Tuesday, November 12th, 2019

Dallas, Texas

30th operating temple

Dedicated: 19-24 Oct 1984

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Head of Church

DC 69:3

And also that he shall continue in writing and making a history of all the important things which he shall observe and know concerning my church;

Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 27:13-33

New Testament

Hebrews 8-9; I/F: 7:1-22 The Melchizedek Priesthood is the higher priesthood. SS: 8-10 Ancient and modern ordinances point to Jesus Christ.

10/19 General Conference

"After the Trial of Our Faith"

Elder Jorge M. Alvarado

"No matter the obstacles we face in life, we can trust that Jesus Christ will prepare a way forward as we walk with faith. God has promised that all who live according to the covenants they have made with Him will, in His time receive all His promised blessings. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland taught, 'Some blessings come soon, some come late, and some don't come until heaven; but for those who embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ, they come.'"

RWC:"Desire qualifies parents for the work of raising children. Also, faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God. Remember faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience brotherly kindness, godliness, charity, humility, diligence. Ask and ye shall receive; knock and it shall be opened unto you." (Parents, like new missionaries, are called to the work of salvation).

Day 2: Protection - Psalms 31:20

Father, please protect Max in the shelter of Thy presence and the presence of Thy Holy Spirit. Keep him safe from those who would conspire against him and from his own negative thoughts. Help me to do my part in keeping him safe - physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Give me strength to be his guardian, defender, and shepherd as I strive to become like Thee and Thy Son.

Today was a beautiful day. Autumn sent out a picture of Charlie looking pretty miserable and asked us to pray for her. She is coming with Jared and Kacey tomorrow on an airplane to visit us here in Arizona. Here is the picture Autumn posted.

This picture breaks my heart

She has an ear infection and a sinus infection and

is now on an antibiotic.

We had to sanitize Kim and Brian's sheets before putting them back on their bed to make sure they were clean because of dog hair.

I mopped the kitchen and dining area this morning while I was listening to the book webinar with Kathy and Kris. I am trying to figure out how to change the shipping settings for merchant fulfilled orders so the buyer pays for shipping. It should be easier than it is.

James picked up books at the post office and got someone else's loose mail. He is still working on the logs outside getting them ready for winter. 

I worked on books, blogged, walked, and went to a family history meeting in Lakeside at the stake center. I love one of the pictures in the high council room. It shows the Savior on a hill with a sheep in his arms looking down on a flock of sheep below. The lighting is beautiful. I would love to have this picture.

Books I received in the mail today

 Charlie sleeping after her doctor's appointment.

 Ruby and her cousin posing in their leos.

 Paul Weigel, our friend in Oregon

caught this fish on the Rogue River.

Wednesday, November 21st, 2018

Manti, Utah

3rd operating temple

Dedicated: 21-23 May 1888

By: Lorenzo Snow

Jesus Christ, Death of

Isaiah 25:8

He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it.

Book of Mormon #1

Mormon 3:1-22

*Mormon loved his people in spite of their actions. What should our attitude be towards those we know who don't keep the commandments?

- When he was in the Presiding Bishopric, Bishop Glenn L. Pace admonished us to strive to emulate the love Mormon exhibited: "This prophet had Christlike love for a fallen people. Can we be content with loving less? We must press forward with the pure love of Christ to spread the good news of the gospel. As we do so and fight the war of good against evil, light against darkness, and truth against falsehood, we must not neglect our responsibility of dressing the wounds of those who have fallen in battle." (Ensign, Nov. 1990, 8-9).

Book of Mormon #2

Alma 37-39

Old Testament

Hosea 1-3

General Conference

The Role of the Book of Mormon in Conversion

"My testimony of the divine calling of the Prophet Joseph Smith has been strengthened by prayerfully studying the Book of Mormon."

Up at 6, I'm two hours late. Maybe my body is trying to tell me something. 

"Even those who have been grossly unfaithful to God can reestablish their relationship with him if they will but turn back to Him with full purpose of heart." (OTSM, Hosea, p. 103).

The Hebrew name Hosea signifies help, deliverance and salvation. Hosea was a contemporary of Isaiah, Amos, and Micah.

People I have been asked to pray for today: 

1. Jared Ammon. His girlfriend is asking him to leave because of his drinking. Stacy and Paul have offered him a place to stay if he will get treatment. Stacy asked us to pray that he would agree to get treatment.

2. Gary Auxier. Bishop Auxier was found passed out in his car. He is unconscious in the hospital and they don't know what's wrong. (Later in the day I received a text that he was awake and was doing much better. They think he had a stroke).

3. Nate Westbrook. Nate is the son of our friends Dave and Rosa. He works on a ranch in the southern part of the state. A horse fell on him and crushed his hand and shoulder. 

These are all serious concerns and I will certainly pray for all of these people.

I spent some time today trying to figure out how to add products on Amazon to sell. I'm having a little difficulty and Amazon does not offer a lot of help. In the meantime I am watching Christmas movies and waiting for Kim and Brian to arrive. 

I was taking things upstairs this afternoon when I saw James laying on the bed in my office. He didn't see the quilt squares I had laid out on the bed until I pointed them out. When he got up he had a couple of squares stuck to his behind. I'm just wondering why he didn't use the bed in his office.

Kim and Brian arrived this evening. The turkey is in the brine and James and Brian put together the smoker.

Kim said that Brother Pargetter, an old friend of ours who is now in their ward, is in hospice. The family would like us to pray for him.

Family baptisms are the best!

I love this fall photo!

This girl loves to sleep!