Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
99th operating temple
Dedicated: 17 Sept 2000
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ, Crucifixion
John 12:32
And I if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
Book of Mormon
Helaman 6:1-14
*How do you remain firm and steady in your faith?
- Stay obedient in the little day to day things, and it won't be as hard when the big things challenge us. Forgive, repent, love others. Steady, devoted covenant keeping builds a fortress of faith and makes us steadfast and immovable.
Old Testament
Isaiah 7-9
General Conference
Pure Love: The True Sign of Every True Disciple of Jesus Christ
Elder Massimo De Feo
"True disciples love the Lord more than the world and are steadfast and immovable in their faith. They stay strong and firm in a changing and confusing world. True disciples love to listen to the voice of the Spirit and of the prophets and are not confused by the voices of the world. True disciples love to stand in holy places and love to make holy the places where they stand. Wherever they go, the bring the love of the Lord and peace to the hearts of others. True disciples love to obey the Lord's commandments, and they obey because they love the Lord. As they love and keep their covenants, their hearts are renewed and their very nature changes."
James left to look for elk this morning. He wanted to take pictures but he left his camera on since Saturday and the battery was dead.
I texted my cousin Rita a happy birthday this morning. She turns 70 today. We had a nice visit and she said Aunt Gene would love to see me. I think I will try and go next week to see her.
Rita asked me how my arthur was doing, meaning my arthritis. She has it too. She is taking hydroxycloraquine and Aleve.
Dennis texted me and asked if I had ever been to Joseph Smith's birth place. I told him no, and asked if he had been there. He said he was there right now and sent me thees pictures:
The Joseph Smith Memorial.
It is 38 1/2 feet tall, representing
the years of Joseph's life.
Both James and I received answers from Ben today. Here is the email he sent me:
I have learned so much about the gospel these last 2 weeks. I head to Idaho next Wednesday the 26th, and I am so excited. Thank you so much for sharing your testimony with me. I have a testimony of the truthfulness of this Gospel. I have seen my testimony grow exponentially in the last 2 weeks alone. I have a testimony of the truthfulness of the scriptures, and the messages and principles they share. But most importantly, I have a testimony of prayer. My knees are callused from praying so often, and I know that prayer is the reason I am so happy constantly. I pray roughly 20 times a day, and it is amazing. My schedule is packed. I love and miss you. -Elder Trezise
Ben's MTC District
He has his arm around his companion.
I sent this picture to Sheri.
She misses Ben so much!
This evening Ben gets to hear Elder Andersen speak at the MTC. He is so excited!
James left for town to pick up some materials and then was off to the Howard's. I listened to the New Era while I did some ironing. I like it almost as well as I do the Ensign.
I finished "Time and Again." I didn't like the ending and many of the women in book club agreed with me. I picked up my friend Linda who invited me to book club and we arrived early enough to greet everyone before it officially started. There were 15 women present and 5 of them were from our ward: Marilyn, Teresa, Amy, Linda, and I. Elizabeth, Pebble, and Dianne from card group were there. One woman was from New Zealand. She has only been a citizen for 3 years. We had a good discussion and the group was divided as to whether they liked the book or not. Some liked it, some said it was ok, and some said they didn't like it. I was one of the fence sitters, although I think I will read the sequel.
Someone asked the question, who believes in time travel? I raised my hand, thinking of Moroni visiting the prophet Joseph Smith.
Cherry, the leader of the group, lives in the big house on the hill above the grave yard. She and Elizabeth were two who really liked the book.
Our book for this month is called, "Lilac Girls: A Novel." It's about World War II although our leader Cherry says she is tired of novels about World War II.
When I got home I bought "Lilac Girls: A Novel" to listen to on Audible. I read the first chapter and also read the first chapter of "The Lake House."
Tonight before going to bed I read to James from "The Scarlet Pimpernel."
I finished "Time and Again." I didn't like the ending and many of the women in book club agreed with me. I picked up my friend Linda who invited me to book club and we arrived early enough to greet everyone before it officially started. There were 15 women present and 5 of them were from our ward: Marilyn, Teresa, Amy, Linda, and I. Elizabeth, Pebble, and Dianne from card group were there. One woman was from New Zealand. She has only been a citizen for 3 years. We had a good discussion and the group was divided as to whether they liked the book or not. Some liked it, some said it was ok, and some said they didn't like it. I was one of the fence sitters, although I think I will read the sequel.
Someone asked the question, who believes in time travel? I raised my hand, thinking of Moroni visiting the prophet Joseph Smith.
Cherry, the leader of the group, lives in the big house on the hill above the grave yard. She and Elizabeth were two who really liked the book.
Our book for this month is called, "Lilac Girls: A Novel." It's about World War II although our leader Cherry says she is tired of novels about World War II.
When I got home I bought "Lilac Girls: A Novel" to listen to on Audible. I read the first chapter and also read the first chapter of "The Lake House."
Tonight before going to bed I read to James from "The Scarlet Pimpernel."
Got this in the mail today.
We plan on going!
So precious!
Daddy, daughter time
Ollie looking very angry
