Showing posts with label Lois's birthday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lois's birthday. Show all posts

Monday, October 7, 2019

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019

Hartford, Connecticut
155th operating temple
Dedicated: 20 Nov 2016
By: Henry B. Eyring

Jesus Christ, Glory of
DC 67:12
Neither can any natural man abide the presence of God, neither after the carnal mind.
Book of Mormon
Helaman 13:21-39
New Testament: Ephesians: "For the Perfecting of the Saints"
Ephesians 3



General Conference
True Disciples of the Savior
Elder Terrence Vinson
"We can feel enduring joy when our Savior and His gospel become the framework around which we build our lives."

I learned something today by reading in the New Testament Student Manual. John the Revelator was the president of the Church after Peter died. He moved the headquarters of the Church from Jerusalem to Epheseus. He took Mary, Jesus's mother, with him.

Here are some more notes from the New Testament Student Manual: "By referring to members of the Church as Saints, Paul was teaching that every follower of Jesus Christ is made holy - set apart from the world - through the Atonement and should therefore strive to be a holy person."

I sold two copies of the book "Grammaire" today. This is a book that teaches French grammar.

James and I signed birthday cards today for Lois and Dawn. We are going to the valley tomorrow and will see them tomorrow night.

The appraisers came today for the new loan. There was a woman who came into the bedroom as I was working at my desk. She took some pictures and commented about what a large bedroom this was, and left. James told me later that there was a man, he says they were a married couple. James says the man weighed over 600 lbs (an estimate) and had a difficult time getting up the stairs on the porch, much less the stairs going upstairs or to the basement. He had his wife do all of that. They were not here very long because James had house plans ready for the man to look at.

I went into town after the appraisers left. My first stop was CVS to pick up James's prescriptions. One was ready but the second one was not. I picked up the one and then left to go to Walmart. At Walmart I bought lots of lotions, handsoap and bodywash to put in gift baskets for Alice, Lois, and Dawn. Here is what one of the gift baskets looked like:
Tomorrow is Alice Wilhelm's birthday. Since we are
leaving early in the morning James dropped off her
basket and gift card this evening.

After shopping at Walmart for gift baskets and more stuff for another batch of zuppa tuscana, I left to go back to CVS to pick up James's second prescription. I also stopped at Dairy Queen for a box of cherry and a box of chocolate Dilly bars. 

When I got home, it was after six, and James was still working on the logs outside. While he delivered Alice's gift basket I finished up my book shipment and got it all packed in the box. James put it in the car. It weighs 37 lbs.

The Church came out with a new policy regarding who can witness baptisms and sealings, which includes women and in the case of live baptisms, older children.

I finished walking while watching Chopped Jr. 

Today was a perfect day. 70 degrees and no wind.

Happy 92nd Birthday Lois!

Grandmother Lois meeting Charlie

Lunch at Mimi's, Lois's favorite

There are two things Lois loves,
her family, and making beautiful
things for them.


 James brought me a flower




I think James could have been an architect.
Drawing of front porch he is going to build
for the Bowen's.




Tricia's sister Stacy with Tricia's baby

Sweet Charlie feeding her baby














Monday, October 3, 2016

Sunday, October 2nd, 2016

Happy Birthday to the most talented person I know!
89 years old and counting!
Still making beautiful Barbie dresses.
I love this woman so very much!

Helaman 13:21-39
Why do you feel like it is important to listen to the prophets of God?
Remember the Primary song, "Follow the Prophet", he knows the way.  Elder M. Russell Ballard said that, "If we bring the teachings of the prophets and apostles into our homes our relationships with family members will increase and so will our relationships with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.  As we draw close to the Lord we will be able to feel the Spirit and He will teach us and prompt us to know what to do to follow the counsel given, that our testimonies might be strengthened and that we might have peace and joy." (BMSM 282; Ensign, May 2001, 67).

GC: 'The Master Healer' by Carole M. Stephens
"You don't have to experience the sorrow caused by sin, the pain caused by others actions, or the painful realities of mortality - alone."

Salt Lake Temple
I love these men!

186th Semi-annual General Conference
Sunday Morning Session
23. The Perfect Path to Happiness by President Thomas S. Monson
24. Joy and Spiritual Survival by President Russell M. Nelson
25. The Sacrament Can Help Us Become Holy by Elder Peter F. Meurs
26. The Great Plan of Redemption by Linda S. Reeves
27. To Whom Shall We Go? by Elder M. Russell Ballard
28. The Blessings of Worship by Bishop Dean M. Davies
29. The Righteous Judge by Elder Lynn G. Robbins
30. Gratitude on the Sabbath Day by President Henry B. Eyring

Today for lunch we had Popeye chicken, biscuits, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, and rice and beans.  I liked the chicken because it was spicy.  Pam and Rick were so thoughtful to bring us lunch.  We love and appreciate them so much.  Rick spent all day Friday going on splits with the missionaries.  


186th Semi-annual General Conference
Sunday Afternoon Session
31. "If Ye Had Known Me" by Elder David A. Bednar
32. The Doctrine of Christ by Brother Brian Ashton
33. "Serve" by Elder Carl Cook
34. "Lest Thou Forget" by Elder Ronald A. Rasband
35. "God Shall Wipe Away All Tears" by Elder Evan A. Schmutz
36. No Greater Joy Than to Know that They Know by Elder K. Brett Nattress
37. Repentance: A Joyful Choice by Elder Dale G. Renlund

What a wonderful General Conference.  Rick said: "That was the best conference ever!  Of course I say that after every conference. This is what we needed to hear to sustain us for the next six months."
Pam and I really connect.  We have a love for each other and we can share just about anything.  Up until now we have mostly communicated via texts.  It was nice to actually talk to her face to face and feel of her spirit.  It made conference that much better!

James and I were exhausted and took a nap after our company left.  This evening while I worked on my blog he indexed 60 names and then wrote in his journal.  It was a wonderful Sabbath day!

Ian posted these pictures on Instagram today:
I wish Sheri was in the picture.

The Grandest Canyon of them all.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Happy Birthday to my dear sweet mother-in-law, Lois Lambson.  I love you Lois! 

I woke up at 3:30 this morning and couldn't go back to sleep   So I got up and made these handouts for the young women,
This handout says: General Conference and Personal Progress are the perfect Combo.  General Conference can be full of Personal Progress experiences.  You can become spiritually uplifted and be on step closer to reaching your goals.  Along with this handout I will give one of these to each girl:
An idea for a General Conference Value Project.
A value project which can be done on General Conference weekend.
I had presidency meeting this morning at Natalie Soderquist's home.  Our new counselor Kaeli Nicoll was there.  It's nice to have a complete presidency.  The meeting started out with a discussion about a graduate from the Vernon School, a graduated football played and a Show Low cheerleader who have all recently committed suicide.  What is going on?  This will affect our girls, especially the older ones who went to school with these people.  Natalie had interviews with all the girls last Wednesday night and most of them ended up crying.  The next part of our meeting we discussed each girl in detail.  We finally got around to the calender and planning for the upcoming ward party we are in charge of.  The meeting lasted 21/2 hours and afterwards I was emotionally and physically drained.  I had to go home and take a nap.
     Just heard the news that my friend Diane Heyman had a stroke.  She is serving with her husband who is a mission president in Argentina.  Over the weekend she started feeling dizzy and it kept getting worse.  No one knew it was a stroke until she lost control of her right side.  She is doing much better now.  Today she was out of bed for the first time using a walker.  
     Alex went fishing again today and caught these:
 That is one big fat fish!
No fish is safe with this kid around.