Monday, November 6th, 2017

Recife, Brazil

101st operating temple

Dedicated: 15 Dec 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Ascension of

Acts 1:11

Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 21:1-29

*What signs of the gathering of Israel do we see today?

Jesus told the Nephites he would give them "a sign" (3 Ne. 21:1) so they would now when the gathering of Israel had begun. He then foretold the Restoration of the gospel, the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, the establishment of a free nation in America, and the taking of the gospel to their seed (v.1-7). He called the Restoration of the latter days "a great and marvelous work (v.8). In the early days of the Restoration, the Savior said "a marvelous work is about to come forth" (DC 4:1). President Gordon B. Hinckley spoke of the Restoration and of our responsibility to help move the work forward: "This glorious gospel was ushered in with the appearance of the Father and the Son to the boy Joseph. The dawn of the dispensation of the fulness of times rose upon the world. All of the good, the beautiful, the divine of all previous dispensations was restored in the most remarkable season. Do we really comprehend, do we understand the tremendous significance of that which we have? We of this generation are the end harvest of all that has gone before. It is not enough to simply be known as a member of this Church. A solemn obligation rests upon us. We must live as true followers of Christ, with charity toward all, returning good for evil, teaching by example the ways of the Lord, and accomplishing the vast service He has outlined for us" (Ensign, May 2004, 83-4).

James made a trip to town today. He bought two tacos like I asked him to but he only made it home with one. That's okay honey, I only needed one anyway. He went to the rescue and picked up my thyroid pills and folic acid.

Cathi's brother-in-law, Paul, Pam's husband, lost his bout with cancer. Cathi will go and stay with Pam for awhile after the funeral.

There was a mass shooting at a small church in Texas today. Why does this continue to happen?

A quote from President Boyd K. Packer in the book, "Rescuing Wayward Children."

"If our children are sealed to us and if we keep our temple covenants, they will return after they have received the Lord's correction."

Today's Christmas movies: "Angels and Ornaments," "Christmas Magic," "Christmas in the Air," "The Christmas Ornament," "The Christmas Secret," and "Christmas Festival of Ice."

Now don't get the wrong idea. I don't just sit around watching movies all day. I do my work and other activities while I am watching. This works well because I have seen most of them before In the evening James and I watch a new Christmas movie if we have any to watch and then an episode of "Heartland." Tonight's Heartland episode was called "The Fix."

James measured so he could order the pavers for  the new patio. He wants to have it finished, fire pit and all, by Thanksgiving.

For F.H.E. we listened to Elder Christofferson's conference talk, "The Living Bread Which Came Down from Heaven." An amazing talk that encourages us to become more holy.

Happy 11th Birthday Evan!

Sheri's post:

Evan through the years

Happy Birthday President Uchtdorf

 What a handsome man!

President and Sister Uchtdorf

The other gospel doctrine teacher

in our ward.

I love trees!

Travis Dutson posted this photo.

I am not sure if this is his cat.

DWTS

Cheryl and Terrel Owens.

They are going home. Too bad because I 

thought he was better than Drew Scott.

Trio night. Drew, Emma, and Rashad

Jennings, the reigning champion.

Victoria and Val

Victoria and Val with Laurie Hernandez

Witney and Frankie with Alfonso Robeiro.

Mark and Lindsey also danced with

Kristy Yamaguichi who was the winner

9 years ago with Mark.

Lindsay and Jordan with Corbin Bleu

Lindsay and Jordan got a perfect

score for both dances tonight.

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Sheri's quote:

"We may not know when or how

the Lord's answers will be given,

but in His time and His way,

I testify His answers will come."

-Elder Robert D. Hales

 I am obsessed with tiny houses. I want James

to build one on our property so we can use it

for a guest house for the kids.

James makes an early morning run to Home Depot.  While he is gone Joel rings the doorbell before 7am and I don't know who it is so I don't answer.  Luckily James came home shortly after.

Some good news for Stacy's family.  All of her three older boys have jobs right now.  Adam is working at Go Daddy, an internet company, Jared Ammon just got a job with Progressive Insurance, and Dallin is working at the new Kneader's on Alma School and Queen Creek. 

James put in GFI plugs in the kitchen and bathrooms and had Joel do one outside.  He and Joel put a railing for the top part of the stairs going to the basement.  He also got another estimate for the roof and for the termite treatment.  

He picked up lunch for us at Jersey Mike's.

 James had a turkey bacon and of course I had 

Mike's Special.

This afternoon we read from "The Baron's Honourable Daughter" and took a nap.  I paid bills and worked on my blog.  I was once 25 days behind and I am gradually catching up by doing two blog posts everyday.  James worked on taxes.  I am glad he hired Joel to come and help with the house, because getting the tax information done and in to our accountant, Rick Oliver, is critical.

Joshua had homework tonight.  He had to write an essay explaining to his dad why he didn't get his bedroom cleaned.  He said Michael made him do all of his chores, including alphabetizing the cereal.

While Joshua was writing his essay Evan wrote a four page

story based on Jurassic World.  He handwriting is so neat and although he was using unlined paper his lines were completely straight.

Amazing!

We went through the drive-thru at Del Taco for dinner.  I had two of the double stuffed tacos.  I think I like them better than Taco Bell's but I definitely like Taco Bell's sauce better.