Monday, June 27, 2016

Rachel, Dennis, Peg, and Denise visiting
Amy in Philadelphia.
I met Amy when I went to Nashville with my mom, and
Dennis and Denise.  She is Denise's niece.

Scripture study:

Alma 22:27-23:7

27 - The King sends a proclamation throughout the land.

Religious freedom is proclaimed.  The Lamanites in 7 lands and cities are converted.  They are called Anti-Nephi-Lehies and are freed from the curse.  The Amalekites and Amulonites reject the truth.

Alma 23

1 - Let the missionaries preach the gospel throughout the land without harming them, says the King.

3 - . . . that the word of God might have no obstruction. . . . that the people would be convinced of the wicked traditions of their fathers.

4 - Aaron and his brethren establish churches throughout the land and teach the word of God and have great success.

5 - Thousands were brought to the knowledge of the Lord.

6 - . . . as many of the Lamanites as believed in their preaching, and were converted unto the Lord, never did fall away.

 7 - They became a righteous people; they did lay down their weapons of their rebellion, tat they did not fight against God any more, neither against any of their brethren.

Book of Mormon Student Manual

Alma 22:18 "I Will Give Away All My Sins To Know Thee".

We to must be willing to sacrifice all things to be born of God.  

Missionary work in our ward is hindered because people can't live the Word of Wisdom.  Ellen Kostuziak, Jerry Corter, and Frank Westbrook.  

I listened to two conference talks today, Elder Kearon's about the refugees and Elder Oaks on opposition. 

I got a call from my friend Charlotte Mattice today.  She has so many problems that I can't even imagine what her life must be like. She has no teeth so she is limited as to what she can eat.  She co-signed for her son's car and he is not making the payments so she is having to make them.  Something is wrong with her plumbing and she has to haul water to flush her toilets.  Also, none of her kids, except one will speak to her.  I am going to put her name on the temple prayer roll. Oh yes, and she lives alone and her little dog is the only company she has.

This afternoon I met Vickie and her granddaughter Madison at Aunt Gene's in Show Low.  We had a nice visit.  Aunt Gene is 88 years old and is just as lucid as ever.  She does need to turn her hearing aid up though.  Aunt Gene said she got a call from the Arizona Highway magazine asking her where Gobbler's Peak was.  She said she didn't know why they would call her.  I reminded her the story that they did on grandpa years ago and Gobbler's Peak was mentioned.  It is in Nutrioso.

Aunt Gene, Rita and I are going to make a trip to the Eagar and Nutrioso grave yards to take pictures of relatives graves.  Aunt Gene is going to get with Rita and come up with a time.

On the way home I stopped at Panda and picked up a couple of teriyaki bowls to take home for dinner.

James broke his fast and ate his and then cooked some eggs to go with his rice that he had left. 

For FHE tonight we read the story "Fly-Fishing and Family."  It was the highlight of my day.  Also James fixed me some Pero to drink.

The Good Ole War concert at Kim and Brian's was a big success.  Everyone went except Darrel and his kids, Molly, and Emmy, and James and I.  They even came early to hear Joe and Michael sing and they stayed afterwards and visited with everyone.  Kim bought all the boys a T-shirt afterwards.

Good Ole War, 

brother Dan and Keith.

Two talented boys

Hobnobing with the "Stars"

Kim and Brian got a huge fan for the backyard.

They also had tons of food!

It was a wonderful treat for the family.

Jared said Anna even liked it.

I am sorry we missed it.

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

The flower fields in Carlsbad, California.

Posted on Facebook by Toni Ball.  I love Carlsbad.  James and I stayed there once in a timeshare.

Scripture study: Mosiah 2:9-27.  From King Benjamin's time forward the religious and historical information were kept on the large plates of Nephi.  

I am also working on my General Conference notebook with a quote from every talk that was given. 

I did two blog posts today and watched a Chopped Championship in which the guy I was rooting for won!

I also watched DWTS.  Thank goodness Mischa Barton went home.  My favorites are: Paige, Nyle, and Wanya.  Nyle got the first 9 of the season from Bruno.

Today is Taco Tuesday and I made tacos here at home.  I must say, they were quite delicious.  I should have taken a picture.  I also made a delicious salad.  

I vacuumed and washed sheets today and brought in 8 boxes from the garage.  "Out of small things proceedeth that which is great."

I love this picture that Sheri posted on Facebook of Max and Evan waiting for her to pick them up after school.  I guess she was a little late.

And they say girls are dramatic.

Max texted: "Need food and water, and shelter and air."

I worked on my Primary lesson while James went on a Razr ride where he saw several elk.  I think he is looking for antlers.  The other day when he went into town he saw a truckload of antlers.  They are worth quite a bit of money.  

This evening we watched a movie called, "Come Dance at My Wedding."  John Schneider was in this movie.  I really do like him.

 John Schneider is the father of the bride.

Roma Downey has too much botox in her upper lip.

 

Monday, April 4, 2016

So true!

 Today I am thinking about Molly and what a special little girl she is.  This picture was taken six years ago.  It's easy to forget what she was like as a baby because now she is a six year old with lots of energy, personality, and spunk.

Thanks Tricia for posting this picture.  

This is the reason I am on Facebook.

Here is another reason.  This is Zemira and baby George.

Zemira is in my Primary class.  He is one of the kindest, sweetest boys I have ever met.  I am so grateful for this family in our ward!

 James made a trip into town this morning without me.  He took the truck to get the tractor tire fixed and to pick up some cement for his building project.  He is building a storage room for his tools, etc.

I offered to help, but he turned me down.  I am sad he has no one to help.  He comes in after working and says his back hurts.  In spite of this, he never quits.  I am so grateful for such a hard-working, dedicated husband, but worry for his health.

One of the things I read about today in my gospel study was in the book I am reading, "The Blueprint of Christ's Church".  Chapter 26 is entitled, 'How Can Studying the Scriptures Help Me Become More Christlike?'  Here is the list of ideas in this chapter:
1.  They teach Us What We Should Do.
2.  They Help Protect Us.
3.  They Give Comfort and Hope.
4.  They Soften the Heart and Appeal to the Mind.
5.  We Can Testify We Have Heard God's Voice.
6.  the Scriptures Help Keep Us True to the Faith.

For family scripture study we read Mosiah 1:15-2:8.

This morning I polished our wood floor in the family and living room.  It looks so beautiful now!  I paid bills including tithing.  I love paying tithing online.  It is so convenient.  I paid tithing, fast offerings and humanitarian contributions.  I am going to start paying my grandsons missionary contributions instead of general or ward missionary funds.  Right now only Evan and Rowan are saving for their missions.  My goal is to contribute $20 each month to Michael, Alex, Ben, James, Max, Rowan, Joshua, and Evan.

This evening instead of watching DWTS which James doesn't really like, we watched a Hallmark movie called "Follow the Stars Home."  A very touching story starring Kimberly Williams who has a handicapped child.  Her husband can't accept this child, and leaves her.  His brother is a pediatric doctor and helps "Donna" raise the child.  Such a good story.

Alexa Vega plays the girl who becomes Julie's only friend besides her mother, grandmother, and David the doctor.

 

Sunday, January 4, 2015

 

The Book of Mormon teaches,

"For it is expedient that an atonement should be made..., or else all mankind must unavoidably perish; yea, all are hardened; yea, all are fallen and are lost, and must perish except it be through the atonement...an infinite and eternal sacrifice."

- Alma 34:9-10

 

I gave James a haircut before church this morning.  We are also fasting and praying for Laura. 

We had to leave a little early for sacrament meeting to meet with Brother John Wilhelm.  He released me from my calling as 1st counselor in the Young Women's presidency.  Stefani Hunsaker will be the new counselor and Kathy Crane is the new Laurel advisor.

 

Our fast and testimony meeting was wonderful, and Kim and Brian were so impressed, especially with the youth who bore their testimonies.  Jackson Allen, Tyler Hunsaker, Shelly Applegate, and Trenda Wilhelm were included in that group.  James also bore his testimony and told everyone this would be our last Sunday here for about six months.  I was impressd with Chuck Crane's simple and beautiful testimony of the restored gospel.

 

I said goodbye to some of my young women before leaving church, but didn't attend Young Women's because I didn't want to be a distraction.

 

After church Kim and Brian shared their lunch with us, chili and hotdogs and then they began getting ready to go home.  Kim did a good clean of the hall bathroom which was pretty messy after a house full of boys using it all week.

 

We said our goodbyes and took some pictures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was inside keeping warm while James took the pictures.  I would have insisted that he take one of the whole group together. 

 

 

After everyone was gone we took a nap and then got up to clean.  James took the Christmas tree down and went to home teach the Hunsaker's and the Wilhelm's.  He took birthday gifts to Tyler, Holly, and Talon.  When he returned I was in a serious conversation with Kathy Crane.  She brought me over some homemade bread and chicken soup because I have been sick.  She told me about her daughter who is suffering from depression because of her ex-husband and some of the things he has done and she tried to commit suicide over the Christmas holiday. 

 

This evening James and I studied our scriptures together.  We read 5 1/2 pages from the Book of Mormon and also read from the New Testament.