Showing posts with label Tuxtla Gutierrez. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tuxtla Gutierrez. Show all posts

Sunday, October 15, 2017

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico
75th operating temple
Dedicated: 12 March 2000
By: James E. Faust

Jesus Christ, Appearances, Antemortal
Ether 9:22
And after he had anointed Coriantum to reign in his stead he lived four years, and he saw peace in the land; yea, and he even saw the Son of Righteousness, and did rejoice and glory in his day; and he died in peace. (Emer)
Book of Mormon
3 Nephi 3:11-26
*Why did Lachoneus admonish his people to pray? After they prayed what did they do to fortify their lands and possessions?
-He wanted them to repent and be right before the Lord so they could receive His blessings. They gathered together with food and weapons."
Doctrine Covenants Scripture Mastery
DC 59:9-10
9 And that thou mayest more fully keep thyself unspotted from the world, thou shalt go to the house of prayer and offer up thy sacraments upon my holy day;
10 For verily this is a day appointed unto you to rest from your labors, and to pay thy devotions unto the Most High;
General Conference
By Divine Design
Elder Ronald A. Rasband
"Elder Neal A. Maxwell once explained: 'None of us ever fully utilizes the people-opportunities allocated to us within our circles of friendship. You ad I may call these intersectings coincidence. This word is understandable for mortals to use, but coincidence is not an appropriate word to describe the workings of an omniscient God. He does not do things by coincidence but ... by divine design.'"




James went out this morning to pick up his wildlife camera. This time he had pictures of elk on it. I won't be sharing them here because they really aren't that great. Right now he is unloading the 20 bags of concrete we bought yesterday. 

Three people so far, have dropped out of our temple cleaning cre for Saturday night. 

We left for the valley around one and I only have around 5,000 steps so far today. Our first stop was the dump where we got rid of a weeks worth of garbage. There is always a little more when we have company. 

James was hungry so we went through Arby's in Show Low so he could get a turkey Reuben sandwich. We also stopped at Burger House but we didn't get anything for ourselves. We got two green burros and two green mixed for Darrel and Trina. 

When we got to the valley our first stop was Darrel and Trina's. We are staying with them tonight. Darrel said Lola has been so excited that we were coming that she just sat in front of the window for the longest time watching for us. Darrel, Rowan and a friend, and Lola were the only ones home when we arrived. Addy was down the street babysitting and Ruby was down the street with a friend. 

When Darrel told her we were sleeping upstairs in her room, she said, you mean cabin grandma and grandpa? When he said yes, she wanted to know how we were going to get upstairs. I guess she thinks we are so feeble we can't climb.

Soon after Ruby and Addy got home we all got in Darrel and Trina's car and went to Peter Piper Pizza for dinner. I ordered an extra large half cheese half pepperoni pizza for the kids, and a large California veggie for the adults. I also ordered a large cinnamon pizza. It was the most popular. Darrel got some wings. The kids had a great time playing. James and I went outside and got some steps but still not enough so we walked part of the way home with Addy and Ruby. Lola fell asleep.

Trina got home from work a little after eight and Rowan helped me do an object lesson for F.H.E. Afterwards we watched "When Calls the Heart."  It was the episode with Andrew Walker. He is a con artist after Elizabeth and her family's money.

Trina just heard from her aunt in California. She and her partner lost their house. It is near Napa Valley.

I was sitting on the couch with Ruby. She had her Ipad and was asking Suiri to find things for her. One of her requests was "show me lots of baby animals." Suiri thought she said, "Show me butts of baby animals."

Lola wanted to make sure grandpa slept in her bed but that was fine with me because Ruby's bed was much more comfortable!

October 11, 2017

I did it!

Looks like a nice place to live.


From my tree photos collection.

October 11, 2016

The Long-Eared Drifter

Max told us to get tools when we went to the
store. He wants them to work on the Lounge.
Addy was a little overwhelmed.

Evan wanted me to buy Quelf. It started out
fun but it didn't turn out fun for Ruby.

There is some kind of debate going on here.

Ruby had more fun riding the Razr with Grandpa.

After a hard day playing the boys relax to
watch some TV.

Our friends the Curtis's and some of their grandkids
on top of Green's Peak. It was windy and cold.

Not sure what year this is but it's not 2016
although it was in my 2016 photo file.
They are playing the match game.

Not sure what year this was. Its at Thanksgiving
and Joe is helping his mom make her pumpkin,
pecan dessert.

October 11, 2015 Photo File:

I want one!

Ding dong the witch is dead.

Kim and Brian

The Schneider's

Pinions


He loves them. To me they are too much work
and not enough reward.









Monday, July 31, 2017

Thursday, July 20th, 2017

Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico
75th operating temple
Dedicated: 12 Mar 2000 by:
James E. Faust

Atonement
1 Peter 2:21
Jesus Christ
3 Nephi 28
Alma 36:1-24
*What impresses you about Alma's testimony in Alma 36:1-5?
*How long was Alma "racked with eternal torment while harrowed up by the memory of his sins?"
*What can Alma's experience teach us about sin?
*According to Alma 36:17, what did he remember?
*If we exercise faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, then He will deliver us from the pain of our sins and fill us with joy.
*President Uchtdorf: "Satan will try to make us believe that our sins are not forgiven because we can remember them. Satan is a liar; he tries to blur our vision and lead us away from the path of repentance and forgiveness. God did not promise that we would not remember our sins. Remembering will help us avoid making the same mistakes again. But if we stay true and faithful, the memory of our sins will be softened over time. This will be part of the needed healing and sanctification process. Alma testified that after he cried out to Jesus for mercy, he could still remember his sins, but the memory of his sins no longer distressed and tortured him, because he knew he had been forgiven. It is our responsibility to avoid anything that would bring back old sinful memories. When we continue to have a 'broken heart and a contrite spirit,' we may trust that God will 'remember our sins no more.'"
DC 103:14-28
11-20, The redemption of Zion will come by power, and the Lord will go before His people; 21-28, The Saints are to gather in Zion, and those who lay down their lives will find them again;
How can we not pollute our inheritances?
*In verse 19 it tells us to not let our hearts be faint (weak). We must not let our hearts fail us! Our faith in Jesus Christ and obedience to the commandments and covenants we have made makes our hearts strong! So don't "pollute our inheritance" through sin - repent and look to God and live!
General Conference
"Walk With Me"
President Henry B. Eyring
" Ordination to the priesthood is an invitation from the Lord to walk with Him. And what does it mean to walk with the Lord? It means to do what He does, to serve the way He serves. He sacrificed His own comforts to bless those in need, so that's what we try to do. He seemed to take particular notice of people who were overlooked and even shunned by society, so we should try to do that too. He testified boldly yet lovingly of the true doctrine He received from His Father, even if it was unpopular, and so must we. He said to all, 'Come unto me' (Matt. 11:28), and we say to all, 'Come unto Him.' As priesthood holders, we are His representatives. We act not for ourselves but for Him. We speak not our words, but His. The people we serve come to know Him better because of our service."


We had a solid rain this morning before sunrise. 

James and I have prayer before he leaves for the valley to start his job. He is doing more remodeling at the medical building on McKellips Rd. that he did a couple of months ago. He leaves at 5:30 and after he leaves I say another prayer for his safety.

I guess the news of the day is that senator John McCain has brain cancer. Here is a picture of him in 1973 when he returned from being a prisoner of war in Vietnam.


By 6:30 the sun is shining and it stopped raining. I prefer rain in the day time.  
I am not feeling well this morning so I am going to watch a Hallmark Christmas movie, "Every Christmas Has a Story."

Sheri and Shayna picked up Alex in Los Angeles today. He just got back from his trip to Europe and he looks pretty pleased to be home.
 Why the happy face?

I needed to go into town to do some shopping at Walmart. Normally I would go in the afternoon but I decided to leave at 10:30 to hopefully beat the rain. My first stop was at Aliberto's for lunch. I had the #2 plate which includes two shredded beef tacos with rice and beans. Next time I think I will skip the rice and beans. While I am at Walmart I can hear the rain coming down hard on the Walmart roof. It stopped before I was finished so I didn't get wet. On my way home I ate a chocolate pudding filled donut. Yum! It rains hard until I get home and the sky looks like this:

We live on the edge.

I watched a few more Christmas movies today. You might even say I O.D. I watched: "Christmas Cookies" with Wes Brown and Jill Wagner. "A Wish for Christmas" starring Lacey Chabert and Paul Greene. This house was in the movie.

Beautiful!

I also watched, "Looks Like Christmas" starring Anne Heche and Dylan Neal, and "Hearts of Christmas."" I was in bed before midnight.

Today was a pretty exciting day for both Anna and Addy. Anna got her learner's permit and Addy got to go to Harry Potter World.

It seems impossible, but it's true.

A dream come true!

I love this picture taken near Sedona.

Christmas in July