Monday, March 6, 2017

Cardston, Alberta, Canada

6th operating temple

2 Nephi 26:12-30

How do you recognize the subtle flaxen cords around your neck before they become too strong?

Alma 19-20

19 - Lamoni receives the light of everlasting life and sees the Redeemer - His household falls into a trance, and many see angels - Ammon is preserved miraculously - He baptizes many and establishes a church among them. About 90 B.C.

20 - The Lord sends Ammon to Middoni to deliver his imprisoned brethren - Ammon and Lamoni meet Lamon's father, who is king over all the land - Ammon compels the old king to approve the release of his brethren.

DC 38:32-42

How can we become more focused on receiving the riches of eternity?

General Conference

The Soul's Sincere Desire

Carol F. McConkie

"The answers we receive in prayer may not be what we would desire.  But in times of trouble, our prayers become a lifeline of love and tender mercy.  In our pleading, we may be strengthened to go forward and fulfill all that we have been ordained to do.  To His Saints living in perilous times, the Lord says, 

'Let your hearts be comforted...; for all flesh is in mine hands;

be still and know that I am God.'"

General Conference

"A Choice Seer Will I Raise Up"

Elder Craig C. Christensen

"Because Joseph was a prophet, we have the blessings and ordinances of the temple that bind us to God, make us His people, and manifest to us 'the power of godliness,' making it possible one day to 'see the face of God, even the Father, and live.'

Because Joseph was a prophet, we know that marriage and family are an essential part of God's plan for our happiness.  We know that through temple ordinances and covenants, our cherished family relationships can endure eternally."

Gospel Doctrine Lesson:

"The Field Is White Already to Harvest"

What we lack in life is usually not skill or testimony, but the 

desire that moves us from ease and apathy to saving action in the lives of others.

Wilford Woodruff described the power that moved him when he was called on a mission:

"The Spirit of God was upon me like fire shut up in my bones, urging me forward to fill my mission to England."

There were two elk calves feeding in our yard this morning.  James says one is scroungy enough to be coyote bait.

Since I went to sleep at 11 last night and got up at 4 this morning I had two naps before noon.  I got enough rest to give me the energy to get ready to go to the valley.  Tonight is Addy's choir concert at Highland High School in Gilbert.  We left the house the first time at 1:15, plenty of time to go by the dump and then on to James's doctor's appointment across from the hospital with Dr. Lesueur at 2:15.  First James realized he forgot his wallet but we figured we could manage without it since I have two credit cards.  Then he realized he forgot the key to the Queen Creek Pediatric office where he is going to do some work so we had to go back home.  He still made it to his doctor's appointment by 2:30.  The doctor called in two prescriptions for antibiotics for his sinus infection/allergies.  Hopefully they will help.  

After the doctor's we stopped in at Firehouse Subs for lunch, got some gas and then went the Globe way.  I read from "Seven Tipping Points."  

We made it to Highland High in plenty of time for the concert and to save places for Trina and her kids and Suzy.  Darrel had to work.

The concert was for junior high and high school kids.  I was very impressed with the junior high kids which includes Addy who is a seventh grader.

I sure do love these kiddos!

I made a date with Addy and Ruby to go to "Beauty and the Beast"on Friday, March 17th.  I called Kim and ask her to go with us.  She was excited.  Brian got us tickets at the Regal Theater in Gilbert where we will have assigned seats and won't have to wait in line.  

On the way home we stopped at Del Taco for some dinner.  When we got back to Terry and Cathi's they were asleep and so were the dogs.  Thank goodness the dog's didn't start barking.  

Fun Photos

Gilbert temple

Window Rock, Arizona

Wendy and her elk

A Harry Potter Halloween

Soccer forever!

My teenage heart throb.

Thursday, April 21, 2016

A stroll down memory lane.

This is the drugstore where I stopped everyday after school for a snack.  The school bus stopped across the street and we walked across highway 60 into the doors of Show Low Drug.  I would usually have a baked ham sandwich with barbequed potato chips, and a fresh limeade with plain water.  The cost: .75 cents.  Those were the days.  We sat in a booth next to the soda fountain.  The waitress never had to move out of her work station to wait on us.  Today the Dominoes pizza occupies this spot.

When I got home I would put on a record and relax.  Here was on of my favorite artists.

 Ooooh Ricky!

Today's scripture study: Mosiah 12:17-13:4

How do you apply your heart to understanding?

Through humility.  The condition of being meek and teachable.  Humility includes recognizing our dependence upon God and desiring to submit to His will.

James took me visiting teaching to Hailey Chaffin's.  Next time I am confident I can find it by myself.  I made her a basket.

The lesson was:

"Daughter of Our Eternal Father"

After Hailey's James and I went in to Show Low.  It is an absolutely gorgeous day here.  The high is around 73.  The first place we hit in Show Low is Sonic for my diet coke with regular cherry flavoring.  James picks up our Pappa John's thin crust veggie pizza while I do a little shopping at Walmart.  Walmart has a laminating machine for $20.  I am putting that on my wish list.  I had to pick up my folic acid at the pharmacy and then I was on my way.  On the way to Hailey's and Show Low we finished listening to the priesthood session of general conference.  On the way home we finished "The Magician's Nephew."  

At home we both took a nap and then James went out to go to work.  I went in to the computer to work on my Primary lesson and my blog.  I felt a little achy so I decided to take a whirlpool bath.

Just what the doctor ordered.  That is Nemo in

the corner with a striped hat.  Alexis made it.

I got it last year in our white elephant gift exchange.

 

For dinner I had a cheddar and jalapeno bagel with some of the salad I made on Tuesday.  

James is working until it's too dark to work so he doesn't get in much before seven.  He has to hurry to get ready for our movie which I like to start by 7:30.  Tonight's was a mystery, "Sandra Brown's White Hot."  It was okay but I like the romantic comedies or "feel good" movies better.

James's Pero was especially tasty tonight.  That's because he put more chocolate and sweetener than usual!

 

The moon was gorgeous tonight.  We tried to capture it, but never can do it justice.

 

Facebook find:

A purple house!  Have I died and

gone to Heaven?

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Clouds and Rain!

"I am trying to be voice for the very angels of heaven in

thanking you for every good thing you have ever done, for every kind word you have ever said, for every sacrifice you have

ever made in extending to someone to anyone the beauty and blessings of the gospel of Jesus Christ."

-Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

For stake conference we had to go no further than the Vernon building.  The conference was broadcast to all 96 stakes in Arizona.  Here are some quotes from my notes:

President Williams:

"Unless it is kind, true or necessary, don't say it!" 

Bradley D. Foster

"Our life has an eternal purpose.  Mark Twain said: 'The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why."

"Our inner strength should not be effected by what happens around us.  We must keep an eternal perspective."

Carol F. McConkie

"Serve one another, don't contend one with another, make home a place of peace and harmony.  Keep your commitments.  The family unit is under attack.  Stand strong for truth and righteousness.  Establish homes centered in Jesus Christ.  Be true.  Repent and forgive.  Daily family prayer and scripture study and weekly FHE.  Listen to uplifting music.  Engage in the service of God.  Love, joy, peace, gentleness and goodness.  Make home a place of peace and holiness.  In the temple we receive instruction.  Our Father promises peace in this life and blessings.  Feast on his words.  Set not your heart on riches."

Elder D. Todd Christofferson

"The law of God needs to be written on our hearts.  The Gospel needs to become the heart of our very being.  Does what I am govern what I do?  Do I have the courage of my convictions?  Know needs to be transformed to do."

Alma to his son Shiblon:

1.  Be obedient and keep the commandments.

2.  Put your trust in God through your trials and afflictions.

3.  Cry out to the Lord for forgiveness and mercy and for a remission of sins.

4.  Be diligent in keeping the word and teaching the commandments.

5.  Be careful of pride.  Do not pursue your own glory.  The branch cannot bear fruit of itself. 

6.  Bridle all your passions.  Control brings blessings.

7.  Refrain from idleness.  Spend time doing His will.

8.  Acknowledge your unworthiness before God.  Be humble and seek for forgiveness and mercy.

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

"Temples are a direct result of the Saints willingness to follow Jesus Christ and His teachings.  Temples are visited by beings of

glory and light from another realm."

"The greatest honor we can attain to is to be called disciples of Jesus Christ."

"Whosoever is chief among you, let him be your servant.  Everyone must feel valued and loved.  Value the wisdom of women."

"Use For the Strength of Youth.  Study it and make it a part of your daily lives.  Always have it with you."

"If you seek, you surely will find.  Allow the seed of faith to grow."

"Become sanctified, radiate peace and joy."

More awesome clouds!

Kim posted this picture on Facebook.  Joe, Amanda, Cash and Carter having fun around the fire pit.

This afternoon I made more pumpkin bread and we dropped it off at Julie Wilhelm's.  The one we left her last week seems to have disappeared.  

I had a nice visit with Jared on the phone today.  Physically he is doing much better now that he is on medication.  James is having some struggles right now and they had to make him quit football.  

Jared sent me 24 female temple cards.  Anna did the baptisms and I need to do the initiatories and endowments.  Jared said they have three youth in their ward who are wizards at family history and are getting others excited about it too.

Here is a blast from the past from me.  When I was a teenager I loved Rick Nelson.  I had this picture of him taken from Photoplay magazine on my bedroom wall.

The Hallmark Christmas movies are here.  Tonight James and I watched a new one called, "One Starry Christmas."  Thank you Hallmark!