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.

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!