Friday, October 14, 2016

3 Nephi 5:1-15

What do these verses teach us about forgiveness?

Answer:

Forgiveness can be a healing balm for the person who has been offended.  Usually those who have gone through the most in regards to trials are also those who have developed empathy and are good listeners and have developed Christlike love.

When we forgive the person who did us wrong we will find liberty in letting go of the resentment which if not dealt with can turn into contention.  Forgiveness is never easy but in the long run will bring peace and contentment.

GC: 'Sharing the Restored Gospel' by Elder Dallin H. Oaks

"What we call 'member missionary work' is not a program but an attitude of love and outreach to help those

around us."

This morning for our final breakfast we had pancakes and cinnamon sugar tortilla chips.  The kids liked both.  

Rowan went out and helped grandpa stack wood this morning all on his own.  Evan went out and helped for awhile too.

Thanks Rowan!

I did not get a picture, but Addy went upstairs and cleaned.  Thank you Addy!

Here is a picture of Ruby bringing down her dirty laundry in a very unique way.

Go Ruby!

Ruby was so excited that we finished the donut puzzle this morning.  She told me I needed to take a picture and send it to her mom.

Her favorite donut is decorated in pink with

blue and white swirly lines.

We had everything loaded up and all the kids in the car by ten o'clock.  Addy said the family prayer and we were on our way.  Just a little ways out of Vernon Rowan said he forgot his I-pad.  We told him we would bring it to him on our next trip down and he seemed fine.

Trina texted and said she was going to be a little late.  That was fine.  We got to Payson a little after ten.  We went to the Subway by Basha's and it was packed.  We checked Google and discovered there is another Subway about half a mile away at the Walmart.  We went there and the crowd was much smaller.  

We ordered our food and as we were eating Trina and Lola came in.  At first Lola was a little shy and looked puzzled as to why we were all there but it didn't take her long to warm up.  

She was pretty happy to see her family!

Group picture, including the doll,

Georgette.

When we went outside to exchange cars, it was apparent that Lola was just as happy to see her car as she was her family!  She was a little upset that it had "dirt" on it though.  

About half way home we realized that we forgot to get our garage door opener from Trina.  Guess we will have to get it on the 29th.  

It was so quiet when we got home.  I missed everyone!

We read a few chapters from book 3 in the Millennial Glory series, Apocalypse, the Unveiling.  We both are really getting into these books!

We had a light dinner and then watched three episodes of "Chesapeake Shores."  When we went to bed I was having difficulty breathing and realized I didn't take any of my pills today.  I got up and drank a shake with my pills and listened to Elder Oaks's conference talk.  I went back to bed and went right to sleep.

Monday, September 5, 2016

Happy Birthday Darrel and Aaron!

This picture was taken a few years back when

we use to vacation in San Diego.

Darrel, Addy, Jon, Logan, Aaron, Sammy

about 11 1/2 years ago at Erik and Amelia's reception.

Aaron's birthday is September 4th, Darrel's the 5th, and Jon's the 9th.  Jon is the baby of the bunch.

Alma 62:1-18

1 - Moroni is glad to hear from Pahoran and know he is not a traitor to the cause.

2 - He did mourn because of the iniquity of those who had driven Pahoran from the judgment seat.

3 - Moroni too a small number of men and marched towards the land of Gideon.

4 - He did raise the standard of liberty wherever he went and gained whatever force he could.

5 - Thousands did flock unto his standard, and did take up their swords in the defense of their freedom.

6 - Moroni and Pahoran unite forces and become stronger than the men of Pachus who had driven the freemen out of Zarahemla.

7 - Moroni and Pahoran went to Zarahemla and did meet the men of Pachus in battle.

8 - Pachus was slain and his men were taken prisoners and Pahoran was restored to his judgment seat.

9 - The men of Pachus received their trial and were executed according to the law.

10 - This law, of capital punishment, was observed for the safety of their country.

11 - Thus ended the 30th year.  Moroni and Pahoran restored peace in the land of Zarahemla.

12-13 - Moroni caused provisions and men to be sent to Helaman, Lehi, and Teancum.

14 - Moroni and Pahoran leave a large body of men in Zarahemla and took a large body of men to Nephihah.

15 - They took a large body of men of the Lamanites and slew them and took their provisions and weapons of war.

16 - Some entered into a covenant that they would no more take up weapons of war against the Nephites.  

17 - When the Lamanites entered the covenant they sent them to dwell with the people of Ammon.

18 - The army pitched their tents near the city of Nephihah.

GC: "Where Two or Three Are Gathered" by President Henry B. Eyring.

Kim and Brian left this morning for home.  They said they wanted to beat most of the traffic.  I took a couple of pictures before they left.

Addy with Brian and Kim

Brian, Ruby, and Kim

Rowan was sad he missed getting his picture taken but he

was sleeping.

Trina fixed a nice breakfast this morning: cinnamon rolls, scrambled eggs, and bacon.  I have to admit that I had a cinnamon roll and some bacon.  James had some eggs.  I don't very often cook breakfast so he was going to take advantage.

Rowan went out this morning and helped grandpa move rocks:

Rowan worked for over two hours, taking a break to go for a

Razr ride with his dad and Addy and Ruby, and to get

a drink of water.

They make a good team!

Besides going on Razr rides and working outside, and reading (Addy), here are some of the things we did:

Saying cheese and trying on her sisters shoes.

Ruby and I made a "dice city", including

a school and a park and a water tower.

Ruby and her tower.

Not only did we play with blocks and dice but Ruby and I played

Candyland and Cootie.  We also went out to play on the hammock but there were too many bees for Ruby to feel comfortable.

Hiding from the bees.

When Lola saw Ruby playing with the blocks, of course she wanted to play too.  Here Addy is using the blocks to build

Lola's name.

Concentration is important.

Oh no!

Trina did get to go for one Razr ride but she spent most of her time either cooking breakfast or cleaning.  The family left for home around 2 p.m.  We were sad to say goodbye.

We will miss you!

Being silly!

As soon as everyone was gone James and I took a nap.  The house seems so empty and quiet.  For dinner we had New York dogs and for FHE we listened to a conference talk.