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.

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

C.S. Lewis got so many things right!

Allen Matthias, Gail's friend from Oregon came to see James this morning.  He has a building project starting in Queen Creek soon, and he is going to use James's contractor's license.  Also James is helping get subcontractor bids for him.  They met for three or four hours before Allen left to go back to the valley.  James ask me to fix breakfast for them so I made scrambled eggs, ham, and biscuits.  James made orange juice.  

For scripture study this morning we read Mosiah 7:8-17.    We are counseled to be meek (3 Nephi 12:5) yet be bold (Mosiah 712).  How do we juggle these two attributes?

Answer: Meekly before the Lord and boldly before men.

I read today online an article in The White Mountain Independent that some is accusing the Vernon Fire Chief of the following:

1.) Creating a secret "slush" fund with tax payer dollars.

2.) Accepting a pay raise that is allegedly illegal.

3.) Cover-up of alleged illegal actions before he became chief.

As James and I recall it was Collin DeWitt who appointed this fire chief.  I wonder how much of this, if any, is tree.  I noticed today a sign by the post office that said fire chief recall.  

As I was dusting and cleaning today I took a break and came across this picture on Facebook.  Talk about a makeover!

I went to the post office in Vernon this afternoon to mail Alex's birthday card, money, and gift card.  While I was there I visited with Debbie Holyoak, Lorraine Vaught, and  Debbie Miller.  The post office is the happening place in Vernon!

I noticed on my way back to the house that the car was heating up so I turned off the air conditioner.

James worked outside today in gorgeous weather.  The high was around 65.  

For dinner I made fresh green beans, red onions, mushrooms, and ham stirfry.  It was good but not nearly as good as the cabbage and broccoli and ham.

I read James a chapter from "The Magician's Nephew" this evening and then we watched our Hallmark movie, "Cupid."

It was a little silly but I still liked it.

Facebook finds:

  Our friends Kathy and Cliff Arnett

 Lola, and Addy in the background, at

Rowan and Evan's soccer practice.

Natalie Nicoll making an announcement.

Eli, Ethan, Edmund and Ephraim Pope.