Monday, August 7th, 2017

Los Angeles, California

10th operating temple

Dedicated: 11-14 March 1956

By: David O. McKay

Alma 46:29-41

How did hoisting the Title of Liberty upon every tower in the land help the people maintain perspective?

What helps me keep perspective in today's world?

*My title is found in m patriarchal blessing. The natural woman in me wants to act different than that title, and so it is a constant reminder of my true self and who Heavenly Father created me to be.

DC 109:21-40

How does one show reverence in the temple and in meeting houses?

*By being quiet, and turning our thoughts to God.

General Conference

Our Father's Glorious Plan

Elder Weatherford T. Clayton

"In that moment of death, the room was filled with peace. Even in our moments of deepest grief, in the moments when time stands still and life seems so unfair, we can find comfort in our Savior because He suffered as well."

Our Good Shepherd

Elder Dale G. Renlund

"The Saviors compassion, love, and mercy draw us toward Him. Through His Atonement, we are no longer satisfied with our sinful state. God is clear about what is right and acceptable to Him and what is wrong and sinful. This is not because He desires to have mindless, obedient followers. No, our Heavenly Father desires that His children knowingly and willingly choose to become like Him and qualify for the kind of life He enjoys. In doing so, His children fulfill their divine destiny and become heirs to all that He has.

James went with some other members of the High Priest Group to help a sister move from Show Low to Vernon. While he was gone I watched "Recipe for Love." 

When James returned he said the house she is moving in to has no drywall, it is just an outside shell. There was not enough room in the house for all her stuff so they left it outside in the yard. Others who went to help: Chuck, Mel, Chris, Owen, and Wes.

It continued to be a lazy day for me. James continues to work on the greenhouse. 

I got a text from Adam today wanting to borrow money. He says he is going to school to learn Japanese. In two years he plans on moving to Japan where he will teach English. He says Kristofor and his wife Kris are going too. I am just grateful that he has a plan.

The Hatch's are having a reunion in Germany. They have a boat parked in the Adriatic Sea which is their swimming hole. 

We watched the new Garage Sale Mystery/Beach.

The full moon was gorgeous tonight!

Random Photos:

My attempt at healthy snacks:

In my case it's 69.

Rusty catches a big one in Houston.

Saturday, April 29, 2017

Los Angeles, California

10th operating temple

Moroni 19:1-24

Rejecting the words of the Lord's servants brings suffering and sorrow.

* The Lord sent Abinadi to warn the Nephites the consequences of their sins.  What is the purpose of a warning?  Who wanrs you about things you should avoid or things that might be harmful to you?

* Prophecy about King Noah's people (Mosiah 12:1-2; 17:17)

Fulfillment (Mosiah 19:10, 14-15; 20:20; 21:2-4)

* Prophecy about King Noah (Mosiah 12:3; 17:18)

Fulfillment (Mosiah 19:18-20)

3 Nephi 16-17

16

1-3 The Lost Tribes of Israel

4-20 The Fulness of the Gentiles.  Gentiles know of Jesus Christ through the Holy Ghost.

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1-4 The Savior commands the people to prepare for additonal instruction.

5-12 Jesus heals the sick.

13-20 The prototype of a perfect prayer.

21-25 Jesus blesses the children and fire encircles and angels attend them.

DC 63:49-66

Blessings are assured the faithful at the Second Coming, in the Resurrection, and during the Millennium; This is a day of warning; the Lord's name is taken in vain by those who use it without authority.

Why should we always remember to keep the Lord's name sacred?

General Conference

And This Is Life Eternal

Elder C. Scott Grow

"God knows you and invites you to know Him."

I woke up to a winter wonderland.  It was so beautiful and it felt like December.

Trees outside our house this morning.

It was a weird weather day.  By noon all the snow had melted and the sun was shining.  By mid afternoon it was snowing again, but nothing white stayed on the ground.

James is still quite sick with allergies and a bronchial infection.  I read about this concoction on Facebook that is supposed to be 10x stronger than penicillin for getting rid of infections, so I made him a batch.  Here is the recipe: 1 cup of water, 1/4 cup of apple cider vineager, 8 tablespoons of honey and two teaspoons of garlic. 

I gave James the best haircut I have ever given him today.  He looks so handsome!  We watched "Country Wedding" together this afternoon and it was quite relaxing.  

This evening we went to the adult session of stake conference.  We had to stop and put air in one of our tires so we were relegated to the seats in the cultural hall.  We actually sat next to the Skousens from our ward.  The visiting authority was an area seventy from Oklahoma, Elder Southward.  His wife Victoria was here with him. He was amazing.  He spoke for 45 minutes and never looked at a note.  He has alot of good stories and quotes, and has many scriptures memorized.  Here are a few notes I took in my stake conference notebook:

I had a feeling of reverence and love as I listened to Elder Southward.  I guess you could say that I felt the Spirit.  He thanked everyone on the program.  He told so many good stories!  

"The teacher is always the Holy Ghost. 3 Nephi 11:3 - the voice did pierce them that heard to the center.  Alma 46 Moroni and the Title of Liberty.  Moroni rallied his people.  We are being attacked now and must rally around our covenants."

On the way home we stopped for a bite to eat at Taco Bell.  We wanted to go to Firehouse Subs, but it was closed.  It was around ten when we got home.  We went straight to bed because we have to be back at the stake center at 9 a.m.

Fun Photos

Love it!

Trina and Darrel's selfie.

A bike ride to the Handlebar Diner in severe wind.

Alex and Shana went to Water Wheel in Payson.

Alex said the water was freezing.

An elk growing new antlers.

Joshua at the fathers and sons outing

in Bear Creek.

The Thinker.

Where's my Eggo?

Exhausted.

Evan cracks me up!

Such a handsome guy!

No-Fear Ruby.  Alot like Emmy.

Molly and Indy.

I love the look on both of their faces.

Now that's a happy face!

Lola's second birthday.

Arizona sunset.