Columbia River, Washington
107th operating temple
Dedicated: 18 Nov 2001
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ, Jehovah
2 Nephi 6:17
But thus saith the Lord: Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered; for the Mighty God shall deliver his covenant people. For thus saith the Lord: I will contend with them that contendeth with thee-
Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"
1 Nephi 17
Nephi is commanded to build a ship - His brethren oppose him - He exhorts them by recounting the history of God's dealings with Israel - Nephi is filled with the power of God - His brethren are forbidden to touch him, lest they wither as a dried reed. About 592-591 B.C.
"Giving Our Spirits Control Over Our Bodies"
President M. Russell Ballard
"Every person who has ever lived or ever will live on this planet made an essential decision to choose to accept Heavenly Father's plan for our salvation. So we all came to earth with a proven track record of a successful spiritual nature and eternal destiny."
I got up at 4:25 this morning. A quote from "Women and the Priesthood" by Sheri Dew:
"Wrestling with spiritual questions is a fundamental element of a religious life. It is an exercise that not only increases knowledge but strengthens faith." (p. 133)
I worked over 3 hours on my blog this morning in order to do two posts.
I sold a merchant fulfilled book, "Concrete Form Construction." The lowest price was listed as $39.95 but I sold mine for much less. I don't know what I was thinking. I still made over $6.
James went with Chuck Crane to help Brother Deatherage move his stuff out of a Connex building he sold to Brother Goodman. Other "old guys" who helped: Jerry Scott, Virgil Cooper, and Gary Thompson. On the way home James suggested to Chuck they get a moving committee consisting of "younger" elders. James was probably the youngest of today's crew.
The Deatherage's have a beautiful home with a wrap-around deck up on a hill along with 40 acres and some out-buildings they are selling. Sister Deatherage has a difficult time breathing up here so they are moving to the valley.
I made a blackberry and an apple pie today. The blackberry was delicious. I put the apple in the freezer.
I now have enough books for a shipment. I would like to have a shipment go off every Friday. We will see how my week goes.
James fixed the washer today! He is persistent when it comes to saving money. I am so happy right now!
I paid our mortgage payment and the Amazon Store card today. Most of our big bills are due the first week of the month. I still have to pay our electric bill, the phone bill, and the line of credit. Whew!
I started watching an older Hallmark movie yesterday. One that I have seen before but it's been awhile. It's called "Home in Mitford" starring Andie McDowell and Cameron Mattison. Cameron is a priest, ha! I watch a little bit everyday during my lunch break.
James went in to town to look for a new bumper but he had no luck. The one at the junkyard was not the right one. Now he is home looking for one online. He would like to use his Amazon cards if he can find one on Amazon.
I listened to talks today by Sister Sheri Dew and Sister Sharon G. Larsen. It reminded me of my trip to England. Sister Larsen was the group leader and Sheri Dew was one of the travelers. She was "checking out" the accommodations for Deseret Book. She did not like the hotel we stayed in in England and so she and her nieces went to stay at a Marriott.
I scheduled our weekly stay at Sheraton Desert Oasis. We will check-in on Sunday, May 31st at 4 pm and check-out Sunday, June 7th at 10 am. We will be in the valley for our anniversary so we can eat at a good restaurant and maybe go see a movie.
The Superbowl is preempting our "Come Follow Me" on Sunday. Ian's brother Michael is in town so Sheri and Ian are having a Superbowl celebration with him. Darrel texted today and said his family will be going to a party at friends but we are welcome to have the discussion at their house. I told him we would probably go to Kim's. Kim and Brian are the only ones I know are coming. Stacy is going to try to talk her family in to coming but the chances are pretty slim. James blames himself because years ago he let the kids watch the Superbowl when Steve Young was the quarterback for the 49er's.
I started a new Aunt Dimity book today, "Aunt Dimity Slays the Dragon."
Love!
Fascinated by these photos Cody Birch took.
They almost look like paintings.
Photos James sent to me:
James's 70th birthday party.
Ian's brother Michael and his family
