Tuesday, May 21st, 2019

Atlanta, Georgia

21st operating temple

Dedicated: 1-4 June 1983

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

1 Nephi 11:7

And behold this thing shall be given unto thee for a sign, that after thou hast beheld the tree which bore the fruit which thy father tasted, thou shalt also behold a man descending out of heaven, and him shall ye witness; and after ye have witnessed him ye shall bear record that it is the Son of God.

Book of Mormon

Alma 3:20-4:4

New Testament "Come Follow Me"

Matt 21:12-22; 23:13-28 Mark 11:12-26 Luke 20:45-47

General Conference

Great Love for Our Father's Children

Elder Quentin L. Cook

"My purpose this morning is to emphasize the essential role of that kind of love in missionary work, temple and family history work, and home-centered, Church-supported family religious observance. Love of the Savior and love of our fellow men and women is the primary attribute and motive for ministering and the spiritual purposes we were charged to undertake by our beloved prophet, President Russell M. Nelson, in the adjustments announced in 2018."

I listened to the book webinar this morning and then bought all the books on my new Done For You ROI list. 

James and I started a new book today, "To Win a Lady's Heart." This one is on my phone but it isn't audio. I read the prologue and James says, "This is the story I told in the first talk I ever gave in church when I was 12 years old." Now that is something I didn't expect to hear, especially when it was about a guy killing his dog because he thought the dog had killed his baby daughter when the dog had actually saved the baby daughter from a wolf. He said the talk was about self-control and not making hasty decisions.

For lunch today James and I made chicken enchiladas with white sauce. They were quite delicious. I used an old recipe I got from Carol Ray.

This afternoon we did something we don't normally do in the afternoon, we sat down together and watched a western movie on the Hallmark Drama channel. It was a western starring Luke Perry who was a traveling judge helping a girl running away from a guy who was trying to kill her. The bad guy was Ricky Schroeder. 

It was sunny but windy today. It doesn't matter to me because I stayed indoors all day. 

Saturday, December 24, 2016

I am grateful for those who have cared for me when I was ill and for the opportunity to care for others.

Moroni 1-5

When have I been blessed because a priesthood holder fulfilled his responsibilities?

GC:  Gratitude on the Sabbath Day by President Henry B. Eyring

"The fact that we are able to gather with even one other Saint and partake of the sacrament will help us begin to feel gratitude and love for God's kindness.  The blessing of love we receive will make it easier for us to keep the commandments to "always remember Him."

I am grateful for the bishop and his sweet family.

We fixed a big breakfast this morning: Eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and biscuits.  

Afterwards Molly, Emmy and I did some crafts.

Molly made a Christmas tree and Emmy made a

snowflake.

Jared said it is a tradition for their family to go to a movie on Christmas Eve.  This year they wanted to add something to this tradition and wear the new pajamas they get for Christmas which they open on Christmas eve.  Molly and Emmy helped Jared wrap Kacey's pajamas.

It was a joint effort.

I am sure Jared appreciated their help.

Here they are opening their pajamas, starting from the youngest to the oldest, except for Jared:

Molly 

Nice!

Emmy

Emmy's top was a little small but she

loved the bottoms!

Anna's shirt had a dog on it.

James was so excited he changed his clothes immediately!

A picture of Elvis on the top.

Kacey got lama pajamas!

She said why lamas and Jared said, "Why not?"

Everyone except Kacey and Jared wore pj's to the movie.

They went to Lakeside and saw "Sing."

Before they left, a relaxing moment in front of the

TV with grandpa.  I like Anna's pajamas!

Back in the valley Sheri had her annual Christmas Eve hike up A mountain.  Here are the people who joined her three years ago and then today:

Three years ago.

Today

What a fun tradition!

I made a roast beef dinner for everyone when they got home from the movie. Kacey helped clean the kitchen after dinner which I really appreciated.

 Also, I opened Sheri's gift, a wooden shadow nativity which is really neat!

Jared, Kacey, Emmy, and Molly went on a Razr ride but they had to cut it short because Jared was cold which really annoyed Emmy.  That girl loves action!

We had a Christmas miracle this evening.  Snow!  It was beautiful and we were all excited!  We are going to have a white Christmas.

The kids went to bed and Jared and Kacey wrapped gifts and got ready for Christmas morning.