The San Diego temple is Kacey's favorite.
This is a picture she has in her home.
1 Nephi 15:1-18
Why is it important to avoid the spirit of contention?
2 Nephi 9:45-11:7
DC 10:34-43
How can we prepare to receive wisdom or counsel from the Lord?
Talk: "Thou Shalt Receive Revelation"
By: Bruce R. McConkie
October 1978
GC: "The Great Plan of Redemption" by Linda S. Reeves
'Amulek testified, "I would that ye would come forth and harden
not your hearts any longer;...if ye will repent...
immediately shall the great plan of redemption be
brought about unto you."
Today was Donald Trump's Inauguration as President of the United States. There were women protest marches all across America. I am not sure what they are protesting.
In Arizona a huge storm has moved in with lots of rain in the valley and snow in the high country. Wouldn't you know we would get snow when I am gone.
Sedona
I had an early morning blogging session this morning before James got up. I don't blame him for sleeping in. Jared's bed is really comfortable. Thanks Jared for letting us stay in your cozy house!
We had breakfast, showers, and studied this morning before leaving. I ironed and decided that not only do I like Jared's bed but I also love his iron! We left at 9 a.m. for San Antonio. We hit rush hour traffic going through El Paso and it was a very slow race getting out of town.
When we went through Van Horn I had to text my friend Hailey because Van Horn is her hometown.
I read from "Not a Word" while James drove. Our friend Stephanie is the author. Stephanie comes from Mormon Royalty. Bruce R. McConkie is her grandfather and Joseph Fielding Smith is her great grandfather. Stephanie and her husband and children were in our ward in Chandler over 20 years ago. She was the choir director and that is the only time I ever sang in the choir. You would think Stephanie might write church books, but she writes murder mysteries, the non-gory type. We are really liking this book.
The speed limit going to El Paso was 75 mph. From El Paso to San Antonio is has been 80 mph through basically flat, dusty country.
We stopped in Ft. Stockton for lunch at Sonic and Taco Bell, and gas. We looked for a Whataburger but could not find one. Funny, because Texas is the home of Whataburgers.
We stopped again on the outskirts of San Antonio for gas. When James started up the car again it made a horrible clanging noise. He called Erik and held the phone up to the engine for Erik to listen. Erik thought for sure our engine was gone. James put in a quart of oil and we started back down the freeway sounding like the Beverly Hillbillies. Kacey was lining up a mechanic that her ward members had suggested. I said a prayer and talked to Heavenly Father about the fact that we were far from home, attending the temple marriage of our son and we needed His help. Soon the noise stopped and we have not heard it again. A tender mercy or a miracle for sure.
James, Anna, James, Tanner, Michael, McCoy, Albert, Lauren,
Christina, Molly, April, Emmy, Summer and Macy.
The two families that will be joined together tomorrow.
As soon as we arrive at Jared's and Kacey's Jared has to go pick up James from work so we go with him but not before Molly tells me all about Rosa Parks.
Molly and her friend Rosa.
James works at Bill Miller's BBQ where he is in charge of frying the chicken. He has burns on his arms to prove it.
We found a Whataburger and stopped there for some dinner. Kim and Brian gave James a gift card for Christmas. Back at the house Kacey's family arrives. Albert invites James to Jared's bachelor party. He says they are going to Wendy's to get vanilla frosty's and to talk about family history.
I gave Anna her birthday card, Young Women's necklace, and a hug. When it came time to go to bed we are sleeping in Kacey's room. Molly slept in the room to and Emmy was supposed to but she ended up sleeping in Summer's room with Kacey. Kacey said she talked all night long.
Kacey's House
Beautiful piece of furniture
New table minus the chairs.
I love the frig and the things on top of the cabinet.
I also love the guy sneaking food.
Brick'em Young
San Diego temple.
The backyard had a hot tub which was a big
hit with the kids.
Kacey has four sisters and three brothers.
