Friday, May 11th, 2018

Twin Falls, Idaho

128th operating temple

Dedicated: 24 Aug 2008

By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ, birth of

Matthew 2:1

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 27:18-37

*How does it feel to have your soul "redeemed from the gall of bitternness and the bonds of iniquity?"

- Who among us has not felt the dark abyss, the remorse of conscience from our sins and mistakes, those awful feelings of guilt? Those feelings of pain to our spirit can be harder to bear than physical pain. I liked how Alma explained what the atonement of Christ did for him, and can do for us. Boyd K. Packer states: "The Atonement of Christ is an ever-present power to call upon in everyday life. When we are harrowed up or tormented by guilt or burdened with grief, he can heal us. If Christ hadn't made his Atonement, the penalties for mistakes would be added one on top of the other. Life would be hopeless. But he willingly sacrificed in order that we may be redeemed."

Old Testament

1 Samuel 27-28

27 David flees to Achish at Gath - He dwells among the Philistines for sixteen months.

28 Saul inquires of the witch of Endor for revelation - She foretells his death, the death of his sons, and the defeat of Israel by the Philistines.

General Conference

Family History and Temple Work - Sealing and Healing

Elder Dale G. Renlund

"As Church members, we do have a divinely appointed responsibility to seek out our ancestors and compile family histories. This is far more than an encouraged hobby, because the ordinances of salvation are necessary for all of God's children. We are to identify our own ancestors who died without receiving the ordinances of salvation. We can perform the ordinances vicariously in temples, and our ancestors may choose to accept the ordinances. We are also encouraged to help ward and stake members with the family names. It is breathtakingly amazing that, through family history and temple work, we can help to redeem the dead."

"Fruit detached from the branches cannot long survive."
-Russell M. Nelson

Rescuing Wayward Children:

"Be not afraid, only believe."

-Mark 5:36

Worth the Wrestle:

"Asking inspired questions leads to knowledge, revelation, greater faith, and peace."

Russell M. Nelson, 10/04, #44. Senior Missionaries and the Gospel

"I express gratitude for our senior missionaries. they are young in spirit, wise, and willing to work."

Dale G. Renlund Melchizedek Priesthood: Chapter 10

#2 - The Proper Expression of the Priesthood is Learned

Truman G. Madsen: The Prophet Joseph Smith: Chapter 2

Spiritual Gifts of Joseph Smith

"Don't let a doctrinal doubt drive a wedge between you and the Church."

James had three things to fix before he goes back on the job: His tractor, which is at the Wallace's and is being worked on by one of the Westbrook boys, his power steering line on the truck, and the brakes on the trailer.

This morning he thinks he found the problem with the power steering line. The hose isn't securely clamped. Brother Wallace gave him a clamp and we got some power steering fluid and now it's fixed. 

This morning we went into town so James could get some supplies and I could do a little shopping at Walmart. I saw Laurann and her boys while I was shopping. I also saw my cousin Rita and spoke with her a few minutes.

When I got home from town I made a stew to take to the temple tomorrow. I also worked on my blog and did my 45 minute walking. My life is so predictable. 

James made himself a green smoothie using Trina's recipe this evening. It was delicious! 

We missed the YW Navajo Taco, Pie Auction dinner this evening. James just wanted to stay home and relax. We ended up keeping the lemon pie and we are each going to have a piece after we weigh in on Sunday morning. 

We watched the episode of "When Calls the Heart" where Elizabeth is told that Jack is dead. Tomorrow night we will watch the finale.

Twinners

Earphones

My rose

Eden and her horse lover friends

We want some horses!

I remember how ridiculous I thought it was.

Wayne Todd and his granddaughter.

Baby Kyler looks like he's praying.

I like this idea to keep the plants away from the bunnies.

Monday, January 23, 2017

June 1, 1968

For Time and All Eternity

Karen Maxwell and James Lambson

Happy Birthday James!
You are the love of my life!

This picture was taken 3 years ago on James's birthday

1 Nephi16:17-39

1.  What are some examples that prove "that by small means the Lord can bring about great things?"

2.  How can we liken the scriptures unto the Liahona given to Lehi's family?

2 Nephi 19-20

DC 11:1-10

How can we pray more diligently for opportunities to serve others?

GC:  "The Righteous Judge" by Elder Lynn G. Robbins

'A righteous judge would respond to confessions with

compassion and understanding.  An erring youth should leave

the bishop's office feeling the love of the Savior through

the bishop and enveloped in the joy and healing power of the 

Atonement - never ashamed or held in contempt.

However, compassion doesn't nullify the need for discipline.

To discipline in the Lord's way is to lovingly and patiently teach.'

I started reading a book Jared has at his house this morning.  It's called "The Contrite Spirit" by Bruce and Marie Hafen.  Here are some notes I took:

"SACRAMENT TABLE - Altar of sacrifice.  We bring our hearts to the table.  We unite through covenant our sacrifice with His sacrifice.  As the meaning of Christ's sacrifice sinks deeper into our souls, we can occasionally hear something almost startingly new in those short prayers we thought we knew by heart - something that freshens our resolve to be connected with Him more constantly, more clearly, more meekly.

Sandy's mother passed away this week.

This is a symbol of her family tree.

When I gave James his birthday card, he said it was the nicest he had ever gotten.  Here are a couple of James's favorite things:

When I ask what his favorite animal was he said:

"For a domestic animal I love horses."

Of course we all know that he loves elk.

This picture was taken by my cousin Randy near his house

in Show Low.

As we headed home I began writing down some of the things I saw:

* Border Patrol Museum

* Tent Revivals Nightly (on the side of 

* Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

*James eats pistachios while I eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

*James drinks my drink and then complains about it.

*Inspection Station - A K-9 smelling everyone's trunks.

*Amtrak Train

*Continental Divide 4,585 ft.

*Continental Divide Gift Shop

*Get yer snack here.

*Snow on the mountains, including Mt. Graham.

*Puddles of water on the sides of the highway.

*Sheri says it is raining like crazy in Chandler

*Tucson 141 miles

*Pecans, Walnuts, Wine 

*Jerky

We stopped in Wilcox for something to eat.  We went to Carl's Jr. and I made the mistake of getting a guacamole, bacon burger. It was way too big and greasy.  James got my favorite sandwich and I am not sure why I didn't get one, a green chili, chicken, cheese sandwich.  He gave me a bite.  Delicious.  As we left Carl's Jr.  I reminded him that we needed gas.  He said, we have enough to get to Tucson and it will be cheaper there.  My comment was, "why would you want to stop again?"

*The Thing

*Defacing rocks unlawful

*Brush fire danger extreme

*Bowie, Benson, Tombstone

We were both so engrossed in our book that we zipped right through Tucson without stopping for gas. I looked at the gas gauge that tells how many more miles you can go and it said zero.  I looked up and we were out in the middle of nowhere.  The one thing I did recognize was Picacho Peak.

Picacho Peak

It was raining like crazy and there were no gas stations in sight.  James said we would need to drive at least twenty miles to find one.  He slowed down to 55 mph and stayed to the right.  We did not pray together.  I think he was feeling guilty for not stopping.  I did say a prayer to Heavenly Father and asked Him to please help us even though we didn't really deserve His help.  

Two amazing things happened.  First, the Gila River was running which doesn't happen very often, and second, we drove all the way in to a Circle K on Arizona Avenue and Riggs Road.  We made it!

It really was another tender mercy/miracle!  My heart is bursting with gratitude!

This is how I feel.

We even made it on time for Sheri's delicious birthday dinner she prepared for James.  We had steak, mashed potatoes, broccoli, rolls, dark chocolate brownies with walnuts and ice cream.  Everything was wonderful.  She even knew what her dad's favorite dessert was.

James finishes his dinner.

Oh yes, we also had Martinelli's to drink.

I can't believe Sheri still had time to play on her phone.

May favorite picture of Ian taken the year we did a haunted house because Adam was just diagnosed with diabetes and he wasn't going trick-or-treating.

After dinner the Trezise's have exercise time so James and I disappeared back to Cathi and Terry's.  This is a new piece of exercise equipment that is making Sheri happy.

It's called a spin cycle.

What a wonderful day this was!  To top it off, here is another picture that makes me smile.

It's Dumbledore!