Friday, November 10th, 2017

Guadalajara, Mexico

105th operating temple

Dedicated: 29 April 2001

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Ascension of

3 Nephi 18:39

And while they were overshadowed he departed from them, and ascended into heaven. And the disciples saw and did bear record that he ascended again into heaven.

Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 26:1-21

*Are we ready to be judged of our works? (v.4-5)

*In what way does the Savior want us to become as little children?

Young children are sweet, pure, innocent, lovable and teachable. I had an amazing experience with Ruby while she was staying with us. As I watched her saying her prayers one evening, a powerful feeling came over me testifying to me of her purity and innocence. I truly felt that I was in the presence of greatness and with someone who was more like the Savior than just about anyone else I knew. Tears came to my eyes. We can truly be taught by children.

*How did the Nephites demonstrate their faith in Christ's words after He had departed from them? (v.19-21)

They did what Jesus taught them to do. They taught and served one another, and practiced the law of consecration. They had all things in common among them every man dealing justly one with another. They were baptized in the name of Jesus and were called the Church of Christ.

Doctrine Covenants Favorite Scriptures

DC 5:35

And if thou art faithful in keeping my commandments, thou shalt be lifted up at the last day. Amen.

General Conference

Repentance Is Always Positive

Stephen W. Owen

"Repentance is our escape route! As Elder D. Todd Christofferson explained: 'Without repentance, there is no real progress or improvement in life. ...Only through repentance do we gain access to the atoning grace of Jesus Christ and salvation. Repentance...points us to freedom, confidence, and peace.'"

James left early this morning to go pick up the block for the patio. I got to visit with Sheri before she left for work and tell her what a good night's sleep I had. 

When James returns we went to Sam's Club to get the rest of our Christmas blankets. I bought about 25 so I could give one to each of the sisters I visit teach and their husbands and to one other couple in the ward. After our shopping trip we went down to see the Howard's. I gave Jean her conference Ensign and we visited for awhile and James visited with Tom. Tom invited him to a business meeting at Torreon in Show Low next Wednesday and James is excited about going.

We had to cut our visit short so I could make it to my infusion appointment at 11 a.m. I forgot my meds for today so my blood pressure was quite high. My infusion was over in less than an hour so I had to wait for James to pick me up. I walked to Oregano's just north of Southern on Dobson and put my name in for a table. While I was waiting to be seated James showed up and said we didn't have time because he had to pick up the block at the yard. We ran through In n Out and got burgers for lunch. 

We picked up the 10,000 lbs of stone at Arizona Stone and we were on our way home. We made it safely to the Safeway in Show Low where James picked up a few groceries, including some eggs so we could make egg salad sandwiches to take to the temple tomorrow.

After unpacking I put six eggs on to boil. James helped me put the sandwiches together and then I packed them into a container and put them in the frig. 

We settled down to watch a Christmas movie, "The Christmas Parade" and then Heartland.

I did it!

Has it been four years?

Fall

Family Oldies

Charlotte, Sheri, Darrel, Jared

James and a blind woman, Jared

Sunday morning in mom and dad's bed

Saturday chores

Not sure what Jared is doing.

1977 or so

A typical Lambson Christmas

We are caroling with cousins

Buffalo Street building in Chandler

Sheri was the first baby blessed in

the new Del Rio building.

I almost didn't recognize her.

Rick and Colleen

That's all for today

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

I love this view

2 Nephi 2:11-21

What are some insights learned about the Plan of Salvation in this chapter?

Mosiah 2:18-3:13

DC:20:13-24

What can we do to help us give "no heed" to temptation?

Talk: "Shunning Temptation: A Key to Receiving Revelation"

By: Ian S. Arden

February 2004 Ensign

GC:"A Choice Seer Will I Raise Up" by Elder Craig C. Christensen

'Because Joseph was a prophet, we have the blessings and

ordinances of the temple that bind us to God, make us His people, and manifest to us "the power of godliness," making it possible one day to "see the face of God, even the Father, and live."

Because Joseph was a prophet, we know that marriage and family are an essential part of God's plan for our happiness.  We know that through temple ordinances and covenants, our cherished family relationships can endure eternally.'

GC: 'The Lord Jesus Christ Teaches Us to Pray' by Elder Juan A. Uceda

"Do you prepare yourself to make important decisions by praying to your Heavenly Father?  Do you prepare yourself for a moment of prayer?"

Seven Lessons Learned from the Savior:

1.  Satan is the source of temptation - 2 Nephi 2:27, Matthew 4:10

2.  The Savior immediately dismissed temptation.

3.  Jesus took strength from the scriptures as a means of shunning temptation.

4.  From the Joseph Smith Translation, we know that Jesus did not go into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil as portrayed in the King James version, for the righteous seek no temptation.  Rather,

"Jesus was led up of the Spirit, into the wilderness to be with God."

(JST. Matt 4:1)  When we are trying to lose weight, we stay away from the bakery.

5.  Satan tempts us at our weakest point.

6.  Obedience.

7.  Christ was tempted three times in quick succession.  Satan does not give up.

Aba, Nigeria temple

I had hot and sour soup and a sandwich for lunch.  I cleaned our bedroom and bathroom today which included changing the sheets, and washing towels and rugs.  

I blogged for January 18th and 19th. 

I made chicken rice soup and Red Lobster biscuits for dinner this evening.  I also paid bills, and emptied one storage box.  

The Church's Pathway Program has gone global and the President of BYU-Idaho, President Tanner is taking it over.  Henry J. Eyring is the new president of BYU-Idaho.  He has to be President Eyring's son because he looks just like him.  At one time President Eyring was president of Rick's College, which was renamed BYU-Idaho  

After FHE James and I watched a Hallmark movie called "Makeover."  We were in bed by 9.

Fun Photos

A familiar face when visiting Cathi and Terry's.

Such a cute picture!

Speaking of Cathi and Terry, here they are with the

amazing indexing group from Galveston 3rd ward,

one of the best in the entire Church.

Some more familiar faces when visiting at Cathi and Terry's.

Indy on the bed, Lady on the pillow.

Grandpa and Lola

Grandpa with the guys playing Hearts.

Grandpa wins this game 90% of the time.

Some of my young women at the Snowflake temple.

Sisters: Alice and Trenda and

Sisters: Shelly and Jordyn.

Glasses or no glasses, this girl is cute and sweet!

Beautiful!

Friday, July 29, 2016

I have this things for temples.

Alma 42:1-25

1 - Alma perceives through the Spirit what is bothering Corianton.

2 - He tells the story of Adam and Eve to explain agency.

4 - A time was granted for repentance.

6 - Man became fallen.

7 - Adam and Eve were cut off temporally and spiritually from the Lord.

9 - A redemption from spiritual death needed to be made.

10 - Our probationary state is a preparatory state.

13 - The plan of redemption comes about through repentance.  Marcy cannot rob justice.

14 - Fallen man is in the grasp of justice without repentance.

15 - The plan of mercy was brought about through the Atonement.  God Himself atoneth for the sins of the world.

17 - There must be a punishment for breaking the law in order for us to repent.

18 - Punishment for breaking the law bring remorse of conscience.

20 - If there was no law against sine men would not be afraid to sin.

23 - Mercy claimeth the penitent and mercy comes because of the Atonement, and the Atonement bringeth to pass the resurrection of the dead; the resurrection brings men back into the presence of God to be judged according to their works and law and justice.

24 - . . . none but the truly penitent are saved.

25 - Mercy cannot rob justice.

GC: "Tomorrow the Lord Will Do Wonders Among You" Elder Jeffrey R. Holland.

Kim posted this picture while in 

Monument Valley.

Gorgeous!

James and I had to go to town again today to pick up his prescriptions and deposit a check into the bank. James also had to pick up some supplies at Home Depot.  I went in to look for a patio lounge chair but they had nothing.  I did a little searching online and the prices were outrageous.  I guess it will be another year before we get out lounge chairs for the deck.

I finished the first book in the Fablehaven series today.  I will be taking it to church on Sunday to give it to Braylin to read.

James and I went outside on the deck to read from our book and it got so windy we had to come in.  We got a little bit of a storm here but I guess the valley really got pelted.

I just can't get enough of the clouds up here.

  It looks like a storm in the distance

Some of this is smoke from the fire near Pinetop

or else they are doing a burn somewhere close.

Clouds and smoke together as we come in to Vernon.

I found this picture of Holly today and had to post it.

I still can't believe she's gone.

I haven't been to see the new dog, Shipley yet.

Tonight is our movie night and so we turned on a new Hallmark movie, "Summer Villa" starring Hillare Burton and Victor Webster.  It was a good one but the end was cut off which really irritated James.  I told him it was fine because we could come up with our own ending.  His meds are helping him to feel a little better.

I love this desert sunset.

This was before the monsoon hit.

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Friends from Chandler who moved to Utah
 Recently we go to see them at Marisa Ellsworth's wedding.

For gospel study James and I read 1 Nephi 11:31-12:10.  I read an article in the January Ensign entitled: "By Small and Simple Blogs" about sharing our testimonies on social media.  I also read general conference articles by Elder Andersen and Elder Holland.  

I finished sweeping, cleaning, and polishing the wood floors today, except for the ones upstairs.  We are expecting Kim and Brian and Carmen, Dawn, and Rebecca this weekend.  I also changed sheets on all the upstairs beds

The chicken marsala recipe I made for dinner was kind of gross.  Next time I am going to try Olive Garden's recipe.  

Sheri, Ian, Alex, and Ben plan to hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon this summer and camp at the bottom.  Sheri wants us to come and watch Evan.  Max will be at scout camp in San Diego.

Watched the movie "Love Is Complicated."

Joe performed at Sozo tonight as Super Motel.  Thanks Kim for the picture.

Sorry I couldn't be there.

Love this picture that someone posted on Facebook.

 

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

I had scriptures and prayer with James this morning before he left for the valley.  He didn't want to go. I reminded him that I would be down on Thursday.  Some notes from my gospel study:

"The strength of a family comes in large measure from how completely it's members are united in 

righteousness."

"The greatest service we can provide to others in this life...is to bring them to Christ through faith and

repentance." - President Thomas S. Monson 

I found my appointment card for the arthritis center.  I thought my appointment was for March 4th but it's not until March 14th.  I gave myself my last Enbrel shot on February 9th and knew I couldn't wait that long for some kind of medication, so I got on the phone and called to see if I could change my appointment.  I talked to someone named Sasha.  She said the only appointment she had available was tomorrow at 9:15 with Dr. Caldron.  I told her I would take it.  So now instead of going down on Thursday, I am going this afternoon.  

I left Vernon around 3pm.  When I arrived in Chandler James had a Jersey Mike sandwich waiting for me.

He was happy to see me.  

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