Thursday, May 28th, 2020

Columbus, Ohio

60th operating temple

Dedicated: 4 Sept 1999

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, King

John 19:19

And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

Alma 2; Meridian Magazines Podcast with the Proctor's

Inklings

Restoration Proclamation Week #6

Restoration

Chapter 18 "The Mission of the Twelve"

April General Conference

"The Finest Homes"

Elder L. Whitney Clayton

"From the Lord's perspective, establishing the finest homes has everything to do with the personal qualities of the people who live there. These homes aren't made fine in any important or lasting way by their furniture or by the net worth or social status of the people who own them. The finest characteristic of any home is the image of Christ reflected in the home's residents. What matters is the interior design of the souls of the inhabitants, not the structure itself."

"No Time for Contention"

Elder Marvin J. Ashton

April 1978

Anthony delivered some hay this morning and James gave him his old computer. The problem is that he couldn't find the cord to it so he gave him the cord to his new computer. He thinks he will buy a new one. I hope he is able to find one.

James made us some lo-mein noodles for lunch while I read to him from "Aunt Dimity and the Wishing Well." James was going to go to town this morning to look at cinders for the road but he decided against it. He is going to go with me tomorrow. He is so disappointed about the part to his truck. It is going to cost so much more than he thought and he will have to wait again for the part to come. Now he is fixing the small items that need to be fixed on the Cat so he can sell it to Pierce.

It took me several hours to buy three books today. I need to spend more time doing others things to keep my business going but it is taking all my time just to buy books. 

I love staying home. I love my home and where we live. I would like to make some improvements outside, such as fixing up the grass patch and planter in the front and planting grass in the backyard. It would also be nice to have the field fenced in for Luna.

Again, while James was out riding I was studying "Come Follow Me", the Restoration Proclamation, and Church History in the Fulness of Times. I love studying the gospel and strengthening my testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Potstickers for dinner. One of the things we look forward to at the end of the day is sitting down together and watching an episode of "Lark Rise to Candleford." We watched episode 4 of season 3 which is one of the saddest episodes. Lark Rise is bringing in the harvest when an epidemic of measles hits. Daniel shows his true colors by staying in town to help. Little Archie Arless dies while his brother Alf is trying to bring in the harvest. James and I both loved the episode because it was real human drama and acted so well. 

James is so happy about last years flowers

returning

 Natural, unkempt flower garden

I like the color!

Thursday, August 31st, 2017

Stockholm, Sweden

34th operating temple

Dedicated: 2 July 1985 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Antemortal Existence of

Mosiah 7:27

And because he said unto them that Christ was the God, the Father of all things, and said that he should take upon him the image of man, and it should be the image after which man was created in the beginning; or in other words, he said that man was created after the image of God, and that God should come down among the children of men, and take upon him flesh and blood, and go forth upon the face of the earth -

Alma 58:30-59:13

How did Helaman's young warriors show their faith in God, despite the "many wounds" they received? (Alma 58:38-40)

As you face challenges in life, how can you benefit from following the example of the sons of Helaman?

*"It is better to prepare and prevent than it is to repair and repent."

-President Ezra Taft Benson

*Sheri: I listened to a talk today where Elder Hales talked about this. He said: "Sometimes people ask, 'Why do I have to go to sacrament meeting?' or 'Why do I have to live the Word of Wisdom, pay tithing? Why can't I have one foot in Babylon?' May I tell you why? Because spiritual pedaling takes both feet! Unless you are fully engaged in living the gospel--living it with all of your 'heart, might, mind and strength'--you cannot generate enough spiritual light to push back the darkness."

DC 124:131-145

What did I learn from this chapter?

*Verse 143: The above offices I have given unto you, and the keys thereof, for helps and for governments for the work of the ministry and the perfecting of my saints.

General Conference

Foundations of Faith

Elder Quentin L. Cook

"Adversity should not be viewed as either disfavor from the Lord or a withdrawal of His blessings. Opposition in all things is part of the refiner's fire to prepare us for an eternal celestial destiny. Think of the Savior on the cross and the Prophet Joseph Smith in Liberty Jail."

I love this quote!

My car has a flat tire and we don't have the wheel lock to change it. When we got our oil changed and tires rotated at Sears last time, they kept the wheel lock. Thank goodness for Brian. He went to Lexus of Chandler and purchased a new wheel lock and will bring it up with him when he and Kim come tomorrow. 

We went to the Snowflake distribution center to pick up our temple clothes that we ordered. I got my shoes but the top I ordered was not available. I ordered another one in another size. After picking up our clothes we went to El Cupido's for something to eat. James and I both got their special, a taco and a toastado. They were both very tasty!  Next stop, Walmart. I bought another lamp for Kim and Brian's room downstairs. We picked up a few other things, but I will have to do my real shopping tomorrow. Home again, home again, jiggity jig.

I worked on my blog this afternoon. James is pretty discouraged because of the equipment situation around here and so am I. The tractor is still sitting where it was a week ago when James was going to load it on the trailer to take it to the valley. 

I put sheets on the bed downstairs in the basement for Kim and Brian, did some cleaning and put up the new lamp. Let there be light!

Tomorrow is going to be a busy day, shopping and cleaning!

Photos:

One of my favorite views

Our tractor we were going to take to the 

valley to trade in won't start

Look what we brought back from the valley...

more broken down equipment!

Braylin took Arnold the pig to school.

Arnold gave Braylin a kiss. I guess he likes school.

The Vernon ward elders quorum president

One of the two missionaries serving from Vernon

who comes home in a few days. Elder Hall.

A valley storm