Thursday, January 4th, 2018

St. George, Utah
1st operating temple
Dedicated: 6-8 Apr 1877
By: Daniel H. Wells

Jesus Christ Atonement through

3 Nephi 11:14

Arise and come forth unto me, that ye may thrust your hands into my side, and also that ye may feel the prints of the nails in my hands and in my feet, that ye may know that I am the God of Israel and the God of the whole earth, and have been slain for the sins of the world.

Book of Mormonn

1 Nephi 3:9-31

*Why do you think Sam willingly followed Nephi while Laman and Lemuel persecuted him?

Old Testament/P.G.P.

Genesis 7-8; Moses 7-8

O.T./P.G.P. Scripture Mastery

Genesis 1:26-27

26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

General Conference

A Yearning for Home

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

"No, following the Savior will not remove all of your trials. However, it will remove the barriers between you and the help your Heavenly Father wants to give you. God will be with you. He will direct your steps. He will walk beside you and even carry you when your need is greatest."

I called the arthritis infusion center and cancelled my appointment for tomorrow. I still have a cough and I am exhausted and just don't want to make a trip to the valley. James was a little leary but I am glad I did it.

I set a date, time and place for James's birthday party with the kids. It is going to be on Saturday, January 20th, at 3 p.m. at Darrel and Trina's. 

This evening James and I took a little drive. We picked up a box at the post office which was c-pap supplies for James. We also got a picture and family letter from the Dowdle's. We drove on to the Standford store where we got Schwan's Passion Punch and Tangerine sherbet. We've had it before so we know we like it. It puts a smile on our faces. 

We drove home and I read from "Life Everlasting," we are still waiting for our next Renee Ryan novel. 

For dinner we had sherbet, grilled ribeye steak, mashed potatoes (leftover from last week), and broccoli, in that order. Life is short, eat dessert first.

We watched "A Christmas Visitor," starring William Devane, and  

Meredith Baxter. We also watched an episode of Heartland called "The Natural." Mallory is jealous of Georgie.

I read in the local newspaper today that Round Valley is asking everyone in their community to fast and pray for moisture. That's the same thing our stake president asked us to do in the White Mountain Stake.

Our beloved sherbet

One last photo of our tree.

I love it!

Think Snow!

New York, New York

Savannah, Georgia got 1.2" this week.

There is even snow on the Superstition Mountain,

although this photo wasn't taken this year.

Saturday, July 29th, 2017

St. George, Utah

1st operating temple

Dedicated: 6-8 April 1877 

By: Daniel H. Wells 

(Under the direction of Brigham Young)

Rededicated: 11-12 Nov 1975

By: Spencer W. Kimball

Atonement

2 Nephi 9:7

Jesus Christ, Advocate

DC 29:5

Lift up your hearts and be glad, for I am in your midst, and am your advocate with the Father; and it is his good will to give you te kingdom.

Alma 42:1-25

*If the demands of justice cannot be erased, then how can those who have sinned (each of us) ever have peace of conscience and be restored to the presence of God?

*According to Alma 42:15, how is it possible that mercy can ever be extended to us?

*What does it mean to you to know that the Savior would willingly suffer in your place so that you can have mercy extended to you?

DC 105:27-41

27-30, Lands in Jackson and adjoining counties should be purchased; 31-34, The elders are to receive an endowment in the house of the Lord in Kirtland; 35-37, Saints who are both called and chosen will be sanctified; 38-41, The Saints are to lift an ensign of peace to the world.

In such a tumultuous world, how can we lift up an ensign of peace?

* We lift up our ensign of peace by sharing the gospel with others through our actions and our words, remembering that we are constantly an example and represent Christ at all times. Also, an Ensign for peace is sweeping the nations as we continually build temples that dot the earth. They are a beacon and lighthouse in the storms of the life. Also, the Book of Mormon is an Ensign of peace.

General Conference

How Does the Holy Ghost Help You?

Elder Gary E. Stevenson

" The Holy Ghost testifies and bears witness of the Father and the Son and of all truth. The Lord, speaking to His disciples, said, 'But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father,...he shall testify of me..'"

James and I are getting back into our routine of going to the Snowflake temple on Saturday morning and attending the 8 a.m. session. An added bonus for me was when I was in the celestial room I saw Trenda and Emery waiting to be taken in to the sealing room. I got to give Trenda a hug!

Emery looks especially tall in this photo.

Young people at the temple.

Ole people at the temple.

Not our most flattering photo.

Of course we make a stop at El Cupido's for some refreshment. I am stuck on the bacon breakfast burrito's and James likes the chicken quesadilla's. We both love the ice so we have to get medium drinks we a free refill.

I had a lazy, or should I say relaxing, day at home. Trenda's reception started at 6 p.m. at the Show Low stake center. I forgot the pants I wanted to wear needed to be washed, so I did it at the last minute. We didn't get to the reception until almost 8 p.m. What a mistake. It was packed! There was no line. Trenda was dancing with her dad and then with Emery and there was no opportunity to talk with her. I'm never going late again. I did get to talk to two others of my young women, Shelley who is getting ready to go on a mission and Mary, who just got married last week. I didn't even have any refreshments. James had a piece of Texas sheet cake.

I need to be more focused and have greater self-discipline.

Oh, by the way, it rained during the reception and most of the way home.

According to Trenda's mom these two are 

equally yoked. That means Emery must be

a really great guy!

Random Photos:

While we were in Snowflake we drove past one

of the homes James lived in. This home had white plaster

on the outside similar to the color of the chimney.

It looks like someone is trying to restore it to it's

original state.

What a cool mom! These kids love 

JesterZ's!

American Southwest history

I am obsessed with sunflowers right now.

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

St. George, Utah

1st operating temple

Dedicated: 6-8 April 1877 by:

Daniel H. Wells with Brigham Young presiding

Rededicated: 11-12 Nov 1975 by:

Spencer W. Kimball

Alma 19:22-36

*How did Abish's action show the strength of her testimony?

*Do you want to have a testimony?

*Are you willing to work for it?

*What can you do today that might have a good influence on people around you?

*By sharing our testimonies and setting righteous examples, we can help others turn to the Lord.

DC 88:127-41

127-41, The order of the School of the Prophets is set forth, including the ordinance of washing of feet.

How can we help people feel loved at Church?

General Conference

Don't Look Around, Look Up!

Elder Yoon Hwan Choi

"All of us are in the middle of an eternal family. Our role can be a turning point at which significant changes can occur in positive or negative ways. President Hinckley continued, 'Never permit yourself to become a wink link in the chain of your generations.'

Your faithfulness in the gospel will strengthen your family. How can we ensure we will be a strong link in our eternal family?"

We went out to the pool before 10 a.m. and of course the boys had to wait for the waterfall to come on. I guess that is part of the fun. Joshua kept coming over and asking me what time it was.  At 10 a.m. sharp it came on, and they were ready.

After the waterfall

Rowan looks relaxed

Hard to get them all together.

After swimming we went over to the splash grill. We all had either a burger or cheeseburger with fries and a drink except for Rowan who had chicken strips.  Then it was time to go back to our room.

They played in the room all afternoon.

First they tried the new game Addy picked out yesterday at

Walmart, Googly Eyes.

They couldn't figure it out. I guess Addy will

have to teach them.

They came over to my room and we played Tenzi's.

Those are my pink dice in the nice triangle by the empty chair

while I took this picture.

Mostly the boys just "hung out" until they got hungry and ask me if they could get NYPD pizza and garlic knots for dinner.  Of course.

I ordered and picked up and James stayed with the boys.  He arrived this afternoon and I was very happy to see him!

Popcorn and M&M's for snack and then a night swim with James being the chaperone. I stayed in the villa by myself for awhile. It was nice.

Showers and bed, not necessarily sleep when the boys get back.

Animal Photos:

I showed this picture to Rowan.

He loved it.

Elk in Show Low Park

When I showed these pictures to James he said:

"Nice bull in the front."

Sunday, February 5, 2017

St. George, Utah temple

2 Nephi 1:13-29

When have I been benefited by a priesthood blessing?

Omni and Words of Mormon

DC 19:25-41

How can we better seek after eternal blessings?

Talk:  "After Much Tribulation Come the Blessings"

By:  Adney Y. Komatsu

October 1978

GC: "Come, Follow Me By Practicing Chrstian Love and Service"

by Elder Robert D. Hales

"I promise you: the calling to be a parent includes the gift to teach in the ways that are right for you and for your children.

Some of our most impactful Christian service is given by holding family scripture study, family prayer, and family council meetings.

Let us remember, the most important work we do in our families

is through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Let us remember that our children and grandchildren measure our love by how much devoted time we give them.

Above all, don't lose patience and don't give up!"

Brother Thompson conducted sacrament meeting today.  He read a letter from our stake presidency thanking us for fasting for moisture in January.  Since that fast we have had five major storms.  The letter said some people might call this a coincidence, but we know better.  I am grateful for the faith that comes through fasting and prayer.

I was up at 4 am to finish preparing my Primary lesson on Joseph Smith beginning to translate the gold plates.  The kids loved the paper I had where they had to translate a message that was supposedly written in reformed Egyptian.  Colter was gone today.  His family is at the monster truck rally in the valley.

Talena played a piano solo in sharing time.  She played a hymn and her piano teacher, who is a non-member, came to visit.  

Sister Skousen gave a sharing time about Noah's ark.  Each child was given a picture of an animal and there were two of each animal and everyone had to find their mate before getting on the ark.  I was a bluebird.  Did they have blue birds on the ark?  We sang my favorite Primary song today, "I'm Trying to be Like Jesus."

We got new home and visiting teaching assignments today.  James has the newly baptized member and two total inactives, one no one has ever seen.  Brother Westbrook is his new companion.  

I have a new companion, Sister Carroll, and a new person to visit, my dear friend Pam who I have not seen since October.

We broke our fast when we got home with grilled cheese sandwiches and chili.  We had a nap and then I made James some dark chocolate brownies.  I did my daily gospel study and then James and I watched a Hallmark movie, "All Things Valentine" and read from "Boys in the Boat."  It was a relaxing Sunday afternoon spent with my sweetheart.  

Most of the rest of the world watched The 51st Superbowl Game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons.  It went into overtime and the Patriots ended up winning 34 to 28.

Fun Photos

Lola could definitely give the Gerber baby a

run for her money!

My only baby picture of myself.

Guster Concert, courtesy of Brian and Kim

How are they going to get down?

Monday, November 24, 2014

St. George temple

"I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep...."My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me." 

(John 10:14, 27).

When we left for the valley this morning at 5am it was 14 degrees.  We stopped at the Subway in Globe for breakfast.  

The pavers were already on the job when James got there.  He went back home and I went shopping at Costco and Deseret Book.   Later this afternoon I went shopping with Sheri at Fry's and Sams Club for Thanksgiving.  We both bought turkeys for 1/2 price at Fry's.  She is having dinner at her house for the Trezise's.  

I bought new sheets today at Costco and put them on our air mattress.  They are divine!  

I missed watching Dancing with the Stars this evening but heard that Bethany and Derek are off. 

We had dinner and FHE at Sheri & Ian's.  The burgers were good but the best part of the evening was Evan's FHE lesson.  He read a story from the Friend and then tested how well we were listening by asking questions.  I was so impressed with how well he read with great expression.  He is one special kid!

Evan loves pumpkin pie so I gave him the one

I bought at Costco today. 

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