Thursday, August 17th, 2017

Jordan River, Utah

20th operating temple

Dedicated: 16-20 Nov 1981

By: Marion G. Romney

Closed for renovation, scheduled to be 

rededicated Sunday, May 20, 2018

Jesus Christ, Antemortal Existence of

John 8:58

Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.

Alma 51: 22-37

How did the personal preparedness of each of Teancum's soldiers turn the tides of Amalickiah's success?

* Answer I found Instagram:

"I verse 33 Mormon tells us of Teancum's courage and how he put his life on the line for the benefit of the cause...

"Today I will work on being more courageous in doing what the Lord asks, even though it may seem hard.

"A team is only as good as its' weakest player. We all have to do our best for the good of the team, ward, family, etc."

DC 118:1-6

How can we always be ready to ask, "Show us thy will, O Lord: and then do it?

* I think verse three is key:...in all lowliness of heart, meekness and humility, we must preach the gospel, keep our covenants, listen to the Spirit and obey.

General Conference

Prepare the Way

Bishop Gerald Causse

" Too often we try to entertain our young men and relegate the to a spectator role, when their faith and love for the gospel can be best developed by magnifying their priesthood. By actively participating in the work of salvation, they will be connected with heaven and they will gain awareness of their divine potential."

Other gospel study that I did: Read from Sheri Dew's book, "Worth the Wrestle," studied the Gospel Doctrine lesson on "Eternal Marriage," read an article in the Ensign by Elder Andersen, "Divine Standard of Honesty."

Here on some notes I took on the article about honesty.

*Honesty is at the very heart of spirituality.

*We should be in the world but not of the world.

*I need to elevate my commitment to personal honesty.

*My actions should be consistent with what I know is right and wrong.

*Keep my word.

*Be righteous in the dark.

This afternoon while James was taking a nap I was sitting at the dining room table working on something when I heard a funny noise outside. I went to the window and there was a whirlwind tearing apart our greenhouse with plastic panels flying everywhere.

I went in to wake up James and we both go outside to gather up the panels. I jump on the Razr and find six right away. One was caught in a tree that we couldn't reach and a few were still missing so we both got on the Razr to search for them. We ended up at our neighbors, the Elkin's place. They weren't there so James took me for the tour. I told him I felt uncomfortable so he said that he had promised Mr. Elkin he would keep an eye on his place. He also said they spent $10,000 on their road. Wow! He is also digging a pond.

We figured at the price he said he paid that he got this 240 acres of land for $108,000.

Oops. I felt so bad for James. He worked so

hard on putting this together.

Rosie, Dr. Caldron's assistant called me today with my thyroid blood report. She said my thyroid was at 0 and I needed to see my doctor right away. No wonder I have been so tired and my hair has been falling out like crazy. James has an appointment in the morning with Dr. Moffat. I told him to please tell the doctor about my thyroid and he said he would.

We watched another episode of "Heartland."

Photos:

Who says Arizona doesn't have waterfalls.

Joshua at his Arrow of Light ceremony.

Congratulations!

Evan doing his homework.

A castle in Germany.

Monday, April 17, 2017

Jordan River temple,

20th operating temple

(Now being renovated)

Mosiah 9:14-10:22

The Lamanites attempt to bring Zeniff's people into bondage.

* What similarities and differences do you see between how Zeniff's people and the Lamanites approached their battles?

* What truths can we learn from this comparison?

* Why did the Lamanites hate the Nephites so intensely?

* Whom does it hurt when we are angry or refuse to forgive?

* How can a person's anger affect his or her family, now and in the future?

Elder Donald L. Hallstrom of the Seventy said: "If you feel you have been wronger - by anyone (a family member, a friend, another member of the Church, a Church leader, a business associate) or by anything (the death of a loved one, health problems, a financial reversal, abuse, addictions) - deal with the matter directly and with all the strength you have...And, without delay, turn to the Lord.  Exercise all of the faith you have in Him.  Let Him share your burden.  Allow His grace to lighten your load... Never let an earthly circumstance disable you spiritually" ("turn to the Lord," Ensign, May 2010, 80).

Helaman 15-16

15 The Lord chastened the Nephites because He loved them - Converted Lamanites are firm and steadfast in the faith - The Lord will be merciful unto the Lamanites in the latter days. About 6 B.C.

16 The Nephites who believe Samuel are baptized by Nephi - Samuel cannot be slain with the arrows and stones of the unrepentant Nephites - Some harden their hearts, and others see angels - The unbelievers say it is not reasonable to believe in Christ and His coming in Jerusalem. About 6-1 B.C.

DC 58:34-43

To repent, men must confess and forsake their sins;

* What verse stood out to me today?  

- 42 Behold, he who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more.

- 43 By this ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins - behold, he will confess them and forsake them.

General Conference

Called to the Work

Elder David A. Bednar

"An assignment to labor in a specific place is essential and important but secondary to a call to the work."

Prepare the Way

Bishop Gerald Causse

"Even though they are vested with different missions and

authority, the Aaronic Priesthood and the 

Melchizedek Priesthood are inseparable partners

in the work of salvation."

James left to go on a Razr ride this morning at 7:15.  I encouraged him to go and to have a little fun thinking he would be back in an hour or so.  I soon realized that he broke two of our rules.  First, he did not take his phone, and second, he left in such a hurry that he failed to tell me where he was going.  When he wasn't back by 9 a.m. I said a prayer and decided I needed to go out looking for him.  I wasn't sure which way he would go so I headed up forest road 404 and made the loop turning down Christmas Tree Trail and then back down the 61.  The only animal I saw was a turkey.  This is a 30 mile loop and it took me an hour.  I got back home at 10 a.m., and there was still no James.  Now I was really worried.  I texted the kids and told them to say a prayer that I would be able to find dad.  On my way out I called my neighbor Kathy and as I was talking to her on the phone, James came zipping up the road from the direction of Chocolate Lake.  I was so relieved that I couldn't even get mad at him.  Of course I had to remind him of the two rules he had broken.  If something would have happened to him I would have never found him because he went up Mount Montoso looking for elk antlers.  Someone closed a gate on him and he had to take a round about way home, which is why it took him so long.

When I am stressed or nervous I eat.  I did plenty of eating today.

James was gone again this afternoon from 2:30-4:30 visiting Anthony with his home teaching companion Dave.  We were able to watch this weeks episode of "When Calls the Heart."  Afterwards James left to have FHE with the Wilhelm's.  The lesson was on missionary work and James's companion Dave told about his mission to Scotland.  

James is going to be gone for the next couple of days to the valley so I would have liked to spent more time with him today but I am grateful to have a husband who fulfills his priesthood assignments.

I was able to spend three hours working on my talk for Saturday on receiving personal revelation.  I also watched Dancing with the Stars Disney Night.

My favorites from tonight: Rashad and Emma, Normani and Val, and Simone and Sasha.

Fun Photos:

Congratulations to one of my young women,

Makenzi who went to the temple and got

engaged all in the same night.

The Reidhead's,

one of the cute families in our ward.

They met are their missions.

Another one of my young women, Shelly,

turned 19 today.  Here she is with her

cousin Ruthie.

It's always fun to go for ice cream,

except it does get a little cold.

Christmas with the Gonzo boys, minus

Joshua,  a few years ago.

Such a cute picture!

Anna and her new friend

First day of school.

The first time we met Kacey,

last July.

Snowflake temple

We look old.

Temple trip with the young women.

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Jordan River Utah Temple

1 Nephi 17:17-30

 What are some worldly pleasures that might be hard to give up, only trusting that the Lord has something better in store?

2 Nephi 25

DC 11:22-30

How can we overcome our fears and prepare to receive revelation even if it is not what we want to hear?

GC:  "If Ye Had Known Me" by Elder David A. Bednar

"We becomeacquainted with Him and His voice as we study and feast upon His word in the scriptures, pray to the Father in His name with real intent, and seek for the constant companionship

of the Holy Fhost  Learning and applying in our lives the doctrine of Christ is a prerequisite to receiving the gift of faith in Him.  Exercising faith in the Lord is a necessary preparation for following Him."

This morning after bringing me breakfast again, James left for work, Terry left for the ROC, and I left for Darrel and Trina's.  I got to their house a little after eight.  Darrel was gone taking kids to school.  When he and Lola returned, she ran into my arms and gave me a big hug.  Boy, that felt good!  It has been awhile since I have seen her and I wasn't sure how she would accept me.  Darrel ask me a few weeks ago to babysit this day.  He was called in to work and Trina was already scheduled to work.  After Darrel show me how to operate the TV, Lola and I settle down on the couch to watch "We Bare Bears," and "Home."  We also went upstairs and had a tea party, colored with my markers and ate Goldfish, and played hide-and-go seek.

Lola was very careful with the markers.

Kim came around 10:30 or so to visit and help.  At first Lola was shy around her, but it didn't take her long to warm up.

Such an affectionate little girl.

I ask her if Evan was her boyfriend and she said, "Yes!"

Rowan and Ruby had early release time from school.  They were out before noon and someone from Trina's carpool delivered them at home.  We were waiting for them to go to Peter Piper Pizza.

On the way Ruby says, "Kimmy" and Lola says, "No, it's Emmy!"

Of course we had to correct her.  It was an honest mistake.  

Lola ate more than Rowan and Ruby but I think maybe they had already had something to eat for lunch.  We took most of the pizza home with us.  It's just too fun to play while you are at the restaurant.  Lola and I played skee ball together.  Lola wanted another pink ball, and so Rowan won one for her.  He is such a good brother!  What would I have done here without Kim?  She is awesome and the kids love her!

The only thing missing was Addy.  Darrel got off work at 3 and picked her up at Kayla's.  I was so happy to see her!

Showing off her Golden Snitch necklace.

Being silly.

Everyone loves Kimmy!

One of Lola's favorite things to say is: "Whatcha doin?"  When Kim came one of the first things she said to Lola was: "Whatcha doin?"  What a coincidence.  

Darrel was telling me that the past weekend they left their car at Trina's mom's house and someone slashed the tires and broke the windshield.  Walmart said they had several cars in the same condition from that neighborhood.  It cost them over $500 to get everything fixed.  

I helped Ruby with her homework.

Rowan and his phone.

Lost Dutchman Park

Darrel and Trina have a beautiful view of the Superstition Mountains, especially from their upstairs window.

Mary Tyler Moore passed away today.  I watched her in the Dick Van Dyke Show and the Mary Tyler Moore Show.  She was great. 

She had juvenille diabetes and her death was caused by complications because of this disease.  

She will be missed.

This evening James and I took my car to Sears for another oil change.  Afterwards we used James's gift certificate and went to Olive Garden for dinner.  I had chicken and shrimp carbonara.