Chicago, Illinois
35th operating temple
Dedicated: 9-13 Aug 1985
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ Authority of
John 3:35
The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.
Book of Mormon
2 Nephi 2:22-3:5
*How can we always look to the Great Mediator with faith and love?
Talk: "The Great Commandment:Love The Lord"
By: Ezra Taft Benson
April 1988
Old Testament
Exodus 35-36
35 Israel is admonished to observe the Sabbath - Free gifts are offered for the tabernacle - The calls and inspiration of certain artisans are confirmed.
36 Wise-hearted men are chosen to work on the tabernacle - Moses restrains the people from donating any more material.
Old Testament Favorite Scriptures
Genesis 26:5
Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.
General Conference
Be Ye Therefore Perfect - Eventually
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
" Brothers and sisters, every one of us aspires to a more Christlike life than we often succeed in living. If we admit that honestly and are trying to improve, we are not hypocrites; we are human. May we refuse to let our own mortal follies, and the inevitable shortcomings of even the best men and women around us, make us cynical about the truths f the gospel, the truthfulness of the Church, our hope for our future, or the possibility of godliness. If we persevere, then somewhere in eternity our refinement will be finished and complete - which is the New Testament meaning of perfection."
James wants me to budget but I keep thinking that he didn't include in that budget the money he spent on the patio. He has got to work with me here. I can budget but sticking to it is the problem.
On our way to the valley we made a deposit at the ATM at the Chase Bank in Show Low. James had to do it one bill at a time, and there were several. It took around 10-15 minutes. Next stop was the post office which James passed up. We had to turn around and go back.
James can't eat because of his colonoscopy but he stopped at Burger House to get something for me. I got a mixed burro and decided I like the plain green chili burros better, plus they aren't as messy. We listen to the Book of Mormon, the Old Testament, and Elder Holland's conference address. We also read from our book, "The Marshall takes a Bride."
We were 2 minutes late, we arrived at 11:47 at the Chandler Endoscopy center on Pecos and Dobson. James has nine pages of paperwork before his proceedures. I go for a walk around the building. When I get back it is time for him to go in. A few minutes later a nurse brings me his clothes and personal items. He is done by 1:05 and they call me back. The plan was for Kim to come and pick him up at 1:15 and take him to her house to rest while I went to the movie, "The Greatest Showman," with Stacy.
James felt so good that when Kim got here we decided we would all go to the movie. As soon as James was discharged and driven outside to the car in a wheelchair, which he protested, we drove to the Chandler Harkins at the Chandler mall with Kim right behind us. Stacy is meeting us there.
I dropped James off to buy four tickets while I found a place to park. While James goes in to find our assigned seats Kim, Stacy and I go to the snack bar where I bought everyone their snacks.
This theatre now has assigned and reclining seats. Nice. Stach said she enjoyed the movie and afterwards we talked about how much we like Hugh Jackman.
We were glad we got to spend some time with Stacy on her birthday! The child who made me a mother is 46!
James and I used the Cheesecake Factory card I got from Sheri for a late lunch/early dinner. I wanted crab cakes but instead of the entree they now only have six small one for an appetizer. That was my meal. James got the chicken Madeira. He deserved a nice meal after fasting and drinking gross stuff to get ready for his colonoscopy. He also had a tube down his throat and they found an obstruction which they tried to clear.
For dessert we shared a piece of lemon meringue cheesecake.
On our way home, I drove because James is not supposed to. We stopped for gas in Chandler and then our next stop was the McDonald's in Globe. While James was using the facilities, I went for a walk.
James decides he is going to drive the rest of the way home which is fine with me. He drives and I read. He predicts that we will be home by 8:15-8:20. Actual time: 8:17.
After unloading the car and putting everything away, and putting on my comfy clothes, I plop down in my recliner and turn on the T.V. I have only a little over 5,000 steps but I have no energy or desire to get anymore. James on the other hand walks and before the end of the day he has over 15,000 steps. He's an overachiever.
I watched a movie on Hallmark and then James and I watch an episode of "Victoria" together. We were in bed around 11.
I love this!
Too tired to even go to 6,000
A blast from the past. Winter 1967
James gave me the sweater for Christmas.
"Not now honey, I'm on the phone."
Happy Birthday Stacy!
Glad I got to see it again!
