OUR FAMILY: Monte's 50th

San Diego, California

45th operating temple

Dedicated: 25 April 1993

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, King

Jeremiah 23:5

Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

Mosiah 20; Read with James; Sunday journal, study guide, "Teaching with Power"

Lambson Study Group

"How to Obtain Revelation and Inspiration for Your Personal Life"

Richard G. Scott

April 2012

Inklings

Beautify the Soul; 2 Nephi 28:30; Four Steps for Healthy New Growth: Remove Obstacles, One Idea for Improvement, Nourish, Trust God

Restoration

Chapter 15: The Church in Northern Missouri 1836-38

April General Conference

"Hosanna and Hallelujan - The LIving Jesus Christ: The Heart of Restoration and Easter

Elder Gerrit W. Gong

"Dear brothers and sisters: with hosanna and hallelujah, we celebrate the living Jesus Christ at this season of continuing Restoration and Easter. With perfect love, our Savior assures us: 'In me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.'"

"The Power of Deliverance"

Elder L. Tom Perry

April 2012

Positive Affirmations: I am strong, I am faithful, I am hopeful, I am in control.

James came in this morning from feeding Luna and said: "Two elk cows were out there watching me as I fed Luna."

We had prayer at home and scriptures in the car on our way to town. We are going to get out tires rotated at Discount Tire. We usually do this the same time we have our oil changed so we are running a little behind. We got there at 8:30. James got out name on the list and then told the guy he had a couple of errands to run. They guy told him as long as he was back by 9:30 he would not lose his place in line.

We had to find Dr. Moffat's new office to pick up orders for an x-ray on James hand. We finally had to call because although we were in the right strip mall, we did not recognize the name on the door. His office is now called Change Point.

After picking up the paper from Dr. Moffat James dropped me off at Walmart while he went to the hospital to get an x-ray. Actually he dropped me off at the bus stop and I walked the rest of the way.

The best time to shop at Walmart is in the early morning. Not only was it not busy but I got a big package of toilet paper.

I received a message on my phone to call the pharmacy about the refill on my tramadol. I spoke with Mike, an LDS tech. He said I could not refill the prescription until tomorrow. It was too early today. I told him I was out of pills and I never use more than is prescribed. I suggested that perhaps they shorted me a few pills last month. He said they would check and to call back in two hours.

I finished my shopping and went outside to call James. It was about 9:45 and he said he was still waiting for them to take the car in.

I was going to wait at the bus stop with my groceries but there were several people there. The garden center had mulch bags set out on rows 10-11 of the parking lot. I decided to go down to the end of the mulch and park my basket and sit on the mulch to wait. Now I know how homeless people feel.

You can't see the mulch pile where I sat.

It was the perfect height. The only

problem was it was a little damp and

so when I got up, my pants were wet.

Black pants so you couldn't really tell.

Around 11:00 I called the pharmacy back. They said there was

nothing they could do for me because the record shows I received all of my pills. I didn't argue. I just said please text me when my

order is ready and Mike said they would.

James got there before 11:30 which means I was waiting outside

about an hour and a half. I was hungry and wanted some lunch but James said he had to run over to Home Depot and get a screw...?

I waited in the car and watched a video on Facebook of Evie Jiminez opening her mission call. She is going to Porte Allegre, Brazil, the same mission her aunt served in. Congratulations Evie. She is the sweetest girl with the best testimony and will be an awesome missionary! She just finished a year at BYU and will turn 20 in October.

When James finished at Home Depot we headed for KFC. We were both craving their coleslaw. We ordered our food, which came to $17, shocking! We could have gone to Taco Bell and got full for $8.00. We stopped for gas going out of town. Oh yes, I forgot to mention we had to get a new tire at Discount. Our front drivers tire was worn and had a wire sticking out. Because we have the warranty we paid nothing for the new tire. I take that back, the warranty on the new tire cost $34.

I read from Aunt Dimity Lost Prince and when we got home and put all of the groceries away we laid down to take a nap. This little morning outing took much longer than either of us imagined.

I did not feel well and couldn't seem to get much done this afternoon. James worked upstairs and outside and went on a horsey ride. I told him I didn't feel well and was going to lie down. He said he thought he might have some tramadol. He found me two pills which I took. Within a couple of hours I was a new woman!

I checked my Keepa alerts and Amazon Seller Central to see if I sold any books today. I sold three. My balance is now, $1,163.38.

I spent the evening studying the gospel and then James and I watched the next episode of "Lark Rise to Candleford."

"Lark Rise to Candleford"

Season 2 Episode 3

Battling with her emotions for new arrival James Dowland, Dorcas sets out to defeat the dashing property developer in the parish council elections. In her quest to win, she finds herself caught up in a battle to prove there is a place for a woman in politics.

Quotes

JD: "Perhaps you are not suited for politics.

D: "Suited? I can argue Mr. Dowland, it is one of my most cherished attributes. What you take exception to is that I am a woman."

JD: "It does seem such a shame."

D: "A shame?

JD: "That your loveliness is wasted on the cut and thrust of politics.

D: "My loveliness, as you chose to call it, is nothing more than appearance, I mean clothes."

JD: "Not at all. Your loveliness is in every ounce of your being. Every word that you speak, the way you josh and needle your neighbors with such delight. It is a living, breathing spirit the likeness of which I have never seen before."

D: "Yes, well you are entitled to your opinion."

Monte's 50th Birthday

Happy Birthday Monte!