Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Montreal, Quebec

86th operating temple

Dedicated: 4 June 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Lamb of God

Ether 13:11

And then also cometh the Jerusalem of old; and the inhabitants thereof, blessed are they, for they have been washed in the blood of the Lamb; and they are they who were scattered and gathered in from the four quarters of the earth, and from the north countries, and are partakers of the fulfilling of the covenant which God made with their father, Abraham.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

Alma 18 with James; Book of Mormon Study Guide; Lesson and video with Jean

April General Conference

"The Great Plan"

President Dallin H. Oaks

"The purpose of mortal life and the postmortal growth that can follow it is for the offspring of God to become like He is. This is Heavenly Father's desire for all His children. To achieve this joyful destiny, eternal laws require that we must become purified beings through the Atonement of Jesus Christ so we can dwell in the presence of the Father and the Son and enjoy the blessings of exaltation."

 The diesel mechanics were here bright and early. They were able to fix little Cat and James had to fork out another $600. Now he needs to fix the hydraulic hose and get a new tire before selling to Pierce.

I watched the Book Arbitrage webinar this morning with Kathy and Kris. They did some Keepa training. I am grateful to learn from them. I bought a couple of books and got tired of so many books being gated, over 20 on one page, I went in to fix an early lunch.

I started out thinking I was going to make tacos but they ended up being enchiladas. They were delicious. James loved them too. I sort of made up my own recipe using the green chili stew sauce, enchilada sauce, and beef stock. 

After lunch and rest time I began getting ready to go see my friend Jean. James informed me that he was going to drop me off and then take the car into town. I was not well pleased but what could I do?

Jean and I sat at the kitchen table and studied this week's "Come Follow Me" lesson. I downloaded the Gospel Library app on her phone and we watched the video "Ammon Serves and Teaches King Lamoni." I bore my testimony of the Book of Mormon and told her that Ammon and his brothers changed the whole course of history for the Lamanites as they joined the gospel and changed their lives to become followers of Jesus Christ. 

As we sat at the table and visited we looked out the window at the gorgeous view. There was a nice breeze coming through the open window and it was so peaceful sitting with my dear friend. She told me about her granddaughter Tara and her online relationship with a banker from Dubai. He has bought her a home and completely furnished it. She spends most of her time talking with him online yet she has never met him. He is stuck in Dubai right now because no flights are allowed to go out. I can tell that Jean wants to be happy for her but is a little concerned.

When James came to pick me up Jean had him go in and look at some logs in their home that are cracking. He assured her the structural security of the home was in tact and that he could fill the cracks and make them look better.

I had arranged for my friend Maxine to make us some masks. We stopped by to pick them up. I picked out four, two for James and two for myself. She did not want to accept the $20 I gave to her but I insisted. I told her she could go buy some more fabric. She mentioned how much they loved my rolls. I got in the car and wrote Rhodes rolls on my shopping list.

James was able to pick up my prescription when he was in town but missed dropping off the book I was mailing at the UPS store by 15 minutes. They closed early, at 3 pm because of Covid 19. I am really tired of people using Covid 19 as an excuse for everything.

James went on a ride this evening while I worked on my Book of Mormon study guide and walked while listening to my audio book "Sanctuary."

When James returned I read a chapter to him from "Aunt Dimity and the Summer King." We fixed the vacuum together and I finished my walking while James got ready to go to the valley. He is leaving early in the morning. I am sad he has to take my car every week. Poor Lexy she must be so tired. Luna is James's baby and Lexy is mine.

"I love you sooo much!"

Now that's a hard puzzle!

 Emily's family

 Philadelphia temple

 Michelle Ward and Edward Payne were married

Saturday evening joining two families together.

Both of their spouses died within the last

few years. Both are wonderful families!

Thursday, April 23rd, 2020

Papeete, Tahiti

25th operating temple

Dedicated: 27-29 Oct 1983

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Judge

DC 76:68

These are they whose names are written in heaven, where God and Christ are the judge of all.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

Mosiah 4:27-30 5:1-4

April General Conference

"Let This House Be Built Unto My Name"

Elder David A. Bednar

"The covenants received and the ordinances performed in temples are essential to the sanctifying of our hearts and for the ultimate exaltation of God's sons and daughters."

"I Will Remember Your Sins No More"

Boyd K. Packer

April 2006

  James left early this morning for the valley.  Armando and his crew are pouring concrete on the two Chacon houses. James is going down to help and to get some money. Mr. Chacon is gone on vacation but his nephew can write James a check. 

I worked on my blog this morning and then began to get ready for my 9:30 visitor. 

One of the first things I did was feed Luna. I put on a pair of gloves, sunglasses and my jacket. I did not need the jacket, as it was nice and warm outside. The high today was 74. 

Luna whinnied and started pawing. I took her a carrot and then went in the shed to get her alfalfa cubes. I filled the #10 can two and a half times and put the cubes in a large bucket to take to her. Her favorite food is oats which I will give her for lunch and dinner.

Maxine arrived around 9:30. I had my sewing machine set up on the dining room table. She brought me enough material to do six masks. She said they still need them in Whiteriver. 

Maxine walked me through making the first mask and then she left. A little while after she left she called and said she had taken the elastic home with her by accident. That means I can't make anymore masks, at least today. I told her I couldn't come and get it until James returned from the valley with the car, which would be some time tomorrow.

Luna's lunch feeding consisted of oats, and two cans of alfalfa pellets. Of course she didn't even look at the pellets until she had finished the oats. 

I like the series "Lark Rise to Candleford" so much that I purchased season 1 on Amazon Prime and began watching it on the TV. The picture is so much clearer than what is on BYU-tv which is not in HD. It was difficult for me to get very much else done because I watched several episodes. 

James called me late in the afternoon and said the pour went well and that he would be coming home this evening. I am glad.  

Luna enjoyed her evening meal of two and a half cans of pellets and some oats. She didn't get any exercise today because James wasn't here to ride her.

James brought me two green chili burros home with him. How thoughtful!

For my gospel study this evening I studied Emily's Inklings post about the new proclamation and an assigned conference talk and a couple of scriptures about the goodness of God.