While you cannot change the past,
you can change the future.
Today is the 170th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum. It just so happens that the conference talk I was scheduled to read today was Elder Corbridge's entitled: "The Prophet Joseph Smith."
A plane dropping slurry on the fire.
I watched the slurry come down but couldn't get a good picture.
The skies are still dark and ominous
There was an elk cow and calf in our yard this morning. I wonder how many animals have been displaced because of this fire.
James went to town this morning. He had to tear himself away from the book Jared gave him for father's day about the Book of Mormon and Abraham Lincoln. He went to get the oil changed in the car and to get us some lunch. I was so frustrated because Walmart did not rotate my tires. Next time I need an oil change I'm going to Center Tire. James brought me back one of my favorite lunches from LaCasita: a chicken enchilada with green sauce and a side of refried beans. Yummy!
James took this picture on his way back from town.
The road to Vernon is closed and there are firetrucks
and other vehicles and activity in town.
I listened to a video clip by Sheri Dew this morning entitled: "What do women in the Church get?" I wish every woman could listen to this clip. Sheri Dew is a great ambassador for the Church.
Stacy called me with some distressing news. Adam cashed his paycheck and then lost his wallet. A police officer returned the wallet but of course all of the money was gone. Adam is our oldest grandson and he has been working with James in Chandler.
We were scheduled to have a ward party tomorrow morning at the park but it has been cancelled. The grade school and the park are filled with firefighters their equipment and tents.
Sean Hunsaker was on the news this evening. What a wonderful person to represent the people of Vernon. It is so sad that our beautiful mountains of Vernon are on fire. I feel like Sean, I am staying here and not moving anywhere.
James and I started another Julianne Donaldson book since we finished her last book Edenbrooke. This one is called Blackmoore.
