Thursday, April 6, 2017

Guayaquil, Ecuador
58th operating temple

Mosiah 2:29-41

King Benjamin exhorts his people to be obedient to God.

1. What warnings did King Benjamin give his people? (see verses 32-33, 36-38.)

2. How might we know if we are beginning to follow the wrong spirit?  Why is it important to recognize this early?

* Elder David A. Bednar: "We should endeavor to discern when we withdraw ourselves from the Spirit of the Lord.  If something we think, see, hear, or do distances us from the Holy Ghost, then we should stop thinking, seeing, hearing, or doing that thing. If that which is intended to entertain, for example, alienates us from the Holy Spirit, then certainly that type of entertainment is not for us.  Because the Spirit cannot abide that which is vulgar, crude, or immodest, then clearly such things are not for us."

3. According to verse 38 what consequences come to those who die in their sins?

4. What did King Benjamin want his people to consider and remember? (verses 40-41.)

Gospel truth

If we keep the commandments, we will be blessed temporally and spiritually.

Helaman 2

Helaman, the son of Helaman, becomes chief judge - Gadianton leads the band of Kishkumen - Helaman's servant slays Kishkumen, and the Gadianton band flees into the wilderness. About 50-49 B.C.

DC 52:12-32

Those enlightened by the Spirit bring forth fruits of praise and wisdom; Various elders are appointed to go forth preaching the gospel while traveling to Missouri for the conference.

General Conference

His Daily Guiding Hand

M. Joseph Brough

"Heavenly Father knows what you and I need better than anyone else.  One of Heavenly Father's most beloved tools in guiding His children is righteous grandparents."

Today is the Savior's birthday and the date the Church was organized in 1830.  

I love this picture of the 1st Presidency:

and the Savior

The Mesa Easter Pageant is going on right now and one of my friends posted this picture on Facebook:

I wanted to go to the temple this morning but James was too busy with work so we rescheduled until tomorrow morning before my infusion.  I stayed at Cathi's this morning studying and then a little before one James came back and we took my car to Sears to have the oil changed.  While they were working on my car we went to Olive Garden for lunch.  After lunch I dropped my glasses off at Chandler Eyecare.  Sheri put in new lenses for me and a new nose piece.  She also gave me a new glasses case.  Great service!

Rainbow Bridge

I worked on my blog while James went out to work on Sal's sewer line.  He had another mishap, and still now connection.

This evening for dinner we had a date with Ben at Eklectic Pie.  We told him we would take him out once a month for reading his scriptures.  Max and Evan came too because they had also read their scriptures.  We had a great time and I am so sad that I did not take any pictures.  We all loved the pizza because the crust is ultra thin.  We talked about the scriptures.  Ben has a great spirit about him and has a testimony of the scriptures.  It was a fun evening.

Fun Photos:

Holly's last day, surrounded by the people

who love her the most.

Joshua giving Max the stink eye,

while Evan enjoys a soda.

Enjoying smores at Darrel and Trina's.

Alex and Michael's seminary graduation.

I love this picture of Colin with

the Easter Bunny.

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Jordan River Utah Temple

1 Nephi 17:17-30

 What are some worldly pleasures that might be hard to give up, only trusting that the Lord has something better in store?

2 Nephi 25

DC 11:22-30

How can we overcome our fears and prepare to receive revelation even if it is not what we want to hear?

GC:  "If Ye Had Known Me" by Elder David A. Bednar

"We becomeacquainted with Him and His voice as we study and feast upon His word in the scriptures, pray to the Father in His name with real intent, and seek for the constant companionship

of the Holy Fhost  Learning and applying in our lives the doctrine of Christ is a prerequisite to receiving the gift of faith in Him.  Exercising faith in the Lord is a necessary preparation for following Him."

This morning after bringing me breakfast again, James left for work, Terry left for the ROC, and I left for Darrel and Trina's.  I got to their house a little after eight.  Darrel was gone taking kids to school.  When he and Lola returned, she ran into my arms and gave me a big hug.  Boy, that felt good!  It has been awhile since I have seen her and I wasn't sure how she would accept me.  Darrel ask me a few weeks ago to babysit this day.  He was called in to work and Trina was already scheduled to work.  After Darrel show me how to operate the TV, Lola and I settle down on the couch to watch "We Bare Bears," and "Home."  We also went upstairs and had a tea party, colored with my markers and ate Goldfish, and played hide-and-go seek.

Lola was very careful with the markers.

Kim came around 10:30 or so to visit and help.  At first Lola was shy around her, but it didn't take her long to warm up.

Such an affectionate little girl.

I ask her if Evan was her boyfriend and she said, "Yes!"

Rowan and Ruby had early release time from school.  They were out before noon and someone from Trina's carpool delivered them at home.  We were waiting for them to go to Peter Piper Pizza.

On the way Ruby says, "Kimmy" and Lola says, "No, it's Emmy!"

Of course we had to correct her.  It was an honest mistake.  

Lola ate more than Rowan and Ruby but I think maybe they had already had something to eat for lunch.  We took most of the pizza home with us.  It's just too fun to play while you are at the restaurant.  Lola and I played skee ball together.  Lola wanted another pink ball, and so Rowan won one for her.  He is such a good brother!  What would I have done here without Kim?  She is awesome and the kids love her!

The only thing missing was Addy.  Darrel got off work at 3 and picked her up at Kayla's.  I was so happy to see her!

Showing off her Golden Snitch necklace.

Being silly.

Everyone loves Kimmy!

One of Lola's favorite things to say is: "Whatcha doin?"  When Kim came one of the first things she said to Lola was: "Whatcha doin?"  What a coincidence.  

Darrel was telling me that the past weekend they left their car at Trina's mom's house and someone slashed the tires and broke the windshield.  Walmart said they had several cars in the same condition from that neighborhood.  It cost them over $500 to get everything fixed.  

I helped Ruby with her homework.

Rowan and his phone.

Lost Dutchman Park

Darrel and Trina have a beautiful view of the Superstition Mountains, especially from their upstairs window.

Mary Tyler Moore passed away today.  I watched her in the Dick Van Dyke Show and the Mary Tyler Moore Show.  She was great. 

She had juvenille diabetes and her death was caused by complications because of this disease.  

She will be missed.

This evening James and I took my car to Sears for another oil change.  Afterwards we used James's gift certificate and went to Olive Garden for dinner.  I had chicken and shrimp carbonara.

Thursday, August 18, 2016

I love Elder Scott

Alma 52:1-18

1 - The Lamanites discover Amalickiah is dead. Teancum killed him.

2 - They retreated to Mulek and sought protection in their fortifications.

3 - Amalickiah's brother Ammoron is appointed to be king.

4 - Ammoron comandeed that they maintain those cities which they had taken through the shedding of blood.

6 - Teancum prepares for another battle.

7 - He continues to prepare until Moroni sends a large number of men to strengthen his army.

8 - Moroni tells Teancum to retain all the prisoners he has taken as a ransom for those the Lamanites have taken.

9 - He also tells him to fortify the land Bountiful, and secure the narrow pass which led into the land northward

10 - Moroni asks Teancum to be faithful in maintaining that quarter of the land.

12 - Ammoron arches forth against the Nephites on the borders by the west sea.

13 - He commands another army to harass the Nephites by the east sea.

14 - The Nephites are in dangerous circumstances at the end of the 26th year.

16 - Teancum received orders to make an attack upon the city of Mulek, and retake it if it were possible.

17 - Teancum waits for Moroni so he might receive strength to his army.

18 - Moroni arrives with his army at the latter end of the 27th years of the reign of the judges.

We had a busy day today.  We went to help Charlotte and I did an upgrade on her Ipad and now we can't open it because she doesn't remember the Apple ID or password.  I took it home with me and worked on it and tried to contact Apple but I had no luck.  I am taking it back to Charlotte's tomorrow and we are going to call Apple Support.

We took my car to Sears to get it lubed.  Tomorrow James has an appointment in Mesa for his truck.

For dinner tonight Sheri suggested I make breakfast, blueberry muffins, eggs, and bacon.  Instead I made the muffins for an after school snack and then we took the boys to IHOP.

Delicious food and great company!

The moon as we came out of IHOP.

This picture doesn't do it justice.

Max played grandpa again in chess and came very close to beating him, again.  Keep trying Max!  You can do it!

Just a random picture I took.

Evan happened to see me and waved.

Here are some pictures from Havasupai:

Alex took this picture.

I am not sure who the people are.

Another one of Alex's pictures.

He takes some good ones!

Alex, Ben, and Ian.

Sheri and Rachel.

Sorry I didn't get a picture of Rachel's 

husband Dillon.

Darrel and Trina.  We were all a little worried

about Darrel because of his arthritis.

I will post more pictures tomorrow.

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Happy 10th Birthday to sweet Adalynn!

This girl is kind, thoughtful, beautiful, helpful,

and obedient, and so much more.

I love her so much!

When I called to wish her a Happy Birthday she said she was so

excited to be coming to the cabin for her birthday.  I am excited to have her come,  along with the rest of her family.

I went into town this morning to get the oil changed in my car before leaving for the valley.  Both Center Tire and Walmart were busy so I called James to see if he could meet me at Sear in Chandler if I came this afternoon.  He said he could so I went home to get ready to leave for the valley.  By the time I took a nap, cleaned and packed it was 2pm before I left.   It was after 5pm when we dropped my car off at Sears.  James met me there in his truck and we drove to Tempe Toyota to get him a rental car.  We then both drove to Erik's house where James dropped his truck off for Erik to work on it.  James had to drop some checks off at the Chandler airport for guys to pick up in the morning and then we stopped at Sam's Club to get my birthday present, a new camera.

  

 Happy Birthday to me!

After leaving Sam's Club we hurried back over to Sears to pick up my car before they closed at 7 and then it was on to Olive Garden for dinner.  

Garlic chicken with mashed potatoes and fresh spinach.

Yum!

Addy has a new cousin to share a birthday with.  Ivy Clare Case was born to Bryce and Alexis today.  Bryce is Trina's brother.

Congratulations!

 Lola has a new playmate!

Can you imagine the fun these two will have in the years to come.

I loved this post by Trina about Addy!

Monday, January 7, 2013

James left around 4:30 this morning for the valley.  I ran in and took a shower before he left so he could turn the water off and winterize.  I left around 7.  I stopped in Payson for a bacon breakfast burrito at Del Taco.  I arrived at Dr. Douglas's office in Chandler just before 11am for my teeth cleaning appointment with Jackie.  Before leaving the office I scheduled an appointment for my crown on January 24th.
 Did a little shopping at Walmart and bought a croissant sandwich for lunch then headed to Mesa for my appointment at the Arizona Arthritis and Rheumatology Center with Dr. Caldron.  My appointment was going fine until Dr. Caldron told me they did not get the lab results from when I had my blood drawn at Dr. Wilson's office in December, which means they had to draw blood again today.  I also got a flu shot. 
This evening James and I went to get tires at Sears for my car.  We ended up not getting them because James said they were $200 and he thought he could get them cheaper at Discount Tire.
We used our $25 gift card at Chili's for dinner.  I got the mango salsa chicken with broccoli and rice.  It was yummy!
I took Sheri to drop off her car at Erik's.  James and I read from our book before going to bed. (The Accidental Detective.)

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

James parked his truck on 108th way because he had tools in the back so I took him to get it early this morning.  I came back to the hotel and paid bills.  At 9am I had an appointment at Chandler Family Practice with Lois.  My blood pressure was 118/20.  Hurray!  This was a routine appointment so I can get a refill on my blood pressure meds.  They also did bloodwork.

After my doctor's appointment I went to Sheri's.  She told me if I came over this morning she would vacuum out my car, which she did.  She was also taking Alex to Cabellas to get a new fishing rod.  The one he got for Christmas doesn't work right.  I also stopped at Stacy's and sprayed the mud off the undercarriage of my car.  It took much longer than I thought and I had to clean up the mess off the driveway.  Afterwards I picked up a spicy chicken salad from Pei Wei and took it back to the hotel to eat.  I also took a nap and had a little down time.

At 4:30 James and I had an appointment at Grand Canyon title in Gilbert to sign papers for Zaki's lot. 
Our next stop was Sears to get my tires rotated, a lube and oil change.  On the way down on Monday my car was shaking when I went over 65.  The guy at Sears said my tires were so bad it wouldn't do me any good to rotate them.  They did the lube and oil change and James said we could get tires when I came back on the 7th.  We used one of Chili's gift cards for dinner.  I had the carribean salad with grilled shrimp.  It was yummy.  James had the fajita trio.  Stopped by Deseret Book and bought 3 books with my gift card, one for Kim, Stacy, and myself.