Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

27

San Salvador, El Salvador

135th operating temple

Dedicated: 21 Aug 2011

By: Henry B. Eyring

Jesus Christ, Judge

Ecclesiastes 3:17

I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

2 Nephi 26:20-33 and 27:1-5

Restoration:

October 2019 GC:

"Knowing, Loving, and Growing"

Elder Hans T. Boom

"We are experiencing some of the same difficulties that Joseph Smith confronted while he was 'in the midst of a war of words and tumult of opinions.' As we read in his own account, he often said to himself: 'What is to be done? Who of all these parties are right; or, are they all wrong together? If any one of them be right, which one is it, and how shall I know it?'

With the knowledge he found in the Epistle of James, which states, 'If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him,' Joseph 'at length came to the determination to ask of God.'"

We had about 15 elk out in our field this morning. We love watching them!

James says it was 26 degrees this morning and the high was only going to be around 32. He's my weatherman. He went out without a hat or gloves and just a thin jacket and came right back in. He bundled up and went out, I am sure to check on the bunnies, and came in just a few minutes later. For someone who likes living up here he does not like the cold.

I blogged, did a little cleaning, and bought books this morning. 

James got a message from Liberty Mutual saying that our home owners insurance was going to expire on the 29th because of lack of payment. Our mortgage company, Quicken Loans, is supposed to be paying our premium. I thought they were paying on a monthly basis but I guess not because LM says we owe over $2,600. 

James immediately called Quicken Loans to find out what was going on. Tom is on the case and will get back to James by 5 p.m. tomorrow. The problem is they only have $2,200 in the escrow account which isn't enough for the yearly payment to Liberty.

It took me forever to finish my blog post this morning. My photo app on my computer freezes up from time to time. When I wash finished I took a reading and relaxation break. Right now I am reading, "Aunt Dimity Down Under," "The Heavens are Open," and "Revelations in Context." The last one if the stories behind the revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants. It goes right along with my study of the Restoration.

My book buying and getting my steps went clear in to the afternoon. I had to buy 6 books today because I didn't buy any yesterday. I also had to pay my Amazon Store card because it was maxed out. I raised the limit to $1,000 and used the $600 I received from Amazon to pay down the Amazon Store card. I use this card because I get a 5% discount on everything bought from Amazon. Actually that's all the card can be used for is Amazon purchases.

After I finished buying books James and I had a simple dinner of corn and toast and then I went in to set up our new printer. Since it is a wireless printer I had to make sure the printer and my computer were on the same internet. It wasn't working and I checked. The printer was on the jetpack and the computer was on the 4G so I had to switch out and get on the jetpack. After I did that it was an easy setup. I also ordered enough ink to make 300 copies for $9.99. Thanks Kacey for telling me about this program!

I ran off a few handouts for our "CFM" on Sunday and then went in to study the scriptures, 2 Nephi 26:20-33. I forgot about the five verses in 27 and will have to do those tomorrow. I also have been forgetting to do Inklings. This week we are supposed to be reading JS-History 1:1-13. I did listen to Saints Volume 1 chapter 25. 

James was going to go to the valley today but since he lost his license plate he had to go in to Show Low to get a new one. He called me and told me his new license plate starts with the letter CTR. I told him that was a reminder to Choose the Right.

Restoration:

I wish you could buy these!

 My friend Kerri leading a game at the

ward Valentine's party.

Kerri posted this. She is a retired

border patrol agent.

Bowen's at the V-Day Party

Happy Birthday Brennan

 Ouch!

Emily Belle Freeman on Grace:

Before we were temple workers

Thursday, February 13th, 2020

Sacramento, California

123rd operating temple

Dedicated: 3 Sept 2006

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Judge

Psalms 135:14

For the Lord will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants.

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 9:1-26

Jacob explains that the Jews will be gathered in all their lands of promise - The Atonement ransoms man from the Fall - The bodies of the dead will come forth from the grave, and their spirits from hell and from paradise - They will be judged...

"Come Follow Me"

2 Nephi 10:20, 23-25 Because of the Sacrifice of Jesus Christ, I can "cheer up" my heart.

"Standing By Our Promises and Covenants"

Elder Ronald A. Rasband

"The gathering is the most important thing taking place on earth today, President Nelson has said as he has traveled the world. "When we speak of the gathering, we are simply saying this fundamental truth: every one of our Heavenly Father's children, on both sides of the veil, deserves to hear the message of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ."

I prayed this morning that Mario would accept James's contract and that they would be able to start work within the next two weeks. 

James took off $1800 per house, there are two, and submitted it. He still has not heard back. That's the best he can do. He can't work for nothing.

James went to town this morning to look at cabinets and countertops for Mario's job.  He wanted me to go with him but I needed to stay home and finish Valentines for Ben, Stacy, Kim, Sheri, Darrel and families. I am spending a lot of time coloring a Valentine message of love. It is simple but sincere.

To Ben and his fellow missionaries.

On the back it says:

Hurray for Israel, hurray for the gathering,

We love missionaries!

When James returned he came in carrying four books from the post office for me to inventory and sell,  and with my prescription. He made the comment about how muddy the roads were. He said he had tried to go through the carwash but was discouraged at both places, Circle K and Splash and Dash. Splash and Dash told him there was so much mud that the brushes would scratch his car trying to get it off. He forgot to get gas for the power sprayer so he can't wash it at home either.  I listened but didn't really pay much attention to the car outside. 

James came in, had some lunch, and laid down to take a nap.

I continued finishing up my Valentines. I finished everyone's except Kim and Brian's. I will finish theirs and mail it tomorrow morning. Better late than never, right?

I needed to make it to the post office before 4 so I hurried and got ready and went out to the car around 3:30. I don't think I've ever seen Lexy this dirty. 

 There were so many spots on the windshield

it was difficult to see, especially with the

afternoon sun shining directly at me.

I was upset and James could tell I was upset. I made it to the post office and mailed my Valentines and headed for Dollar General to get ingredients to make Rice Krispy treats and to get a birthday gift for Benson Grapp.

The store was a mess. Very few Valentines left and stuff all over the floor and in the aisle. I did find a gift for Benson and a Valentine and some candy for James. Oh yes, I found a receipt from Walmart for $100 in the car. When I asked James what it was for, he said, your Valentine "surprise." Now I really feel guilty for being upset with him. 

When I am stressed I eat and today I ate 3 sugar cookies. I am pretty disgusted with myself. This wasn't my best day ever.

James helped me put sheets on our bed and Kim and Brian's bed downstairs. I finished putting the sheets on the bed in James's office and checked each room because Adam and friends are coming up tomorrow night.

I am sad to say I cleaned up 15 dead wasps in Sheri and Ian's room. That is the room Kaitlyn stays in. I asked James if we had a bug bomb and he said no. No time to go get one either. I picked up one wasp who still had enough life left in him to sting me through the tissue I was holding him with. That hurt!

All I wanted to do this evening was study The Restoration and update my Inklings and Come Follow Me. Instead I walked, and bought three books and worked on "Come Follow Me" for 30 minutes. Where does the time go.

I am listening to "The Saints" volume one. It is a vivid reminder of the sacrifices that were made to restore the gospel by so many, especially Joseph Smith and his family. I am humbled by the sincerity and devotion of so many and shocked by the opposition and how evil some people can be.

James found some old photos and sent

them to me:

 Terry used this photo to advertise for his knives

Camrie: "The perks of being single"

Inklings study of DC 107 

I have Brother Gaskill's book and it
goes along with the one I am reading, 
"Cornerstones of the Restoration"

sweetheart.

This was a video, it was so touching.

I sold this book today and James mailed if for me.

Merchant fulfilled.

Dave and Tammy Montgomery 

Dave worked for James and Tammy was

in our ward, the daughter of my dear friend

Florence Cluff.