectic than the one on Arizona Avenue.  I am excited about the recipe I have for cooking a ham, I just hope my ham will fit in a crockpot.  I stopped at In 'n' Out for burgers and fries for lunch.  Cathi was excited because she got the last two green chili burros for her lunch.

Sedona

This afternoon Sheri and Kim colored eggs at Sheri's. I went down to visit and fill Easter eggs for tomorrow's hunt.  To my surprise Joe was there.  He cut his hair.  It looks great!

Joe is a handsome guy especially with

his new do.

Alex and Shana were coloring eggs, but Alex was wearing a blanket around because he has the flu.  Joshua and Rowan were there too.  Rowan colored some eggs but Joshua said he was going to color eggs at home with his mom.  Joshua got his hair cut too.

He says his mom doesn't like it but he does

because now he looks like a real Mexican.

James was not able to fix the broken water line because someone irrigated before he got the glue on and filled the hole with water.  He was digging up a tree as a favor for Sal when this last break happened.  He is so discouraged.

We went to dinner at Cafe Rio and he had a chance to relax and unwind. 

Colin, Terry's grandson, spent the night at Cathi and Terry's.  He and Cathi painted Easter eggs and he and Terry played a video game with the new wireless controller Terry got him.  James and I read from our book and went to bed early.

Fun Photos

Friends Rusty and Kendall who just got married

last week.

 I love Salt Lake in the spring time

with all the flowers.  When I was the stake Relief Society

President I went to all the Relief Society open houses in

Salt Lake, which meant I was there twice a year for 

five years.  I miss those trips.

Those were the days.

Michael in his Batman cape and mask would come

down to our house dressed just like this at 6 a.m.

Trina caught Darrel smiling!

My two homes, built by James.

My dear sweet friend Ann who passed away

last year.  She was the stake Primary President

and I was her counselor.  We were in a car accident

together in 1977.  I severed all the tendons in my

right knee.

My dream patio

I love this picture of Molly

Her eyes are sparkling!

First day of school

Junior High

Thursday, June 25, 2015



Idaho Falls Temple

Kim, Brian, Joe, Michael, and Alex stopped by Disneyland for a few hours before coming back home.  I guess Brian and Kim have season passes. 

 

I still hurt a ton and have the blahs.  Tiffany at AARA says six aspirin a day is too many for me to take and she wants me to take Tylenol instead.  While I was "napping" Dave came over to help James with the lights downstairs.  I didn't know Laura came with him and totally missed visiting with her. I hate not feeling well!  Dallin was here with his guitar and he sang to her.  

 

The battery in my car died today.  James had to walk home from Winco, and then go get a new battery.  

We got a thank you note from Emmy today that went something like this:

Dear Grandma and Grandpa,

Thank you so much for giving me money when you didn't have to.  You really made my day.  Thank you thank you, and thank you!!!

I can't express how grateful I am!!!

Thankful

Helpful

Arizona

Nice

Kind

Special                       (These all have to do with you!)

 

 Emmy's homemade card

 

This is a scene on the road from Show Low to Vernon.  The places where they cleared trees is now covered with Verbina.

For some reason I can't enlarge pictures on

Blogger today.

James and I finished "Maid of Fairbourne Hall" and luckily our next book came today.  It's by the same author, Julie Klassen, and is called, "The Girl in the Gatehouse."

 

For dinner James got me bbq pork from, green beans and mashed potatoes from Boston Market.  For some reason it didn't look good to me and I put it in the frig for another day and made a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.