The Groundhog saw his shadow today so that means six more weeks of winter. Woohoo! It looks like rain outside right now. Oh, let me check my iphone and see what the forecast is.....grr no rain forecast just weather in the 60's and next week the mid 70's.
I decided on my walk to Walmart in the morning I am going to pick up trash. I take a grocery bag and make a deposit in the trash can before going in to do my shopping.
Max was Thomas Jefferson today in a class presentation and Sheri and I missed it because Sheri thought it was tomorrow. Thomas Jefferson is one of my favorite historical figures.
Mitt Romney won the Florida primary by a landslide. It seems the women in Florida don't like Newt Gingrich. I wonder why?
Stacy took me to see her dream house this afternoon. It's just down the road on Dobson past Germann. I fell in love with it too. Model homes are so nice and clean and new and beautiful!
My feet are really hurting tonight. I hope I can keep up my daily walks in the morning without paying dearly for it at night.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
"Nevertheless they did fast and pray oft, and did wax stronger and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ, unto the filling their souls with joy and consolation, yea, even to the purifying and the sanctification of their hearts, which sanctification cometh because of their yielding their hearts unto God." Helaman 3:35. This is one of my favorite scriptures.
"To be pure in heart is to achieve that condition in which motives, desires, and attitudes are acceptable to God and consistent with the eternal progress that is the ultimate destiny of his children." Dallin H. Oaks
Sheri and I went to Kim Tolman's funeral today. Kim is Janny St. Onge's sister. Janny is my visiting teacher and Sheri is Janny's visiting teacher. Kim was 38 years old and in October she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. There are 8 girls in the Tolman family and it seemed as if Kim was the favorite sister of all. She was the oldest. I remember her coming to church for 2 or 3 years with Janny to help her when her children were small. Kim only recently got married, in November after being diagnosed with cancer. She never had children of her own but she loved her nieces and nephews. Attending this funeral reminded me how fragile life is and how important my family and friends are to me.
This afternoon I had my annual appointment with Dr. Walters. It cost me $287 for an office visit and to get my bloodwork done because Dr. Walters does not take insurance. Why do I go to him? I don't know for sure. He prescribes my thyroid and my hormone creams. I picked up my prescriptions on the way home and they cost me another $105. I am a high maintenance woman.
You'll have to ask James if I'm worth it.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Janny St. Onge is my visiting teacher. She is Sheri's age and I am always learning from her. She is married to a non-member and went through the temple for the first time two years ago. Since that time she has gone to the temple every single month. She says she schedules it in early in the month and makes it a priority. Because of her example I set a goal to go to the temple at least once a month. Today was my day for January. I missed the 10:30 session by about 5 minutes so I was a little late getting home. James watched Evan for me for about 20 minutes. Now my goal is to get the rest of my family members to make temple attendance a priority. Now matter what I did the rest of the day this was the most important thing I could have done.
Janny St. Onge is my visiting teacher. She is Sheri's age and I am always learning from her. She is married to a non-member and went through the temple for the first time two years ago. Since that time she has gone to the temple every single month. She says she schedules it in early in the month and makes it a priority. Because of her example I set a goal to go to the temple at least once a month. Today was my day for January. I missed the 10:30 session by about 5 minutes so I was a little late getting home. James watched Evan for me for about 20 minutes. Now my goal is to get the rest of my family members to make temple attendance a priority. Now matter what I did the rest of the day this was the most important thing I could have done.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Here is an interesting quote I found today during my gospel study time:
"The faith required to pay generous offerings is greater than the faith required to pay tithin, and the greater the faith and sacrifice, the greater the blessings. Therefore, our opportunity for growth and blessings lies in our paying offerings."
I took my walk in the dark this morning to Walmart and did my daily shopping. I am having so much fun doing this I think I will miss my Walmart Walk when I move to Vernon. The Walmart in Show Low is a little too far to walk to.
Well, I took the plunge today. James had told me if I got rid of our landline phone that I could get a smart phone. Today I went to the Verizon store still not sure if I should get an iphone or a Droid. Archie, the sales person who waited on me, made my decision for me. He said he recommends iphones for first time users because they are so user friendly. So an iphone it is, just like the one Sheri got. What started out costing $100 ended up costing over $200. I am so excited and will be probably until I get my first bill!
I read an article in the New Era magazine today based on a talk Elder Bednar gave a few years ago in General Conference on "tender mercies." In the talk Elder Bednar gives a definition of tender mercies: "The Lord's tender mercies are the very personal and individualized blessings, strength, protection, assurances, guidance, loving-kindnesses, consolation, support, and spiritual gifts which we receive from and because of and through the Lord Jesus Christ." James and I have certainly seen some tender mercies in our lives in the past 3 years, especially in regards to our finances. Sometimes we feel a little like the ancient Israelites must have felt when, one day at a time, Jehovah provided them with daily sustenance. They had to walk with Him each day and trust that He would grant a sufficient amount of food for the next day on the next day and so on. In that way He could never be too far from their minds and hearts.
This afternoon Stacy and I went to Michael's baseball game only to find that he was pitching for the first time in his life. He did pretty well and they ended up winning the game!
Michael didn't even want to go out for baseball but the coach ask him to and without him they wouldn't have enough players. Michael does it for the team!
Here is an interesting quote I found today during my gospel study time:
"The faith required to pay generous offerings is greater than the faith required to pay tithin, and the greater the faith and sacrifice, the greater the blessings. Therefore, our opportunity for growth and blessings lies in our paying offerings."
I took my walk in the dark this morning to Walmart and did my daily shopping. I am having so much fun doing this I think I will miss my Walmart Walk when I move to Vernon. The Walmart in Show Low is a little too far to walk to.
Well, I took the plunge today. James had told me if I got rid of our landline phone that I could get a smart phone. Today I went to the Verizon store still not sure if I should get an iphone or a Droid. Archie, the sales person who waited on me, made my decision for me. He said he recommends iphones for first time users because they are so user friendly. So an iphone it is, just like the one Sheri got. What started out costing $100 ended up costing over $200. I am so excited and will be probably until I get my first bill!
I read an article in the New Era magazine today based on a talk Elder Bednar gave a few years ago in General Conference on "tender mercies." In the talk Elder Bednar gives a definition of tender mercies: "The Lord's tender mercies are the very personal and individualized blessings, strength, protection, assurances, guidance, loving-kindnesses, consolation, support, and spiritual gifts which we receive from and because of and through the Lord Jesus Christ." James and I have certainly seen some tender mercies in our lives in the past 3 years, especially in regards to our finances. Sometimes we feel a little like the ancient Israelites must have felt when, one day at a time, Jehovah provided them with daily sustenance. They had to walk with Him each day and trust that He would grant a sufficient amount of food for the next day on the next day and so on. In that way He could never be too far from their minds and hearts.
This afternoon Stacy and I went to Michael's baseball game only to find that he was pitching for the first time in his life. He did pretty well and they ended up winning the game!
Michael didn't even want to go out for baseball but the coach ask him to and without him they wouldn't have enough players. Michael does it for the team!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
This morning while I was preparing for my Sunday meetings Dallin was in playing some beautiful music on the piano. It was a nice prelude to the Sabbath.
James was invited to attend Geoffrey Dowdle's priesthood ordination this morning. Geoffrey just turned 19 and was ordained an Elder by his father, Jared Dowdle.
Our Young Women's and Young Men's presidents, Jen Coffey, and Curtis Whalen were the speakers in sacrament meeting today. They spoke on the theme for this year taken from D&C 115:5 "Arise and Shine Forth". Mike Ellsworth taught Sunday School we talked about the Liahona and the Holy Ghost.
This morning while I was preparing for my Sunday meetings Dallin was in playing some beautiful music on the piano. It was a nice prelude to the Sabbath.
James was invited to attend Geoffrey Dowdle's priesthood ordination this morning. Geoffrey just turned 19 and was ordained an Elder by his father, Jared Dowdle.
Our Young Women's and Young Men's presidents, Jen Coffey, and Curtis Whalen were the speakers in sacrament meeting today. They spoke on the theme for this year taken from D&C 115:5 "Arise and Shine Forth". Mike Ellsworth taught Sunday School we talked about the Liahona and the Holy Ghost.
Since it is a 5th Sunday we had combined Priesthood and Relief Society. The theme was Strengthening Marriages and Families. Adrienne and Mike Ellsworth spoke on marriage and Sharon Ballard spoke on strengthening families.
James made it to Sacrament meeting and then he had to come home and rest.
Blogger is not letting me add the photos I have of Dallin playing the piano. Grrrr....
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Quote from President David O. McKay (the prophet I saw when I was a teenager)
"Man's chief concern in life should not be the acquiring of gold nor fame nor material possessions. It should not be the development of physical prowess nor of intellectual strength, but his aim, the highest in life, should be the development of a Christlike character."
This morning I started my walk at 6:15. When I got to the intersection of Willis and Arizona Avenue the light was red as it normally is. There wasn't any traffic except one car coming north on Arizona Ave. and I thought I had plenty of time so I began "running" across the street. I made it just in front of the car only to realize it was a police car. I thought for sure he was going to stop and talk to me, but he didn't. I brought back groceries including some prune juice for James which hopefully will alleviate the "tightness" in his stomach.
We got some "mail" from Evan today. He leaves mail for Joshua on our doorstep periodically. This time it was a poster from a school report Ben did with a large picture of Evan on it.
Brother Whalen and two of his little daughters, Eden and Ava stopped by to give James some gifts. They brought him grape juice and dark chocolates, two of his favorite things!!
Stacy applied for her dental hygiene license....a major milestone for her. We are very proud!
Sadness today as we learned that our friend Janny St. Onge's sister Kim passed away this morning. Kim just found out a couple of months ago she had cancer. Kim use to come to church with Janny when her kids were small to help. We are very sad for the Tolman family.
We had a baptism in our ward today, of a twelve year old young man named Andrew Alphus. Alex, Ben, Dallin and Michael all attended. James wanted to go but he wasn't feeling up to it.
I went to Angel Sweet's tonight with Sheri and brought James back a chocolate hazlenut gelato. It was yummy!
Friday, January 27, 2012
Quote: "Those who receive the gift of the Holy Ghost and cultivate the Spirit within their lives are entitled to have the things of God unfolded unto them, according to their own needs and circumstances as well as the mind and will of God." (D&C 88:68). Pondering unlocks the door to revelation.
I started my walk this morning at 6:30 while it was still dark outside. I felt like the little pig in the story of the Three Little Pigs who got up and beat the wolf by going to the fair early.
I had planned on going to the temple this morning but I didn't feel comfortable leaving James for that long. When he is sick he wants me close by. Right now I am reading to him from our latest Victoria Holt book "King of the Castle." It's one things that gives him a little comfort.
Darrel brought his kids over this afternoon so Trina could get some sleep as she is working tonight. Rowan and Addy rode their bikes and went down to Evan's to play. Ruby was content to sit out and play in the sand. She made a big pile of sand and called it her castle.
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