Thursday, June 18th, 2020

Reno, Nevada

81st operating temple

Dedicated: 23 Apr 2000

By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ, Lamb of God

1 Peter 1:19

But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

Alma 14:14-29; Sunday Journal

April General Conference

"Opening the Heavens for Help"

President Russell M. Nelson

"To help us remember Him and to identify The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the Lord's Church, we are pleased to introduce a symbol that will signify the central place of Jesus Christ in His Church. This symbol includes the name of the Church contained within a cornerstone. Jesus Christ is the chief cornerstone."

Inklings

Inklings Institute with Emily and Rio

JSH 1:29-46

James was up early this morning to prepare his monthly income tax report. I went over to turn on the water and there was barely a trickle coming out. James went out to check the well. The pump which provides pressure was running but the well was dry so he turned the water on to fill up the tank. Within 30 minutes or so there was enough water in the well so he could turn the pressure tank back on. What would I do without my handyman husband?

The diesel mechanics came out to install the parts James picked up last week for little Cat. James could do it himself but he doesn't have the right tools. They hadn't been working very long when it was apparent that another part was needed. James went in and ordered it but won't pick it up the part until tomorrow. He paid the mechanics $600 and still does not have a fixed machine. 

Erik told James that he saw a video where someone took apart a key box that was not working and cleaned the inside with brake cleaner. James took apart his key box and called around but no one had any brake cleaner. He only needs about a teaspoon full. 

Project number 3: The water valve for the planter. The one James installed was defective. Luckily he found another one out in the shed, installed it, and it is working fine. Upkeep is a major way of life around here.

I spent most of the day trying to buy books. I am discouraged that most books are either priced too high or they are gated, which means I cannot sell them. 

Today was Ruby's 11th birthday. If I post an over-abundance of Ruby pictures it's only because Trina posted them on Instagram so I have access to them. Ruby is such a sweet girl. She is sensitive, very patient with Lola, and loves animals and never wants to hurt them or their feelings. She loves to roller blade, swim, skateboard, and hike with her family. 

Happy Birthday Ruby!

At our timeshare

Addy made Ruby a cake and Lola helped with the decorating and celebrating.

James took a Luna ride this afternoon. They came upon a small herd of cows. One of the cows spooked and ran and it scared Luna. She turned and ran full speed in the opposite direction to the total surprise of James. He pulled back on the reigns but she had the bit in her teeth instead of her jaw and she just kept running. Finally after about 150 yards he turned her head and she was forced to stop. Maybe we should have named our horse "Scaredy Cat."

As part of my gospel study this evening I watched Emily and Rio on IGTV in what they are calling Inklings Institute. This week we are studying JSH 1:29-46 and Elder Christofferson's talk "Sharing the Message of the Restoration and the Resurrection."

Love this picture of Charlie!

Charlie gets glasses and Evan got braces this week. Sheri says he hates them and was looking online for invisible ones. Adolescence is such an awkward time.

No word on how Elder Holland is doing.
We are all anxious to hear.

Tuesday, June 18th, 2019

Mount Timpanogos, Utah

49th operating temple

Dedicated: 13 Oct 1996

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Examplar

John 21:22

Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.

Book of Mormon

Alma 18:8-23
New Testament "Come Follow Me"
 Matt 27:15-26; Mark 15:6-15; Luke 23:16-25; John 19:12-16

General Conference

We Can Do Better and Be Better

President Russell M. Nelson

"Brethren, we need to do better and be better because we are in a battle. The battle with sin is real. The adversary is quadrupling his efforts to disrupt testimonies and impede the work of the Lord. He is arming his minions with potent weapons to keep us from partaking of the joy and love of the Lord."

We sold two books this morning.

Jams left for the valley after scriptures and prayers. He did not finish putting in the sliding door at Hatch's Dentistry. Greg called him and said the door was put in backwards so he's going down to work on it tonight and tomorrow night and will hopefully come home on Thursday.

My shipments, 36 books, in two boxes and three packages are ready to be shipped. Since I am trying to be more conservative and save on gas, I decided to wait until Thursday when I am going in to town to have lunch with my friend Pam to mail these books. 

I listened to the book webinar this morning and I was inspired to buy more books. Everyone says that this business is all about having lots of inventory. As a result of this I ended up buying 20 books today, some from my new DFY list and others from alerts.

I got a call from a sister in our ward today, Amy Reynolds. She said that I had signed up to help Sister French get to work and she was wondering if I could take her tomorrow. She said I left a bogus phone number on the signup list. I asked her what the number was. She said 480-963-7444. That is our old landline number in Chandler and we haven't had it for several years now. Take about a brain freeze.

Sheri and Kim's families, along with their guest Michael, are in San Diego this week. Sheri says it's their "Happy Place." I am happy to say that right here at my home in Vernon, Arizona is my happy place.

BTW, Bubba Burgers are the best!

Happy Birthday Ruby!

I love this girl so much!

Lola calls her a "farm" girl because she likes animals and sometimes she wears bib overalls. In my book,

farm girls are pretty wonderful. I told Ruby she would fit right in

here in Vernon where we have lots of farm girls.

Our girl learned how to do pat-a-cake.

 A happy place in the "happy place."

 Woodbury fire near the Superstition Mountain

This one is for Lola

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

 Happy Birthday Miss Ruby!

5 yr. old cutie.

Up at 5am.  I overslept!  I scramble to get ready, bake the cinnamon rolls and get to the church by 6am.  I am there by 6:10.  Most of the girls are already there.  I guess Maddie isn't coming.  She is still in Payson.  Her cousin Kyah is especially disappointed.  
I went back home to get some ice and met the rest of our group up at the camp. Before the girls go on their hike we raise the flags over camp.   

 Brother Curtis stayed to set up our two tents.  Diana and I try to help.

We can't have fires but we wanted some light so we strung solar lights in our firepit.

 Diana Curtis, Amy Reynolds, and Shelly Applegate.

This is the stake's fire.

 

 I want James to make us some of these benches.

Our girls: 

Jordyn and Shelly Applegate who were both YCL's.

Kelly Reynolds, Hope and Heaven Lootans,

Alice Wilhelm, Kilee and LeeAnn Hunsaker 

and Kyah Westbrook.

We are missing Maddie Carroll, Trenda Wilhelm

and Coty Iannoli.

This is our service tree.  Whenever someone sees someone else perform an act of service they write it on a paper flashlight and hand it on the tree.  At the end of camp this tree was full of flashlights.

These three girls, Heaven, Hope, and Kelly, along with Kyah Westbrook gathered pinecones.  Julie Wilhelm, our camp leader gave them the idea of dumping pinecones in the entrance of people's tents while they were sleeping.  

 Kelly and Hope

 Here is their stash.

Our first meal here at camp was delicious.  Thanks to LaShell Crandell and Victoria Jackson and all their helpers.  For lunch today we had taco salad, fruit and cinnamon rolls.  The girls were especially hungry after their hike.  After lunch I had a nice visit with Heidi Hastings who is the stake young women's first counselor over the Mia Maids.  She and her husband who is a doctor along with their family are moving to Frisco, Texas.  She seems a little sad to go but feels like it is what the Lord wants them to do.  

This afternoon the girls divided into groups and rotated to different activities.  There was first aid, archery, games, and journal and scriptures.  Here are some pictures of our girls at archery.

 

That's Hope in the foreground.

Kelly was the best shot.

I think she got two bullseyes.

Kelly, LeeAnn, and Kilee

This was one of the games.  Someone walks on the

poles and those with the strings try to balance her.

For dinner we had grilled pineapple, rice and teriyaki chicken.  Afterwards we had kitchen cleanup.  I helped and then headed home.  Sister Boone, the stake YW's secretary used a laser pointer and talked about the stars and constellations.  I guess she was excellent.

I'm glad I went home.  I stopped a cow elk from attacking one of the trees James planted.  I took a whirlpool bath and went to bed.  My feet really hurt.  

 Kim and Brian in San Diego

Joe, Brian, Kim, Chelsea, and Michael

Sheri and Ian's family at Disneyland