Showing posts with label goodbye's. Show all posts
Showing posts with label goodbye's. Show all posts

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Sunday, September 22nd, 2019

Cordoba, Argentina
145th operating temple
Dedicated: 11 May 2015
By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ, Glory of
DC 45:67
And the glory of the Lord shall be there, and the terror of the Lord also shall be there, insomuch that the wicked will not come unto it, and it shall be called Zion.
Book of Mormon
Helaman 7:13-8:10
New Testament "God Loveth a Cheerful Giver" 2 Corinthians 8-13
Review


General Conference
Preparing for the Lord's Return
Elder D. Todd Christofferson
"This great and last dispensation is building steadily to its climax, Zion on earth being joined with Zion from above at the Savior's glorious return. The Church of Jesus Christ is commissioned to prepare, and is preparing, the world for that day. And so, this Easter, let us truly celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and all that it portends: His return to reign for a thousand years of peace, a righteous judgment and perfect justice for all, the immortality of all who ever lived upon this earth, and the promise of eternal life. Christ's Resurrection is the ultimate assurance that all will be put right. Let us be about building up Zion to hasten that day. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen."


I just added some photos of Rowan at the Black River to yesterday's post.

Nicolette Gardner was our first speaker today in sacrament meeting. Her topic was preparing to receive answers at General Conference.  There are different ways to hear the Lord. One of those ways is through His apostles and prophets. The Lord wants to teach us. We need to formulate questions and then listen for answers. We need to be ready to receive personal revelation. We must learn the art of ministering to others. We need to listen with "real intent" as President Oaks asked us to do last week. We need to learn the language of the Spirit. God probably speaks to us more often than we think. Pray and listen. Jesus Christ walks with you and loves you. 

"Because I Have Been Given Much" This is one of my favorite hymns!

Tom Howard was the last speaker. Jean came today to hear him speak. The theme of his talk was receiving answers to our prayers. 
The Father is aware of us, knows our needs, and will help us perfectly. Isaiah 6:1-13. Holy, holy, holy. God is clean and pure. 
H is for Harnessing your thoughts.
O is for Obedience.
L is for Love. 
Y is for Yielding our hearts to God.
The Lord looks on the heart. He can make weak things become strong. Ephesians 3:14-19: 'For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heave and earth is named, That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.' Through our Lord Jesus Christ we can be strengthened, comforted, and feel peace that passeth all understanding.

Becky taught the lesson in Relief Society based on Brother Callister's talk, "The Atonement of Jesus Christ." It was fun having Trina sit by me. Lola went to James's class with Ruby. 

We had a wonderful discussion on how the Atonement of Jesus Christ has helped us in our lives. Some people shared some very personal things and Becky was a great discussion leader.

On the way home from church James told me that Brother Allen shared with him that Rusty had shot an elk on or near our property yesterday. I thought you couldn't hunt on private property. I guess you have to have No Hunting signs posted. Well, we are going to get some and post them!

When we got home from our meetings Darrel and Trina were playing a game with their kids. I changed my clothes and came in and fixed waffles for all of the kids. They had a choice of butter, syrup, fresh strawberries, Coolwhip and whipped cream. I fixed myself one and had everything on mine except for whipped cream.

Addy, Trina and I played Five Crowns. I won!

After we were finished with our game it was time for our guests to get ready to go home. They got to FaceTime with Charlie before they left which was a real treat!

While waiting for everyone to get ready I played "Pin the tail on Lola" before they left with the cat tail Lola had for her Moonlight cat costume. 

Ro says he wants to live here. I think he really wants to go hunting with James the next time he goes. Darrel will take him fishing but not hunting.








We sure do love this family!

James and Sean Hunsaker went to give Sister Dye a blessing this afternoon. She had her eyes closed and was just lying there very quietly. When James took her hand she looked at him and put his hand on her heart. It made James feel so good that she recognized him. Sean gave her the blessing but did not say she would be made well. She has suffered another stroke.

I was in a coloring mode because of the girls and decided to finish coloring my butterfly. It was very relaxing.



This evening we listened to David and Emma give the next "Come Follow Me" lesson. I also listened to "The Power of Teaching" doing the same lesson on Galatians but it was totally different.

 Scarlett in her Sunday best




 Charlie in her Sunday best












Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Friday, January 25th, 2019

Raleigh, North Carolina
68th operating temple
Dedicated: 18 Dec 1999
By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship
Matthew 4:6
And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Book of Mormon
1 Nephi 17:17-30
What are some worldly pleasures that might be hard to give up, only trusting that the Lord has something better in store?
New Testament "Come Follow Me"
John 1:29-42; JST John 1:29-34
General Conference
The Father
Brian K. Ashton
"In the postmortal spirit world, Heavenly Father continues to shed forth the Holy ghost and send missionaries to those who need the gospel. He answers prayers and helps those who lack them receive vicarious saving ordinances."



James got a call from Tom Howard this morning. He has a leaky faucet he would like James to fix. James went over and looked at it and went to town and bought a new faucet. His back was bothering him when he tried to install it so he left it there for the Howard's son-in-law Jimmy to install.

I made waffles for breakfast. Kacey, Jared, and I all had one. James was gone. I offered to make him one when he returned but he said he didn't want one. He did have the last piece of sausage.

I invited Harold, Vickie, Dennis, and Denise out to meet the baby and visit with Kacey and Jared. Denise couldn't come because she had to work and Harold was gone to a football clinic in the valley. 

Charlie let both Vickie and Dennis hold her. She is such a sweet baby.










Vickie agreed with me that Charlie looks a lot like Stacy did as a baby. As we were "catching up" Vickie told me some news about Harold. She said he has prostrate cancer and didn't want to tell people. He is doing radiation treatment and doing quite well. I am sad for him and even more sad that he didn't think he could tell me.

Soon it was time for everyone to leave and of course we had to take a picture out on the front porch.



Vickie and Dennis went home and Jared, Kacey, and Charlie went back to the valley. Tonight is game night at Sheri's house.






Scarlett









 Evan

 Book Prep










Saturday, December 30, 2017

Sunday, December 17th, 2017

Gilbert, Arizona
142nd operating temple
Dedicated: 2 Mar 2014
By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ Atonement through
1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
Book of Mormon
Ether 12:1-21
*When has your faith been like an anchor to your soul?
Doctrine Covenants Favorite Scriptures
DC 29:39
And it must needs be that the devil should tempt the children of men, or they could not be agents unto themselves; for if they never should have bitter they could not know the sweet-
General Conference
Earning the Trust of the Lord and Your Family
Elder Richard J. Maynes
"The first step in our quest to earn the Lord's trust is to place our trust in Him. As husband and fathers, we have received a divine charge from modern-day prophets, seers, and revelators in the document, 'The Family: A Proclamation to the World. This document teaches us that (1) 'fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness,' (2) fathers 'are responsible to provide the necessities of life' and (3) fathers are responsible to protect their families."



Today's Primary lesson was on building the Salt Lake temple. I told the story of John Moyle's 40 mile roundtrip a week to work on the temple even though he had wooden leg.

Trina, Lola, and Addy all stayed home this morning. Lola and Addy both have coughs. Ruby attended my class. Rowan and Darrel both left after sacrament meeting. 

Before leaving for church James made some potatoes, eggs, onions, and green chilis. Ruby loved it and helped grandpa make a second batch. 

Trina and Darrel fixed a nice lunch for us, grilled bbq chicken, baked sweet potato fries, corn and peas. After lunch Lola wanted to watch the naked bear movie again. (Brave).  

Grandpa took the kids on another Razr ride before they left for home. It was cold today and supposed to snow. We waited all day for the snow but it never came.

Before leaving I took a picture of Darrel's family by the fireplace and the Christmas tree.

Merry Christmas!

Light the World
Jesus taught: "Ye shall meet together oft." 
3 Nephi 18:22
The Lord commanded that His followers should meet together often to strengthen on another. This applies not only to church congregations but also to families and communities.





So cute!



They look like the perfect family

Joshua. The hat is for a school assignment.