Thursday, May 9th, 2019

Bern, Switzerland

9th operating temple

Dedicated: 11-15 Sept 1955

By: David O. McKay

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

1 Thessalonians 1:10

And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 26:14-39

New Testament

Luke 15

General Conference

The Eye of Faith

Neil L. Andersen

"Jesus said, 'I am the way the truth, and the life.' Truth shows us the way to eternal life, and it comes only through our savior, Jesus Christ. There is no other way. Jesus Christ teaches us how to live, and, through His Atonement and Resurrection, He offers us forgiveness from our sins and immortality beyond the veil. This is absolutely true."

The following quotes go along with this week's "Come Follow Me" lesson:

"Some are lost because they are different. If only we had more compassion for those who are different from us, it would lighten many of the problems and sorrows in the world today."

-Joseph B. Wirthlin

"The distance to 'a far country' is not to be measured by miles but by how far our hearts and minds are from Jesus. Fidelity, not geography really determines the distance."

- Neal A. Maxwell

I heard the following disturbing news this week regarding a family we know and love in Chandler:

My friend, Carol posted this on Facebook for me as it is too hard for me to do right now, so I am tagging a few friends, so they can pass this information on to those who knew and loved our sons, Todd.

"Please keep the Withers family in your thoughts and prayers. It is with heavy heart that we let you know that Doug and Juanita's youngest son, Todd, unexpectedly passed away yesterday afternoon. The funeral arrangements have been made:

Tuesday, May 14th, there will be a 10 am viewing followed by the 11 am service for Todd Withers at the church - Chandler West Stake Center on Dobson & Galveston.

Todd was one of Jared Ammon's friends in high school. We have known the Wither's for years. Juanita was Kim's Merrie Miss teacher when she was in Primary. I don't know the cause of Todd's death but it is always a tragedy when a young person with so much promise passes away.

We had elk in our yard today. The grass is turning green because of all of the rain we have had. Elk in our yard is always a cause for happiness around here, except when they destroy our trees.

The Grapp's were going to come over this afternoon so I got all ready and made sure the dishes were done and the house was clean and then they didn't come. I had made parmesan crusted chicken for lunch so the kitchen was quite a mess. Oh well, I guess I had to clean it anyway, and James probably appreciated the fact that I put on makeup and combed my hair.

Another day with 20,000 steps.

These photos are actually from a video of

Charlie crawling across the floor.

 So proud of herself

One of my favorite Hallmark actresses

with her husband in France.

 Loving this weather

 Congratulations Alice!

Sunday, August 6th, 2017

Bern, Switzerland

9th operating temple

Dedicated: 11-15 Sept 1955

By: David O. McKay

Rededicated: 23-25 Oct 1992

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Alma 46:11-28

*Were these the first people to call themselves Christians? (See Alma 46:15.)  When was this? (About 73 B.C.)

How could there be Christians before Christ was born?

DC 109:1-20

What were some things that the Lord promised the faithful Saints?

* You commanded Lord, and this time we listened. We took the revelation personally and seriously and look what we were able to accomplish because of it! "And now Holy Father, we ask thee to assist us, thy people, with thy grace...And in a manner that we may be found worthy, in thy sight, to secure a fulfillment of the promises which thou hast made unto us, thy people, in the revelations given unto us." You spoke. We listened. You commanded. We obeyed. Find us and this house worthy of thy promised blessings! "That thy glory may rest down upon thy people, and upon this thy house,....that it may be sanctified and consecrated to be holy, and that thy holy presence may be continually i this house; And that all people who shall enter upon the threshold of the Lord's house may feel thy power, and feel constrained to acknowledge that thou hast sanctified it, and that it is thy house, a place of thy holiness." What would happen if we took every scripture, every revelation as seriously as the Saints took Section 88?

General Conference

His Daily Guiding Hand

M. Joseph Brough

" Heavenly Father knows what you and I need better than anyone else. As a result, He has developed a personal care package suited to each one of us. It has many components. It includes His Son and the Atonement, the Holy Ghost, commandments, scriptures, prayer, prophets, apostles, parents, grandparents, local Church leaders and many others - all to help us return to live with Him someday.

Some highlights of today's fast and testimony meeting: Brother Street's confirmation, James helped pass the sacrament, Brother Reynolds talking to Marlie who is leaving to live with her dad in Washington. The Allen's son-in-law reminding us that the gospel has everything we need for exaltation. Sister Applegate defending Joseph Smith  to a friend who said Joseph was a liar. Johnny Wilhelm who is five saying that Jesus died on the cross for us. Sister Skousen, the Primary President who says she loves children and the temple. Next week is the Tucson temple dedication. 

Sister Penrod gave the sweetest benediction. Sister Brewer the chorister who always has us sing every verse of the songs. I love our ward. 

In Primary I was happy to have Jace back, except that he was quite disruptive. Zemira, Bailey and Talena from the older class were in my class. Also Gracie, Liana, and Marlie. I did a spotlight on Marlie since this is her last week with us, and gave her a Book of Mormon with my testimony in it and various other items, one being a journal. 

Kim and Brian attended sacrament meeting but a few minutes after the block they left for home. They were still fasting and didn't want to be tempted by our green chili stew, which was delicious!  

James and I watched a movie and then he took a nap. I tried to, but I couldn't sleep. I'm too sad about what's going on in Stacy's family. I ate two cookies with milk and then took a couple of Tramadol. 

When James woke up we took Christopher and Mary, who were at Sister Singleton's, their wedding card and Amazon gift card. 

I don't usually watch movies on Sunday, but I needed to today.

James and I watched "Summer Princess" starring Taylor Cole, and "Love at the Shore."

I told Sheri how much I appreciated Ben and how he was a bright spot in my life. I felt better afterwards.

Random Photos:

Goodbye to Kim and Brian,

we will miss them!

 Molly celebrated her birthday at

her dad's and Kacey's.

Last year at Sunrise.

Baby Arctic Fox.

Another castle of the world.

Alex's beach sunset photo.

  

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Bern, Switzerland Temple #9

2 Nephi 15:1-30

In a world virtually overflowing with knowledge, how is there a famine of spiritual knowledge?

Alma 3-4

Men bring their own curses upon themselves.  Alma baptizes thousands of converts.  Iniquity enters the Church, and the Church's progress is hindered.  Nephihah is appointed chief judge.  Alma, as high priest, devotes himself to the ministry.

DC 30:1-11

How can we be more diligent in turning to the Lord and not give into fear or temptation?

Talk: "Fear Not; I Am With Thee"

By: Jean A. Stevens

April 2014

GC:  'Gratitude on the Sabbath Day' by President Henry B. Eyring

"And now it came to pass that the burdens which were laid upon Alma and his brethren were made light; yea, the Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord." (Mosiah 24:13-15)

I read from "Teaching in the Savior's Way", Live the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  I try to read one lesson a week from this manual and one from "Preach My Gospel" as well as the Sunday School and Relief Society lessons for the week.

My Primary lesson for the week is: "Witnesses See the Gold Plates."  I also did a little research on Family Search.  We are about to run out of names so I need to do some research to get more family names.  

My breakfast for the day. 

For lunch we had roasted veggies and they were quite delicious!

I had a healthy breakfast and lunch and then for dinner we had chili dogs.  Not very healthy, but tasty!

I know this is a little late, but I couldn't resist.

These were my handouts for visiting teaching this month.  The message was on the love of the Savior in our lives.

A heart box of chocolates under the scripture quote.

For Claire a Kombucha drink and some

organic blueberries.

Today I vacuumed all the wood shavings James brings in from the wood pile off the carpet in our bedroom.  He worked outside today and was careful not to track too many new ones in.  His allergies are really bothering him because he worked outside a couple of hours today.  

In the Superstition Mountains

This evening we read from "Lady of the Lakes" and watched "While You Were Dating."  I had already seen the movie but James hadn't.  

Fun Photos

Joshua at the Lego Expo

Jared and Emmy on their "date" reading scriptures.

2015

Three of my favorite people.

Sandra and Trenda,

a couple more of my favorites.