OUR FAMILY: boys here

Sunday, June 30, 2019

Wednesday, June 26th, 2019

Bogota, Columbia

57th operating temple

Dedicated: 24 April 1999

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Exemplar

3 Nephi 18:6

And this shall ye always observe to do, even as I have done, even as I have broken bread and blessed it and given it unto you.

Book of Mormon

Alma 22:15-26

New Testament "He Is Risen"

Luke 24:13-35

General Conference

Exercising Our Spiritual Muscles

Juan Pablo Villar

"Looking back, I realize that my faith grew that day because my brother gave me the opportunity to put it in action. I exercised it as we read from the scriptures looked for people to teach, bore testimony, served others, and so on. We never got around to sunbathing that day, but my heart was bathed in light from heaven. I did not see even on small grain of sand at the beach, but I felt my faith grow like a small grain of mustard seed. I did not spend the sunny day as a tourist, but I gained wonderful experiences, and without realizing it, I was a missionary - without even being a member of the Church!"

Sold "Theoretical Basis for Nursing."

I bought about five books from my "Done For You" list and that's all. It cost too much money to buy ten books a day hoping to sell them during textbook season. I have to slow down and sell what I have bought in order to catchup.

James and I always have scriptures and prayer before he leaves and today was no different. When he got back from his morning errands we went to lunch at the local Rubio's.

James had the Mahi-Mahi tacos and I had the original fish tacos. It was a tasty lunch.

When we got back to the timeshare James took a nap and then went to work at Hatch's.

Sheri brought Max and Evan out later this afternoon and sent me $100 to feed them. She used Venmo and I'm not as familiar with it as I am Zelle so she had to show me how to deposit the money in my account.

The boys didn't want any dinner. Sheri had brought them some snacks and I guess that's what they ate.

I walked, blogged, and watched TV. I also did a little book repricing.

We sold a merchant fulfilled book yesterday and it is supposed to ship by tomorrow. The only problem is we are here and the book is in Vernon. James will probably go home either today or tomorrow and he will mail it then. I wonder how other people handle this when they are on vacation. Probably have somebody working for them who can do it. I'm not to that level and I'm not sure if I ever will be. I can't see myself buying truckloads of books that Jim and Herman.

My friends Catherine, first on the left,
and Kerri, in the middle with some of their
family members.

Watching her favorite song video

Such a little cutie!

I want to make this!

Addy was with me and Rowan with grampa. I remember
she was a little upset that they won!

A girl in James's Primary class is selling her rabbit. I
suggested that maybe James should buy it. He said no, he doesn't like floppy eared rabbits but the cage and feed
are worth $40.

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Thursday, May 31st, 2018

Indianapolis, Indiana

148th operating temple

Dedicated: 23 Aug 2015

By: President Henry B. Eyring

Jesus Christ, Birth of

John 1:14

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

Book of Mormon

Alma 9:7-18

*How does having the knowledge of the gospel make us more accountable for our own actions?

Talk: Light and Knowledge to the World

By: Joseph Anderson

Oct. 1972

Old Testament

1 Kings 9-10

9 The Lord again appears to Solomon - The Lord promises great blessings if the Israelites are obedient and great cursings if they forsake Him - Solomon reigns in splendor, levies tribute upon the non-Israelites, and builds a navy of ships.

10 The queen of Sheba visits Solomon - His wealth and wisdom exceed that of all the kings of the earth.

General Conference

Let Us All Press On

" I exhort you to study the messages of this conference frequently - even repeatedly - during the next six months. Conscientiously look for ways to incorporate these messages in your family home evenings, your gospel teaching, your conversations with family and friends, and even you discussions with those not of our faith. Many good people will respond to the truths taught in this conference when offered in love. And your desire to obey will be enhanced as you remember and reflect upon what you have felt these past two days."

James went on his early morning walk, went to the grocery store, then on to Chandler to the doctor, and then to pick up the boys. The girls went home with Darrel last night and now it's the boys turn to come to the condo.

I called the Snowflake temple to put Sister Dye's name on the prayer roll. She found out this week that she has lung cancer.

"Each time we fast, we gain a little more control over our worldly appetites and passions..." Joseph B. Wirthlin

Dale G. Renlund Melchizedek Priesthood, Chapter 18, Principle #10 A Priesthood Holder Delegates and Accepts Delegated Responsibility.

I stayed home today. After James picked up Max, Evan, Joshua, and Rowan he took them to Peter Piper Pizza for lunch. When they got here I took them swimming. While we were at the pool Michael and Alexis showed up. Connor came a little later. Michael said I could go back to the room and he would keep an eye on the boys.

When the boys came in I fixed dinner for them. Ham and cheese sandwiches with apple slices.

I got a text from my niece Jenifer today. Her daughter, Bettylea, is going to the tempe on Saturday and needs a family name. I gave her Mary Strickland, the one I was going to have Addy do.