Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Brisbane, Australia

115th operating temple

2 Nephi 23:1-22

While we might be living in "Zion" do you still stream content from "Babylon," shop from their clothing line, or weave their teachings into "Zion's" gospel?  How else might we have a foot in "Babylon"?

Alma 12

Alma speaks to Zeezrom - The mysteries of God can be given only to the faithful - Men are judged by their thoughts, beliefs, words, and works - The wicked will suffer a spiritual death - This mortal life is a probationary state - The plan of redemption brings to pass the Resurrection and, through faith, a remission of sins - The repentant have a claim on mercy through the Only Begotten Son.

DC 35:13-27

13-16, The Lord's servants will thresh the nations by the power of the Spirit; 17-19, Joseph Smith holds the keys of the mysteries; 20-21, The elect will abide the day of the Lord's coming; 22-27, Israel will be saved.

General Conference

I Will Bring the Light of the Gospel into My Home

Jean B. Bingham

"Our obligation and privilege is to embrace improvement in everyone as we strive to become more like our Savior,

Jesus Christ."

Contrite Spirit

Chapter 14 - "The Temple and the Natural Order of Marriage"

Preach My Gospel - My Purpose As a Missionary - Helping Others Make Commitments: The Door to Faith and Repentance

James and I left for the valley around 9:30 this morning.  Here are the stops we made: Vernon post office, Dr. Moffat's in Lakeside, gas, carwash, and Arby's in Show Low.  Of course we went the Globe way so we could stop at Burger House.  We ordered 17 burros before leaving Show Low and told them when we would be there.  I am so glad we ordered ahead because the line was out the door.  The reason we ordered so many burros was because we ordered four for Kim and Brian and two for Sheri and Ian.  The other 11 were for Terry, Cathi, James, and I.  Can you tell we really like them?

The Wave, Arizona

We made it to Dr. Allen's in Mesa on Power and Baseline right at my appointment time, 1:45.  My appointment was with Ruth Hoskins the PA.  Before she came in the girl who took my blood pressure and weighed me ask me some really weird questions: "Count from 20 backwards.  Count from December backwards and who is the President of the United States and what day is it.  It sounded like a psychological evaluation to me.  All this for thyroid and hormone pills?  Maybe they were checking for Alzheimer's since I'm an Oldtimer.

When I got to Cathi and Terry's I took a two hour nap.  They weren't home when we first got there because they had taken the dogs to see the vet.  Indy just had seven teeth pulled and it was time for a post op checkup.  

When Cathi got home she convinced me that I should ask for nitrous oxide gas tomorrow while they pull my tooth.  I told her I would.  I am a little worried about whether or not they will do my infusion on Friday since I will be on an antibiotic after the tooth extraction.  I would call the arthritis office but I would not be able to speak to a real person anyway so I will take my chances. 

This evening James and I went to visit with his mom and sister Dawn.  This was Lois's project for February:

Making Christmas stockings for Gail's grandkids.

These are just a few.  She made over 20.

One of my favorites because it is purple.

This picture doesn't do it justice.

Speaking of Gail's family:

Gail on the right and Aaron's son Beckham on the left.

Dawn gave me a real microscope she bought for $10 at a store for teacher's.  She also gave me some slides and then showed me some slides I could order.  Thank you Dawn!

We had a nice visit and even called Gail to see if he would be coming down anytime soon.  It sounds like he is too busy.  Lois wants to plan a time for all of her children and their spouses to go out to dinner.  For refreshments we had some delicious brownies.  

When we got back to Terry and Cathi's I had a burro and then before going to bed I read to James from The Seven Tipping Points That Saved the World.

Fun Photos

My Hero!

Sheri's Hero!

My favorite is the self-portrait Evan drew on

the lower right.

I LOVE this baby picture of Molly!!

I almost missed seeing the green chick by her legs.

Sunday, November 1, 2015

One of my favorite months!

Sheri's quote:

Elder Holland in his talk "Lord I Believe" says,

"When problems come and questions arise, do not start your quest for faith by saying how much you do not have, leading as it were with your 'unbelief.'  That is like trying to stuff a turkey through the beak!  Let me be clear on this point: I am not asking you to pretend to faith you do not have.  I am asking you to be true to the faith you do have.  Sometimes we act as if an honest declaration of doubt is a higher manifestation of moral courage than is an honest declaration of faith.  It is not!"

I was up at 4:30 this morning to finish preparing my lesson.  It is about Cornelius and Peter and taking the gospel to the Gentiles and all the world as the Lord commanded.  I felt like I was prepared.

James helped me put on my new shoes.  They do hurt my feet a little but I checked and I can't get them in a wider size so I will just grin and bear it.  

An announcement was made in sacrament meeting today regarding the refugees coming into Europe.  We were encouraged to donate to the humanitarian fund to help these refugees.  I saw this on Facebook:

 

I loved Brother Scott's testimony today.  He talked about how the refugee's from Syria fleeing to Europe could now be taught the gospel.  He also bore testimony of the Savior!

 I am grateful to belong to the this church!

 Everyone in my Primary class, except Zemira, bore their testimonies in sacrament meeting.  I told them in class it was important to remember to bear testimony of the Savior.  Hopefully they will remember.  

I am not sure if it was the Halloween candy or what but our class was very rowdy today.  It didn't help that today was Joely's birthday and Isabelle was there to celebrate with her.  Joely brought a bean bag and begged me to let them play a game, so after class  they played hide the beanbag.  They were rude to Braylin who tries to get attention by saying rude things.  When he was out of the room I told them they needed to practice being more kind to him.  

Zemira did give an answer regarding Peter's symbolic dream of seeing unclean animals and how it applied to the Gentiles.  I was proud of him.  I don't think he has ever answered a question in class before today.

Ashten is excited that her brother, Kendall is coming home from his mission on Wednesday.  She really didn't want to read scriptures today but I talked her in to it.  Talena was the best in class and was the most reverent.

Denice Hall did singing time today.  I think Alicia went to visit her mom in Utah who is dying of cancer.  It was lots of fun songs and Denice made it even more fun.  

Lannie Gillespie did sharing time.  She told the story of the Good Samaritan and then gave the kids an assignment to do 5 acts of service before our next Primary in two weeks.  It's a contest and the class who does the most acts of service gets a prize.  The kids were pretty excited!

We came home from church and watched a movie, "The Wishing Tree", before breaking our fast.  

I also worked on my blog, read scriptures and listened to several conference talks.  My favorite was the one by Pres. Eyring on the Holy Ghost.  James took an extra long nap.  

We watched two more Christmas movies: "The Best Party Ever", and "The Ultimate Life."

Kim took family pictures today for the Trezise's.  I love this one of the boys:

So handsome and lovable,

all of them!

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Well, at 7am I went outside and unloaded my packed car.  James slept in until about 8:15.  We got to church right on time.  There was no need for me to wear my sunglasses because there was a thick blanket of fog outside. 

John Wilhelm conducted our fast and testimony meeting. A new sister in our ward, Sister Tayman, bore her testimony.  James also bore his testimony.  We are fasting that we will find someone to share the gospel with before the end of the year.  This is something our stake presdient, President Williams asked us to do.  Also Elder Ballard mentioned it in his General Conference address.

In Sunday School we talked about putting on the whole armor of God.  In Young Women's Denice Hall gave a lesson about Zion.

As we break our fast I have the rest of my leftover chimichanga from Serranos.  James makes some potato patties from our leftover Thanksgiving mashed potatoes.  I admit I tasted the potato patties and they were delicious! 

James indexed 207 names this afternoon while I took a quick nap before meeting Bishop Hall at tithing settlement where we declare that we are full tithe payers.  It always feels good to do that.

I put alot of the things from my car away before we watch the Christmas move, "The Christmas Ornament", starring Kelly Martin and Cameron Mathison. We also watched "Will You Merry Me?"

It was a wonderful Sabbath day.

 The young women decorated trees in the Church foyers

Someone posted this on Facebook.

Kim took pictures of the Trezise family today.

The actor, Paul Walker, was killed in a car accident.

He was LDS and a friend of our friend Dave Miner.