Friday, July 22, 2016

Havasupi Falls

Alma 37:11-25

12 - These records are preserved for a wise purpose, which purpose is known unto God.

13 - Remember Helaman, how strict are the commandments of God. National Covenant: If ye will keep my commandments ye shall prosper in the land. - But if ye keep not His commandments ye shall be cut off from His presence.  ( I think we are suffering this right now in the U.S.).

14 - Remember, my son, God has entrusted you with these sacred things... for a wise purpose in Him, that He may show forth His power unto future generations.

15 - And now behold, I tell you by the spirit of prophecy, that if ye transgress the commandments of God, behold, these things which are sacred shall be taken away from you by the power of God, and ye shall be delivered up unto Satan, that he may sift you as chaff before the wind.  (This is a scary warning!)

16 - But if ye keep the commandments of God, and do with these things which are sacred according to that which the Lord doth command you, (for you must appeal unto the Lord for all things whatsoever ye must do with them) behold, no power of earth or hell can take them from you, for God is powerful to the fulfilling of all his words. (Powerful promise!)

17 - For he will fulfill all his promises which he shall make unto you, for he has fulfilled his promises which he has made unto our fathers.

18 - For he promised unto them that he would preserve these things for a wise purpose in him, that he might show forth his power unto future generations.

19 - And now behold, one purpose hath he fulfilled, even to the restoration of many thousands of the Lamanites to the knowledge of the truth; and he hath shown forth his power in them, and he will also still show forth his power in them unto future generations; therefore they shall be preserved.

20 - Therefore I command you, y son Helaman, that ye be diligent in fulfilling all my words, and that ye be diligent in keeping the commandments of God as they are written.

21 - And now, I will speak unto you concerning those twenty four plates, that ye keep them, that the mysteries and the works of darkness, and their secret works, or the secret works of those people who have been destroyed, may be made manifest unto this people; yea, all their murders, and robbings, and their plunderings, and all their wickedness and abominations, may be made manifest unto this people; yea, and that ye preserve these interpreters.

22 - For behold, the Lord saw that his people began to work in darkness, yea, work secret  murders and abominations; therefore the Lord said, if they did not repent they should be destroyed from off the face of the earth.

23 - And the Lord said: I will prepare unto my servant Gazelem(Joseph Smith), a stone, which shall shine forth in darkness unto light, that I may discover unto my people who serve me, that I may discover unto them the works of their brethren, yea, their secret works, their works of darkness, and their wickedness and abominations.  (Someday, when we are worthy, we will have the complete record).

24 - And now, my son, these interpreters were prepared that the word of God might be fulfilled, which he spake, saying:

25 - I will bring forth out of darkness unto light all their secret works and their abominations; and except they repent I will destroy them from off the face of the earth; and I will bring to light all their secrets and abominations, unto every nation that shall hereafter possess the land.

GC: "A Pattern for Peace" by Bishop Christopher Waddell.

News: Gunmen launch deadly attack on Munich shopping mall still on the run.  Six killed.  
These types of headlines are happening way to often.  What is wrong with our world?

The Republican Nation Convention is taking place in Cleveland, Ohio.  James and I have not watched any of it.  It's hard when you don't have a candidate you can really support.

Jared is coming tonight.  He and a friend, Kacey, left El Paso around 5:30 so they won't be here until late.  James and I waited up until ten but we were tired so we went to bed.  Sorry we missed them.

20 bombs in retaliation for a truck killing 80 people

deliberately in Nice, France last week.

In happier news, some people got to go to Disneyland:

I love this picture of Molly!

Molly and Anna

Darrel explaining the periodic table to his kids

in his latest chemistry lesson.Carro

They needed a break so it was

Creamistry the new ice cream place

in Scottsdale.

Alexis and Arizona Carroll spending

time with their little brother, Maxwell.

Sunset in Shumway

Friday, August 31, 2012

I didn't walk this morning.  I was too tired.  I watched the Republican National Convention while working on a poster for Young Women's.  The poster said: "The Steps of Repentance" 1. Recognize wrong 2. Promise not to repeat sin 3. Recommit oneself 4. Make restituton 5. Feel true sorrow 6. Allow time 7. Forgive self and others 8. Receive forgiveness from the Lord.
At 10am I visited Lannie Gillespie with my partner Eileen Duggins.  Lannie is the assistant superintendent for all of Navajo county schools and so she is very interesting to talk to.  She is also Trenda Wilhelm's aunt.  We had a nice visit and then I went to the post office and home.
I spent the afternoon cleaning because Brian, Kim, Joe and Alex are due to arrive sometime this evening.  I cleaned the frig, did some vacuuming and cleaning upstairs and then got ready to go to the Show Low High School football game.  James is going with me.  I am so happy!
We stopped at the dollar store so I could get some liquid soap for my young women's lesson on repentance.
We got to the game just before it started.  James thought we were going to be too early and I told him we would be right on time, which we were.  We sat by Vickie, Dennis, Denise, Jeffrey, and Cher.  We had a great time and the Show Low Cougars beat the Florence Gophers 58-0.  Colby is an awesome quarterback.  He is #4.  Also got a picture of Madison playing the french horn in the band.

  Colby

Madison is in front on the right.

Blue moon.  The second full moon of the month.  It won't happen again for about 19 years.

It was after 10pm when Kim, Brian, Joe, and Alex finally arrived.  I guess the traffic to Payson was bumper to bumper for the holiday weekend.

Kim's picture of the blue moon over the cabin.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Walk and Talk.  Elder Ballard: "There is no happiness without service, and there is no service greater than that which converts the home into a divine institution, and which promotes and preserves family life....The home is what needs reforming."  This was actually a quote Elder Ballard quoted by Joseph F. Smith over 100 years ago.
Here is another one by Elder Ballard: "Brothers and sisters, the most important cause of our lifetime is our families.  If we will devote ourselves to this cause, we will improve every other aspect of our lives and will become, as a people and as a church, an example and a beacon for all peoples of the earth."
Swept and mopped the floors while listening to last night's session of the Republican National Convention. 
This afternoon around 4pm I left for Show Low to go watch Monte's girls, Madison and Kaitlyn play volleyball.  Two of my young women went with me, MaKenzi Hunsaker and Trenda Wilhelm.  Trenda rode the bus home and I picked her up and took her back.  Show Low is playing Snowflake and I am afraid Snowflake won all three sets, the freshmen, JV, and varsity.  We sat by Monte, Vickie, Harold, Colby, Brian, and Cher.  Kaitlyn and Madison both gave me a hug.  I also saw Quentin and Zach.  After Madison's freshman game I took MaKenzi, Trenda, and Mary Swift to Burger King to get something to eat.  Tasha was coaching the JV team but since I didn't know anyone playing on that team I thought it was a good time to take a break.  We came back and watched Kaitylyn play.  MaKenzi use to play volleyball, Tasha was her coach, back in junior high but she broke her leg and never went back.  She said she wishes she would have.  Snowflake won all three varsity games.  Kaitlyn is a good player though.  Vickie is very proud of both her and Madison.  They are both straight A students.  Madison also played the national anthem on the french horn before the varsity games started.  We didn't get home until 8:30. 

Kaitlyn is to the right of the girl in the green.

Madison is the girl in the black walking behind the Snowflake team.

The Snowflake team's coach was annoying. 

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Today is Addy's 8th Birthday.  James and I called and talked to her this morning and wished her a Happy Birthday.  I even sang: "You've had a birthday, shout hooray! You're 8 years old today."  I think she thought I was a little crazy.  I love this girl so much.  She is such a blessing in my life. Happy Birthday Addy!

I actually walked three miles this morning, something I have been working up to all month.  I had to stop and take a picture of these flowers:

I had two visiting teachings appointments today with my partner Eileen Duggins.  One appointment with Linda Diewald was this morning at 10am and the 2nd appointment was at 6pm with Rosie Lauritzen.  I enjoyed getting to know all three of these women a little better.  Eileen has worked in the construction business.  She said when she was in Montana she helped her daughter do some framing on her new house.  Her new house is a barn that she is converting into a home.  Right now Eileen has her 4 year old grandson Alex staying with her and they are building birdhouses.  This weekend some more of her grandchildren are coming up and they will paint the bird houses.  Oh yes, Eileen also likes to tole paint.  Not much she can't do.
Linda, Eileen and I are all about the same age so we spent quite a bit of time talking about our grand children.  Linda and her husband are called as service missionaries at the Snowflake cannery so she told us some experiences she has had there.  Right now Linda is helping her husband paint their back fence.
Rosie is a fourth grade school teacher at the Nicholas Homestead School in Show Low.  Her husband is a marriage counselor.  I really enjoy Rosie's testimony and her ability to teach, and her great sense of humor.  Her birthday is on September 15th so I asked her what her favorite treat was.  She said she loves ice cream, so next month we will have an ice cream party with Rosie.  Rosie goes to bed a 7:30 because she gets up at 4.  Hey, maybe I should do that.  My goal is start getting ready for bed by 8.
When I went on to Facebook this morning I noticed that Paul had gotten his promotion at work.  Congratulations Paul!  I hope they give you better hours now.
James and I had lunch at LaCasita today.  Did I ever mention how much I LOVE their green chili burros?
After lunch I gave James a list and he helped me do our shopping at Walmart.  It takes half the time when you have a helper.  We should have done this a long time ago.  The only problem is when I got home and unloaded I noticed that he forgot to get chicken thighs. 
This evening we watched part of the Republican National Convention, but turned it off at 8 so we missed Ann Romney's speech.  That's what I love about DVR, I can watch it tomorrow.