Wednesday, February 12th, 2020

Newport Beach, California

122nd operating temple

Dedicated: 28 Aug 2005

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Judge

Psalms 96:10

Say among the heathen that the Lord reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: hew shall judge the people righteously.

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 8

Jacob continues reading from Isaiah: In the last days, the Lord will comfort Zion and gather Israel - The redeemed will come to Zion amid great joy - Compare Isaiah 51 and 52:1-2. About 559-545 B.C.

"Come Follow Me"

2 Nephi 9:27-54 "I can come unto Christ and receive the glorious blessings of His Atonement

"Remember the things the Lord has

done for you."

"After the Trial of Our Faith"

 Elder Jorge M. Alvarado

"We are blessed with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ in our days, which lifts us when we feel discouraged or troubled. We are reassured that our efforts will bear fruit in the Lord's own due time if we press forward through the trials of our faith."

Happy Birthday Trina!

Darrel and Trina have a friend who says that Darrel never

smiles in pictures. I think he's trying to prover

her wrong in this picture.

We got a text this morning reminding us that Jared is in court and would we please pray for him. I offered a prayer directed towards Jared and kept my thoughts on him all morning until we received this text from him:

"FYI. I'm still in court as they are writing up a new order but it looks like I'll get credit for all the extra money I've paid over the last 7 months.. Over $2,400 total. But the bad news is I won't get it back now. It will sit as a credit in my account which means I won't have to pay child support the last few months before Molly turns 18. Not exactly what I wanted as it's frustrating it'll be 8 years before I get that extra money back, but at least I'll get credit for all of it."

James is miserable this morning. His upper back is really hurting. I think it's because he shoveled snow for a couple of hours yesterday. 

James got a text from Chuck this morning cancelling their elders quorum meeting this evening. Chuck said he was at the emergency room all night with Kathy who is having gastrointestinal problems. We will continue to pray for her.

I have an appointment with Dr. Moffat on February 24th.  He had to renew one of my prescriptions and realized I had not been in for awhile. I guess it's about time.

I worked on preparing Valentine's for Jared and Kacey's family and for Autumn, Palmer and Scarlett. James was so kind to mail them for me. Now I'm working on Ben's and Darrel and Trina's, and possibly the girls families too.

I made James a meatloaf with baked potatoes and green beans for lunch. I told him it was a reward for mailing my Valentines. (Ha! I would have made it anyway). 

I watched the snow melt off the trees all day. Although the high was only around 40, it was sunny all day. 

I bought 3 books today, as is my plan, and repriced an entire inventory sheet. It doesn't sound like much but it takes time.

I cleaned the wood floor in the living room and family room today. I just used my Swifer Wet and it looks great. 

This evening I studied 2 Nephi 8 and 2 Nephi 9:27-54. I love Jacob.

2 Nephi 9 is one of my favorite chapters in the Book of Mormon.

Ruby's running club

 Go Rube's!

 On the stand to get a ribbon. I'm not sure

what the ribbon is for

Trina's Young Women helped her celebrate

her birthday

 "One who seeks"

 I found this in a box of photos

labeled 1999. I sent it to Jared so

he could show Tanner

 Autumn's Valentine that I forgot

to put in their package

 Valentine workshop

 The Childs' package

Feb 23rd the 7th Season of 

"When Calls the Heart"

premiers

Monday, February 12th, 2018

Denver, Colorado

40th operating temple

Dedicated: 24-28 Oct 1986

By: Ezra Taft Benson

Jesus Christ Authority of

John 5:43

I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 5:10-25

* Why is it important to me to have the light of the gospel in my life?

Old Testament

Leviticus 2-3

2 How offerings of flour with oil and incense are made.

3 Peace offerings are made with animals without blemish, whose blood is sprinkled on the altar - Israel is forbidden to eat fat or blood.

Old Testament Favorite Scriptures

Exodus 6:2-3

2 And God spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am the Lord:

3 And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them.

General Conference

By Divine Design

Elder Ronald A. Rasband

" The Lord loves to be with us. It is no coincidence that when you are feeling His Spirit and acting on first promptings that you feel Him as He promised: 'I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up.'"

It is windy today. There is supposed to be rain on Wednesday. I hope that rain turns into snow. 

James is having problems changing the brakes on his truck. I went out to push on the brake while he watched to see if it was working.

I did 20 minutes of exercise this morning while listening to the songs from "The Greatest Showman" soundtrack. I like all the songs, probably the first one is my least favorite but Rowan says it is his favorite.

I got a message from Vickie and Harold's grandson Jeffrey today about family history. It is nice to know that he is still working on it.

I went into town with James to have his brake roter turned only to find out he had to buy a new one for $100 which also included new brake pads. He says it would have cost him $350 if he wasn't doing it himself. 

Next stop was Walmart for Gracie's birthday present and some more stuff for Valentines. 

Today is Trina's 36th birthday. We wished her a happy birthday this morning but will also take her a card and gift on Thursday. I got her an $50 Amazon card. 

Looks like Trina is a little disgusted waiting 

for the subway in New York.

Addy posted the rest of the Trina pictures under

the caption: "To the Best Mom in the World."

One of my very favorite couples

I love this family and I love this photo!

The night they came to the cabin in 

December they stopped here first. I am dying to go!

Trina says she doesn't like to run but

she does love the Turkey Trot.

As we leave Walmart we have salsa verde Doritos and Utah truffles for the ride home. We finished reading, "The Marshall Takes a Bride."

I take a nap when we get home and James finishes the brakes and walks over 18,000 steps.  I'm trying for 12,000.

We had a roast for dinner. 

There is snow in Flagstaff where these two newlyweds live. I'm happy for them but I wish we had some here.

Met in February and married in July.

Stacy called and said her ward would like to come up in April with the young women so they can go to the Snowflake temple. There will be 20 young women and 4 leaders.

I actually finished January on my blog. Now I'm only 12 days behind.  

For FHE we listened to Elder Haleck's talk "The Heart of the Widow" and then watched an episode of Heartland.

Sunday, February 12, 2016

Happy Birthday Trina!

I sure do love these two,

and these six!

Runners Lexy and Trina

I sent Trina's birthday card and Cheesecake gift card on the 6th and she still hasn't received it.  James took her a new card and gift card on his last trip down.  

Arequipa, Peru temple

2 Nephi 5:10-25

Why is it important to me to have the light of the gospel in my life?

Mosiah 11:19-12

DC 20:80-21:12

Which prophets have made an impression on you?  Share one of your favorite talks with us.

*President Ezra Taft Benson: "Floor the Earth with the Book of Mormon"

*President Gordon B. Hinckley: "Six B's for Youth, 2001.

GC:  'Abide in My Love' by Elder D. Todd Christofferson

"Beyond rendering the penitent person guiltless and spotless with the promise of being 'lifted up at the last day,' there is a second vital aspect of abiding in the love of God.  Abiding in His love will enable us to realize our full potential, to become even as He is.

As President Dieter F. Uchtdorf stated: 

'The grace of God does not merely restore us to our previous innocent state...His aim is much higher.  He wants His sons and daughters to become like Him.  To abide in God's love in this sense means to submit full to His will."

GC:   'Our Spiritual Development and Learning' by Elder W. Mark Bassett

President Uchtdorf:

"When missionaries have faith in Jesus Christ, they will trust the Lord to follow His commandments - even when they do not completely understand the reasons for them.  Their faith will be manifest through diligence and through work."

James got up earlier than he had planned and helped me finish my Valentines for my class.  Without him I would not have finished.

He left in the truck and I left in Lexy because after the block I am visiting the kids in my class who did not attend with the Primary president.  

My lesson today was on Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery and the translation of the gold plates and the gifts of the Holy Ghost. Those attending in my class today: Jace, Colter, and Curtis. During the lesson today Jace said he called Glenzo the "n" word because he was angry with him.  Glenzo is an Apache indian from Whiteriver and the "n" word is: A Navajo. 

Tana Westbrook, Analee Hunsaker, and Owen Peeler were the speakers in sacrament meeting.

Deborah Brewer, a fairly new convert was called as the ward sacrament meeting chorister today.  Denice Hall is the new Primary chorister.  She is also still teaching her class.

Jesus loves little children

Becky and I visited Braxton who is supposed to be in my class.  We visited with Cameron's dad and Becky expressed her excitement that the missionaries had said Cameron was going to be baptized soon.  Cameron's dad seemed to have some doubts which gave us reason for concern.  I told him I would love to have him in my Primary class where he could learn more about the gospel.  We went to Wyatt's house but were afraid to get out because of the barking dogs.  I told her I would come back later with James. One of the kids in my class, Dallas, has moved so I crossed him off my list.  

A typical "Haboob" in the valley during the monsoon season.

James had heated up some enchiladas for me for lunch.  They tasted so good.  I watched "A Dash for Love" during my rest time while James went home teaching to the Peeler's with his new partner, Brother Westbrook.

Fun Photos:

Love the 80's hairdos on the girls and the matching dresses

that Lois made them.  Oh yes, and Jared's toothless grin.

Cute picture of Aaron and Kari's family.

Evan's baptism.

Emmy is a soccer player and a very clever girl.

Molly loves to help her dad bake cookies.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Happy Birthday to one of the nicest people I know:

Trina Lambson

 

Now

Then

Evan said to Sheri: "Was Washington the president when dad was born?"

"By small and simple things are great things brought to pass." - Alma 37:6

There is a great article in the Ensign this month to strengthen marriages: "Speak, Listen, Love."

I love my Book of Mormon Made Easier and Old Testament Made Easier books by Brother Ridges.  They help me understand the scriptures better.  

James came home today with flowers, an Azaela plant, cranberry celebration, and green mixed burros from Burger House.  I am so glad he's home, only I had to leave and go off to Mutual.

Tonight at Mutual we planned and prepared for New Beginnings and the girls sang: "Come Unto Christ."  It sounded so beautiful even though we only had five girls attend  Kelly, Maddie, Hope, Heaven, and Kilee were no shows.  The girls loved their Valentines but I still have lots more to hand out.  

 

Diana was back from the valley.  She got her hair cut in a short pixie cut.  It suits her very well.

 

James and I watched "Hope for Christmas" when I got home from Mutual.  He liked it as much as I did.

Facebook finds:

James and Joshua are good buddies.  Here James is teaching

Joshua how to tie his show.

Love this picture.