Thursday, January 12, 2017

Gilbert Arizona

1 Nephi 10:11-11:11

How has the gift of the Holy Ghost blessed me in my life?

2 Nephi 1-2

DC 6:11-21

How does it make me feel that we have the knowledge to ask God, receive revelation and know that He loves us?

Talk: "Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence"

By: Jorg Klebingat

October 2014

GC:  For Our Spiritual Development and Learning by Elder W. Mark Bassett

"Nephi's example of seeking knowledge included (1) a sincere desire, (2) humility, (3) prayer, (4) trust in the prophet, and an exercise of (5) faith, (6) diligence, and (7) obedience.  This method of seeking is in great contrast to my 'prying at the plates,' or trying to force an understanding of things meant to be revealed according to the Lord's timetable and through the power of the Holy Ghost."

Some notes from my scripture study of 2 Nephi 1-2:

2 Nephi 1:20 - "Keep my commandments and prosper in the land.

2 Nephi 1:23 - "Awake, my grandsons; put on the armor of righteousess.  Shake off the chains with which ye are bound, and come forth out of obscurity, and arise from the dust."

2 Nephi 2:2 - "Karen, God shall consecrate thing afflictions for thy gain,"

2 Nephi 2:11 - "There must be opposition in all things."

Mooney Falls

James had an appointment in the valley with his heart doctor, Dr. Memon.  It went well and Dr. Memon wants James to bid on the new medical center he is building.  He says the architect still has the plans so it will be a little while.  What a great opportunity!

Whimsical Gazebo

James's texts to me before he leaves the valley:

J - When I leave, do you want me to pick up some burrows?

K - Sure.  When are you leaving.

J - Within the hour.  I also have to stop by CVS in Show Low.

K - Ok.  I am going visiting teaching at 3:30. Text me when you leave.

J - What can I pick up for you so you won't have to go to town?

K - I have quite a list but you could get a card for Anna, some shakes and cough drops for starters and maybe some hot and sour soup.

J - Hot and sour?  I am at the Walmart in Chandler.

K - Ok, never mind.

J - Never mind about the soup?l  Cause I already got the other stuff.  I'll be happy to get your soup.  Just trying to get a reaction.  Sorry.

K - Honey, it is ok.  It is the only thing that sounds good to me to eat.

J - So forget about the burrows?

K - No.  It is burros btw.

J - Yes, my fingers and brain clash.

K - Burrown means to dig deep in the ground.

J - I know ad right now that's what I feel like doing.

K - Why?

(Next he sends me several pictures from inside Walmart.)

K - Why did you send the Walmart pictures?

J - This is so you won't feel left out.  I wanted you to share in the Walmart experience.  

K - Oh, now I get it. I am having withdrawals for the Walmart experience.  Have you seen any "people of Walmart?"

J - It was almost empty, but I did see a lady with a beard.

K - Oh dear.  Too bad you didn't get a picture.

J - No, I really felt sorry for her.  I didn't want to make fun of her situation.

K - You are developing charity!

J - I hope so.

K - I am so proud!

J - I am on my way.

K - Please be safe and say a prayer.  I will pray too.

J - Thank you sweetheart.

When James arrived home he brought me this, along with the other things I asked for.

It's a Simply Fit Board just like Sheri's.

I visited Clair this afternoon with Kaeli as her visiting teacher.  It was an interesting visit.  She saw an herbalist in Snowflake who is helping her with her rash.  In January she is going to see her daughter Marlie who lives in Washington and in February she is going to pick her up and bring her back down here to live.

This evening James and I watched "The Lost Valentine."  We both cried.

Family Memories

Evan's pinewood derby car from last year.

Sheri and Lola two years ago.

Addy and Rowan three years ago.

Ruby three years ago.

Saturday, January 7, 2017

Bountiful temple

1 Nephi 5:7-6:6

The Nephites understood the importance of their genealogy.  How has doing your family history made a difference in your life?

1 Nephi 13-14

Our bishop has ask us to read the Book of Mormon in five months. This is a record of that assignment.

DC 4:1-7

How can we become more committed to serve the Lord?

Talk: Conversion and Commitment

By: W. Mack Lawrence

April 1996

GC:    The Soul's Sincere Desire by Carol F. McConkie

President Eyring shared:

"I have had prayers answered.  Those answers were most clear when what I wanted was silenced by an overpowering need to

know what God wanted.  It is then that the answer from a loving Heavenly Father can be spoken to the mind by the still, small voice and be written on the heart."

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

"Because Joseph was a prophet, revelations and prophets are no longer a thing of the past.  The 'day of miracles' of visions, healings, and ministering of angels has not ceased.  Because Joseph was a prophet, each of us has access to the power and blessings of the holy priesthood, including baptism, the gift of the Holy Ghost, and the sacrament."

I wonder about the direction and the speed

of these two.

A beautiful day for a balloon ride!

James and I missed going to the temple today because we are both sick.  We also missed cleaning the Church.  The Reidheads did it for us.  We traded with them because we thought we would be gone today.  So much to do seems so difficult when you don't feel well.

My upper right arm hurt last night until I finally got up and took some Tramadol.  Sometimes this happens the night after my infusion.

Should we fast when we are sick?

Cathedral Rock and Heart Rock

I started cleaning out leftovers in our refrigerator.  It is a daunting job.  I usually love January because it represents a new beginning. Right now my new beginning is off to a slow start.  Our Christmas decorations are still up.

Family Memories:

These photos are from three years ago.  Addy and Ruby performed at an MCC basketball game.  We arrived late and missed their performance but thank goodness we were able to get these photos afterwards:

This was supposed to be a picture of Addy by herself.

Notice the extra legs.

So cute!

So funny!

Love Rowan's eyes in this picture.

Monday, November 7, 2016

3 Nephi 22:1-17

When have you felt Heavenly Father reach out and touch your heart to draw you to Him?

* "... with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee ..." (v.8).

"The world is not a safe place.  It is not a place where children will feel peace, hope, and direction unless they are taught to love and follow the Savior.  Please help them know that these great blessings can be theirs, and show the what they eed to do to receive these blessings" (Patricia P. Pineager, Ensign, Nov. 1999, 68).  "Prayer is essential to developing faith." (Carol F. McConkie, Ensign, Nov. 2016, 25).

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

The Lord personally declared to Joseph Smith:

'The ends of the earth shall inquire after thy name,

and fools shall have thee in derision, and hell shall rage

against thee; While the pure in heart, and the wise, 

and the noble, and the virtuous, shall seek counsel, and

authority, and blessings constantly from

under thy hand."

I remember when Elaine Cannon said this

regarding President Kimball's statements

about the E.R.A.

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

" On one occasion the Lord Jesus Christ "was praying in a certain place," and "when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord teach us to pray.  And today He teaches you and me to pray as we see Him in our minds praying in Gethsemane and saying, 

'Nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done."?

James and I started our 5th book in the Millennial Glory series, "Hanging by a Thread."

I ordered some chocolates that have no sugar in them and they arrived today.

James loves these.  Although they do no have sugar, they do have fat!

While I was blogging this morning I watched the movie: "One Christas Eve" starring Anne Heche.  This movie could have been named: "A Series of Unfortunate Events." 

Today was a gorgeous day here in Vernon.  The high was 59 degrees and there was no wind.  This is the kind of day that James enjoys working outside!  I couldn't help but think of Kim and Brian spending it at Disneyland and hoping they are having a great time!

My little Zemira was successful in his deer hunt this week.

He is in my Primary class and I love him!

This afternoon I wanted to do some cleaning but my right knee was hurting too badly.  Instead and watched "The North Pole".  I had some peanut butter toast and a glass of milk so I could take some Tramadol for the pain.  Soon I became dizzy and nauseous.  I was down for the evening.  

For FHE we listened to Elder Christensen's talk on the prophet Joseph Smith, and then we watched "Dancing with the Stars".  It was Show Stoppers night and I loved it! Marilu and Derek went home.  Next week is the semi-finals.

This is how I imagine the sky will look when

the Savior comes again.

I think it was Jared who put these pictures on Facebook.  I love them!

Three little cuties!

The boys performing the song "Lollipop"

at the Fry Elementary School talent show.

Thank you Sandy for coaching them.