Wednesday, July 18th, 2018

Seoul, Korea

37th operating temple

Dedicated: 14 Dec 1985

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Creator

John 1:10

He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.

Book of Mormon

Alma 34:17-41

*What kind of things should we pray for?

-I think we should pray about everything. Big decisions, little decisions and everything in between. Heavenly Father loves us and wants to be a part of our lives.

*What counsel does Amulek give to the Zoramites regarding their salvation in verses 37-41. I found 12:

1. Work out your salvation with fear before God.

2. Deny no more the coming of Christ.

3. Contend no more against the Holy Ghost, but receive it.

4. Take upon you the name of Christ;

5. Humble yourselves to the dust and worship God wherever you may be in spirit and truth.

6. Live in thanksgiving daily for the many mercies and blessings which he doth bestow upon you.

7. Be watchful unto prayer continually.

8. Don't be led into temptation by the devil.

9. Have patience.

10. Bear with all manner of afflictions.

11. Do not revile against those who do cast you out because of your poverty.

12. Bear with afflictions in a firm hope that ye shall one day rest from them.

Old Testament

2 Chronicles 34-36

34 Josiah destroys idolatry in Judah - The people of Judah repair the house of the Lord - Hilkiah finds a book of the law - Huldah the prophetess reveals the desolations to come upon the people - Josiah and the people covenant to serve the Lord.

35 Josiah and all Judah keep a most solemn Passover - Josiah is mortally wounded by the Egyptians at Megiddo.

36 Various kings rule in Judah - Nebuchadnezzar overruns Judah and makes Zedekiah king - Zedekiah rebels, the people reject the prophets, and the Chaldeans burn the temple and destroy Jerusalem - Cyrus of Persia decrees the building of the temple.

General Conference

"With One Accord"

Reyna I. Aburto

"The Lord's followers were one in purpose, in love, and in works. They knew who they were, they knew what they had to do, and they did it with love for God and for each other. They were part of a magnificent kaleidoscope moving forward with one accord.

Some of the blessings they received were that they were filled with the Holy Ghost, miracles took place among them, the Church grew, there was no contention among the people, and the Lord blessed them in all things."

Stacy had gall bladder surgery this morning. She came through with no complications and hopefully she will have a speedy recovery.

Christina, Rebecca's daughter, had oral surgery today. Here is her Facebook post:

Oral surgery this morning! After multiple surgeries for tooth extractions, implant, and bone grafting last year, we ended with a "failure to integrate." The implant didn't work, and has resulted in bone and tissue loss since. The surgeon we used wanted to do a second attempt, which would have been free, but his process required some things that would be a health risk for me, so after a lot of weighing of our options, we decided to go with a different surgeon and pay for the whole thing over again. Doing a bone and soft tissue graft and implant placement this morning. Any prayers would be appreciated! We need this to work!

We prayed for Christina too. She has three little children she needs to be a mother to.

James has rescheduled his back surgery. He will be having it on December 5th this year. 

James and I left for town around 11:30 this morning. He went over and got started at the Howard's and then left to wait for dry wall to dry. 

I read to James from "Abby's Crossing" on the way to town. Our first stop was at the Show Low post office to mail Summer's and Molly's birthday cards.  Next stop was at LaCasita's for green chili chicken enchiladas and for James also some of their delicious refried beans.

While I went shopping at Walmart James went to Home Depot to get some paint mixed for the Howard's. They are due home tonight.

When James picks me up at Walmart it is raining outside but by the time we drive a couple of miles it stops. We stop at the Book Barn and James picks out a journal to give to Ruthie for her baptism on Saturday. We left it there to get Ruthie's name engraved on it.

 I got a call from my friend Laurann who has the twins. She and her husband are trying to move furniture from their old house to the new and she needs someone to watch the boys. I said I would so we stopped and picked them up on the way home. The boys also included Amaron.

The twins were asleep when James unloaded them at home but they didn't stay asleep long. Amaron lets the twins out of their carseats and they just walk around the house and play with Amaron. 

I only had them a couple of hours when their parents came to pick them up. They really are too cute.

As soon as everyone went home I sat down for a short break and then got to work on the dining room and kitchen floor. I swept, mopped, and polished. I didn't quite finish when it was time to get ready for my RS presidency meeting. James finished for me.

At 6:45 a huge storm blew in and the downpour, lightening and thunder started. Kerri was the first to arrive for the meeting and just as she came in there was a loud clash of thunder very close. Nice entrance Kerri. Maxine was next and then Tamara who was a little late. She brought the ministering board for us to work on.

Tamara offered the opening prayer and then I gave the spiritual thought based on DC 18:10-16, the worth of souls is great in the sight of God. 

We spent most of our time working on our ministering board. Our meeting lasted until after 9:30 but we got most all of the partnership's put together and most of the sisters assigned.

Our board now looks like this:

Looks a little unorganized but having the 

assignments on a board really helps.

Ruby and Molly got their ponies today. Molly Facetimed me

to thank me. 

I couldn't resist sending Ruby a pony the

same color as the pony she loves, Pepper.

Best friends.

Jackson is going to the Philippines and

Talon to Uganda.

He looks scared.

Parent Trap

Abbey Road 

Sunday, September 3rd, 2017

Seoul, Korea

37th operating temple

Dedicated: 14 Dec 1985 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Alma 60:29-61:5

 How do you "adhere to the word of God?"

*trujillofamilyjournal:

"I apply Christ's Atonement daily. I would be lost and miserable without the knowledge that I can repent and become at one with God again, each day when I slip up and need His cleansing and enabling power."
DC 128:1-13
Why is the baptismal font placed on the ground floor of the temple?
*The font is placed in the basement or bottom of temples in similitude of the grave. When we baptize for the dead it "is in likeness of the resurrection of the dead in coming forth out of their graves." Therefore the font is "placed underneath where the living are assembled " to represent "that which is earthly conforming to that which is heavenly."
General Conference

Certain Women

Linda K. Burton

"Let us be found staying close to Him in prayer and scripture study. Let us draw ourselves near to Him by preparing for and partaking of the sacred emblems of His atoning sacrifice weekly during the ordinance of the sacrament and as we keep covenants by serving others in their time of need. Perhaps then we might be part of the certain women, disciples of Jesus Christ, who will celebrate His glorious return when He comes again."

President Trump has declared this a National Day of Prayer.

We are fasting and praying for those in harms way.

Hurricane Harvey

Hurricane Irma

Wildfires in the West

I worked on my Primary lesson early this morning, "Joseph Smith is Jailed Unjustly" and then made cinnamon rolls for the non-fasters. I also finished making the green chili pork stew with the meat that James cut up last night. 

We had two baby blessings in sacrament meeting today. Densyn Lootan, Sister Ulmer's great grandson whom she and her husband are raising. The second baby was the bishop's little girl, Sophia Emma. I love baby blessings. There is such hope in new life.

Our chapel was filled with strangers today, the last holiday of the summer. I guess a stranger is just a friend you haven't met yet, right.  Our kids were in the back of the overflow. 

Darrel and Trina were going to go home after sacrament meeting but their kids talked them in to staying. How is that for a switch!
Ruby and Rowan came to my class along with Gracie, Liana, Curtis, Colter, Zemira, Easton, and Celeste. Easton and Celeste are the Crane's grandchildren. 
At one point during the lesson I looked over and Colter was crying. I asked him what was wrong but he wouldn't tell me. He wanted me to take him to his Mom. I was doing the lesson on a power point and I asked Rowan to continue while I was gone. 

We talked a little bit about Harvey and I asked Rowan to tell the kids what he knew. He began: "When Harvey hit landfall it was a category 4 hurricane...... I do believe he could be a weatherman.

When we went in to sharing time I noticed Bailey was sitting with the seven year old class. She is eleven and usually comes in my class when her teacher isn't here. Today she went in her little sister's class. 

When we got home from Church there was a news announcement. Brian noticed when he got home that our outside bedroom door was open. When he went in to close it, a squirrel ran out. James told Lola Gramma was going to be upset with her. She didn't seem too worried.

Darrel told me something funny. I was telling him how Molly used to call me little gramma and Tricia's mom big gramma. He said that Lola calls me cabin gramma and Trina's mom house gramma. I love it!

These are some of the things we did this afternoon:

James and the kids watched "Private Eyes."

This movie was a family favorite when our

kids were growing up.

Lola likes the lady in pink.

Kim helped Lola put her makeup on:

Yesterday Lola put makeup on Kim.

Today Kim is returning the favor.

Yes Lola, you look beautiful!

We went outside on the front porch to play

with the bubbles and there was bird poop on

the chairs. Lola helped clean it off.

Ruby and Rowan went outside with their bow and arrows. James and I went out on the porch to read and watch the hummingbirds.

Darrel and Trina left in the late afternoon. I forgot to have them pose for a picture so I am using the one from last year. Can you tell?

Trina looks the same.

Kim and Brian went on a Razr ride this evening. Afterwards while Kim was taking a shower I was texting with Jared about Molly's baptism and he said that Jeremy was baptizing her. We were all surprised and upset. Brian asked us to please not tell Kim, so we didn't.

Random Photos:

The L.A. fire

Can you imagine seeing this while driving

down the freeway?

If I ever re-decorate

So cute!

Twitch and Allison with their kids.