Showing posts with label Monster donuts. Show all posts
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Thursday, October 24, 2019

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019

Los Angeles, California
10th operating temple
Dedicated: 11-14 Mar 1956
By: David O. McKay

Jesus Christ, Good Shepherd
Alma 5:57
And now I say unto you, all you that are desirous to follow the voice of the good shepherd, come ye out from the wicked, and be ye separate, and touch not their unclean things; and behold, their names shall be blotted out, that the names of the wicked shall not be numbered among the names of the righteous, that the word of God may be fulfilled, which saith: The names of the wicked shall not be mingled with the names of my people;
Book of Mormon
3 Nephi 11:18-41
What does the Savior teach about baptism and contention?
New Testament: Tessalonians 1&2:"Be Not Soon Shaken in Mind, or Be Troubled"
1 Thessalonians 5;  1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; 5:1-10; 2 Thessalonians 1:4-10 "If I am faith and watchful, I will be prepared for the Second Coming" SS: 1 Thess. 4:11-12; 2 Thess. 3:7-13 "We should work to provide for ourselves and those in need.


General Conference
Your Great Adventure
Elder Dieter F Uchtdorf
"The Savior invites us, each day. to set aside our comforts and securities and join Him on the journey of discipleship."

RWC: "Spiritual hunger motivates the need for redemption..The only thing that can satisfy a hungry and thirsty soul is the Holy Ghost, and the satisfaction that He provides results in true joy, which transforms a life and returns it from the natural back to the spiritual."

I made James scrambled eggs for breakfast. He also had some toast, a most substantial breakfast.

I went upstairs this morning and put clean sheets on the bed that Chris slept on. I also went around picking up dead bugs. I will finish putting sheets on the other beds tomorrow.

I came downstairs and worked on my blog for awhile and then I researched books. My goal is to buy 12-15 books a week. So far I have 9.

I made two loaves of pumpkin bread this afternoon. One was for Catherine H. and the other for Tanna. I also made a dozen "monster" donuts to take to the Grapp's.

The Grapp's loved their donuts!

I visited Catherine first this afternoon. She is alone during the day and enjoys when people visit. We had a nice visit and before I left I asked her which was her favorite conference talk. She ran and got her tablet and began scrolling through the talks. She said she liked both President Eyring's talk and President Nelson's talk in the women's session. I told her I would make a note of it when we chose which talks to use for our lessons. Catherine is 85 years old. We are good friends. Kerri, the other RS counselor is her daughter.

When I got to the Grapp's Benson was outside and came running over to open the gate for me. When he saw the donuts he went crazy and ran in the house to tell his mom. Cammy, Leland, and Liana were in the house. Tildy and Emsley were down watering the horses. Cammy made Benson wait before he got his donut so she could take a picture.

Cammy and I had a nice visit. She told me what her plans were for re-finishing their wood floor. Another goal she has is to organize her photos of her children and family. I told her about my blog and she thought that was a good idea. I was ready to leave as Thomas got home from work. The kids had to tell me what they were going to be for Halloween. I told them I wouldn't be here but would they please take a picture and send me. 
Benson is going to be a werewolf, Liana a scarecrow, Tildy a witch, Emsley a pumpkin, and Leland a horse. Here is a picture of Tildy in her costume which they got at a thrift store.


I came home and made a big batch of mashed potatoes for James. That's what we had for dinner. I also finished my steps, I walked 13,106,  and my blog, and finished reading the book to James, "Aunt Dimity Digs In." 

Today is James's brother Dave's birthday. Happy birthday Dave. Dave is 73 years old.

Charlie exploring the Rose Garden
in Tyler, Texas








I love how she does her leg. James has
that same kind of walk.



Such a great photo shoot!

This talk was given by Elder David A. Bednar:





Such a cute picture of Autumn!










Monday, October 21, 2019

Sunday, October 20th 2019

Mesa, Arizona
7th operating temple
Dedicated: 23-26 Oct 1927
By: Heber J. Grant

Jesus Christ, Good Shepherd
3 Nephi 18:31
But if he repent not he shall not be numbered among my people, that he may not destroy my people for behold I know my sheep, and they are numbered.
Book of Mormon
3 Nephi 9:1-22
What does it mean to offer a sacrifice of a broken heart and a contrite spirit?
New Testament:Review Philippians & Colossians:"I Can Do All Things Through Christ Which Strengtheneth Me"



General Conference
Spiritual Treasures
President Russell M. Nelson
"As you exercise faith in the Lord and His priesthood power, your ability to draw upon this spiritual treasure that the Lord has made available will increase."

Denice and Bishop Ron Hall were the speakers in sacrament meeting today. Denice's topic was casual versus careful based on Sister Becky Craven's talk in the April General Conference.
Denice has been a bus driver for the Blue Ridge schools for 15 years and she talked about her experiences with children in her talk. One of the thing she said was never make a promise you can't keep, especially to a child."To see the disappointment in a child's eyes if you don't keep a promise would break you heart." She also shared an experience when she went to visit her brother in prison. One of the most hardened looking prisoners was the father of a four year old girl that ran to him and said "Daddy"! She said his countenance changed and he melted into butter. Because of that experience she said she would never judge someone by how they look again. Denice also said "no empty threats." Don't ever say something that you are going to do if you really don't mean it. 

Bishop Hall was the bishop when we moved to Vernon and I love him. He is such a dear sweet man. His mom was the sister of one of my former boyfriends and his grandpa was my bishop when I was a teenager in Show Low. Bishop Hall was assigned to speak on Elder Homer's talk, "Hearing His Voice." "In a world with so many competing voices, our Heavenly Father has made it possible for us to hear and follow His." Bishop Hall is a truck driver and he talked about going past the Wild Horse Casino in Chandler and it reminded him of the Great and Spacious building in Lehi's Dream of the Tree of Life. He said when he was a little boy his parents taught him over and over and over again about Lehi's Dream of the Tree of Life. He said he grew up knowing that if he held fast to the Iron Rod he would make it through the mists of darkness.
He told us to go home and read the story of Korihor in Alma 30. He mentioned the story Elder Christofferson told in conference about the stake president in California who was paralyzed as a result of a body surfing accident. Because of his focus on the gospel he was able to serve as a gospel doctrine teacher and a stake patriarch. 
Bishop and Denice's older kids who aren't in our ward came to hear them speak. Bishop said he was proud of Denice because she deals with "anxiety" and it is difficult for her to get up and speak in front of people. (Maybe the anxiety comes from driving a school bus. That was just a thought I had.)

Amber Judd taught our Sunday School lesson and did an amazing job. I sat by a single sister who comes to church by herself. She had a couple of strokes four years ago. For awhile she stayed home but missed coming to church. I see her every week. It was great to have Ellen Kostusiak at church today. She and Dave came home this weekend. Dave has been in the hospital for months and I honestly did not think he would make it. After heart surgery he got mersa which caused all kinds of problems for him. So great to have them back!

I got some news from Maxine Thompson about Pat Tedder who fractured her back while working in the temple laundry room. Maxine is in the valley with her husband who is recovering from knee surgery and she went to see Pat today at Barrow's. This is the report we got: "I went to see Pat today. She is going to be moved to a rehab facility tomorrow. they are trying to avoid surgery so it would be very dangerous. She had a 'turtle' brace to wear. They did not give her a time frame, but she is guessing 3-4 months there. 
If she moves at all it is extremely painful. She is only allowed to mover in her bed 30 degrees. She had a blessing at the temple and another one after the severity of the situation was realized."

We FaceTimed with Jared, Kacey, and Charlie. We love to do this every week and hope Charlie will recognize us when they come to visit. 

This evening we listened to three "Come Follow Me" YouTube videos. I gained something from each one. They were all so very different. I think my favorite was "Teaching with Power."

 San Diego temple, so gorgeous!







 I'm going to take these to the 
Grapp kids for Halloween