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Monday, March 16, 2020

Monday, March 9th, 2020


Indianapolis, Indiana
148th operating temple
Dedicated: 23 Aug 2015
By: Henry B. Eyring

Jesus Christ, Judge
Jeremiah 33:15
In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.
Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"
Jacob 1; I/F Lesson; Discussion Group watched "Teaching with Power"







Ensign March 2020
"Extraordinary Daughters of God"
Sister Jean B. Bingham
RS General President

Saints, Volume 2
Chapter 39
In the Hands of God

Oct 2019 GenCon
"Witnesses, Aaronic Priesthood Quorums, and Young Women Classes" 
President Russell M. Nelson
"The First Presidency and the Twelve are united in endorsing these efforts to strengthen our youth. Oh, how we love them and pray for them! They are the 'hope of Israel, Zion's army, children of the promised day.' We express our complete confidence in our youth and our gratitude for them. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen."

"Adjustments to Strengthen Youth"
Elder Quentin L. Cook
"Dear brothers and sisters, I promise and testify that these comprehensive adjustments, under the direction of an inspired president and prophet, Russell M. Nelson, will empower and strengthen every member of the Church. Our youth will develop greater faith in the Savior, be protected from the temptations of the adversary, and stand prepared to meet life's challenges. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen."

We, as a presidency, are praying to know who the Lord wants to replace Becky Skousen as a teacher in Relief Society. We are considering four different sisters but need to pray about it to see who the Lord wants.

I got up at 3:30 this morning. I had too many nightly "visitors" and couldn't sleep. I had 6,000 steps by 7 am. My goal is 10,000 by noon and I think I might make it.

James had a diesel mechanic and his assistant come out to look at 
his two Cats. He wants to take them down to the Chacon job. They stayed for several hours, didn't fix anything, but recommended a fuel pump for the smaller Cat and a new celanoid for the larger Cat. Ken Nutter, the mechanic, charged James $720.00. 

Armando was supposed to start digging footings at the Chacon job but he said he was going to postpone because it is forecast to rain all week. James was so disappointed. 

I blogged and worked on my book business this morning. I also cleaned the kitchen and did some laundry. I continued with my steps and this afternoon I made a shortbread cake for our meeting tonight. I cut it in two and made two layers of Coolwhip frosting and strawberries. I should have taken a picture. This is the only picture I got. 

It fell apart when I cut it but it was
very tasty!

Our guests this evening loved it too, especially Barbara and Pierce. Instead of doing this lesson in the manual this evening we watched "Teaching with Power." We talked a little about polygamy and Owen told a story about one of his grandmothers who was a second wife and lived in Ramah. She grew a garden and raised animals so she had plenty of food. Her husband came, loaded it up, and took it to his first wife's home. That's when she decided that plural marriage was not for her and she left on foot headed back to Arizona.

James did so many things for me today. He went to the store, and the post office to pick up books. He also cleaned the mud off the front porch and sprayed off all of the driveway. When our meeting was over this evening and our guests had left he washed the dishes.
I am so grateful for such a kind and thoughtful husband.

I was shocked when I went on Amazon today and noticed that my rating had gone down to 71%. When I researched why it was because someone who ordered a book from me had received the wrong book and complained about it. I don't blame her for complaining but I had to dispute it because it wasn't my fault. The first time I wrote a dispute to Amazon they didn't accept it. I think robots run their business. The second time I used the exact words on their webiste that it gives for reasons to have a feedback rating removed: The entire feedback comment is regarding fulfillment or customer service for an order fulfilled by Amazon. 
They removed the feedback and my rating went back up to 83%. 
That rating is not that great but again a feedback regarding a book not having a dust cover. I could not ever find this order and disputed it but it was not removed. 

It has been 2 weeks since Jared Ammon told me he spoke with Discover Student Loans. I called to see if they had sent my check and "no they hadn't." When I asked why, they couldn't give me a good answer. The girl I spoke to started asking me questions and I said: "It's interesting to me how you treat the co-signers on a loan. You contact them to pay if the signer doesn't pay, which I have done from almost the very start, but when it comes to giving a refund they are not allowed to receive one, even thought they have made all of the payments." She apologized and said she would send out the refund right away and then asked me for Jared's address, which she already had, "just to verify." Grrrrr!


Harry Potter trip to England 2005
 Can you find Ardeth Kapp and Sharon Larsen?

 I should really cut myself out of this one.
I look like Karen's short boyfriend.


 Loved the English countryside and all the castles.



Cutest little shopper I've ever seen.








Braylin doesn't let being handicapped stop
him from having fun. He has a great
attitude!









 Our friends the Woods'


Thank goodness Saturday is Pi Day