Monday, May 27th, 2019

Boise, Idaho

27th operating temple

Dedicated: 25-30 May 1984

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

Mosiah 15:3

The Father, because he was conceived by the power of God; and the Son, because of the flesh; thus becoming the Father and Son -

Book of Mormon

Alma 7:1-13

New Testament "Come Follow Me"

Matthew 25:1-13 The Parable of the Ten Virgins

General Conference

Good Shepherd, Lamb of God

Gerrit W. Gong

"At this Easter season, we celebrate the Good Shepherd, who is also the Lamb of God. Of all His divine titles, no others are more tender or telling. We learn much from our Savior's references to Himself as the Good Shepherd and from prophetic testimonies of Him as the Lamb of God. These roles and symbols are powerfully complementary - who better to succor each precious lamb than the Good Shepherd, and who better to be our Good Shepherd than the Lamb of God?"

I spoke with my friend Debbie today about her cataract surgery. A Dr. Pfister from the valley came up to Barnett Delaney and did one of her eyes, and then two weeks later, did the other. She said the first thing I needed to do was to call my doctor and tell him what my plans are.

Brian and Kim left this morning. We were sad to see them go but grateful that Kim is feeling a little better.

While working and walking today I watched some of the Countdown to Summer favorite movies from past years. The first one I watched was "Summer of Dreams" starring Debbie Gibson and Pascale Hutton. Debbie plays a washed up superstar who coaches  a choir group at a high school in Ohio. It was fun.

The number one favorite countdown to summer movies was this year's "Paris, Wine and Romance" starring Jen Lilley.

I love the digital photo frame Kim and Brian gave us last year for our anniversary. They showed me how to load more photos from my phone so I am excited to do that!

It was windy today so of course I stayed inside. James is a little more adventurous than I am and went outside to work on the deck.

We watched a new Hallmark movie, "Love in the Sun." Here is my favorite quote from the movie by Kai: "There aren't any alligators, the sharks ate them all."

Ben wrote a letter to Sheri and gave quite a sermon on repentance today.

Ben has such a strong testimony and is not afraid to share it with others. What a preacher!

 The corner of Dobson and Willis

Jesse and Valoise

Friday, September 1st, 2017

Chicago, Illinois

35th operating temple

Dedicated: 9 Aug 1985 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Alma 60:1-13

What was Moroni's purpose in writing the epistle to Pahoran?

*"To get more assistance for his armies. Moroni is assuming Pahoran and the government don't have a good reason why they haven't sent help. However, Moroni didn't know the whole story. This teaches us the importance of not assuming things we don't know and not jumping to conclusions. Moroni was an incredible man but even he was not perfect. Team work and good communication is so important." (Trujillofamilyjournal)

DC 125:1-4 - 126:1-3

What can we learn from Brigham Young's sacrifice?

*He was loyal to, and took counsel from the prophet Joseph. He gave unselfish service to the Church wit no thought of personal gain. He assisted in financing the work with his own toil. Brigham Young was the living example of the spiritual principle taught by Joseph Smith: "A religion that does not require the sacrifice of all things never has power sufficient to produce the faith necessary unto life and salvation."

General Conference

Trust in the Lord and Lean Not

Sister Bonnie H. Cordon

"Jesus Christ has overcome the world. And because of Him, because of His infinite Atonement, we all have great cause to trust, knowing that ultimately all will be well."

James has an appointment at the hospital this morning around 9 a.m. to get an MRI on his throat. I went with him so I could do my grocery shopping while he was having his procedure done. 

I bought a few extra things besides grocery. Here are a few of them:

A mattress topper for the bed in James's office, a hand vacuum, a football and electric dartboard for Darrel's birthday. I also bought the ingredients to make him a homemade cake, no mix. 

When I was finished shopping I picked up James at the hospital. The doctor says he has an obstruction in his throat that causes his food to go in to his lungs and can cause pheumonia. Not good!

 James was starving because he couldn't eat before his procedure, so we went to Arby's for lunch. I got a regular roast beef sandwich and James got an Italian sub. 

I did most of my cleaning this afternoon with some help from James. I washed sheets and James put them back on the beds while I vacuumed, dusted and mopped. We finished up just as Kim and Brian arrived this evening. We had just sat down to watch the end of a Hallmark movie we had started earlier. 

It was after ten when Darrel, Trina and the kids arrived. We had already gone to bed. So sorry Darrel and Trina but we pretty fall asleep after ten.

Photos:

Sandra and John

Two of my favorite Vernon people

Their family

The only family photo of the Hatch's

Brother Hatch died shortly after this photo was taken

Pug and Pig

L.A. fire out Derek Hough's window

This looks serious

Lake Powell

Is this real?

Woolie mammoth or elephant?

(New Zealand)

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Castle in the sky

1 Nephi 2:16-3:8

How do you find the faith and courage to do what the Lord asks of you?

DC 1:21-30

How can we prepare ourselves to receive instruction and knowledge from the Lord regarding our missionary efforts?  

Why does God choose the "weak things of the world" to do His work?

GC: Rise Up in Strength, Sisters in Zion by Bonnie L. Oscarson

"President Russell M. Nelson told us a year ago: 'Attacks against the Church, its doctrine, and our way of life are going to increase.  Because of this, we need women who have a bedrock understanding of the doctrine of Christ and who will use that understanding to teach and help raise a sin-resistant generation.  We need women who can detect deception in all of its forms.  We need women who know how to access the power that God makes available to covenant-keepers and who express their beliefs with confidence and charity.  We need women who have the courage and vision of our Mother Eve.'"

James and Max left early this morning and Kim and Brian left later.

I am now officially "home alone."

I love these two!

I thanked both Kim and Brian for spending time with Max yesterday.  Kim did not even have time to do a puzzle like she normally does or to watch any Hallmark movies.  Thank goodness they did not get sick while they were here. Kim made me a "flu bomb" with her DoTerra oils.  We talked about Kacey and Jared's wedding which is now scheduled for January 21st.  It seems no one has any money or time to go.  James and I may be the only ones representing our family.  

I love snow!

My day is spent watching movies and laying around coughing.  I am afraid to use the internet because we have very few megabytes left and our cycle doesn't end until January 13th.  

 The course of study for Relief Society and Priesthood this year

is actually President Gordon B. Hinckley.  He is the master of the Jedi order!

I sent out an email and challenged all of our kids and their families to read the Book of Mormon again this year.  Each day I will send the reading assignment and a discussion question.  Everyone seems to be on board with it, at least I haven't heard any complaints

So true!

James sends me the sweetest texts when he is out of town.

Evan's business goals.