Johannesburg, South Africa
36th operating temple
Dedicated: 24 Aug 1985
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship
DC 88:5
Which glory is that of the church of the Firstborn, even of God, the holiest of all, through Jesus Christ his Son-
Book of Mormon
Alma 11:26-46
New Testament "Come Follow Me"
John 14:1-14; John 15:1-8
General Conference
Just As He Did
W. Christopher Waddell
"It isn't necessary for someone to be suffering, like my brother, from a life-threatening disease in order to be in need of ministering service. Those needs come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and conditions. A single parent; a less-active couple; a struggling teen; an overwhelmed mother; a trial of faith; or financial, health, or marriage issues - the list is almost endless. However, like Mike, no one is too far gone, and it's never too late for the Savior's loving reach."
What was left of my salad
Monte had hair!
I got up early to walk and work on my blog and do some Relief Society work. I was ready to leave for the valley a little after 9. James is taking a load of materials down in his truck to the Chacon job so he will be about an hour behind me. My first stop was at the Vernon post office. I bought some stamps and then asked Debbie, the post mistress if she would hold my mail. I had to sign a card giving her permission. I picked up four books and was on my way to Show Low. When I got to Show Low my first stop was the UPS store to mail my books. I borrowed a dolly to bring the heavy box weighing 35 lbs. in.
From the UPS store I went to Walmart to pick up three prescriptions. To my surprise all three were ready, including the Tramadol. After stopping to get gas I was ready to leave town, going through Linden, Pinedale, Heber, and Payson.
I arrived in Chandler at Dr. Douglas's office a few minutes early for my appointment. I talked to Chris, the office manager about dental insurance. I had called Physicians' Mutual before leaving home and they were too high and they don't cover crowns until after you have been on the program for a year. Instead of costing $820 like I thought, my crown will cost $1,800 because it is over an implant. Christ gave me a number to call for reduced rates. I paid them $349 for a 5 year plan which offers 33% off most procedures. That brought the cost down to somewhere between $1,500 and 1,600 dollars. $1,100 went on my Care Credit card which means same as cash for a year and I will pay the balance of $547 when I come in the end of the month for my cleaning and to have the crown mounted. Dental work is so expensive!
All they did today was make impressions of my teeth which will be taken to the lab where they will make the crown. There was no shots, or drilling. Dr. Douglas did something really nice for me. She fixed my two chipped teeth. One was right in the front and made me very self -conscious. Thank you Dr. D!
I met James at the Chandler mall where we ate at The Cheesecake Factory. He was pretty upset when he got there saying that he could not get in to start excavation on the house he is building until this guy named Robert finishes another house that Chacon is building.
We have a gift card that Kim and Brian gave me for Mother's day. I ordered the French Country Salad with grilled asparagus, mixed greens, fresh beets, goat cheese, candied pecans and vinaigrette. It was delicious. I also ordered the crab bites. James had his favorite, the chicken pot pie. We both enjoyed our meal and afterwards we ordered a piece of cheesecake to share. We ordered the Ghirardelli cherry chocolate cheesecake and it was very good. It was cherry cheesecake with chocolate cake. I thought the cheesecake was a little too soft, I like mine very firm and James didn't like the cake. But let's just say, we did not leave any on the plate.
Hawaii and Alaska side by side
After we ate James went over to the Willis's to pick up a ladder and I headed for Darrel and Trina's. Trina had taken Lola and Ruby to their dance dress rehearsal, and Addy was gone to the lake with friends, but Rowan was home. Rowan helped me carry my bags in after which I laid down to take a nap. Soon James showed up. He played a game with Rowan and then joined me for a nap.
When Trina got home I got up and visited with her for awhile and walked around the house. James was very tired and went to bed early.
Hiking on Horton Creek
They actually did this on Monday
She had a busy day!
