Thursday, January 10th, 2019

Monticello, Utah

53rd operating temple

Dedicated: 26 July 1998

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

Hebrews 1:5

For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?

Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 8:16-38

*What can we do to 'continually hold fast' to the word of God?

* How can we choose to partake of the fruit Lehi saw in his dream in our lives today?

New Testament "Come Follow Me"

Luke 1:5-25, 57-80 God's blessings come in His own time.

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland promised, "Some blessings come soon, some come late, and some don't come until heaven; but for those who embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ, they come."

General Conference

Our Campfire of Faith

Elder Gerrit W. Gong

" A third campfire of faith encouragement: creative gospel joy and blessings come when we seek to love the Lord and others with all our hearts and souls. In the New Testament, our Savior states the two great commandments: "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, ...and thy neighbor as thyself."

I read on Instagram today what makes a public speaker good:

1. They must somehow touch your heart, 2. You must learn something from them, 3. They must be memorable. 

At 9 am James and I listened to the Book Arbitrage webinar. We listened on my phone while I worked on book inventory and James did something else. It was quite good and we learned a few things.

Later we went to the Vernon library and bought 36 hardback books for $20. We bought around 10 for a dollar a piece and the rest were ten cents each. How fun! I'm excited to get this books into our inventory. We stopped at the post office and got another one of the children's books, "Letters to Miss LaRue." We dropped off our book box at the UPS store and then went shopping at Walmart. 

On the way home we stopped at the China Wok buffet and got two quarts of hot and sour soup. It was sooooo good that I ate one quart on the way home. It's a good thing that I keep spoons in my car.

We also stopped at the Show Low post office. We want to see how much it costs to ship our books merchant fulfilled instead of Amazon fulfilled because Amazon's fees are so high. James went in and came back out saying that it costs around $3.00 a book. It's probably going to cost us just a little less than Amazon fulfilled and we can't price the books as high as we can when they are Prime.

I got a text from Michael today. He wants to volunteer at St. Luke's Behavioral Health Center and wants to put grandpa down for a reference. He needs our physical address. It just changed so I gave him the new one. #16 County Road N3469. Michael told me a story while he was here about a party that he went to where some of the people were drinking. He left and those friends who stayed were raided by the police and got in trouble. Good decision Michael. He also told me about his plans for graduate school. One of the places he is considering in the University of Utah.

I finished my blog post for January 4th. I am gradually catching up because I try to do 2 posts a day. I also walked for 40 more minutes this evening before James and put on a movie. This time we are watching "Becoming Jane" the story of Jane Austen's life starring Anne Hathaway. I wanted to watch a Doris Day, Rock Hudson movie but I couldn't get the DVD to work. 

I had some shortness of breath when I was walking this evening. I think I'm going to go off the ibruprofen and hydrocodone and just take my tramadol from now on. 

 I love the way she looks at things!

Friday, August 3rd, 2018

Monticello, Utah

53rd operating temple

Dedicated: 26 July 1998

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Creator

Jacob 4:9

For behold, by the power of his word man came upon the face of the earth, which earth was created by the power of his word. Wherefore, if God being able to speak and the world was, and to speak and man was created, O then, why not able to command the earth, or the workmanship of his hands upon the face of it, according to his will and pleasure?

Book of Mormon

Alma 44:1-15

* Why did Moroni offer Zerahemnah mercy?

- Because he did not desire bloodshed. He stops the fighting and bears testimony to Zerahemnah.

Old Testament

Job 14-16

14 Job testifies of the shortness of life, the certainty of death, and the guarantee of a resurrection - He asks, If a man die, will he live again? - Job answers that he will await the Lord's call to come forth from the grave.

15 Eliphaz sets forth the disquietude of wicked men - They do not believe they will return out of darkness and be resurrected.

16 Job speaks against the wicked who oppose him - Though even his friends corn him, he testifies that his witness is in heaven and his record is on high.

General Conference

Even as Christ Forgives You, So Also Do Ye

Larry J. Echo Hawk

"Brothers and sisters, are there people in our lives who have hurt us?Do we harbor what seem like fully justified feelings of resentment and anger? Are we letting pride keep us from forgiving and letting go? I invite all of us to forgive completely and let healing occur from within. And even if forgiveness doesn't come today, know that as we desire it and work for it, it will come - just as it eventually did for me after my brother's death."

I got to see Ruby and Rowan before they went to school. Here is a picture of Ruby, who is in the fourth grade.

Last day in this house.

While James and Trina loaded furniture Lola and I bonded.

 Well we bonded except the one time she got caught 

on the stairs.

 I like the butterfly dress, Lola.

 Not sure why she's lying on the floor.

Maybe she thought someone would move the couch

out from under her.

Load ready to go to the rental.

After James and Trina took over this load James and I left for my infusion. He dropped me off at Vine and Baseline in Mesa while he went to wash the truck and get gas.

Interesting time in the infusion center. I went right back and there were very few patients this time as compared to last time when I had to wait for a chair. Later a woman came in fuming. She had been waiting for over an hour and a half. She used some bad language and said she was going to get that girl at the front desk fired.  It was a little tense for awhile until she calmed down, although I must say I knew how she felt because it happened to me once. I hope I wasn't quite so verbal and unforgiving.

James came to pick me up around 12:30 and we found a Jersey Mike's in Tempe for lunch before going to his mom's. 

Kim and Stacy both met us at Lois's. 

Lois has made a quilt for Kacey and Jared's baby and also a baby dress which she needs to put buttons on.

She also made 20 Christmas stockings for our family. Kim took one for Joe so I still have 19. Trina just made stockings for their family that match so these will go to everyone else.

I think there is even enough for Autumn, Palmer,

Scarlett, and baby girl Lambson!

We went back to Darrel and Trina's before going home so James could help Trina take over one more load. Trina's dad was there to help and her mom came just as we were leaving to go home.

This load is going to Bob's truck across the street.

The trailer is already full.

 Addy on her phone while it's charging. 

The TV is on the fritz, but no worries, we have

other electronic devises.

Ruby is at a friends this afternoon. Glad I saw here this morning.

We left for home after the last load. I got to pick Rowan up from the bus stop. Trina told me to be sure and have him call and tell her if he made the football team, which I did. He called and said he didn't make it and she was so sorry, and then he said, oh yeah, I did make it. She was a little miffed and I would have been too. Good work Rowan. Not many 6th graders made the team but Rowan did and so did some of his friends.

We had to go back to Lois's before going home because I forgot my purple purse. James was a good sport about it and a good sport about going home the Payson way until traffic got backed up. Not to self: "Don't go home through Payson on a Friday night in the summer." 

When we drove up to our place there was a herd of elk grazing, I would say about 20, all calves and young ones.

 I want my bedroom to look like this.

Maybe next year.

Scarlett is 10 months old.

Her mom describes her as as smart and happy.

Who could ask for anything more, oh yes and Adorable!!

 I had to stay up past my bedtime to accomplish this which I 

think made James a little sad.

Impressive! I wonder if Lexy can last that long!

Sunday, February 25th, 2018

Monticello, Utah

53rd operating temple

Dedicated: 26-27 July 1998

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ Authority of

Romans 14:9

For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 18:1-22

* What new insights did I find?

Old Testament

Leviticus 27 

27 How properties are consecrated unto the Lord is explained - Israel is commanded to pay tithes of their crops, flocks, and herds.

The heart of Leviticus is the commandments "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." -Leviticus 19:18

General Conference

Apart, But Still One

Elder Joni L. Koch

" Father did not get to see the new chapel, as he passed away before the conclusion of this work. But we in the family, led now by my mom, continued doing our part until it was finished, and that kept us united with my father, with the Church members, with our leaders, and, most important, with the Lord!"

James went to ward council at 7:30 this morning because Brother Curtis is out of town. 

When it was time for me to leave I missed James loading all my stuff in the car for me. When I get to the church, he unlocks the door and carries in my stuff. 

Today was our ward conference. Adam and his friends all made it to sacrament meeting and stayed for the 2nd hour and then went home. Kris and Kristina went home last night because Gail is in town and they wanted to see him.

Bishop Miller and President Shumway both spoke in sacrament meeting and did an excellent job. Bishop spoke about the importance of marriage and so when James got home he asked Adam and Chris about getting married. They both said they wanted to but neither one of them is dating seriously. 

I had President Shumway's daughter was in my class today along with Jace, Andyn, Liana, Colter, and Amaron. Gracie was not there. 

Sister Knight from the stake Primary did a sharing time on 3 Nephi 17. It was really good and she had the kids look up scriptures. She gave them all bookmarks afterwards. I got one too.

On the back

Bishop Miller and all three members of the stake presidency did a portion of sharing time. President Shumway said that his family's motto is: "Be Kind." 

When I got home I finished my Big Jake burro from yesterday. Kaitlin said she was very impressed with our stake president.

Kaitlin gave us a gift today. Two walking sticks that her dad made from dead Saguaro cactus.

Max has one to from the family

Christmas party 

At 3 o'clock this afternoon James and I attended Amaron's baptism. 

Such a sweet boy!

After the baptism we stayed for refreshments which was basically dinner. I sat across from Sister Tieman who told me that Mary has gone to the hospital to have her baby. She is watching Jayden and Jace because Sister Singleton went to the hospital with Mary.

Kristina and Kristofor

Moon over Boston

Is this real?

Tuesday, September 19th, 2017

Monticello, Utah

53rd operating temple

Dedicated: 26 July 1998 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Atonement

Third Article of Faith

We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel.

Jesus Christ, Antemortal Appearances of

Exodus 33:11

And the Lord spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.

Helaman 6:15-31

*What did the Nephites do that enabled Satan to take hold of their hearts? (See Helaman 6:17)

-They began to set their hearts upon their riches; yea, they began to seek to get gain that they might be lifted up on above another;

*What happens to our hearts if we set them upon the riches of the world?

-If our hearts are set upon the riches of the world then they probably aren't set upon the riches of heaven. Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Setting our hearts upon the riches of the world also opens the door to Satan's influence. If we treasure eternal things our hearts will be open to Christ.

DC 136:1-15

*What is meant by "the saints must walk by covenant?"

-President Russell M. Nelson: "When we realize that we are children of the covenant, we know who we are and what God expects of us. His law is written in our hearts. He is our God, and we are His people. Committed children of the covenant remain steadfast, even in the midst of adversity. When that doctrine is deeply implanted in our hearts, even the sting of death is soothed and our spiritual stamina is strengthened."

General Conference

The Greatest Among You

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

"Let us follow the example of our Savior, who was meek and lowly, who sought not the praise of men but to do the will of His Father."

"Walk With Me"

President Henry B. Eyring

"Walking with the Savior in priesthood service will change the way you look at others. He will teach you to see them through His eyes, which means seeing past an outward appearance and into the heart (1 Sam. 16:7). This is how the Savior was able to see Simon not as an impulsive fisherman but as Peter, the rock-solid future leader of His Church (Luke 5:1-11). This is how he was able to see Zacchaeus not as the corrupt tax collector others saw but as an honest, upright son of Abraham (Luke 19:1-9). If you walk with the Savior long enough, you will learn to see everyone as a child of God with limitless potential, regardless of what his or her past may have been. And if you continue walking with the Savior, you will develop another gift He has - the ability to help people see that potential in themselves and so repent."

It was windy today. I looked outside to check on the greenhouse and this is what I saw:

$500's blown away

If we rebuild it won't be with this junky material.  James starts to dismantle it after lunch while I go in to town to run errands and do my grocery shopping. Oh yes, we had chili dogs for lunch, using the chili from our years supply. I now won't by anything except Hebrew National hotdogs. I agree with Max, they are the best.

My first stop in town was Safeway to get my Dr. Pepper 10. I got 3 12 packs for $12, which is a good deal. I also got an Amazon card  either to keep or to use as a birthday gift. Walmart doesn't carry them. Next stop is Chase bank to get some cash out of the ATM to pay for our horse corral panels. Then it is on to the Book Barn where I got Liana, a little girl in my Primary class, a Jesus journal with her name imprinted on it. I also bought "Mind Games" by Sister Black, our friend who used to live in Chandler. At the Dollar Tree I picked up some white hand towels to use for my Primary lesson. I also got some fun things to put in Liana's birthday bag. I finally made it to Walmart where I spent too much money but got everything I need for the week. Well, I least I think I did. I saw Sister Hunter who is in our ward. She works at the temple on Wednesdays. She was buying cookies to take for potluck.  My last stop was to get gas and then it was back home to haul groceries in and put them away. 

By this time I am exhausted and don't feel like finishing my blog or doing anything else for that matter. I sat down and watched last nights Season 25 Premier of Dancing with the Stars. James and I both like Mark and Lindsay Stirling. We also watched an episode of Heartland, "Dancing in the Dark." This show is a hoot. James loves it. I like it too, especially the scenery and the horses.

Photos:

Trina's emoticon for figuring out Common Core.

Miss Phoebe

Vernon skies

The Wilhelm's lost four puppies that look

like these.

Havasupai

IHOP

September 19, 2015

Adam working for G-pa moving stuff

out of the basement.

James looking puzzled as he meets with our

realtor Jen in 2015.

The E and J Zoo

Tuesday, May 16th, 2017

Monticello, Utah

53rd operating temple

Dedicated: 26-27 July 1998

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Rededicated: 17 Nov 2002

By: Gordon B Hinckley

Alma 1:1-24

* Despite the spread of priest craft and persecution, many stand fast in the faith.

* What are some dangers of seeking popularity?  What are some dangers of following people just because they are popular?

* Why is Nehor's teaching in Alma 1:4 dangerous?

* What is priestcraft (See Alma 1:5)

Ether 2-3
2 The Jaredites prepare for their journey to a promised land; It is a choice land whereon men must serve Christ or be swept off; The Lord talks to the brother of Jared for three hours; The Jaredites build barges; The Lord asks the brother of Jared to propose how the barges will be lighted.
3 The brother of Jared sees the finger of the Lord as He touches sixteen stones; Christ shows His spirit body to the brother of Jared; Those who have a perfect knowledge cannot be kept from within the veil; Interpreters are provided to bring the Jaredite record to light.
DC 76:1-12
The Lord is God; The mysteries of the kingdom will be revealed to all the faithful;
What great things are promised if we honor and serve the Lord in righteousness?
* Mercy and grace, all mysteries pertaining to the kingdom. Verse 10 - By my Spirit will I enlighten them, by my power will I make known unto them the secrets of my will - even things eye has not seen, nor ear hears, nor yet entered into the heart of man.  Eternal glory.
General Conference

The Greatest Among You

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

'In God's kingdom, greatness and leadership means seeing others as they truly are - as God sees them - and then reaching out and ministering to them.  It means rejoicing with those who are happy, weeping with those who grieve, lifting up those in distress, and loving our neighbor as Christ loves us.  The Savior loves all of God's children regardless of their socioeconomic circumstance, race, religion, language, political orientation, nationality, or any other grouping.  And so should we!"

I also studied my Primary lesson on the law of consecration, the topical guide with reference to Jesus Christ and how to avoid deception in the Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual.

Anthony, the new convert in our ward, is without transportation for awhile and the priesthood brethren have been making assignments for people to take him on his errands.  The other day Brother Curtis took him and was gone for seven hours.  Yesterday they called Brother Freeman from the elder's quorum and he said: "I will take him whenever and wherever he wants to go."  Wouldn't it be wonderful if more people had that attitude.

My mom's best friend in high school, Veleda, fell and broke her arm.  This is the picture her son posted saying: "Her first cast, but not Tumbleina's first fall."

She wears alot of black so she ask for a black

cast.  She is 87 years old.

Today was another weird weather day.  There were lots of clouds and some moisture.  One minute you would look out and it was coming down hard and fast, sleet, rain, and hail.  The next minute the sun was shining and there was no moisture coming down.  On our way to the temple this afternoon there were some ominous black clouds and wind, but no rain, at least not on us.

I worked on family history today.  I am looking for Lilia Walker daughter of James and Mary Walker.  Sometimes it's hard to find a missing deceased person.  

James went in to town this morning to get some plants but he came back with none.  He went to Cal-Ranch and saw an old friend from Heber who was the president of one of the banks where James did business.  They had a good visit.  Kerry says some days he sells 7 guns.  James also went to Home Depot.  It was so cold and their plants looked all wilted.  He decided he would come back another day and go to Christopher's Gardens to get plants.  

Terry is still in the hospital waiting for the doctor's to decide if they are going to take out his gall bladder.

Tricia posted Anna singing a solo for her choir concert.  Anna has a beautiful voice!

James decides we need to go to the temple an hour earlier than we had planned because he can't finish his sales taxes until we get some ink for the printer.  Instead of leaving at 3:45, we leave at 2:45.  I am a little disappointed I didn't get to do all the things I wanted to do this afternoon.  We had to stop in town to get air for my tire.  We made it to the sealing room around 4 p.m.   We are sealing nine brothers and four sisters to their parents.  Bill Hancock is our sealer.  I remember him as a bank president.  He knew James's cousin Neil.  He said Neil was in the first temple presidency for the Snowflake temple.  

Another windy day in Snowflake

We stopped at Walmart to get the printer ink and then at Taco Bell for dinner.  I ordered what I always order, a taco and a toastado.  For some reason they put chipotle sauce on the toastado.  It was gross.  They had Mountain Dew and you could spike it with prickly pear cactus juice.  It sounds a little weird to me.  

On the way home I read to James from our book, "Go Set a Watchman."  Scout is all grown up and lives in New York City.  She comes back to Maycomb for a visit and discovers the segregation and prejudice in the south that was felt in the 1950's and 60's.

When we got home James wanted to watch a movie so we watched "Sweet Surrender."  The movie was made in 2013 but we had never seen it.  It is about a guy who inherits his grandma's bed and breakfast called: Cupid's.  It was cute. 

Fun Photos:

Back off Buddy.

Map and directions for the Tucson temple

open house.

Wyatt Earp and John McCain

Wyatt Earp is back.

Wyatt shaved his mustache.

James Hayden

Birthday date with these three.

I am not sure where Rowan was.

Awesome Globe photo off Instagram.