Portland, Oregon
42nd operating temple
Dedicated: 19 Aug 1989 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Alma 63:1-17
The Book of Mormon prophets were commanded to keep sacred records. Why is it still important for each of us to keep our own records today?
*They help us remember! We can see patterns in our lives as we go back and review our records kept in our journals, such as the receiving mercy of the Lord. I am hoping that my posterity will better understand me and my motives and my heart by the records I keep. Hopefully my testimony is being kept there. My story is unique. There have been times that I have been strengthened or taught by my own words as I remember all the Lord has done for me.
DC 131 1-8
What is meant by eternal increase?
*"Except a man and his wife enter into an everlasting covenant and be married for eternity, while in this probation, by the power and authority of the Holy Priesthood, they will cease to increase when they die; that is, they will not have any children after the resurrection. (History of the Church)
General Conference
Confide in God Unwaveringly
Elder Ulisses Soares
"If we are steadfast and do not waver in our faith, the Lord will increase our capacity to raise ourselves above the challenges of life. We will be enabled to subdue negative impulses, and we will develop the capacity to overcome even what appear to be overwhelming obstacles. This was what enabled King Limhi's people to make a spectacular escape from their Lamanite captivity."
We are on our way to San Antonio! We left Vernon at 5:30 a.m. Arizona time, praying in the car before we left. Because San Antonio is two hours ahead of us, we will lose two hours time on our trip. It will take us about 13 hours but it will be 15 hours on the clock. We are driving a silver 2017 Toyota Corolla. Sorry I didn't get a picture.
Although there are no fires in Arizona at this time, the sky is hazy from the fires all over the west coast and in Idaho and Montana.
Fire Map
Instead of going through Silver City and Deming, I talked James into going through Pie Town and Socorro to get to the I-10 Freeway in El Paso. I wanted to take a picture of Pie Town but I must have blinked and missed it. I only saw one little building which was probably where they sell their pies.
We read several chapters from our book, "The Heir of Brownlie Manor." We stopped and got gas at the Rudy's in El Paso. I never knew they were a gas station. After getting gas we found a Whataburger where we had lunch, and then it was on to Van Horn, Fort Stockton, and Ozona where we stopped again for gas.
We got in to San Antonio around 9 p.m. Texas time. Jared and Kacey waited up until we got there to eat their dinner. We had some yummy beef stroganoff. Summer was gone to the Ronald Reagan Rattlers football game. That is the name of her school and the Rattlers are their mascot.
We appreciate having a place to stay with family. We stayed in Tanner's room which is right next to Summer's. The bed was very comfy and we have our own bathroom.
Along with the fires and hurricanes, Mexico had an 8.1 earthquake hit yesterday. 2.5 million people are in need of aid and 96 people have been killed. Officials rush to get food and water to stricken communities in the poor south.
Photos:
Kristen turned 18! I remember when she
was in our Primary class!
The Chandler flood of 2014
This is unheard of!
This is what it looks like when it floods
in Vernon.
Paul's blended family, a few years ago.
Sweet and talented Carmen.
Elder Andersen and Dr. Crowe, President
of ASU. Look at Elder Andersen's tie.
