Friday, April 11, 2014

Bluebells in Hallis Forest, Belgium

Gospel Study

The children of Reuben and Gad call their altar ED.  I'm not exactly sure why. 

-Joshua, O.T.

Mosiah 5

Be obedient to God's commandments
Be called the children of Christ
Be found at the right hand of God
Be called by the name of Christ
Be steadfast and immovable
Be brought to heaven.

This morning I worked outside for quite awhile.  I am amazed at how well these steroids are working for me.  The pain in my knees is entirely gone, at least for now.  I finished pulling grass around the mailbox.  Now I want to plant some vincas which are good and sturdy and will last through the summer.  I guess that's for another day.  I also swept off the front porch and driveway.  

Dr. Douglas called and said she could see me around 11:30 to put in a temporary crown.  I hurried to Staples and Target to do my shopping there and then went to see Dr. Douglas.  I had a nice visit with her about the temple open house, etc.  Afterwards I finished up my shopping and errands at the bank, Walmart, and Sam's Club.

 Jason and Drea Boles legally

adopt baby Benjamin.

James came home from work as if a huge burden had been lifted from his shoulders.  He has been released from his contract at Camden Foothills.  They couldn't agree on who should be doing the grading and when he told them he would lose money if he had to do it, that it wasn't in his bid, they let him go.  He thinks they were afraid he wouldn't be able to pay his bills and they would have liens against the property.  I am so grateful.  This is another tender mercy.

This evening James and I went to Ian's parents house, John and Betty Trezise's, so James could price out how much it would cost for them to enclose their carport into a garage.  The last bid they had was $20,000.  James thinks he can do it cheaper, but there are some problems involved.  I had a nice visit with Betty while James and John discussed the job.

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This reminds me of Ruby

who loves bandages!

James is concerned that I spent too much money on discretionary items this week.  He's probably right.  I will do better.  

Love this picture!

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Conference Goals

President Uchtdorf - "Come Join With Us"

1.  Feel the power of the Atonement.

2.  Grow closer to the Savior.

3.  Become a better person through the Atonement.

President Packer - "The Key to Spiritual Protection"

1.  Be not afraid, only believe.

2.  Keep my covenants.

3.  Make the Holy Ghost a moving force in my life.

4.  Repent in my personal prayers.

5.  Teach principles from the Book of Mormon.

6.  Be happy, find hope, turn toward the light.

7.  Unlock protection and redemption in the scriptures.

 Up and ready to go to the valley.  James was supposed to be at Dr. Moffat's office by 8 am.  We got as far as the middle of Vernon when I realized I left my phone.  There was no way I was going to the valley without it.  We called Dr. Moffat's and told them we would be a little late.  James got three prescriptions for his laringytis, two antibiotics and one steroid.
While James was at his appointment I made a trip to Walmart to get a printer to keep in Chandler. 

As we finally leave town we decide to go the Globe way so we can stop for lunch at Burger House.  Our decision to stop instead of ordering our food to go is based on the fact that their burros are quite messy.  
The only part of the "Globe way" that I like, besides Burger House, is our descent down into the valley.  The desert flowers are starting to bloom, and with the mountains in the background the scene is quite beautiful.  
Our first stop in Chandler is at CVS to fill James's prescriptions.  
I got a text from Laura, Lois is out of the hospital.  We were going to go see her tonight but will wait until tomorrow evening when Darrel can go too.  
James and I went to Olive Garden for dinner.  I ordered a new chicken dish and was quite disappointed because my chicken was tough and dry.  
I went to two Hobby Lobby's and only got 14 lightbulbs for my Light of Christ visiting teaching handouts.  I have now decided to do them for the Young Women and my grandkids so I need a total of 46.  More Hobby Lobby's tomorrow.

The printer I bought this morning doesn't have a scanner so James said it wouldn't serve his purposes.  While he made a trip to Home Depot this evening I went to Staples and bought another, more expensive printer.  It's a wireless and it took me an hour or so to set it up, but it works!

Facebook finds:

Snow tunnel

On the Run

Sheris fieldtrip with Max

to the state capitol.

Gilbert temple at night