Monday, May 13th, 2019

Oakland, California

13th operating temple

Dedicated: 17-19 Nov 1964

By: David O. McKay

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

1 John 2:22

Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist,that denieth the Father and the Son.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah29:1-15

New Testament "Come Follow Me"

Matthew 19:1-15; Mark 10:1-16; Luke 18:15-16; Gospel Topic: Marriage

General Conference

Your Priesthood Playbook

Gary E. Stevenson

"We holders of the priesthood have a team (a quorum) and a playbook (the holy scriptures and words of modern prophets). 

Do you strengthen your teammates? How well have you studied your playbook? Do you fully understand your assignment?"

James left for the valley this morning at 5:30 after our family prayer. 

I worked on our book business from 8 am to noon. I bought five new books and set some alerts. 

I am taking it easy on my knee again today. 

Kacey and I texted today about their family. 

James is working at the Willis's today putting on new siding and painting their house. I hope he gets enough people to help him.

I made a trip to the post office and Dollar General this afternoon. 

I got a mother's day card from Kim and Brian which was very much appreciated. Inside the card was a gift card to Cheesecake Factory. I also got a graduation announcement for Bettylea Rogers.

At Dollar General I bought diet Dr. Pepper, ice, a small package of Little Debbie turtle brownies which were delicious, a small package of sausage, a frozen macaroni and cheese meal, a package of snack sized frozen burritos, peanut M&M's, and a package of dill pickle Lay's potato chips. All of this for under $20. I ate chips all the way home and then threw the rest of the package away before I ate it all.

I did not email Ben this week but James did. Ben sent an email to Sheri for all the members of the family who want to read it. All you have to do is ask Sheri and she will send it to you.

Elder Trezise is quite the preacher. I am so grateful for his faith, obedience, and testimony. It's one of the things that keeps me going.

I watched the latest Hailey Dean Mystery this evening. It is a whodunit and I guess right!

Thanks Kim and Brian for accepting dad into your home to stay this week.

 Two cuties

 The Reidhead's in Georgia

The Chase's in Chandler

 Elder Rosenbaum has long legs!

 Charlie loves her mom!

 Scarlett loves the trampoline!

 Not too scary and I like the characters

Not up to par yet.

Saturday, October 27th, 2018

Manaus, Brazil

138th operating temple

Dedicated: 10 June 2012

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ, Davidic Descent of

2 Samuel 7:13

He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.

Book of Mormon #1

3 Nephi 13:16-34

*How can we make sure we are laying up treasures in heaven and not on earth?

- "By living true to the gospel and following the commandments we can be assured that the kingdom of God will be opened to us." -Alex

"By putting the things of eternal importance first in our lives. Make service and scriptures and prayer and family the most important." - Kim

"I think it has to do with the desires of our hearts. Are we striving every day to be better and to do His will? We have to start with the desire." - Sheri

Book of Mormon #2

Mosiah 3-4

Old Testament

Lamentations 4-5

General Conference

Wilt Thu Be Made Whole?

Elder Matthew L. Carpenter

"Because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, if we choose to repent and turn our hearts fully to the Savior, He will heal us spiritually."

The Brimhall's did our temple training today. We watched films about the tokens and signs and the ceremonial clothing.

My first assignment was the 2nd follower at the 8 a.m. session. Sister Whipple was my partner. I remembered her from growing up in Show Low. Her name is Ione but everyone called her Babe. She was married to Winky Whipple. His real name was Wendell and he is my friend Pete Whipple's brother. Sister Whipple says she was friends with my mom in high school. She used to ride in my mom's car to the dances. She said when my mom couldn't drive they would get Jim Stock the sheriff to take them. He would have to do his round first, which included the Dew Drop Inn in Pinetop. I remember that place! I never went there but I remember thinking it had a funny name. Sister Whipple is a Pearce. Clea Adams is her sister. Sister Adams comes to the temple on the Saturday's we work because her son works on the afternoon shift and brings her, she does initiatory and a session. She is 93 years old. 

I wasn't scheduled for a break so Sister Humphrey's greeted at the top of the stairs, my assignment, while I went to get something to eat. 

Our shift is over at 1 in the afternoon. We left and decided to go to LaCasita for lunch.  We ordered our green chili enchiladas with a side of refried beans. James went out to the car to get a pen so we could sign Jared's birthday card. He locked the keys in the car. The guy who works at LaCasita tried to help but no success. James came in and ate and then LaCasita guy gave him a ride to Home Depot to get some tools. That didn't work either. The locksmith we called couldn't help for a couple of hours. I walked over to Walmart to fill out and mail Jared's card and do a little shopping. James called and said Crystal Glass came and opened the door. They didn't charge him anything when he told them he would like them to replace the windshields in our car and truck.

It was 5 pm when we got home and we were exhausted. 

Today I missed helping with Milt Gillespie's funeral, going to the Stake Women's Conference, and Cammy's birthday surprise party. 

We worked on Textbook Money and then decided it was the wrong season to buy textbooks. James made us some Pero and we watched, "Hitched for the Holidays."

James has not been feeling well. He says he can't breathe which means he probably has a sinus infection.

 Such a sweet picture!

Celebrating two months!

 Scarlett in the tub going for a swim!

Having a chat with Tanner.

Congratulations Geiger's!