Preston, England
52nd operating temple
Dedicated: 7-10 June 1998 by
Gordon B. Hinckley
Alma 12:28-13:9
* How has knowing the purpose of life helped guide you?
* Alma spoke of priests after the order of the Son of God, which is the Melchizedek Priesthood.
* Elder Bruce R. McConkie: These Nephites, who were faithful and true in keeping the law of Moses, had the Melchizedek Priesthood, which means they had also the fulness of the gospel...Some of our best information about the Melchizedek Priesthood is found in Alma 13."
* What blessings have come into your life through the Melchizedek Priesthood?
DC 85:1-12
1-5, Inheritances in Zion are to be received through consecration; 6-12, One mighty and strong will give the Saints their inheritance in Zion.
Who is "One Mighty and Strong?" (DC 85:7-8.)
* At that time it was Bishop Edward Partridge because he was called to divide by lot the Saints their inheritances.
General Conference
Confide in God Unwaveringly
Elder Ulisses Soares
"In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."
As we exercise faith in Jesus Christ and in His Atonement, we will be strengthened, our burdens will be eased, and through Him we will overcome the world.
We left Vernon around 7 a.m. We have an appointment in Cathi and Terry's driveway to get our windshield replaced at 11 a.m. so we are cutting it a little close considering that we always stop at Burger House to pick up burros for Cathi and Terry. We eat ours on the way because we love them hot and fresh!
We drove up into the drive a minute before the guy from Camelback glass got there. I love my new windshield but I can't wash my car or take the blue tape off for 24 hours.
At 1 p.m. I had an appointment to get my teeth cleaned, and xrayed. I tell Jackie, the hygienist, all about our plague of cows and how frustrated we are. Well, I have a very tiny cavity starting on my bottom right back tooth. Dr. Douglas said to keep it clean but since I don't have an upper tooth to match it she doesn't think we need to do anything, at least not right now. The other cavity is where one of my front teeth got chipped. I am having it taken care of on July 12th. I tried to get it for the week I am down here at the condo but they were all booked up. I went away from the dentist today with a commitment to give up eating candy. I know it won't solve all my problems but it is a start.
On the way back to Cathi's I stopped to get gas at Quick Trip and the police showed up because two women were arguing very loudly. I also went next door to get drinks and corndogs for James and I.
I picked up James at Cathi's and dropped him off at the Gilbert temple so he could do initiatories for four men. This is just in case Paul and Brian come with us to the temple tonight. I have enough names for Trina, Stacy, and I, Kim has her own name. We are very grateful to Jared for doing all the family research so we could do our own family names.
While James was at the temple I went over to Deseret Book and got bracelets for all of my daughters and daughters-in-law to keep their temple name on while they are doing an endowment session. I even got one for Kacey and Sheri. Sheri told me she would go tonight but when it came right down to it, she was just too stressed about leaving for California and dealing with family matters.
We picked up Stacy and drove to the Mesa temple in time for the last session of the day, the 7:30 session. Kim wanted to drive her own car. We thought it would be fun to go to the temple where we were all sealed and also Stacy needed to rent a dress. We met Darrel and Trina at the rental desk and I gave them their names. Paul and Brian did not make it.
The sister did not tell me when I called to find out the last session of the day, to accommodate Paul and maybe Brian, that it was a spanish speaking session. Everyone had to wear headphones except for Darrel.
It was not my most reverent session. I helped Stacy with her clothing and then found my apron had slipped off and I was sitting on it. Those rows and seats are so close together in the Mesa temple! It was quite a large session too. When we got to the celestial room I told Darrel and Trina I wanted to take some pictures and Darrel says, "I don't think we are allowed." Of course I meant outside Darrel! It was so wonderful to have our children with us in this session. We are going to make this a family tradition. Maybe Jared, Kacey, Sheri, Ian, Brian, and Paul can be with us next year.
When we got back to Cathi's and Terry's it was 10:30. Cathi and Collin were sleeping in the family room. They call it camping. Colin was watching a YouTube video on his iPad and Cathi was reading a book. We finished the book she loaned us, The Shack, and returned it. We liked the ending. We started the Lost Heiress.
I saw this cute little buggy on the way home
from the dentist.
Parents:
Patrick and Heather Lambson
Siblings:
Hunter, Cameron, Raelynn
all adopted!
Last year's birthday date with Ruby
He loves sour but his face says otherwise!
