Wednesday, November 14th, 2018

Paris, France

156th operating temple

Dedicated: 21 May 2017

By: Henry B. Eyring

Jesus Christ, Davidic Descent of

Revelations 22:16

I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

Book of Mormon #1

3 Nephi 28:25-40

* What do these verses teach us about the three Nephites and the work that they are doing on the earth before Christ's Second Coming? We are told, "And wo be unto him that will not hearken unto the words of Jesus, and also to them whom He hath chosen and sent among them; for whoso receiveth not the words of Jesus and the words of those whom He hath sent receive not Him; and therefore He will not receive the at the last day; For do ye suppose that ye can get rid of the justice of an offended God, who hath been trampled under feet of men, that thereby salvation might come?"(34-35). Are we among those who trample? Do we listen and obey the words of our Savior and His servants? Do we share them? Many are sent forth to spread the words of Christ. The Lord has an army of Saints, missionaries, leaders, families and individuals who are called to deliver the good news of our Savior. We are to go forth and proclaim the message of the gospel. We are to bear testimony. The Lord tells us that many are called but few are chosen (DC 121:33-40). Why are we not chosen? When we let the world get in the way; when we do not maintain our righteousness; or when we become prideful, then we lose our ability to influence. We are called to the work. Therefore, we have to follow the Spirit, heed promptings, and be humble servants to do it. 

Book of Mormon #2

Alma 20-21

Old Testament

Ezekiel 47-48

General Conference

The Joy of Unselfish Service

Cristina B. Franco

"We live in a selfish world where people constantly ask 'What's in it for me?' instead of asking, 'Whom can I help today?' or 'How can I better serve the Lord in my calling?' or 'Am I giving my all to the Lord?'"

Today I read in the Book of Mormon Student Manual that Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 28 re two of the most important chapters in all of scripture because the whole history of Israel is foreshadowed in them. Some of the major calamities of the human race are explained in the theology revealed in these two chapters. President Kimball referred often to Leviticus 26.

I got to read Elder Wilhelm's email today. It sounds like he is having a great time at the MTC in South Africa. 

James had a doctor's appointment with Dr. Moffat this morning at 11:15. We left for town at 10:30. I dropped James off and then went on down the road to Walmart. While I was shopping James called and asked me to come and pick him up and take him to Sonoran Quest to get bloodwork done. I parked my cart with my stuff still in it and headed out the door. He was in a hurry because the place closes for lunch at noon. I got him there about five minutes before 12 and then went back to my shopping at Walmart where I saw several people from our ward, the Crane's, Sister Vaught, Sister Wood, and the Wallace's. 

When we got home James went back to his work at the Howard's and I told him to stay off of any ladders!  I worked around the house until it was time for my Relief Society presidency meeting at 7 p.m. We met first with the Elder's Quorum presidency and I gave Brother Hunsaker Tyler and Kilee's wedding cards. I am sad I am going to miss Kilee's sealing on Friday morning. We have to be in the valley. 

When I came home from my meeting James was watching an old western movie starring Marlon Brando. He said it was called, "Appaloosa." I went in to the bedroom and finished my Hallmark Christmas movie before going to bed.

From my book, "The Clockmaker's Daughter:" 

After Grindel, her dog, the light of Mrs Mack's affection fell on Martin, her son. Martin, who was 10 years to my 7 when I came to live with them at their place on Little White Lion St. Martin was large for his age not merely tall, but imposing, his presence being of the sort whereby he seemed to occupy more space than was his due. He was a boy of little intelligence and even less kindness."

I wish I could be this descriptive and clever in my writing. 

Love this face and smile!

Five years ago these boys were our waiters at The Young

Women's in Excellence Dinner. Two are married, one is a dad and those same two are returned missionaries.

I thought nitric oxide was laughing gas.

 Congratulations Kendal & Rusty!

Saturday, January 20th, 2018

Sao Paulo, Brazil

17th operating temple

Dedicated: 30 Oct-2 Nov 1978

By: Spencer W. Kimball

Jesus Christ Atonement through

John 19:30

When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.

Book of Mormon

1Nephi 15:1-18

*Has there ever been anything in my life that is 'hard to be understood' until I made sure to 'inquire of the Lord'?

*Why is it important to avoid the spirit of contention?

Old Testament

Genesis 48-49

48 Jacob tells of the appearance of God to him in Luz-He adopts Ephraim and Manasseh as his own children-Jacob blesses Joseph-He puts Ephraim before Manasseh-The seed of Ephraim will become a multitude of nations-The children of Israel will come again into the land of their fathers.

49 Jacob blesses his sons and their seed-Reuben, Simeon, and Levi are chastened-Judah will rule until Shiloh (Christ) comes-Joseph is a fruitful bough by a well-His branches (the Nephites and Lamanites) will run over the wall-The Shepherd and Stone of Israel (Christ) will bless Joseph temporally and spiritually-Jacob chooses to be buried with his fathers in Canaan-He yeilds up the ghost and is gathered to his people.

Old Testament Scripture Mastery

Proverbs 3:5-6

5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

General Conference

Has the Day of Miracles Ceased

Elder Donald L. Hallstrom

"Elder David A. Bednar once asked a young man who had requested a priesthood blessing, 'If it is the will of our Heavenly Father that you are transferred by death in you youth to the spirit world to continue your ministry, do you have the faith to submit to His will and not be healed?'

Do we have the faith 'not to be healed' from our earthly afflictions so we might be healed eternally?"

It rained during the night and was cold and windy this morning. James and I left to go get breakfast at IHOP. I wanted to take some of the kids with us but I hated to wake them up because Saturday is really the only day they get to sleep in.

After a yummy breakfast of bacon, eggs, and buttermilk pancakes, we headed for Ruby's soccer game. Ruby was on the field and Lola and Darrel were waiting for us. Darrel even brought me a chair, as I asked him to!

Ruby's on the purple team! 

Lola is cold so we take her home.

The rest of the family went to a baptism while James, Lola and I went to Fry's to do some shopping for James's party.

It is raining here in the valley and snowing in Vernon. Our prayers are answered again.  

James leaves to go see Salvador and then Steve Allen who is in the hospital in Phoenix. 

Lola and I start to make spanish rice and Lois's enchiladas, James's request for his birthday dinner. 

The party was supposed to start at four o'clock this afternoon but Stacy had some technical difficulties and was a little late. We started out with a blessing on the food and then everyone enjoyed some favorite family recipes: Lois's enchiladas, Mary's refried beans as made by Paul, Dennis's spanish rice, Sheri's salsa with chips, Trina's salad, and James's punch as made by Darrel. Kim proved the birthday cake and candles. We had family favorite flavors of ice cream to go with the cake: Stacy asked for pistachio almond, Sheri-mint chocolate chip, Evan - vanilla, James - butter pecan, Addy and me - cookies and cream, and Rowan - Rocky Road. Bluebell was on sale at Fry's, 2/$8.

After we were finished eating we watched some old 8mm film converted to digital on Darrel's TV. The best was when James, Tom Meeks, and Terry were fishing in Mexico. James runs out into the ocean and comes back carrying a fish as big as he is that he caught with his bare hands. The kids loved it! There was also one of Gail spearing a fish in a creek with a knife and bringing it up out of the water. 

Next was the power point presentation with some of the photos, there were so many Stacy ran out of time to use the all. Also on the power point were quote about things each person has learned or appreciated about James. 

When we were finished with the power point, we each shared a memory and then we had cake and ice cream. 

I think everyone had a great time!  We did miss having Jared's family here.

Helping her mom fix the salad

Addy sweeping the floor before the big event.

The cake is afire!

Getting ready to blow.

There he blows!

Enjoying the show.

Grandpa telling Addy about Pete the Crow.

James and one of his girls.

I love these two!

Two more girls!

Those missing:

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Happy Birthday to Adam and Joe.  Adam is 23 today and Joseph is 16.
James took my car and left for the valley this morning.  He was back by dinner time with burros from Burger House, and cash from Zaki. 
I spent most of the day paying bills and making sock cupcakes for New Beginnings tomorrow night. I watched some pretty good old movies.  One from 1947 starring Loretta Young called "The Farmer's Daughter", and "The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer" starring Cary Grant and Shirley Temple.