Showing posts with label wrap presents. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wrap presents. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Monday, December 17th, 2018

Manila, Philippines
29th operating temple
Dedicated: 25-27 Sept 1984
By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Death of
2 Nephi 9:5
Yea, I know that ye know that in the body he shall show himself unto those at Jerusalem, from whence we came; for it is expedient that it should be among them; for it behooveth the great Creator that he suffereth himself to become subject unto man in the flesh, and die for all men, that all men might become subject unto him.
Book of Mormon #1
Ether 12:1-21
Book of Mormon #2
3 Nephi 26-28
General Conference
Parents and Children
President Dallin H. Oaks
"Now I address the younger group of this audience. My dear young sisters, because of your knowledge of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, you are unique. Your knowledge will enable you to endure and overcome the difficulties of growing up. From a young age, you have participated in projects and programs that have developed your talents, such as writing, speaking, and planning. You have learned responsible behavior and how to resist temptations to lie, cheat, steal, or use alcohol or drugs."



We left the house at 6:50 this morning. We went by the Show Low post office and mailed Michael's birthday card before going to Discount Tire to get our tires balanced and rotated. While we were waiting we walked down to McDonald's.

James's phone has not been ringing so he went down to Verizon to have them look at it while I went to Jiffy Lube to get the oil changed in the car I met him at McDonald's again. He said the reason his phone didn't work was because he had the ringer off. Duh! He felt pretty foolish!

While we were in McDonald's the senior patrol came in. I thought they were regular police officers. They were enjoying coffee and goodies and one of them said, "When and where are we going to lunch"? Some guy who was talking to them asked what they did and they said in unison, "nothing."

I was hoping they weren't the official police here in Show Low. If they were, the city would be in trouble.

After our oil change we went to Walmart and did some shopping and then got some lunch at Taco Bell. 

I took lots of notes today from the talks that I listened to on Christlike attributes. Here are some of them: "10 virtues by James E. Faust - 1. Faith - The foundation of all righteousness 2. Honesty - You cannot be honest with others unless you are honest with yourself. 3. Chastity - Always remember that you can go much further on respect than on popularity 4. Humility - Learn to say, I don't know. If used when appropriate, it will be often. 5. Self-Discipline - Character formed from self-discipline will rise with you in the resurrection. 6. Fairness - If you will be fair to other people, they will most likely be fair to you. We are here to help others. 7. Moderation - Safety comes from staying close to the center. 8. Cleanliness - Be clean in appearance and environment. Cleanliness is next to godliness. 9. Courage - Courage to stand up to peer pressure, resist temptation, withstand ridicule, and stand for the truth. 10. Grow in grace. Charm is attractiveness which comes from a feeling of personal dignity, an inner beauty that comes from a feeling of self-worth. Your expression is the most important thing you can wear. 
"It may be that your most significant, everlasting achievements will be your righteous influence on others."

I watched movies this afternoon, blogged, brought in wood and wrapped presents. 

James says he felt better today than he has felt since his surgery. I hope he didn't overdue it.

Cathryn and Andyn, the bishops daughters brought us by a treat this evening. Peppermint Oreos. I ate all four.


Ruby's bake sale and sign.



Scarlett trying to get to Charlie



This smile brightens my day!

As I wrap the presents I'm putting them
under our tree.










Thursday, December 14, 2017

Wednesday, December 6th, 2017

Vancouver, British Columbia
131st operating temple
Dedicated: 2 May 2010
By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ Atonement through
Romans 8:32
He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
Book of Mormon
Ether 4:1-19
Moroni wrote that the brother of Jared recorded in his vision all the inhabitants of the earth from beginning to end. This vision reveals "all things from the foundation of the world unto the end thereof" (2 Nephi 27:10). Moroni explained that "there never were greater things made manifest" than what the brother of Jared saw (Ether 4:4). We know Moroni sealed a copy of this vision with  the plates he delivered to Joseph Smith. (Ether 4:5;5:1)  Moroni further informed us of the conditions the Lord indicated must exist for this sealed portion of the record to come forth. The scriptures indicate we must repent; exercise faith in the Lord, like the brother of Jared did; and become sanctified. (Ether 4:6-7).
Doctrine Covenants Favorite Scriptures
DC 19:38
Pray always, and I will pour out my Spirit upon you, and great shall be your blessing - yea, even more than if you should obtain treasures of earth and corruptibleness to the extent thereof.
General Conference
The Plan and the Proclamation
Elder Dallin H. Oaks
"Inevitably, the actions of those who try to follow God's plan of salvation can cause misunderstanding or even conflict with family members or friends who do not believe its principles. Such conflict is always so. Every generation that has sought to follow God's plan has had challenges. ...Whatever the cause of conflict with those who do not understand or believe God's plan, those who do understand are always commanded to choose the Lord's way..."


James is sick. I warned him that if he kept kissing me he was going to get sick, and sure enough, he did. 

I wrapped presents today. I am taking some down to the valley with me tomorrow so we won't have such a big load when we go down on the 23rd. I am still trying to decide how I am going to get Jared's family's gifts to them. His kids will be in the valley for Christmas.

I talked to Wendy DeWitt today on the phone. Sister Wilhelm wants me to pick up something from her while I am in the valley. 

These are the Christmas movies I watched while wrapping presents: "Christmas Hope," "Our First Christmas," "Dear Secret Santa."

Kathy Crane brought us dinner this evening. Homemade chicken noodle soup, biscuits, and a piece of cake for each of us. We are grateful to have such good neighbors.

James and I dropped off Curtis Wilhelm's birthday gift tonight to an empty house. I will check in the morning and make sure he got his tackle box with lures.

We had our first fire of the season this evening.



We still don't have our tree decorated.


The Wilhelm's are having their tenth baby and
it's a girl. Boys 6 Girls 4.



California is still on fire.