Monday, June 4th, 2018

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

152nd operating temple

Dedicated: 18 Sept 2016

By: Henry B. Eyring

Jesus Christ, Condescension of

Romans 9:5

Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, Bod blessed for ever. Amen.

Book of Mormon

Alma 11:1-25

*What did you learn from today's reading?

Talk: The Women of God

By: Neal A. Maxwell

April 1978

Old Testament

1 Kings 17-18

17 Elijah seals the heavens and is fed by the ravens - At his command the barrel of four and the jar of oil of the widow of Zarephath never become empty - He raises her son from death.

18 Elijah is sent to meet Ahab - Obadiah saves a hundred prophets and meets Elijah - Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal to call down fire from heaven - They fail - He calls down fire slays the prophets of Baal, and opens the heavens for rain.

General Conference

The Heart of a Prophet

Elder Gary E. Stevenson

" President Spencer W. Kimball explained:

'As one star sinks behind the horizon, another comes into the picture, and death spawns life. The work of the Lord is endless.

Even when a powerful leader dies, not for a single instant is the Church without leadership, thanks to the kind Providence who gave His kingdom continuity and perpetuity. As it already has happened... before in this dispensation, a people reverently

close a grave, dry their tears, and turn their faces to the future."

Until Seventy Times Seven

Elder Lynn G. Robbins

" While we are grateful for second chances following mistakes, or failures of the mind, we stand all amazed at the Savior's grace in giving us second chances in overcoming sin, or failures of the heart."

The Prophet of God

Elder Neil L. Andersen

"The selection of a prophet is made by the Lord Himself. There is no campaigning, no debates, no posturing for position, no dissension, distrust, confusion, or commotion. I too confirm that the power of heaven was with us in the upper room of the temple as we prayerfully encircled President Nelson and felt the undeniable approval of the Lord upon him."

Russell M. Nelson 4/12 #59. Thanks Be To God.

"How much better it would be if all could be more aware of God's providence and love and express that gratitude to Him."

Happy Birthday Emmy!
Finally a teenager. Since I don't have any recent photos,
I will have to post pre-teen pictures.

Molly, Tanner, Emmy, Summer

Tutu Emmy

After a Razr ride last summer.

James watered everything this morning. Bunnies, hummingbirds, trees, grass, and plants. 

James also fixed lunch. We had squash, cabbage and refried beans. I read to him from "Riders on the Orphan Train." 

After rest time James left to go to town to pick up a prescription. He came back with groceries and the mail. We received our new Church magazines which is always exciting. I also got my new pop socket, black with the outline of a heart on it, and pink Iface cover, but no blood pressure watch for James. A mixture of joy and sadness.

We seem to have lost the receipt and all of the paperwork for our new phones. I thought maybe we left it in the condo so I called. They said nothing had been turned in, which means the cleaning ladies probably threw them away. We have to send our old phones in, and we need shipping labels from the Verizon website to do that.
I tried finding them on the website by myself but I had no luck. There has to be some special instructions.

The Halcomb's came by for a visit today. Kerri wants to build a garage and had some questions to ask James. Catherine and I had a nice visit while James was talking to Kerri. 

James is going to do a material takeoff for Kerri.

A fire between Heber and Holbrook today on highway 377. They are calling it the 377 fire. It was started by a semitruck and trailer dragging a chain. He actually started several fires in a 24 mile stretch. Why are people so careless? The fire caused the sunset to be extra orange.

The yellow part almost looks like flames

After FHE I did my walk around the dining room and kitchen. I can't bend my right knee but I did get my 45 minutes. 

Watching Poldark on Amazon Prime on my phone.

It really is the last days.

Sunday, June 4th, 2017

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

152nd operating temple

Dedicated: 18 September 2016 by

Henry B. Eyring

Alma 11:1-25

* What did the lawyers do in order to get gain? (see verse 20.)

* What was Amulek's answer to Zeezrom regarding the questions Zeezrom wanted to ask him? (verse 22.)

* Do you think Zeezrom would have honored his offer?

DC 84:54-73

54-61, The Saints must testify of those things they have received; 62-76, They are to preach the gospel, and signs will follow;

How can we always remember the importance of the Book of Mormon?

* By reading from it daily.  Holding it up as a standard and bearing testimony of it.  Every Latter-day Saint should make the study of this book a lifetime pursuit, so said the prophet, Ezra Taft Benson.

General Conference

"My Peace I Leave With You"

President Henry B. Eyring

"You will at times have your faith challenged by Satan; it happens to all disciples of Jesus Christ.  Your defense against these attacks is to keep the Holy Ghost as your companion.  The Spirit will speak peace to your soul.  He will urge you forward in faith.  And He will bring back the memory of those times when you felt the light and the love of Jesus Christ.  Remembering may be one of the most precious gifts the Spirit can give you."

Happy 12th Birthday Emmy!

Up early to finish preparing for my Primary lesson. The lesson is about Joseph Smith translating the Bible and other scriptures.  I think the kids will be interested to here about the Egyptian papyrus that he translated.  I found this picture to show them.

An Egyptian mummy similar to the ones where

ancient papyrus was found. Joseph Smith

translated the writings on these papyrus and we now

know them as the book of Abraham in

the Pearl of Great Price.

Winna U. bore her testimony today.  She was holding her great grandson Densyn.  I loved her testimony.  She said she knew her family was broken but Heavenly Father sent this child to them and she was grateful because there is nothing more precious than a new born baby.  She said that she hoped someday the baby's mother would get well and be able to be a real mother to him.  She is an amazing woman, probably about the same age as I am.

James had to chase cows before we left for church and another 3 times when we got home.  I am going to call him Cowboy Jim.  He is trying to protect his precious patch of grass, fruit trees, and vines. These cows are relentless.  

After Primary Liana from my class usually comes back to the classroom to help me clean up.  Today she didn't come but her five year old sister Tildy did.  When we were finished she gave me a hug and told me that she loved me.  Do you think it is because I always give her candy?

I have a new girl in my Primary class.  Her name is Gracie.  Her sister Bailey is in the older class.  I had her class today to, which means I had Bailey, Zemira, and Kacey.  I am not sure where Sister Kuffer was.

After church we came home and broke our fast.  James grilled some steaks and I made a salad.  Afterwards I took a short nap and James took a long one.  I got up to study and work on my journal (blog.)  I wrote a family message and sent it to the kids.  I encouraged them to teach their kids the Articles of Faith along with their scripture study.  I also reminded them about the family temple night this coming Thursday at the Mesa temple.  

Today the Idaho Falls temple was rededicated by President Henry B. Eyring.

Fun Photos:

Sunday cows

June 2016

Good Ole War

Emmy 2016

2016

2016

Since it's her birthday I am finding last

year pictures of Emmy.

Not sure when this was. Maybe 4th grade?

Here they are again.

 Another twosome!

Friday, July 8, 2016

Philadelphia temple

Happy Birthday Jared Ammon!

I don't know the girl, but she is cute.

Yes, that is a bird on his head.

The boy had wisdom beyond his years
at such a young age.

Alma 30:12-28

12 - Korihor preaches that there shall be no Christ.

13 - Why do ye yoke yourselves with such foolish things, he asks the people.  Why do ye look for a Christ?  No man can know of anything which is to come. 

14 - Your prophecies are only foolish traditions of your fathers.

16 - You can't know of things you can't see.  Therefore ye cannot know there shall be a Christ.  Ye say ye look forward to a remission of your sins.  But behold, it is the effect of a frenzied mind.

17 - There is no atonement.  Everyone fares in this life according to the management of the creature.  Whatever a man does is no crime.

18 - He lead away the hearts of many to commit whoredoms.  He told them that when a man was dead that was the end thereof.

19 - Korihor goes to Jershon.

20 - The people of Jershon bind him and carry himm before Ammon who was the high priest.

21 - Ammon causes Korihor to be carried out of the land.  The same thing happens in Gideon.

22 - The high priest in Gideon ask Korihor why he went about perverting the right ways of the Lord.

23 - The high priest was Giddonah.

24 - Korihor says the people are in bondage because of their religious beliefs.

26 - Ye say that Christ shall come.  I say that ye do not know that there shall be a Christ.

27 - Ye lead this people away after foolish traditions.  Ye keep them in bondage that ye may glut yourselves with the labors of their hands.  What a lie!!

28 - The people are afraid of offending an unknown God.

BMSM:

"Korihor insisted on a strictly rational and scientific approach to all problems; anything else being but the 'effect of a frenzied mind' (Alma 30:13-16).

GC: The Healing Balm of Forgiveness by Elder Duncan.

Here is a quote I like: "The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss." - Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin

Today's News:

Police officers shot in Georgia and outside St. Louis.  Will this never end?

Trina, Lexy, and Suzy took Addy, Rowan, Ruby, Lola, Kylie, Kayla, Kreed, and Ivy to Fossil Springs today.  Here are some pictures:

Everybody except Lola is in this picture.

Three awesome girls!

Lola helping herself to Ivy's Cheetos.

Kreed 

Beautiful girls

Here come the boys

Go Ruby!

Two cute mom's and their babies

Rowan goes for a swim

Alex and James Hayden went on a Black River trip with the Galveston 3rd ward priests.  Alex caught 108 fish and James caught 40.  They didn't take any pictures except these that Alex posted on Instagram.

This last one was a video.

Tonight James and I watched the latest Hallmark moving starring Jack Wagner.

I don't know how good it was because I fell asleep.