Wednesday, January 20, 2016

I finished reading the book today

I loved her testimony after she went through the

temple to get her endowments.  It's found on pages 114-15.

I also worked on my Sunday journal, read two articles in the Ensign, and James and I read 1 Nephi 15:1-18.  

James and I left to go visiting teaching a little after ten.  We are going in his truck because the roads are so muddy.  Hailey's road is very rocky and muddy.  We went to her house first.  Since she is teaching my Primary class this week I gave her the lesson, pictures, a handout, and some candy.  

The visiting teaching message is based on The Proclamation to the Family.  I gave her a framed copy.

I got the copy and idea from Marci Coombs

 I also gave Hailey and Elida a quote about families that mentions our family being our "jewels".  I gave their kids candy necklaces and gummy rings.  The Pope boys loved them! 

The Pope boys

Eli, Edmund, and Ethan

Elida and Erik Pope

The Pope's road was so muddy we couldn't have made it without four wheel drive.  The Pope's are moving.  I am glad for them, but sad for our ward.  Elida is expecting a baby in March and I have been worried about her being so far out if she were to go into labor when Erik wasn't home.  They bought a home in Wagon Wheel very close to the hospital.  Erik works at the hospital and he will be able to come home for lunch.  

After my visits we went into town and got gas at Maverick.  We got lunch at Sonic and then when home to take naps.  

James put away the Christmas tree and decorations as a surprise while I was working on my blog.  

For dinner we made friend chicken together and then watched:

"My Gal Sunday", and "The Cabin."  Cameron Mattison starred in "My Gal Sunday" and Lea Thompson was in "The Cabin."

We both slept on the recliners tonight.

The scripture I am ponderizing

Sunday, May 4, 2014

"No one can know of spiritual truths without prayer."

-p. 39, Preach My Gospel

"In answer to our prayers, the Holy Ghost will teach us truth through our feelings and thoughts."

I had my gospel study this morning.  James and I are fasting for some family members.  

At 9am we attended the Galveston 3rd ward fast and testimony meeting.  Paula Casto came over before the meetings and gave me a big hug.  We sat behind Adrienne and Mike Ellsworth so I got to talk to Adrienne.  

Bishop Lewis conducted the meeting and bore his testimony.  He also awarded Geoffrey Dowdle his missionary plaque and read from a letter Geoffrey's mission president sent.  It was pretty incredible.

 These were the people I know who bore their testimonies: 

Hilary Jiminez and her two daughters Evie and Elise, Sheri, our sweet daughter, Geoffrey Dowdle, Diana Dowdle, Dahlia and Isaac Dowdle, Paula Casto, and Bob Kaufman.  It was a good meeting.

We attended the gospel doctrine Sunday School class taught by Mike Ellsworth.  He is an awesome teacher!  The lesson was "Look to God and Live."

During the last hour was Alex's ordination to the office of a priest in the Aaronic priesthood.  James gave the blessing and ordination and did an incredible job.  Paul, Michael, and Ian were all in the circle.  

Back at home James and I broke our fast and went down to Sheri and Ian's to help fix dinner.  We did fried chicken, biscuits and gravy, corn and asparagus.  Everyone liked the chicken.  Sheri says that is a rarity in their family.

 Sheri's new shirt.  I need one too.

  After dinner we went home and took a nap and then got up to go visit with Darrel's family.

It was nice that Trina was there too!

 Love these kids!

We sat on the back porch while Rowan fed the bunnies and Addy told us about her trip to the Grand Canyon.  It was a nice visit, so relaxing and fun.

 I'm not sure what Rowan is after in this picture.

We couldn't stay long because James had to get back for Jacob and Isaac Dowdle's Court of Honor.  He is being honored as one of Jacob's mentors and received another mentor's pen.

Jacob, Diana, Jared, and Isaac Dowdle

and the back of Bishop Lewis's head.