The Mesa temple at Christmas time.
Moroni 9:1-19
GC: God Shall Wipe Away All Tears by Elder Evan A. Schmutz
"God invites us to respond with faith to our own unique afflictions in order that we may reap blessings and gain knowledge that can be learned in no other way. We are instructed to keep the commandments in every condition and circumstance, for 'he that is faithful in tribulation, the reward of the same is greater in the kingdom of heaven.' And as we read in scripture, 'If thou art sorrowful, call on the Lord thy God with supplication, that your souls may be joyful.'" (D&C 136:29)
My morning went something like this: Get up, study for awhile. Eat something and take some Tramadol and lay down to take a short nap. Get up, read to James from "Babylon" and then go to work cleaning house and washing sheets.
I cleaned and polished the wood floors even though I am going to have company and will need to do it again when they are gone. I like my floors to look nice when people come.
Monument Valley
James helped me clean the kitchen. We finished just before Sheri, Ian, Ben, Max, Evan, and Rowan arrived at 4 pm.
As soon as Sheri had her car unloaded she began fixing chicken tacos for dinner. She also brought a huge bag of molasses, gingerbread cookies. They were delicious and so were her chicken tacos.
While we were in the kitchen the boys were out on the patio. I heard a thump and figured a bird had hit the window. Sure enough. He was knocked out and the boys came in to ask grandpa what kind of bird he was.
A beautiful woodpecker
The bird got up so the boys and grandpa buried him. How sad that this happens. My windows are not even that clean.
While Sheri and I and James watched a Rooftop Christmas in the bedroom the boys played Headbandz.
Yes Rowan, you are a toothbrush.
I fixed Ben and Rowan some hot chocolate. They were the only ones who wanted it. I think it helped Rowan to sleep soundly.
