Tuesday, May 5th, 2020

Seoul, Korea

37th operating temple

Dedicated: 14 Dec 1985

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, King

Psalms 95:3

For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

Mosiah 12; Sunday journal; study guide

April General Conference

"Spiritually Defining Moments"

Elder Neil L. Andersen

"Eighteen years after the First Vision, the Prophet Joseph Smith wrote an extensive account of his experience. He had faced opposition, persecution, harassment, threats, and brutal attacks. Yet he continued to boldly testify of his First Vision. 'I had actually seen a light, and in the midst of that light I saw two Personages, and they did in reality speak to me; and though I was hated and persecuted for saying that I had seen a vision, yet it was true. ... I knew it, and I knew that God knew it, and I could not deny it.'"

"Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ"

Dallin H. Oaks

April 1994

"Grateful in Any Circumstances

Dieter F. Uchtdorf

April 2014

"Live by covenants, not convenience."

 My leg is still hurting this morning, behind my knee. The thought occurred to me that it could be a blood clot from sitting so long yesterday. James was so worried he wanted me to text Trina at 6 a.m. and see what she thought. Of course I did not do that. James had me take an aspirin and another pill that is supposed to help thin blood. Honestly, within a couple of hours, the pain was gone. 

Today is what I call a "Recovery" day. I worked on my blog and listened to Kris and Kathy on the book webinar, and rested. James was gone most of the day working at the Goodman's back filling the trenches to their amazing greenhouse. He wore the Star Wars mask Catherine H. made him but by noon it was so dirty he brought it home for me to wash. For lunch I made him a tuna melt sandwich and some tomato basil soup.

Today is my brother Dennis's 66th birthday. I called to wish him a happy birthday and asked what he was doing to celebrate. He said that he and Denise were in the valley waiting outside of Chili's trying to figure out how to order their food. Someone came out to take their order so our call was cut short. I love my brother Dennis, he is a great guy and lots of fun to be around.

I went with James over to the Halcomb's this afternoon to see about some stumps Kerri wants removed and some post holes she would like for him to dig. While Kerri showed James what needed to be done, I stayed inside and visited with Catherine. Catherine always has some interesting story to tell and today it was about being on the foster care board in California. She said being a foster parent is the best way to adopt a child. Her granddaughter wants to adopt but the $40,000 fee is too costly. Three of Catherine's children are adopted and all she paid for  two of them was the cost of the birth certificate. The other was through LDS Social Services and they had to pay $300.

James went for a Luna ride this evening while I did my gospel study. On the way home from the Halcomb's we stopped to talk to Chuck Crane. They think they finally found out what is causing Cathy's pain, it is her gall bladder. She is having surgery tomorrow.
Thank goodness! Hopefully this will do the trick. She has been through so many tests, and pain since the beginning of the year.

After James's ride he came back and grilled a couple of steaks for dinner. I put together a salad and warmed up some Busch beans and that was dinner. 

After dinner we watched a couple of episodes from season 1 of "Lark Rise to Candleford."

 Such beauties: Scarlett, Ivy, Lola

 I love the expression on her face

 Such wisdom

Great idea, if I was more organic

 James called me out to look at the moon

 May is concert month

Friday, December 27, 2013

Today was what I call a recovery or "down" day.  No where to go, nothing really pressing to do.  I am a little concerned about Jared.  Yesterday during our visit he said he can no longer run because his knees are so bad.  He also said he thinks he must have walking pneumonia because his breathing is so shallow.  We will pray for him and his speedy recovery.

I paid some bills today, worked on my blog, and watched some T.V.  James spent most of the day working on his audit for the insurance company. 

Nothing exciting happening with the weather right now.  The highs are in the 40's and 50's and there is no snow or moisture predicted for the next 10 days.  There will barely be any clouds.  Kim will be disappointed when she comes up for her birthday. 

Our house was a wee bit chilly when we got home last night.  I actually went to bed shivering, which is highly unusual for me.  Things are more back to normal today.

I am not ready to take our Christmas decorations down until after Kim's visit. 

James and I watched a cute movie starring Haylie Duff.  It was called "Hats Off to Christmas."  '

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Monday, September 17, 2012

This day started out pretty normal.  I am not yet back on my schedule of getting up at 4am, studying and then going for a walk.  Today is what I call a "recovery" day.  I got up and did some reading and started a load of laundry.  James got up and after scriptures he decided to go into town and get his truck registered in Apache county.  He went to Desert Title which is located in the old bank building in Show Low and is the building where he had his carbon monoxide episode in July.  He also went to Walmart and got some ink for our printer and then came home. 

I did some chores around the house and watched a little television.  By evening we decided to go for a Ranger ride.  It was after 6 when we left.  James had his elk call with him and every once in awhile he would stop and blow on it.  He did have a couple of elk answer him.  We started out on 61 which goes to Green's Peak and then turned on to Porter Springs road.  We saw a guy hunting in a white pickup.  As we rounded a curve I thought we were going a little fast and then we began to slide and before I knew it we were tipping over.  James went flying over me and landed on the ground.  I hit the right side of my face on the roll bar.  It hurt bad.  Within five minutes the side of my face swelled up to the size of a baseball.

I call myself "two-face."  

The swelling and purple around the eye got much worse.

After walking 3 miles in the dark I suggested to James that we needed to call our neighbors the Cranes since I didn't feel like walking another 7 miles in the dark.  I think he was embarrassed to call, but he did.  Cathy said Chuck wasn't home but she would come and pick us up.  About 30 minutes later she came with Brother Peeler.  Brother Peeler and James gave me a blessing.  When we got home I sent out a text to all my kids and attached this picture.  Before I could sent it Sheri called.  She has good timing.  She was helping Evan to do an assignment for school.  He asked both James and I what we like to do.  We both said we liked spending time with our grandkids.  I told Sheri about the accident and then sent out the text.  I heard from all of my kids except Stacy.  I don't even know if she received the text and picture.  Went to bed and slept soundly.  It is a bit of a shock to look in the mirror and not recognize yourself.