Tuesday, May 14th, 2019

Ogden, Utah

14th operating temple

Dedicated: 18-20 Jan 1972

By: Joseph Fielding Smith

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

1 John 3:8

He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. Fr this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 29:16-32

New Testament "Come Follow Me"

Matt 19:16-30; Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30

General Conference

The Quorum: A Place of Belonging

Carl B. Cook

"Every priesthood holder, regardless of his situation, benefits from a strong quorum. My young brothers who hold the Aaronic Priesthood, the Lord would have you establish a strong quorum, a place of belonging for each and every young man, a place where the Lord's Spirit is present, a place where all quorum members are welcome and valued. As the Lord gathers His children, they need a place to belong and grow."

I love this quote by President M. Russell Ballard:

"There is no spiritual power in living by convenience. The power comes as we keep our covenants."

We sold three books today and made a profit of over $30. I wish we could do this everyday.

My eyes were bad today as I was working on the computer. I really do need to have cataract surgery soon. Possibly June. 

I also got a call from my dentists office about scheduling an appointment to start my crown. It feels like when you get to a certain age most of your appointments are with the doctor or dentist. I feel like I'm wearing out and falling apart. Does this happen to everyone?

I stepped up my steps today to over 15,000.

I like the happy face better

Happy 49th Birthday Monte

A friend sent me this photo

Wednesday, July 12th, 2017

Tampico, Mexico
83rd operating temple
Dedicated: 20 May 2000 by
Thomas S. Monson

Atonement

2 Corinthians 5:18

Jesus Christ

Philippians 2:10-11; 2 Timothy 2:8

Alma 31:24-38

*What was the focus of the Zoramites' prayer?

*What was the focus of Alma's prayer?

*What elements of Alma's prayer would you like to incorporate into your personal prayers?

*How has the Lord given you strength to bear your infirmities?

DC 101:25-38

22-31, The nature of life during the Millennium is set forth; 

32-42, The Saints will be blessed and rewarded then;

How can we better take care of our souls?

* By coming unto Christ, repenting of our sins, being baptized and receiving the Holy Ghost and enduring to the end in obedience and righteousness.

General Conference

Songs Sung and Unsung

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

"The declarations of heaven cry out to us that the only way complex societal issues can ever be satisfactorily resolved is by loving God and keeping His commandments, thus opening the door to the one lasting, salvific way to love each other as neighbors. The prophet Ether taught that we should hope for a better world."

Our friend Grady E. from Chandler got his mission call. He is going to Quito, Equador. He leaves in October. We are excited for him. We had Grady in our Primary class a few years back.

James worked on finishing the fence this morning while I got ready to go to the valley. We left at 10:50. I read three chapters of "The Reluctant Duchess" before we stopped at the Taco Bell in Payson. 

I made it to my appointment at Dr. Douglas's at 2:30 a few minutes early. Sheri got James an appointment with Dr. Carpenter at 3 so I dropped him off there before going to my appointment.  It did not take Dr. Douglas long to fill my tooth. I was out in 30 minutes. James was still waiting to see Dr. Carpenter so I decided to go to Target and get some Dr. Pepper 10. 

It was a quick shopping spree but I bought four small notebooks, four DP10's, four bathtub scrubber refills, and a few more items before James was ready for me to come and get him. I grabbed a mini pizza at the snack bar and shared it with James. 

At Cathi and Terry's James unloads the car while I tell Cathi about our cousins reunion, and all of our kids visiting. 

I hang out in the bedroom most of the evening. James got me an In-n-Out Burger and a Jersey Mike's. I am saving the Jersey Mike's for tomorrow. We read another chapter from "The Reluctant Duchess" before going to bed.

Random Photos

Today marks 27 years from when Mario, a friend of ours from Chandler,  died in a tragic airplane accident. Brennan, his oldest, was only 15 but he and his mom and brothers keep Mario's memory very much alive in their family by sharing the memories of him. This is all of Papa Mario's grandchildren except Adam and Gabby.

38 years of marital bliss for these two.

Ray and Dianne.

This is my dear friend Analee.

I would have never recognized her from this photo

as it was taken several decades ago.

I need to show this to James.

Friday, May 16, 2014

Oxaca, Mexico

The trunk of this tree is 33 feet in diameter.

Reminds me of the Tree of Life.

"In order for us to make the correct decisions, courage is needed.  The courage to say no when we should, the courage to say yes when that is appropriate, the courage to do the right thing because it is right." - President Monson

I got my teeth cleaned today and then Dr. Douglas prepped me for a new crown.  Her assistant put in a temporary crown and I was on my way.  

Sheri and I visited Max's class today.  Each child had prepared a report on a character from Arizona history and then dressed up like that character.  It was called The Arizona Living History Museum.

Max was Wyatt Earp, and a handsome one at that.

Wyatt Earp:

Good guy or bad guy?

Max says good.

Max is in the fourth grade at Bright Beginnings school and he has an awesome teacher.  Her name is Mrs. Saurio.  Max has developed a good work ethic being in her class, and they do so many fun and interesting things!  This was one of them, and here is another:

 Book report characters

 After the living museum experience Sheri, Max and I had lunch at Peter Piper Pizza.  Sheri gave me a coupon so my lunch was free.  We were there with about 30 athletes from Chandler High.  It was crowded but the buffet was still good.

James was anxious to get back to Vernon so he left before I did.  I went home and took a nap and left around 3:15, which means I was in Chandler for about 24 hours.  It was 104 degrees when I left and when I got home to Vernon it was 70 degrees.  James unloaded my car and then watched Person of Interest while I did some catchup on my Book of Mormon journal.

Colby got male athlete of the year

at Show Low High School.

Congratulations Colby!