Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020

Recife, Brazil

101st operating temple

Dedicated: 15 Dec 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Jehovah

1 Corinthians 10:4

And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

1 Nephi 13:1-19

"Your Great Adventure"

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf

"The third thing we strive to master in this journey of life is to take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ and not be ashamed of being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ. We do not hide our faith. We do not bury it. To the contrary, we talk about our journey with others in normal and natural ways. That's what friends do - they talk about things that are important to them. Things that are close to their heart and make a difference to them. That's what you do. You tell your stories and experiences as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints."

This quote from Bruce R. McConkie in Sister Dew's book, "Women and the Priesthood", p. 104.

The doctrine of the priesthood is known only by personal revelation."

There was a powder sugar-like dusting of snow on everything when I got up this morning. By noon there was sunshine. 

James cut the hanging shroud from underneath my car. It looks so much better but I'm wondering if we need to order another one as a protection for my cars underbelly.

I blogged January 11th and 12th today. I'm still 10 days behind. I would like to be caught up by the end of this month. 

I did some repricing of books this morning and then made some pasta fagioli soup today. James said he really likes it but he would like it better without the pasta. I guess next time I could make no-pasta fagioli soup. He also said less hamburger. I added 1/2 lb of hamburger and 1/2 lb of Italian sausage and I loved it. Sorry honey, I don't think I can add less meat. He also wanted more beans. 

At 1:45 we left for town. James has a 2:30 appointment at the outpatient center for an MRI. The spine doctore wants to see why he is still having pains in his ribs. The reason I came was because they thought he might have to be sedated and I would need to drive him home. As it turns out he was not sedated.

I went shopping at Walmart for James's birthday. The first thing I did was go to McDonald's for an ice cream and Coke to wake me up. I guess I'm still not used to getting up at 4 am.

I really just needed bananas and lemons but I ended up spending much more because of the birthday gifts. I bought James two flannel shirts, socks, and an ASU stocking cap and some pens to write with since he is always borrowing mine.

At around 3:30 James texted and said he was ready to be picked up. I was checking out. I'm glad that Walmart is right next door to the hospital and the outpatient center. 

I read to James from "Aunt Dimity Next of Kin." 

I walked and repriced this evening and made a salad then went to our monthly Relief Society presidency meeting at the church.

Kerri was in a ward Valentine's Day planning meeting when I arrived. As soon as she was out and Tamara arrived, we went to the Relief Society room and set up shop for our meeting.

We talked about the Relief Society assignments for the ward party, ministering - what to do about Millie, and our lesson schedule. I also gave a report from the stake family history meeting. Kerri said the missionaries are working with Cindy Brady. We decided to let Millie go on a ministering hiatus until her ribs heal and Sister Burkee gets back for the summer. We would like to ask Sister Chandler to be Sheba Myers partner.

We I returned home James made me some tea. I studied "Come Follow Me" and finished getting my steps before bed.

 Michael and Allie's wedding day

 Cute little bundle

"His hand is stretched out still"

 The Milky Way in a desert sky

Restored Truth

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018

Manhattan, New York

119th operating temple

Dedicated: 13 June 2004

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ betrayal of

1 Nephi 11:32

And it came to pass that the angel spake unto me again, saying: Look! And I looked and beheld the Lamb of God, that he was taken by the people; yea, the Son of the everlasting God was judged of the world; and I saw and bear record.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 21:9-27

*Why did the Lord not see fit to deliver the people of Limhi out of bondage (21:15)? How does this relate to our trials?

- sue_heugly: "Vs 15, the Lord was slow to hear. The Lord did not see fit to deliver the people of Limhi from bondage. Why? Because the people needed to make genuine changes. When going thru hard things we exercise our agency by showing whether we will be bitter and angry, or become more humble and draw ourselves closer to God and seek His help."

Old Testament

1Samuel 6-7

6 The Philistines send back the ark with an offering - The Lord smites and slays the Israelites in Beth-shemesh who look into the ark.

7 Samuel exhorts Israel to forsake Ashtaroth and Baalim and serve the Lord - Israel fasts and seeks the Lord - The Philistines are subdued - Samuel judges Israel.

General Conference

Am I a Child of God?

Elder Brian K. Taylor

"This great war over divine identity rages fiercely as Satan's proliferating arsenal aims to destroy our belief in and knowledge of our relationship with God. Thankfully, we have been blessed with clear vision and understanding of our true identity from the beginning: 'And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness,' and His living prophets proclaim, 'Each human being is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny.'"

I paid bills today and it's a good thing I did because I had made a mistake in my checkbook register and I would not have had enough money to pay all my checks that were out and then would have had to pay an overdrawn charge of $34. I made a transfer from our line of credit and took care of the problem.

Russell M. Nelson, 10/2000: Living By Scriptural Guidance

DC 88:36-38

36 All kingdoms have a law given;

37 And there are many kingdoms; for there is no space in the which there is no kingdom; and there is no kingdom in which there is no space, either a greater or a lesser kingdom.

38 And unto every kingdom is given a law; and unto every law there are certain bounds also conditions.

Rescuing Wayward Children: Unity of Faith through Purpose, Action, Fasting, and Prayer.(223-24).

Whatsoever ye shall ask in faith, being united in prayer according to my command, ye shall receive. DC 29:5-6

"Accessing the power of the unified faith of thousands through the temple prayer rolls, and of the faith and help of those across the veil, whom we help when we do the work for the dead, we can effectively gather in the Lord's name as we strive for the salvation of our children and loved ones, knowing that Christ's grace and power is thus in our midst and we are His."

Elder Dale G. Renlund: Melchizedek Priesthood: Chapter 2: Priesthood Offices and Keys

It has been raining/snowing for quite sometime now! We had moisture off and on all day and I am so thankful because there are now two fires in our state, the Rattlesnake and the Tinder. 

I woke up at 1 a.m. this morning with severe pain in my upper left arm. Yesterday when getting out of the bathtub I hurt it. I got up, ate one of my rolls, took a couple of aspirin, and laid down on the recliner. I couldn't sleep so I finished watching the new Candace Cameron Bure movie on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries, "You Reap What You Sew." Afterwards I fell asleep. I slept a short while and it was time to get up for the day. I ate, took some Tramadol and began to feel better in about an hour after taking the Tramadol. 

Our dry does not get hot. I did laundry today and hung things around the house. 

Because of the broken skidsteer James did some errands with Alex, who was one of his workers today, and then decided to come home. 

I cooked him his favorite for dinner, cooked cabbage. He was so happy. 

I had a meeting tonight to plan the next ward activity which the Relief Society and the missionary department is in charge of. Laurann was home with sick kids so it was Tamara, Kerri, myself, and Brother Reidhead the ward mission leader. 

It was a great meeting. Tamara had the idea to use family history as the theme and we all just brainstormed from there. Here is what we came up with: 

8:00 - Activity ends

Jesus and Mary as painted by
Minerva Teichart
(Trudy Lamb's grandmother)

I would love to go here sometime and
see what a real tea party is like.

Kim would have loved the weather
up here today.

I love these two!

I love him too!

This is so funny!
I remember Paul when he
was this age. Such
a cutie but only when
he was smiling!

It's pig raising season for the Chaffin kids.

I love the look on her face I 
couldn't resist reposting.
Sorry about the photo bomber.

Bishop Miller with his girls.