Friday, March 27th, 2020

Lisbon, Portugal

166th operating temple

Dedicated: 15 Sept 2019

By: Neil L. Andersen

Jesus Christ, Judge

Moroni 8:21

 And he that shall breathe out wrath and strifes against the work of the Lord, and against the covenant people of the Lord who are the house of Israel, and shall say: We will destroy the work of the Lord, and the Lord will not remember his covenant which he hath made unto the house of Israel - the same is in danger to be hewn down and cast into the fire;

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

Omni 1:12-30

The descendants of Mulek at Zarahemla had discovered Coriantumr, the last of the Jaredites - King Benjamin succeeds Mosiah - Men should offer their souls as an offering to Christ. 

About 323-130 B.C.

October 2019 Gen Con

"Knowing, Loving, and Growing"

Elder Hans T. Boom

"I testify to you that I know who I am, and I do know who you are. We are all children of a Heavenly Father who loves us. And He did not send us here to fail but to return gloriously to Him. That we may all come to understand our part in this great ministering work so that we will become more like Him when the Savior comes again is my prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, amen."

"Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence"

Jeffrey R. Holland

BYU Devotional 1999

Restoration

"A Still Small Voice and a Throbbing Heart"

Bishop Richard Edgely

April 2005

We had snow flurries most of the day to day but nothing stayed on the ground. James says it's because the ground was warmer than 32 degrees. Sometimes I would look outside and it would be snowing and the sun was shining. It was one of those weird weather days.

I guess you could say that the highlight of our day was the 11 deer that feeded in our field long enough for James to take some photos and a video. No videos for me.

I have about 25 more books that I have ordered that have not been delivered so I was surprised when James went to the post office and there were no books there for me.

I spent some time cleaning books with my new cleaning solvent which works so much better than Goo Gone. I now have two boxes of books ready to ship on April 6th. 

I actually fixed James lunch and dinner today. This doesn't happen everyday so he was grateful. He served me some peach tea but I could tell it was not the kind I like. My brand is Celestial and he used the Bigelow brand which has hibiscus in it. I don't like the taste of hibiscus.

I am so excited because I actually did two blog posts today. If I can continue this for the next few days I will be caught up on April 1st. 

Sheri sent me an interesting article today from the Conservative Review. I think James should send it to Anthony to read. He is becoming paranoid about getting Covid-19. 

I am loving the book, "Grace Where You Are" by Emily Belle Freeman. She is an author I can understand and relate to.

Cleaned our bedroom and bathroom today. 

I love farmhouse decor

I couldn't resist posting this one again

Veleda on the right was my 

mom's best friend

Thursday, March 26th, 2020

Port-a-Prince, Haiti

165th operating temple

Dedicated: 1 Sep 2019

By: David A. Bednar

Jesus Christ, Judge

Ether 12:38

And now I, Moroni, bid farewell unto the Gentiles, yea, and also unto my brethren whom I love, until we shall meet before the judgment-seat of Christ, where all men shall know that my garments are not spotted with your blood.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

Omni 1:1-11

Omni, Amaron, Chemish, Abinadom, and Amaleki, each in turn, keep the records - Mosiah discovers the people of Zarahemla, who came from Jerusalem in the days of Zedekiah - Mosiah is made king over them

October 2019 Gen Con

"Holiness and the Plan of Happiness"

President Henry B. Eyring

" Whatever our personal circumstance, wherever we may be on the covenant path home, may our prayers for greater holiness be answered. I know that as our petition is granted, our happiness will increase. It may come slowly, but it will come. I have that assurance from a loving Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ.

I testify that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God, that President Russell M. Nelson is our living prophet today. God the Father lives and loves us. He wants us to come home to Him in families. Our loving Savior invites us to follow Him on our journey there. They have prepared the way. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen."

"Lest Ye Be Wearied and Faint in Your Minds"

Neal A. Maxwell

April, 1991 GC

Restoration

"The Savior and Joseph Smith - Alike Yet Unlike"

Francis M. Gibbons

April 1991, GC

We began our day with Citrus Sunrise herbal tea. What a way to start the day!  We got some rain last night but not enough to make things too muddy. James had the diesel mechanic come out again to look at the Cats. Last time it cost $710 and they still don't run plus James had to buy parts. 

The mechanic was here with his assistant about four hours plus he added two hours driving time. The cost was $710, same as last time but at least this time the little Cat works!

James drove it around awhile and bladed our road. He loves having equipment to use!

This afternoon James went over to Tom's to get the corral panels we need for the horse house. 

I guess we are going to stay at Sheri's when we go to the valley on the 6th. Trina texted me and said that she had been exposed to the coronavirus. One of her patients has it. Just to be safe and ease Trina's mind, we will stay with Sheri.

Sheri said Ben will be released in June and she plans on driving up to get him. She wants James and I to come with her. We would love that. Ben is a little sad that his mission is being cut short. He was not supposed to come home until September.

Although James was happy to have his Cat working because he plans on taking it down to use on the Chacon job, he got some bad new from Armando. The footings inspection failed because they didn't have the footings for the porch dug. James said they weren't going to dig those footings until later when they did the porch. Still failed.

This evening we watched "Teaching with Power" with Ben Wilcox. We both really like is power-point presentation.

James got 22,400 steps today. He is an overachiever.

 All I want for Easter

I already have the book

Interesting

 We can never have too much of Charlie!

 Our ward missionary is home!

 Is this too political. I hope Aunt Gene

doesn't read my blog, she is a

Democrat.

An Angel