Sunday, November 26th, 2017

Aba Nigeria

121st operating temple

Dedicated: 7 Aug 2005

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ Atonement through

John 11:25

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the ife: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

Book of Mormon

Mormon 7:1-8:11

*Why am I grateful for the Book of Mormon?

I feel the Spirit when I read the Book of Mormon, and my life is so happy and blessed when I apply its teachings. The truths contained in it will answer my question about the time I live in. The Book of Mormon is essential to the gospel of Jesus Christ. It testifies of the Bible and they come together to testify that Jesus is the Christ. It is my peace, and my comfort. It brings me closer to Jesus Christ. 

"Whoso treasureth up my word shall not be deceived." 

Doctrine Covenants Favorite Scriptures

DC 12:8

And no one can assist in this work except he shall be humble and full of love, having faith, hope, and charity, being temperate in all things, whatsoever shall be entrusted to his care.

General Conference

Apart, But Still One

Elder Joni L. Koch

"Brothers and sisters, we have no right to portray anybody, including from our Church circle, as a badly finished product! Rather, our words about our fellow beings should reflect our belief in Jesus Christ and His Atonement and that, in Him and through Him, we can always change for the better!"

I got up early this morning to finish preparing my Primary lesson. I am actually giving two lessons, the first pioneers enter the Salt Lake Valley and Faith of the Pioneers. I get to tell the cricket and the seagulls story!

Today was high council Sunday and Ron Hall was our high council speaker. Brother Greer was also on the stand. 

I had Sister Kuffer's class again today, which only included Zemira and Bailey. From my class Colter, Curtis, and Liana. Curtis finished his paper today which means he got an extra reward. Liana helped us load up our stuff and take it to the car. Such a sweetie.

Kim and Brian came home after sacrament meeting and worked on the tree lights. They put all the one that are out on the back side of the tree and the tree looks so much better. I can finally decorate!

After lunch Kim and Brian packed up and left.  We said our goodbyes:

Thanks for coming!

We took a nap and while I was still in bed James got up and went home teaching with Brother Westbrook to see the Peeler's. 

While he was gone I had to chase a coyote away again. 

We spent a quiet evening at home studying the gospel. We started our new book, "Life Everlasting." 

Today was Elder Heyman's birthday. I wished him a Happy Birthday and told him we were looking forward to seeing him at the conference in Show Low on Dec. 9th and 10th.

Uriah Miller is sick. The bishop was not at church today because he took him to the hospital. He has bleeding sores in his mouth and they said it was a virus and would take about 10 days to run it's course.  We will be praying for him. Uriah is three years old.

We also just heard that our friend Lynda Tanner who got married and is now Lynda Johnson, lost her 18 year old grandson. Lynda no longer lives in Vernon but I am friends with her on Facebook.

We will be praying for her too.

The world has gone crazy calling evil good

and good evil.

I love this one.

The Pope boys.

Patrick's family.

Oahu and Diamondhead in the background.

This is where we spent out honeymoon.

Bishop Miller and his family.

Bishop is holding Uriah.

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

In honor of International Women's Day

James left for the valley around 9:30 this morning, which leaves me to winterize the place.  Since the temperatures aren't going to dip below freezing at least I don't have to drain all the pipes.  All I have to do is go to the well house and turn off the pump and water valve.

I was finally ready to go a little after 2 p.m.  I went out to the well house and flipped the pump switch to off.  When I went over to turn the water valve off there was a paper with a green, what I thought to be liquid, substance on it.  I tried to kick it away with my foot but it ended up sticking to the bottom of my shoe.  I had a terrible time trying to get it off and got this powerful stick goo all over my hands.  I guess James was using it to trap a rat.  No rats were harmed by this substance but a wife was terribly agitated.

I had to abandon my shoes and leave them at the back door.  I washed my hands about five times with hand soap and then rubbed them with hand sanitzer, but there was still a sticky residue.  For some reason, don't ask me why, I had some baby oil in our bathroom medicine cabinet. I rubbed it one my hands and the stickiness disappeared.  It worked as good as WD-40 and smelled alot better.  

I stopped in Show Low to wash my car and get a drink and a corndog at Sonic and then I was on my way.  James went the Salt River way and had to wait 35 minutes for blasting on the highway where they are working near Superior.  If he had read the sign leaving Show Low he would have gone the Payson way like I did.  

My trip was pretty uneventful.  I made my usual stop at the Circle K in Star Valley for a potty break and a Big Hunk.  

The desert looks beautiful right now.  There are little yellow flowers blooming everywhere. I should have stopped and taken a picture.

I drove into Cathi and Terry's driveway where James was waiting to carry in my things for me around 6:30.   We dropped off my load of castoffs at Goodwill and then went to the Golden Coin Chinese place for dinner.  We both ordered entrees when we should have shared one.  They were huge!  Oh well, now we will have leftovers for lunch tomorrow.  

James forgot his phone so we went back to the house to get it and then we were going to take my car to Erik's.  In his frustration of looking for his phone he locked his keys in his truck, and still no phone.  The only think he could think of was that it must have fallen into one of the boxes we dropped off at Goodwill.  We went back and sure enough he and one of the attendants heard the phone ringing when James used my phone  to call his number.  It took them awhile to find it, but they finally did, in the garbage.  I would say we got lucky!

We had to borrow Terry's truck to drop my car off at Erik's.  He said we needed to drop it off tonight so the engine would be cool when he looked at it in the morning.

Back at Cathi and Terry's I asked them to explain what they do at the Records Operations Center where they are serving their mission.  They explained that there are five things they do and all of them are to prepare online information in newspapers and other information sources for online indexing.  Terry said there are 15 billion names to be indexed in the granite vaults in Utah.  It is exciting to see this work move forward in preparation for the Millenium.

Cathi and Terry are in charge of 65 other service missionaries called to work at the center. Here is their "crew".  Can you find Cathi & Terry? (Hint: They are in the back row).  Each missionary is holding up an activities tracker sheet on things they accomplished in preparing for a zone conference.

 They are so perfect for this job.  They both are patient and kind,  good with people, and have amazing computer skills.  I am so proud of them and so grateful for their example to James and me.

Bridget, relaxing in her basket on the counter.

We also got to see Patrick and his two little boys Hunter and Cameron.  Tomorrow Patrick will be 34 years old.  I remember the day he was brought home from the hospital.  Jonathan got out a pair of shoes for him and told his mom he wanted Patrick to go outside and play.

 Patrick and Heather with their children,

Cameron, Raelynn Rose, and Hunter.

This next picture is of a couple I have known all of my life.  Peggy Butler was our very best customer when I worked in my mom and dad's store, Double M Market.  Her two boys, Gary and Greg worked for us and were my mom's favorites.  It is hard for me to imagine that they are celebrating their 71st wedding anniversary!

Sunday, January 10, 2016

Patrick and Heather Lambson family

I was up early to type James's quotes for his lesson and to finish preparing for my lesson on Lehi and his family leaving Jerusalem.  We also left early so I could set up my room before sacrament meeting.  Ty Applegate was the youth speaker in sacrament meet ing today.  Tyler Hunsaker, who leaves for the MTC this coming Wednesday spoke and Elida Pope who is a convert also spoke.  It was a great meeting.  Elida told about her conversion and it was amazing!  She has such a sweet spirit about her. 

Tyler and his dad at the Snowflake temple

Today Zemira, Curtis, and Braylin were the only ones in my Primary class.  Virginia Chaffin gave sharing time today.  It was on nibbling and feasting on the scriptures.  First she let the kids each have one small cracker and then she had a table set up in the back with fruits, cheeses, and crackers where they could feast.  It was a great sharing time.  The kids were so quiet, especially when they were feasting.

For lunch James and I had bean with bacon soup and grilled cheese sandwiches.  James built a fire and I took a nap on the recliner.  When I woke up it was snowing outside.  I love the snow!

This afternoon I did some planning and blog catchup.  

Sheri asks for my french toast and friend chicken recipe.  

I also read from Jesus the Christ.  I have two more chapters before I am finished.  

We watched, "Lucky in Love".