Thursday, April 16th, 2020

Tokyo, Japan

18th operating temple

Dedicated: 27-29 Oct 1980

By: Spencer W. Kimball

Jesus Christ, Judge

Mormon 9:14

And then cometh the judgment of the Holy One upon them; and then cometh the time that he that is filthy shall be filthy still; and he that is righteous shall be righteous still; he that is happy shall be happy still; and he that is unhappy shall be unhappy still.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

Mosiah 2:27-41; Sunday lesson in Sunday journal

April General Conference

"United in Accomplishing God's Work"

Sister Jean B. Bingham

"The most effective way to fulfill our divine potential is to work together, blessed by the power and authority of the priesthood."

"Put Off the Natural Man and Come off Conquerer"

Elder Neal A. Maxwell

October 1990

Restoration

Church History in the Fulness of Times

Chapter 11: Expulsion from Jackson County

Forgiveness

"I Stand All Amazed"

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

Ensign Aug 1986

Happy 22nd Birthday Alex!

 Fishing at Silver Creek

 San Diego with the gang

 Shayna's mom's wedding

Camelback Mtn in the background

Brothers in Europe

Love this

 Spidey Bros

 "To Infinity and Beyond"

 Mr. Cool

Love these faces!

Thanks to Sheri for posting all of these pictures!

I read an article in Meridian magazine this morning. The title was: "The Parting of My Red Sea" by Lynne P. Christofferson. Lynne and her brother were in Morocco when the airports to Europe began shutting down in March. Because of a friend who was helping them make online reservations and because of their righteousness in keeping their temple covenants and through their prayers, they were able to get home through a "sea of people" who were also waiting to get out of Morocco. They made it out just before the airport closed. It was truly a miracle. Many in the "sea of people" did not make it out.

As James left for the Howard's this morning I offered a prayer for his safety. I am worried about him being on a 16 ft. ladder in the wind. He says he will be careful. What exactly does that mean coming from James Lambson who is known to be quite reckless?

I made the ministering changes we talked about in our presidency meeting. I texted Diana Curtis and asked her to be Sister Beckham's ministering sister. Sister Beckham and her husband just moved here from Gilbert. Diana said she would be happy to be her ministering sister. Diana is such a pleasure to work with. Hopefully her partner will help with this assignment.

I also texted Catherine Halcomb and told her of her new partner, her daughter, Kerri and their assignment to minister to five sisters to whom they are already ministering. Catherine and Kerri are both excited about this new assignment.

Sheri checked on us today regarding the government stimulus check. Kim texted and asked if we needed anything. When I said we were running a little low on toilet paper she offered to bring some up. I told her that wouldn't be necessary but I was grateful for her concern and her willingness to help. We are all concerned about Kim and Brian because they have both been out of work for well over a month.

I opened a large can of bean with bacon soup. Add some crackers and bingo, lunch! James was appreciative when he got home. 

I pigged out on ice cream and warm caramel sauce today. I cannot have ice cream in my house unless it is Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches.

Watched "Lark Rise to Candleford" during lunch break and read to James from "Aunt Dimity and the Family Tree." 

I cleaned books this afternoon getting ready for another shipment. 

The last book I cleaned, "Western Civilization", had a huge sticker covering almost the entire back of the book. It took me about 30 minutes to remove this sticker. When I showed James he said, "I would have just left it on." After removing the sticker I took it to James and said, "This is why I always remove stickers." The book was an instructor's manual and it is against Amazon policy to sell instructor's manuals. It said right on the back, DO NOT SELL. 

When I notified the seller, Buck Wild Books, (won't be using him again), the person who emailed me acted like he was angry with his staff for sending the book. I told him about the big sticker covering all of the pertinent information. I never heard back from him.

I will be returning the book for a full refund, including shipping and return shipping.

James spent most of the evening looking for a lien release form online. He finally found what he needed and emailed it to himself. He always seems to have a little crisis.

In other James news, he went on a horsey ride this evening. He really seems to enjoy these nightly trots. I'm glad because Luna needs the exercise after being stuck in her tiny pen all day.

James also found his hearing aid as he was going to bed this evening. It was under the edge of his bed. Yay!!

I studied the Restoration, Inklings, and Come Follow Me this evening. I also finished the audio book by Brad Wilcox, "Because of the Christ on Calvary." It was a good one.

Darrel's Instagram account:

I think I have posted before, but here

they are again:

 Hilarious!

 I wish it was my birthday

 How cute is this gift from Charlie!

New Snowflake temple president beginning

in October

Elbert Lewis was my bishop when I first moved back

to Show Low in 1960. I remember Kimberly as

a cute little blonde girl surrounded by 3 brothers.

I loved her mom, Gerry.

  

Friday, April 3rd, 2020

Laie, Hawaii

5th operating temple

Dedicated: 27-30 Nov 1919

By: Heber J. Grant

Jesus Christ, Judge

1 Nephi 22:21

And now I, Nephi, declare unto you, that this prophet of whom Moses spake was the Holy One of Israel; wherefore, he shall execute judgment in righteousness.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

D&C 25 and "Spiritual Treasures" Russell M. Nelson, Oct 2019 GC

April 2020 Gen Con

"Ensuring a Righteous Judgment

Elder James R. Rasband

"To ensure a righteous judgment, the Savior's atoning sacrifice will clear away the underbrush of ignorance and the painful thorns of hurt caused by others."

"Applying the Atoning Blood of Jesus Christ"

Neal A. Maxwell

October 1997 Gen Con

Books

"Grace Where You Are"

Sister Emily Belle Freeman

"The Divine Gift of Forgiveness"

Elder Neil L. Andersen

James was planning on going to the Howard's this morning to look at a "leaky" window. I was going to stay home and work on my book business. I got a call from Sister Howard, my dear friend. She asked if I would come with James when he comes and we could have some tea. (Herbal tea please!)  She said, "If you aren't too busy." How could I say I was too busy? I told her I would be there.

We left around 9:30 for the Howard's. I got to see our mare that they are giving us. She was out in the field with friends. I thought, "when she comes to our house she will be alone." Her name that the Howard's have given her is Mirage. We may change that.

We stayed well over an hour visiting with Jean and Tom. Tom has some work for James to do. I'm not sure when he will start. Jean fixed both James and I chamomile tea. 

When we left the Howard's we drove straight to Home Depot where James had to pick up some items to finish the corral he is building. I waited in the car. It looked like business as usual at Home Depot. Some of us seem to be ignoring the governor's Stay at Home order. James was gone for quite some time. I was getting impatient and called him. He said he was in the line to check out. He apologized for taking so long.

On the way home we stopped at Taco Bell for our taco and bean burrito. It really is the cheapest place to get lunch on the mountain.

At home I went to my place on the couch for some rest and relaxation. I finished watching a Winterfest Hallmark movie starring Taylor Cole and Ryan Pavey. As I was sitting there I kept trying to think of a name for the horse. I don't know why but I began thinking about "The Lone Ranger and Tonto." It seemed to me that Tonto had a paint horse. I looked it up on Google. He did, and the horses name was Scout. I thought, but Scout is not a girls name. Then I thought of Scout Finch, the young daughter of Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird." I thought, yes, Scout is a good name. I told James and he really liked it. I said, do you know where I got the name Scout? He said, "Scout was the name of Tonto's horse." As a kid he was a fan of the Lone Ranger. 

I texted Addy. She liked the name Scout too. I told her that the Howard's called her Mirage. She liked that name too. Scout Mirage Lambson. Somehow Scout and Mirage don't go together.

This evening after work James and I watch another Winterfest Hallmark movie starring Italia Ricci, Chad Michael Murray, and Jack Turner. Neither one of us could remember watching it when it came out in January. In the movie there was a dog named Luna. I liked that name. I thought, Luna Mirage Lambson sounds good. I told James, he still likes Scout but Addy loved it like I do! I think we've found a name!

I tried to prepare one of my three book shipments for shipping but Amazon is still not allowing it. I guess I will have to wait until after the 5th to even prepare my shipments. 

I washed the sheets that go on our bed today. I didn't replace them because I thought it would be easier for James and I to do it together before we went to bed. After our movie James went in to make some tea. As I was walking to the bedroom I said, "Oh James, we have to put the sheets on the bed. Much to my surprise when I got in our room, the sheets were on the bed, and the bed was turned down. I guess James did it after he took his shower. It's the little things that count!

It was a gorgeous day today. The high was sixty five, no wind, and lots of sunshine. Perfect for James working outside.

We are so excited for General Conference tomorrow!

 Kerri's cats

The Howard's

They found the rocks for their fireplace on 

their property.

 That's Mt. Montoso. I look at it everyday.

So tiny. The mother reminds me of Holly

 James's corral

Max and Evan relax

Trina and her kids hike

 Ivy hiking in her leo with Lola

 Love the flowers

 Ruby, a friend, and cousin Ivy