Monday, October 8th, 2018

Manhattan, New York

119th operating temple

Dedicated: 13 June 2004

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Crucifixion

1 Nephi 10:11

And it came to pass after my father had spoken these words he spake unto my brethren concerning the gospel which should b e preached among the Jews, and also concerning the dwindling of the Jews in unbelief. And after they had slain the Messiah, who should come, and after he had been slain he should rise from the dead, and should make himself manifest, by the Holy Ghost, unto the Gentiles.

Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 1:15-30

*What do you think some of the symbolism is in these verses? What happened to many of the rising generations? Is this happening today?

- DC 6:36 "Look unto me in every thought, doubt not, fear not."

I love our Savior Jesus Christ, who is the Light of the world. When He was born into the world there was no darkness for the people on the American continent. When I have had Christ in my life there definitely has been 'no darkness.' We all have to decide if we are going to believe in the Light, follow the Light, and be saved by the Light.

Old Testament

Jeremiah 1-1

General Conference

Come, Listen to a Prophet's Voice

Bishop Dean M. Davies

"As we solidify in our lives the practice of listening to and heeding the voice of the living prophets, we will reap eternal blessings."

We got more rain today so Adam and friends did not get to go horseback riding. Kathy says she has been wanting to go horseback riding for years so she was a little disappointed. Everyone just hung out at home and played games, including video games upstairs. 

I got over 20,000 steps today. I know I won't be getting many steps on Thursday or Friday when we travel to Texas so I am trying to get some extra before we leave. 

Kathy got her sheets washed and put back on the bed downstairs before she left. She also vacuumed downstairs and in the common areas. 

Our company left around 4:30 but not before taking a photo outside and everyone writing a note in the guestbook. Adam said he has come up 4x this year, once every season. I believe Kaitlin was with him every time. 

Adam really wanted to stand by Kaitlin but 

Jacob beat him out.

James and I listened to a couple of conference talks for FHE and then we did some training for our book arbitrage business. James is getting pretty excited about the possibilities of making some extra money. 

I got a call from Stacy this evening. She is super excited about starting her training at the National Laser Institute new Monday. 

Charming Charlie

Beautiful skies

Sweet little Ruby

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Dandelion Sunset, Tuscany, Italy

Gospel Quote:

"When a woman is called to preach the gospel she is given priesthood authority to perform a priesthood function.  The same is true of a woman set apart as a teacher or in a presidency."

-Dallin H. Oaks

Priesthood Session of 184th General Conference

 Balintore Castle, Scotland

I woke up with my lower jaw on my left side swollen.  I ate a lemon and drank some lemon juice.  It didn't seem to help.  Did I mention that I was up before 4am.  I spent the last four hours of the night on my recliner. 

I fixed our "conference" cinnamon swirl pancakes for breakfast. They were yummy, but I think they made me tired.  I kept nodding off during the first session of conference this morning.  I even had James stop the recording for awhile so I could take a nap.  We had an hour for lunch before the start of the next session.  I made BLT's for lunch.

Baby Polar Bear

The next session was even worse as far as my sleepiness.  I could not stay awake.  Luckily I will be able to look at all the talks online in a couple of days.  

For dinner I made a salad and brownies and we finished off the chicken-stuffing casserole I made yesterday.  

After working on my blog James lit a fire and we sat by it while I read from The Book Thief.  World War II is kicking into high gear.