Showing posts with label Manhattan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Manhattan. Show all posts

Thursday, March 21, 2019

Sunday, March 17th, 2019

Manhattan, New York
119th operating temple
Dedicated: 13 June 2004
By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship
DC 35:2
I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who was crucified for the sins of the world, even as many as will believe on my name, that they may become the sons of God,even one n me as I am one in the Father, as the Father is one in me, that we may be one.
Book of Mormon
Jacob 2:1-16
New Testament "Come Follow Me"
Review Matt 10-12; Mark 2; Luke 7; 11
"He Heals the Heavy Laden" Dallin H. Oaks, 10/2006


General Conference
Sisters Participation in the Gathering of Israel
President Russell M. Nelson
"My fourth invitation, for you who are of age, is to participate fully in Relief Society. I urge you to study the current Relief Society purpose statement. It is inspiring. It may guide you in developing your own purpose statement for you own life. I also entreat you to savor the truths in the Relief Society declaration published almost 20 years ago. A framed copy of this declaration hangs on the wall in the office of the First Presidency. I am thrilled every time I read it. It describes who you are and who the Lord needs you to be at this precise time as you do your part to help gather scattered Israel."


The Minnard's and Brother Wright from the stake were the speakers in sacrament meeting today. It was Brother Minnard's first time speaking in sacrament meeting and he did a good job speaking about family history and temple work.

Brother Wright told about his families conversion in 1965 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He said his father was inactive for years. The bishop asked him to come back to the ward because he was needed and six months later he was called as the new bishop. 
"The Atonement leads us back to Heavenly Father. All covenants we make are refreshed through the sacrament. We must remember and then go and do, led by our faith and the promptings we receive. Through repentance we can be made whole." Brother Wright's favorite scripture is Helaman 5:12, the same as Ben's.

The second hour I attended the teacher's council meeting led by Brother Allen. We talked about how to lead inspired discussions. One of the sisters asked a question about how you know that the Spirit is prompting you and that led the group into an inspired discussion. It fit right in to the topic for the day.

After the block James and I attended a family history coordinating meeting. We still do not have the list of members that the bishop wants us to work with so our meeting was cut short. We will meet again on March 31st.

I really wanted to do 10,000 steps today even though it is Sunday. Around 8,000 I felt extremely guilty and stopped. I am doing a challenge on Pacer. The challenge is to get as many 10,000 step days in the month of March as possible. This challenge almost caused me to lose sight of what is really important to me...keeping the commandments and keeping the Sabbath day holy.

No "When Calls the Heart." I am so sad. They are taking a creative hiatus after only the third episode of the season. It's because of the Lori Loughlin situation. They have to "get rid" of her character. How sad.

James and his partner Dave went out to visit Anthony today. Dave has a ranch in Luna, New Mexico. He said this year he lost 19 cows in a fire, and 40 calves who were eaten by wolves. He has decided he cannot make a living with this ranch. He is the same age we are and still, like us, needs to produce an income. He is going to Algeria to teach them how to ranch and hopefully they will be more successful than he has been. There is a need in that country for good sources of protein. If the government will give him $3 million for his program, OPEC will donate another $13 million. OPEC is the organization of companies that sell oil to the world. I guess he has connections to do this. He was in the military and served quite awhile in the Middle East so he has experience dealing with the people. I hope he is successful. 











 So cute!



 The most adorable picture!

 Jared and all of his kids
















Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Monday, October 8th, 2018

Manhattan, New York
119th operating temple
Dedicated: 13 June 2004
By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Crucifixion
1 Nephi 10:11
And it came to pass after my father had spoken these words he spake unto my brethren concerning the gospel which should b e preached among the Jews, and also concerning the dwindling of the Jews in unbelief. And after they had slain the Messiah, who should come, and after he had been slain he should rise from the dead, and should make himself manifest, by the Holy Ghost, unto the Gentiles.
Book of Mormon
3 Nephi 1:15-30
*What do you think some of the symbolism is in these verses? What happened to many of the rising generations? Is this happening today?
- DC 6:36 "Look unto me in every thought, doubt not, fear not."
I love our Savior Jesus Christ, who is the Light of the world. When He was born into the world there was no darkness for the people on the American continent. When I have had Christ in my life there definitely has been 'no darkness.' We all have to decide if we are going to believe in the Light, follow the Light, and be saved by the Light.
Old Testament
Jeremiah 1-1
General Conference
Come, Listen to a Prophet's Voice
Bishop Dean M. Davies
"As we solidify in our lives the practice of listening to and heeding the voice of the living prophets, we will reap eternal blessings."


We got more rain today so Adam and friends did not get to go horseback riding. Kathy says she has been wanting to go horseback riding for years so she was a little disappointed. Everyone just hung out at home and played games, including video games upstairs. 

I got over 20,000 steps today. I know I won't be getting many steps on Thursday or Friday when we travel to Texas so I am trying to get some extra before we leave. 

Kathy got her sheets washed and put back on the bed downstairs before she left. She also vacuumed downstairs and in the common areas. 

Our company left around 4:30 but not before taking a photo outside and everyone writing a note in the guestbook. Adam said he has come up 4x this year, once every season. I believe Kaitlin was with him every time. 

Adam really wanted to stand by Kaitlin but 
Jacob beat him out.

James and I listened to a couple of conference talks for FHE and then we did some training for our book arbitrage business. James is getting pretty excited about the possibilities of making some extra money. 

I got a call from Stacy this evening. She is super excited about starting her training at the National Laser Institute new Monday. 


















Charming Charlie



Beautiful skies





Sweet little Ruby


Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Friday, November 24th, 2017

Manhattan, New York
119th operating temple
Dedicated: 13 June 2004
By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ Atonement through
John 6:51
I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
Book of Mormon
Mormon 5:13-6:5
What does it mean to you to be "in the hands of God?" (v.23)
Elder W. Craig Zwick of the Seventy explained some blessings suggested by being in God hands: "To be in the hands of God would suggest that we are not only under His watchful care but also that we are guarded and protected by His wondrous power. Throughout the scriptures, reference is made to the hand of the Lord. His divine assistance is evidenced over and over again. His powerful hands created worlds, and yet they were gentle enough to bless the little children... Every one of us needs to know that we can go on in the strength of the Lord. We can put our hand in His, and we will feel His sustaining presence lift us to heights unattainable alone. How do we learn to extend our hand and connect to the comfort provided by the Lord? Here are four keys: Learn, Listen, Seek the Spirit, Pray always. The Lord will supply sustenance and support if we are willing to open the door and receive His hand of divine assistance. Imagine the wounds in His hands. His weathered hands, His hands of torn flesh and physical sacrifice, giving our own hands greater power and direction. It is the wounded Christ who leads us through our moments of difficulty. it is He who bears us up when we need direction, or even more courage to continue. If we will keep the commandments of God and walk hand in hand with Him, we will go forward with faith, and never feel alone."
Doctrine Covenants Favorite Scriptures
DC 11:20-21
20 Behold, this is your work, to keep my commandments, yea, with all your might, mind and strength.
21 Seek not to declare my word, but first seek to obtain my word, and then shall your tongue be loosed; then, if you desire, you shall have my Spirit and my word, yea, the power of God unto the convincing of men. 
General Conference
The Trek Continues
Elder M. Russell Ballard
"I have a deep conviction that if we lose our ties to those who have gone before us, including our pioneer forefathers and mothers, we will lose a very precious treasure. Rising generations must have the same kind of faith that the early Saints had in the Lord Jesus Christ and His gospel."


The turkey was in the roaster oven by 8 a.m. I made another apple pie to take to the temple tomorrow.  Kim and Brian should get here around 1p.m.

I also made mashed potatoes, green beans, Stove Top stuffing, and gravy. Kim and Brian arrived around 12:30 and began making the pumpkin delight dessert. James was happy to see that they brought some Cranberry Celebration from Fry's. 

Our Thanksgiving feast was delicious. I should have taken a picture. James made the comment that this food was so much better than yesterday's. I said yes, but it wasn't made by the Indians. 

James worked on the patio. I went in to the bedroom to watch a Christmas movie and Kim and Brian settled in to watch TV in the family room. I watched "A Boyfriend for Christmas," and "Christmas at Cartwright's." Later in the evening we watched "A Bramble House Christmas" with Kim and Brian. 

Kim tried to help James with the lights on the tree, but several are still not working.


Evan broke his toe playing outside in the backyard. The sad thing is that Joshua and Rowan were going to spend the night, but they had to go home while he went to the doctors.

 The second toe

I was on a roll tonight!


Rondalee gets married

Brother Grapp and Emsley 
Brother Grapp is carrying a box of food to give away

My friend Hailey

Salt Lake is ready for Christmas

I love this picture

Boots, a scooter, a balloon, singing a song.
Perfect.