Saturday, October 12th, 2019

Port-a-Prince, Haiti
165th operating temple
Dedicated: 1 Sep 2019
By: David A. Bednar

Jesus Christ, Good Shepherd

John 10:16

And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.

Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 4:1-14

New Testament: CWIC YouTube Ephesians 1-3

General Conference

Come, Follow Me - the Lord's Counterstrategy and Proactive Plan

Mark L. Pace, Sunday School General President

The Lord prepares His people against the attacks of the adversary. Come, Follow Me is the Lord's counterstrategy and proactive plan."

I got a notice that someone returned the Miller-Levine Biology book I sold. It's one of my favorite books with a big huge parrot on the front and I sold it for over $60. Boohoo! I still made it in the 5-figure club!

Finally!

I texted Sheri and Stacy about Brother Pace's talk and encouraged them to study with Evan and Joshua even if no one else in their family participated. I invited them to read the talk and feel the power of this program as we prepare for the Savior's Second Coming.

Adam, Chris, and Kaitlyn wanted to go see autumn leaves this afternoon. Adam took his car and followed us in our car. We went to Alpine because that used to be a good area to see leaves but because of the Wallow fire there were no colored leaves. I did show the kids the house in Nutrioso that my grandpa was born in. There were people there so we couldn't take a picture but I wanted Adam to see where his great grandpa was from.

 We turned on the Big Lake road just outside of Alpine and drove to Big Lake. The road was paved the entire way. It's a nice drive but there were few colored leaves. Most of them have not turned yet. 

We drove back out to the 260 after we passed Big Lake and turned toward's the Green's Peak turnoff. When we got to the mountain we stopped and asked if Adam and friends if they wanted to get in with us and drive to the top. Adam's car is so low he didn't think he could make it to the top. It was windy on top. The views were beautiful, as usual, but still, not a lot of color.

Smoke from a burn

What we wanted to see:

 Utah

Last year near Green's Peak

Somewhere in Arizona

Straight from a Hallmark movie

James and I started our fast at noon. We are fasting for the spiritual welfare of our grandchildren.

James didn't feel well after our drive so he came in and went to bed. Adam, Chris, and Kaitlyn made a hashbrown casserole for dinner. It smelled so good. I had to go to my bedroom so I wouldn't be tempted to eat. 

I worked on the computer and then turned on the TV to watch the newest autumn Hallmark movie. While I was watching the movie I colored a picture in my "adult" coloring book. It was nice to sit and relax.

I always Google to see where the movies are 

filmed. This one was filmed in Provo, Utah.

The back of our house is prettier than the front.

 I'm not sure what happened to Julianne Hough's
two Cavalier spaniels, Lexy and Harley, but
the both passed away on September 28th.

These photos are adorable! I think Kacey should be
a professional photographer!

Saturday, August 31st, 2019

Sacramento, California

123rd operating temple

Dedicated: 3 Sept 2006

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Glory of

Matthew 16:27

For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

Book of Mormon

Alma 58:30-59:13

New Testament "Ye Are the Body of Christ" 1 Corinthians 8-13

1 Corinthians 13

General Conference

Closing Remarks

President Russell M. Nelson

"Brothers and sisters, we regard a temple as the most sacred structure in the Church. As we announce plans to construct a new temple, it becomes part of our sacred history. Now, please listen carefully and reverently. If I announce a temple in a place that is special to you, may I suggest that you simply bow your head with a silent prayer of gratitude in your heart. We do not want any verbal outbursts to detract from the sacred nature of this conference and the Lord's holy temples."

We left for the temple at our regular time. We listened to our scriptures and our conference talks on the way after starting out with a prayer. The gospel is so wonderful!

The brothers and sisters separated for training today. Sister Elmer and Sister Brimhall, wife of one of the counselors to the temple president, did the sisters training in the chapel downstairs. 

Sister Elmer spoke about the importance of not correcting one another during the performance of ordinances. She also said we should not trade positions with anyone else because she needs to know exactly where each sister is at all times. 

I am the veil director again and my dear friend Sister Humphreys from St. Johns is my assistant. She has worked at the temple for over 15 years and performs her duties well, yet she is quiet, unassuming and humble. Also, she is a big fan of my rolls. She is one of the only ones who knows the secret about the rolls.

We had two live sealings today. One was a couple from Concho who had previously received their endowments. The second was a couple going through the 9:30 session and then were sealed afterward. This was their first time at the temple. James was the assistant to the brother. He had never done it before and when he presented him at the veil he let the brother take his card with him. It was an easy mistake to make. But one of my jobs as the sister veil director is to make sure the own endowment cards are on the top of the stack before we take them to the office. Brother McHood was the brother veil director and I asked him where the own endowee card was for the brother. He looked through the stack and realized it was not there. I told him to check with Brother Lambson who told us the brother had his card and was now in the sealing. At first President Brimhall wanted Brother McHood to go into the sealing and get the card. But after some consideration it was decided he would wait until the sealing was over, which he did, and he got the card and there was no further problem.

This session was such a big session that I missed my scheduled half hour in initiatory. I also went down to the baptistry where I was scheduled to go after initiatory and there were no patrons, so I was released to go.

James took my phone today and got 9,000 steps for me at the temple. I know it sounds like I'm cheating but I probably took that many steps going up and down the stairs as many times as I did today.

It was 97 degrees when we left Snowflake and was 86 in Vernon.

We rested and snacked and then started our fast around 2:30. James went to the dump and worked on the railings this afternoon.

It is surprising how tired I am after a shift at the temple. The Spirit really is draining. I worked on my books for awhile this afternoon. I have now sold 215 books. My account balance is $2,270.81 which is the amount of money Amazon owes me. My total sales number is $7,637.02. I was hoping to get to $10,000 by the end of August but didn't quite make it. I'm am still pretty happy about where I am.

James said he heard an elk bugle this evening and also heard another one answer. I guess it's that time of year again.

I finished walking to get 15,000 and then James and I sat down and watched the new Hallmark movie, "My One and Only" starring Paschal Hutton and Sam Paige. Paschal play Rosemary on "When Calls the Heart" and I kept thinking she should act like Rosemary, but I am pleasantly surprised when she doesn't. You would have to know Rosemary to understand. 

 Scarlett at another birthday party

Scarlett in her favorite shoes.

No more daily Charlie pictures since she turned 1,

just a couple of times a week.

Lola and Ivy

 Joe looks like he's feeling a little better 

after having his wisdom teeth removed.

Saturday, May 4, 2013

D&C 6:7

Seek not for riches but for wisdom, and behold, the mysteries of God shall be unfolded unto you, and then shall you be made rich. 

Behold, he that hath eternal life is rich.

D&C 6:20

...Be faithful and diligent in keeping the commandments of God, 

and I will encircle thee in the arms of my love.

I wanted James to watch "The Magic of Ordinary Days" with me this morning and he did.  He loved it almost as much as I did.  I am saving it for when Kim and Sheri come up so they can watch it too.  

We had to make a trip to town this morning to make a deposit for Francesco.  He is working in California and is out of money.  James owes him some money so we stopped at Bank of America and made a deposit in his account.  Of course if we are in town we have to go to lunch.  The waitress at La Casita knows us now.  After lunch James went to C-A-L to get more primers for reloading.  This time they were out.  While he was in there I walked across the street to CVS to get some chocolate.  While there I also found a bag of cinnamon fire stix which they don't have at Walmart.  

James reloaded 50 bullets and says he saved $40.  Considering how much the reloader cost he really hasn't saved anything yet.  The reloading table he built:

Last week James planted two aspen trees and three apple trees.  Elk came in and ate the aspen trees but the apple trees are still ok.  I guess that's why people build electric fences (the Cranes) around their place.

James is really complaining about his back hurting.  I feel so bad for him.  Hopefully he can get something done that will give him some relief.  He also came in frustrated because he wanted to do some work around the place and he can't get the tractor started.

I want James to build some benches like this to go around our fire pit.

 

We started our fast this afternoon.  We are fasting for Dallin.