Saturday, August 23, 2014

"Christ's Atonement overcomes the effects of the

Fall, but it doesn't help us overcome bad habits unless we 

receive and apply it over time.  

The justified must still be sanctified."

-Brad Wilcox

James's project for this weekend was to write a talk.  He is scheduled to speak in the Sierra Pines ward on Sunday.

At 10am I went down to help at the RS clothing exchange.  Things were kind of slow so Wendy DeWitt sent me home.  

James had promised he would take me to LaCasita for my birthday, so away we went.  When we got to LaCasita we found it closed with a note on the door saying they were closed because of family matters and they would re-open on Tuesday, August 26th.  I must say I was disappointed.  We had lunch at El Rancho which was not as good as LaCasita but not bad either.  I got a call from Sheri as we were leaving El Rancho and we talked all the way to Walmart.  While I was shopping I was still talking to her until I got to the water.  I told her I had to go because I needed two hands to lift the water.  I love talking to my girls!  James went to Home Depot while I was in Walmart.  

On the way back to Vernon I read to James from the book "As You Are."  He loves for me to read to him.  

When we got home I spent an hour or so typing James's talk and then I fixed dinner while he was studying.  For dinner we had chicken, bacon, ranch panini's.  They were again delicious!

I watched Cedar Cove while James practiced his talk, then we went to bed because we have to get up early.

Sheri sent me these pictures of Lola today just to make me jealous and it worked!

 At the Lego Store

 My favorite!

 I couldn't resist posting this one!

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Show Low downtown chapel where I first gained my

testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

My testimony led me to the temple and my own eternal family.

Gilbert temple

I had scriptures and prayers with James before he left to give his talk in the Clay Springs ward.  I prayed that through his faith and dedication he would have his voice to give his talk so the people would receive the message the Lord would want them to hear.

Wayne Todd Mayfield went as his speaking companion.  I continued to pray for him throughout the morning.

I got a text last night from Sean Hunsaker asking me if I would teach his Book of Mormon class tomorrow.  I said I would.  I will have to prepare for it this afternoon.

I went to my meetings by myself this morning.  Mel West and Jason Owens from our stake were the speakers in sacrament meeting.  Jason serves on the high council.  Brother West posed these two questions to us in his talk: 1.) Are we carrying the right load for our salvation? and 2.) Are we helping others with their loads?. 

Brother Owens said that the Savior helps us pull our load. 

In Sunday School we learned about the prophet Balaam and his double mindedness.  I am reminded of a quote from Elder Ridd's talk in the priesthood session of general conference: "If you chase two rabbits, you won't catch either one."

We have a new 2nd counselor in Young Women's, Ruth Wilhelm.  We have needed someone for awhile and we are happy to welcome our 4th Wilhelm into Young Women's.  Oh yes, and our priesthood advisor is Brother John Wilhelm.

Today Sandra Wilhelm gave the lesson on prayer.  We had six girls who stayed for the entire lesson: Jordyn and Shelly Applegate, Kilee and LeeAnn Hunsaker, and Alice and Trenda Wilhelm.  Coty Iannoli was here for a few minutes but then she left.  Coty's dad lives in Show Low and she goes back and forth between Show Low and Vernon.  

After the block I attended BYC with LeeAnn, Shelly and Jordyn and the bishopric and young men leaders along with Talon Wilhelm and Jace Applegate.  The bishop wants you class presidents to call every young woman before every activity.  We haven't been calling Hunter, Alex, or Arizona but we will from this point on.

When I got home James had a delicious lunch of steak and gravy prepared for me.  Afterwards we had a nap and then I prepared to teach the Book of Mormon class.  We studied 2 Nephi 5-6.  The class went well.  We read five verses at a time and then we discuss them.  Those attending: Lorraine Vaught, Audrey Guerrero, Ellen Kustusiak, Paula Johnson, Elder Russel and Elder Scott, James, Lorraine Tieman, Nadine Singleton and her daughter, Robert who is an investigator, and Analee Hunsaker.  Ellen is also an investigator and wants to get baptized but has some habits she is having a hard time overcoming.  We need to pray for her.

James and I had FHE from Preach My Gospel and then we read from The Book Thief in front of the fire.

I forgot to mention that James did great on his talk.  Brother Mayfield says he is a "masterful orator."

 

 

 

Sunday, March 16, 2014

James left early today to attend our ward's Priesthood Executive Council.  Max and Alex forgot their church clothes but came to Church anyway.  Ben looked very handsome in his white shirt and tie.  

James spoke in sacrament meeting about Priesthood Ordinances and Covenants.  Eric Pope was the other speaker and LeeAnn Hunsaker was the youth speaker.  Sheri and the boys left after sacrament meeting.  

During Sunday School we discussed Abraham being willing to sacrifice his son Isaac in order to be obedient to the Lord.

In Young Women's Sandra Wilhelm gave a lesson on forgiveness and we watched the video about Chris Williams, the father and husband who forgave the teenage drunk driver who killed his wife and two children.  It is so powerful.

At 2:00 Diana and I had a PPI with Bishop Hall and Brother John Wilhelm.  I felt like it went very well. 

I came home and marinated some chicken and finished preparing my FHE lesson on obedience.  Ben, Max, Sheri and I played Five Crowns.  The boys also enjoyed playing Boom, Boom, Balloon.

 

James grilled the honey lime chicken.  Evan told me it was "heavenly."  When Sheri told Max to eat his chicken he made this comment: "Am I like Hansel, you're trying to fatten me up and put me in a pie?"  That kid has a quick wit.  

James went home teaching to the Peeler's.

We had a really good FHE on obedience. Afterwards James and I went to bed and Sheri and her boys watched "The Amazing Race."

Facebook finds:

Whoever put this on Facebook

certainly has me targeted.

 The Great Wall of China.

It brings back memories,

like how cold I was that day.

 

Friday, March 14, 2014

Conference Goals

President Eyring: "Bind Up Their Wounds"

1.  Act upon those compassionate feelings I have.  Ask the Lord for compassion if needfull.

2.  Be willing to sacrifice to serve others and the Lord.

3.  Pray to know who to ask to serve others.

4.  Rescue those with spiritual wounds.  Invite them to feel the warmth of the gospel.

5  Treasure up continually the words of life . . .

6.  I know the Book of Mormon is the word of God because I have treasured it.

7.  Develop greater charity.

President Monson: "True Shepherds"

1.  Visit each sister I am assigned and pray with her.

2.  Prepare a handout.

3.  Bear testimony and teach and inspire.

4.  Bring the Spirit.

5.  Understand sisters' challenges.

6.  Become friends with sisters I visit.

7.  Be a good listener.

8.  Be persistent and dedicated.

9. Remember Christ's example. 

I wanted to share a little something I read in Numbers 35 today: Murderers were to be slain by the Revenger of Blood.  Cities of refuge were established for those who committed manslaughter.  Revenger of Blood was the nearest relative of the person who was murdered.  

It snowed for a few minutes today but of course nothing stuck.  We did get some rain and some ominous clouds all around us.  I love looking at the wide open skies and mountains around us. 

For lunch we ate enchiladas, James loves them, and watched Elementary.  Afterwards we argued who was going to use the computer.  I can't remember who won.  Probably James.

I made a trip to town to deposit a check.  James put air in my tire before I left.  I checked it in town before going home and it only had 10 lbs. of air.  I put air in and left for home on a wing and a prayer.  It was cool and overcast and the mountains around Vernon had snow on them.   

When I get home I sit down in my designated chair at the dining room table and land on the floor when the leg breaks off under me.  James glued the leg and let it sit.  He will put it back on tomorrow.  

While I typed James's talk for Sunday, he made kale and butternut squash stirfry for dinner. It's a recipe I got from watching The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond.  His talk is entitled: "Priesthood Ordinances & Covenants."  While I am typing I watched two episodes of The Walton's.  

We went to bed a little after 8.

Facebook finds:

 Sheri and Evan are feeling a little under the weather.

 Puffer makes a good catch.

 Aint' it the truth.

 Water Tower Plaza, Chicago.

 The Seattle Temple.

Friday, February 14, 2014

Happy Valentine's Day

It's going to be 70 degrees here and Carmen is shoveling two foot of snow in Pennsylvania.  I wish we could get a little moisture here.

Today I baked rolls using Cathy Arnett's recipe, which makes several dozen.  They turned out delicious!

The rolls are for the friendship dinner we are attending tomorrow night at Audrey Guerrero's.  It's a Relief 

Society/ward party.

To back track a little, James made us a big breakfast this morning: hash browns, eggs, green chilies, sausage, and ham.  It was so delicious!

James finsihed his talk for Sunday and I typed it for him.  He is speaking at the singles branch on Sunday.

James cut my hair this afternoon.  Also I moved 16 cans downstairs.  Kim got me a Valentine box as she did Sheri and Stacy.  In the box she put the move Austenland.  I can hardly wait to get mine!

Today I watched The Walton's and Wind at My Back, two of my favorite shows.

Facebook finds:

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Today's sunrise.

I got up to study and then I took a nap.  James left quite early to go to our ward's P.E.C.  I sat on a row by myself until Wendy DeWitt and one of her daughters came in with 3 kids looking for a place to sit.  I moved over and shared my row with them.
Ann Miller was the first speaker in sacrament meeting.  She spoke about mothers and their place in the home.  James spoke on the priesthood in the Church and in the home.  Both talks were very good.  Bishop Hall told James he could listen to him speak all day.  What a nice thing to say.
Tina Allen gave the lesson in Young Women on how the Atonement can help us through our trials.  We watched a video on my tablet about a young girl who cannot eat solid foods and how it has affected her life.  She enjoys doing service for children in the hospital by making them sock monkeys.  It was very inspirational.
James and I came home and watched a Hallmark movie and then he took a nap while I made cookies for tonight's fireside at Brother Smith's home.  Westin Hall requested chocolate chip cookies and Jackson Allen requested oatmeal with walnuts and raisins.  Since Shelly is making chocolate chip I am making the oatmeal with raisins and walnuts.
I picked up Kilee and LeeAnn Hunsaker and Trenda Wilhelm.  The fireside was really good.  The three members of the bishopric all spoke.  The bishop assigned the topic of resisting temptation.  Each talk was so good and each took a different perspective.  I think the youth really felt the Spirit and learned alot.
Back at home I helped James set up our old bed from Chandler downstairs for Kim and Brian.  They are coming this week.  Afterwards we watched my new favorite show: "Once Upon a Time."  Sheri got here around 9pm.  James went to bed while Sheri and I watched the latest episode of "The Mentalist."
Jared and Tricia sent this picture from Cloud Croft, New Mexico where they are spending a few days.  This picture was taken from inside the cabin where they are staying.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Study for my talk, walk to Walmart, and then yardwork. I am so tired and hurting.
Stacy and Paul went to the temple today with Paul's family. Paul's nephew, Justin Johnson, (Devin and Kim's son) is leaving on his mission for Argentina in a few days.
Darrel came over this afternoon with his kids. He left around 5 to go pick up Trina at the end of the Ragnar Race at Tempe Town Lake. Everybody is calling Trina the MVP because she ran for Hillary Whalen when Hillary got hurt. Trina and Sheri both had a great time! Sheri ran for Christy Wanlass and had to run up a huge hill in Fountain Hills. I am proud of both of them!
A friend from the ward, Katy Glemser, talked about how good Jersey Mike's Subs are so we went there for dinner. Katy recommended Jersey Shore's Favorite with provolone, ham and cappacualo. I dont' know what that last ingredient is, but the sub was delicious! James got a hot pastrami and loved it! We are definitely coming back to this place.
I spent most of the evening typing James's talk for him. He narrowed it down from 27 pages to 7 pages. Mine is about the same length. I went to bed before nine, which is my goal.