Thursday, December 7th, 2017

Gila Valley, Arizona

132nd temple

Dedicated: 23 May 2010

By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ Atonement through

2 Corinthians 5:18

And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

Book of Mormon

Ether 5:1-6:11
The Lord Jesus Christ is the source of light for our world and for our lives. The Lord touched the stones the brother of Jared presented to Him "to give light unto men, women, and children"(6:3) as they crossed the ocean. The Lord also provides light to guide us through the darkness of mortality and toward the brightness of the celestial kingdom - our promised land. Our way is lit by the light of apostles and prophets, the standard works, and inspired leaders and teachers. We too can be a light-we can light the way for others when we hearken to the Lord's counsel and keep ourselves worthy of His Spirit. Sister Ardeth G. Kapp, former Young Women General President counseled: "You have the light within. You can shine in darkness. You can light up the world. You can help dispel darkness. You ca make a difference." I was privileged to travel with Sister Kapp when I went to England. She invited my friend and I to have dinner with her and her sisters. She went out of her way to be kind to us, virtual strangers. She seemed genuinely interested in us and asked us question about our lives. I have never met a kinder or sweeter person. She truly radiates the light of Christ!
Doctrine Covenants Favorite Scriptures
DC 20:29
And we know that all men must repent and believe on the name of Jesus Christ, and worship the Father in his name, and endure in faith on his name to the end, or they cannot be saved in the kingdom of God.
General Conference

"I Have a Work for Thee"

Elder John C. Pingree, Jr.

"Focus on others. We can follow Christ, 'who went about doing good.' If you desire, you shall be the means of doing much good in this generation' DC 11:8. The primary purpose of divine assignments is to bless others and to do much good."

Moroni did not use King Mosiah's Hebrew translation of the Jaredite plates. He made his own translation in reformed Egyptian. 

Happy Birthday Curtis!

This boy turns 10 today

I left for the valley around 9:30 this morning by myself. James is too sick to go with me. I stopped in Show Low and Heber to put air in my tire because the indicator light kept coming on to tell me I had a low tire. By the time I got to Payson it was ok. I think maybe it was low because of the cold air. 

My first stop in the valley was at Chandler Eyecare. Sheri put new lenses in my glasses and then we went to lunch at Zupa's. I had a gift card that Kim gave me last year. When the girl scanned it, the computer froze up so she told me my lunch was free. I had a salad and some soup.

After lunch I went to the Fry's on Germann and Alma School and picked up a birthday card and gift card to Outback for Paul since today is his birthday. I also got a box of oatmeal for Stacy so Joshua could make cookies for Paul. 

Sister Wilhelm asked me if I would pic up something for Wendy DeWitt for her. Wendy is making her copies of kids movies on a flash drive for Christmas. Wendy had sent me her address so I put it in my GPS and drove directly to it. After visiting with Wendy and Colin a few minutes Wendy gave me a card and asked if I would deliver it to the Scott's. She also asked me not to tell them who it was from. I said I would make the delivery and my lips were sealed. 

While I was in Gilbert I stopped at Deseret Book and got a triple combination for Curtis in my Primary class. I had his name engraved on it. Next stop, the Costco next door. I picked up some more blankets, and wrapping paper, but they were out of ribbon, the main reason I stopped. 

I hurried back to Stacy's in Chandler. Joshua has a concert tonight and he and Stacy needed a ride. Paul is meeting them there, driving they only car they have right now that is working. Joshua plays the trumpet. I took a picture of him before they left. I am sad his and Evan's concert is tonight, the same night as Addy's.

Such a handsome guy!

Right after Joshua's concert, Evan had his first orchestra concert.

The cutest violinist I've ever seen!

I dropped off gifts at Sheri's today and got to see Ben and Ollie.

This evening I dropped off at Sam's Club to see if they had any Christmas ribbon. Sure enough they did. I am so glad I stopped. I got some more wrapping paper and some croissants. They make the best. 

After my stop at Sam's Club I drove out to Darrel and Trina's. Addy was already at the school but Trina and the other kids were home. 

We all jumped in Trina's car and drove to Desert Ridge High School. Trina's mom had saved us seats down front. The concert was short and sweet. Addy and her group sang "Santa Baby" as one of their songs. Lola told Addy she really lie t.

It was a great concert. I'm just sorry James and Darrel couldn't be there.

I managed to get my steps in today.

Kacey posted this picture. It actually snowed

in San Antonio. 

Jared is in El Paso and he posted this:

Monday, April 27, 2015

Earthquake in Nepal

There was an earthquake in Nepal on Saturday measuring

7.8 on the Reichter scale.  Over 5,000 people have died

and those who are left in the hit area are without food or shelter.

One heartwarming story is of the rescue of a four month old baby.

We have been remembering them in our prayers and today I told Joshua about it and asked him to remember the people in his prayers too.  He said he would.

 

Joshua stayed home from school today saying he had a sore throat.  He has been on an antibiotic for several days now so it is frustrating that he is still complaining of a sore throat. 

 

I took Sheri to pick up her car this morning at Erik's after taking Max and Evan to school.  On the way home I stopped at Walgreen's and picked up some Tylenol for Joshua.  After taking it he was playing and felt much better. 

 

James and I had some watermelon around lunch time and we shared with Joshua.  He said next to pomegranates watermelon is his favorite fruit. 

 

Trina, Rowan, Ruby and Lola came over for a visit this afternoon.  Addy was at her dance class.  I miss that girl.  Evan was so excited they were coming that he rode his bicycle around the neighborhood waiting for them.  They brought back volume 2 of the illustrated Book of Mormon and took volumes 3 and 4 for Rowan to read this week.  If he finishes the 16 volumes by July 1st I told him I would give him $25.

 

We love having Trina and the kids come to visit!

Miss Ruby

Lola and Max

 

Trina says she thinks the house looks good.  I guess we have made some improvements since she was here last.

 

This evening after dinner James and Paul went to Kim and Brian's to give Brian a blessing.  Brian has lyme disease and is also suffering from vertigo.  During the blessing James gave him he admonished him to read and study the scriptures to increase his faith. 

After the blessing we told Kim that Stacy was also suffering from vertigo and that Joshua was sick with a sore throat.  She brought some of her DoTerra oils and used them on Stacy and Joshua.  They each got blessings also from James and Paul.  It was a good way to spend FHE.