Sunday, June 23rd, 2019

Anchorage, Alaska

54th operating temple

Dedicated: 9 Jan 1999

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Exemplar

1 John 4:17

Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

Book of Mormon

Alma 20:19-30

New Testament "It Is Finished"

Review: Matt 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, John 19

General Conference

The Atonement of Jesus Christ

Tad R. Callister

"The Savior overcame the four obstacles that can prevent our spiritual progress. 

1. Death. 'As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.'

2. Sin The Savior overcame sin and guilt for all those who repent.

3. Afflictions and Infirmities. Alma prophesied that Christ 'shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind.' Why? 'That his bowels may be filled with mercy, ... that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.'

4. Weaknesses and imperfections. Because of His Atonement, the Savior has enabling powers, sometimes referred to as grace, that can help us overcome our weaknesses and imperfections and thus assist us in our pursuit to become more like Him."

Brother Thompson read a letter from the First Presidency during sacrament meeting today regarding strengthening home and family especially during the month of July which is designated as family month.

Two young women spoke about their experiences at girls camp. The highlight of the week seemed to be the bishop's night and testimony meeting. Sister MacArthur and Sister Reynolds also spoke and Sister Reynolds said the testimony meeting was the most spiritual meeting she had ever been to.

 Sister Curtis taught Relief Society based on President Oaks's conference talk, "Cleansed by Repentance." These are some of the questions we were asked to consider: 

1. Why do we need to repent?

2. What doors do we need to open in order to feel the Atonement in our lives?

3. Are we teaching our posterity about true repentance?

Here are some notes I took: 

*Sin is like a stumbling block. We all fall short. Compassion for others is so important.

*Guilt can be a good thing if it causes us to overcome sin and weaknesses. We can't let guilt weigh us down.

*The purpose of the Final Judgment is to determine whether we have achieved what Alma described as a "mighty change of heart" where we have become new creatures, with "no more disposition to do evil, but to do good continually."

*Some sins need to be reported to priesthood leaders. Being comfortable and at-one with the Savior is vital so we will feel comfortable with Him in the next life. 

*Repent daily, even minute by minute. 

Sister Finnell gave us some homemade salsa and a thank you note for taking cookies to her after she broke her arm. It was delicious and James and I went home and had chips with cheese and salsa for lunch.

I made brownies for James this afternoon for him to take with him to the valley along with his banana nut muffins. He left around 5:20 pm. and will check in at the timeshare. I will leave in the morning after going to the post office and asking them to hold my mail.

This evening I blogged, had pancakes for dinner and watched "The Good Witch" and the new "Mystery 101."

I love this sweet girl!

 Young women who read their Book of Mormon went to

our timeshare to swim and relax in the sun.

Kilee and Shelly are pictured here. We also had Trenda

and LeeAnn.

 Scottish highlander calf

Scarlett

 LeeAnn and Cody were married yesterday

by Bishop Miller.

No, this wasn't LeeAnn's wedding cake.

She made her own with the help of

Sister Scott.

Monday, July 21, 2014

Esther 4:14-16

Mordecai to Esther:

"For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?

Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer,

Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.

Sunrise over Sierra Mentosa

Max and Evan's first day of school at 

Hancock Elementary in Chandler.

 Ben's first day of high school 

at Hamilton High in Chandler.

James has been working all weekend trying to dry out the carpet downstairs with a fan and a heater.  He loaded up his equipement this morning and left for the valley.  He is starting another job tomorrow at Sun Lakes golf course.  It's always hard to see him go.

Darrel and his family are still here.  Darrel took Trina and the kids for a ride to the pit while I stayed home and watched Lola.  She slept the entire time while I watched The Next Food Network Star.  My favorite, Emma, went home in this challenge.  Now I'm not sure who I am going to cheer for.

Nice shades Darrel.

Ruby loves to ride in the front.

When I got up this morning I was determined I was going to finish the Princess puzzle for Addy.  After all, Sheri did it twice while she was here.  Proof that I accomplished my goal.

Trina, Addy, Rowan and Ruby all helped.

Addy, Rowan and I made a trip to the clubhouse with a notebook and pen so we got make a list for grandpa of things he needs to get to fix the clubhouse up.  Here is Addy's list:

 James's "Honey Do" list when he gets home.

Addy was sitting on the bed in my office upstairs and accidentally sat on a wasp and got stung.  Rowan was determined he was going to kill that wasp for stinging his sister.  He was so protective of her. 

 It's fun to see what good friends they are.

A rousing game of Chutes and Ladders.

Finally it was time to say goodbye.  As is my tradition, (if I remember), I had everyone stand out on the front porch for a goodbye picture.  

Love this family!

This evening I went into town and picked up my thyroid prescription.  I came home and watched Master Chef and part of a Hallmark movie called "For Better or Worse."  I kept falling asleep so I will have to finish the movie tomorrow.

 

Monday, March 4, 2013

I read this today:  "If an individual has had 5 or more consecutive flu shots his/her chances of getting alzheimer's is 10x higher than if they had 1, 2 or not shots."  The reason is that there is mercury and aluminum in every flu shot. - Dr. Hugh Fudenberg, world's leading immuno-geneticist.

I said goodbye to James early this morning.  I studied, put books on my bookshelves and admired my piano.  I think the piano and bookshelves make the living room and family room look more homey.  I also waxed the floor, paid some bills and worked on my blog. 

I got a call from James this afternoon.  The insurance says it will cost more to fix his truck than it is worth which means they are totaling it and giving him $16,000.  Now he's got to find a new truck. 

This evening I watched a Hallmark movie, "Loving Leah", and "Castle."  I actually watched the two episodes of Castle where is daughter Alexus gets kidnapped.