It was nice to spend a leisurely morning at home studying and baking cinnamon rolls for breakfast. We watched conference at 9 am and again at 1pm. It was so good. Here are a few of my favorite quotes:
"Family time is sacred and should be respected." - Pres. Boyd K. Packer
"Our faith in Jesus Christ keeps us from crumbling under our trials and adversities." - Pres. Henry B. Eyring
"In the kingdom of God there are no second class citizens." - Elder David S. Baxter
"Praying with our children may be more important than any other thing." - Elder Quentin L. Cook
"Following the Savior is the defining test of mortality." - Elder Quentin L. Cook
"Contention, resentment, and revenge are undesirable in followers of Christ." - Pres. Uchtdorf
"The creation did not come about by a big bang. Could an explosion in a printing press produce a dictionary?" - Elder Russell M. Nelson
"Our doctrine is clear. We teach the doctrine of Christ. We invite all to receive it." - D. Todd Christofferson
"The Book of Mormon is filled with stories of deliverance. 1 Nephi 1:20: "The tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance." - Elder L. Tom Perry
"The Church is the scaffolding to build eternal families." - Elder M. Russell Ballard
"What does Christ think of me?" - Elder Neil L. Andersen
"Let there be no disputations among you. I invoke a blessing upon all of you." - Pres. Thomas S. Monson.
I love General Conference!!
Monday, April 2, 2012
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Wow I can't believe it's the last day of March. It was 13 years ago today that my Mom died. I will always have such fond memories of her and look forward to seeing her again. I am still wondering if I should have her sealed to my Dad. I must ask Karen Schneider's advice on this issue.
Tiffany and Lisa and Lisa's sister were here this morning at 6:30 to take my victorian furniture. Sheri told her about it yesterday. I sold them the couch, loveseat, two chairs and the entryway table for $150.00. I through in a picture that Lisa liked for free. What a steal for them!
Things were slow for the first hour or so. I decided to go to Walmart and get stuff to make a neon sign. I put the sign on top of a bush across from our subdivision entry and it seemed to do the trick. We were busy for the rest of the morning. We sold all of the big stuff and took in $330.00. I felt bad for Sheri as she didn't sell anything. I was too tired to take the leftovers to Goodwill. That will have to be on Monday's list.
Our leather sectional couch from downstairs went for $30. Wow I am glad this day is over. Now on to the next project, cleaning the yard for the Easter Egg hunt next week.
James sat by Darrel, Ian and his boys at the priesthood session of General Conference this evening. Afterwards James, Ian, Alex and Ben went to Jersey Mike's. James brought me back a sub. I love Jersey Mike's.
Tiffany and Lisa and Lisa's sister were here this morning at 6:30 to take my victorian furniture. Sheri told her about it yesterday. I sold them the couch, loveseat, two chairs and the entryway table for $150.00. I through in a picture that Lisa liked for free. What a steal for them!
Things were slow for the first hour or so. I decided to go to Walmart and get stuff to make a neon sign. I put the sign on top of a bush across from our subdivision entry and it seemed to do the trick. We were busy for the rest of the morning. We sold all of the big stuff and took in $330.00. I felt bad for Sheri as she didn't sell anything. I was too tired to take the leftovers to Goodwill. That will have to be on Monday's list.
Our leather sectional couch from downstairs went for $30. Wow I am glad this day is over. Now on to the next project, cleaning the yard for the Easter Egg hunt next week.
James sat by Darrel, Ian and his boys at the priesthood session of General Conference this evening. Afterwards James, Ian, Alex and Ben went to Jersey Mike's. James brought me back a sub. I love Jersey Mike's.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Instead of going for a walk this morning and went back to bed for about 30 minutes. I did work in the yard. I spent most of the rest of the day getting ready for our "Moving" sale which we are having tomorrow.
I moved all the furniture out of the living room except the piano and everything out of the entry way. Joe and Alex came over and said how it was really sad how I was taking away all of their memories. Sorry guys, it's just furniture and we can make new memories.
Sheri came over and helped. She went through all my CD's while I cleaned out the game closet and we started setting things out in the garage. James and I put up signs but when Stacy and Paul got home they said they couldn't even see the signs. I may have to put up some more tomorrow. Darrel and Trina and their kids came over this evening. Darrel helped James move the sectional out of the basement. Ruby and I sat on it in the carport and looked at the stars. I was exhausted by the time I got in bed. I hope we are ready for our first garage (Moving) sale.
I moved all the furniture out of the living room except the piano and everything out of the entry way. Joe and Alex came over and said how it was really sad how I was taking away all of their memories. Sorry guys, it's just furniture and we can make new memories.
Sheri came over and helped. She went through all my CD's while I cleaned out the game closet and we started setting things out in the garage. James and I put up signs but when Stacy and Paul got home they said they couldn't even see the signs. I may have to put up some more tomorrow. Darrel and Trina and their kids came over this evening. Darrel helped James move the sectional out of the basement. Ruby and I sat on it in the carport and looked at the stars. I was exhausted by the time I got in bed. I hope we are ready for our first garage (Moving) sale.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
"Miracles are wrought and hearts softened by the power of love and righteousness."
Walk to Walmart. Work in the yard.
This afternoon I had an appointment at Dr. Hillary Douglas's office to get my crown put in. For those of you who are dental savy, the crown is on tooth number 14. This appointment was not nearly as grueling as the last one when they did all the prep work and took out the old crown. I told Dr. Douglas this appointment wasn't nearly as much fun as the last one. She just laughed. She is from Jamaica and is very layed back and has a great sense of humor. She brings her little boy to work and has since he was a baby. He is now 5 years old and his name is Evan.
After my appointment I was going to go see Lynn Ritz but when I called her she said she was at the hospital emergency room with severe stomach cramps. They finally saw her and gave her some morphine and sent her home. Lynn has so many health issues my heart really goes out to her.
James went home teaching this evening. He visited Beverly Mendoza and Edonna and Sarah Wells. Edonna's granddaughter Megan who is 8 went back to live with her Mom. Her Mom is in and out of the hospital and Megan is running wild and ditching school. I wouldn't be surprised if she was taken by CPS and put in a foster home. She was better off when she was living with Edonna and Sarah.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
I slept in until almost 6 am. We read our scriptures, said our prayers and went to work. After her morning run Sheri and James moved all of the office furniture upstairs into Jared and Tricia's bedroom which will now be James's office. I moved boxes around to get them out of the middle of the room and did some cleaning. Sheri helped me clean the glass on my doll cabinet and we put the glass shelves in. I also cleaned my secretary. I didn't get any dolls put away, I took a nap instead. Evan was so good. He sat on the couch and watched all the Thundercat shows that were taped on the TV. We saw a bunny outside and named him Easter. Also grandpa showed him the woodpecker that keeps trying to drill a hole in the flashing around the fireplace chimney.
We left for home around 12:30 hoping to get home in time for Sheri to pick Xander up from school. This time we went the Payson way. Our first stop was at the Safeway in Show Low to pick up four boxes of lemon creme filled Twinkies for Brian. Next stop Circle K for Thirstbuster Dr. Pepper's for Sheri and I. Next stop a potty stop for Sheri and a gas stop in Payson. We made it safely home.
We left for home around 12:30 hoping to get home in time for Sheri to pick Xander up from school. This time we went the Payson way. Our first stop was at the Safeway in Show Low to pick up four boxes of lemon creme filled Twinkies for Brian. Next stop Circle K for Thirstbuster Dr. Pepper's for Sheri and I. Next stop a potty stop for Sheri and a gas stop in Payson. We made it safely home.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Brian took a little time off work this morning to help James load his office furniture into the U-Haul truck we are driving to the cabin today. On the last piece of furniture he hurt his back. Brian we are thankful for your help and glad you have a hot tub to soak in tonight.
I loaded all my dolls into the truck and by the time we were finished the truck was full. We left around noon for Vernon. This truck has to be on Harold's lot by this evening. Sheri and Evan came with me in the pickup and we pulled the trailer. James drove the truck. He talked us into going through Globe with the promise that he would by us green chili burros for lunch at The Burger House. It was worth it because they are delicious!
We arrived in Show Low a little after 4pm. We stopped at Safeway to pick up a few groceries. I wanted to fix fried chicken for dinner for everyone. Harold and Vickie met us in Vernon and helped unload the truck. Dennis and Denise were close behind. Evan even helped unload my dolls. I told everyone I was making fried chicken but no one could stay. Vickie said they had home teacher's coming. The dinner wasn't finished until after 8 but we(James, Sheri and I) had fried chicken, the Pioneer woman's creamy mashed potatoes, corn and biscuits. Evan wouldn't eat anything but Sheri really enjoyed everything. We watched Castle and then fell in to bed exhausted.
I loaded all my dolls into the truck and by the time we were finished the truck was full. We left around noon for Vernon. This truck has to be on Harold's lot by this evening. Sheri and Evan came with me in the pickup and we pulled the trailer. James drove the truck. He talked us into going through Globe with the promise that he would by us green chili burros for lunch at The Burger House. It was worth it because they are delicious!
We arrived in Show Low a little after 4pm. We stopped at Safeway to pick up a few groceries. I wanted to fix fried chicken for dinner for everyone. Harold and Vickie met us in Vernon and helped unload the truck. Dennis and Denise were close behind. Evan even helped unload my dolls. I told everyone I was making fried chicken but no one could stay. Vickie said they had home teacher's coming. The dinner wasn't finished until after 8 but we(James, Sheri and I) had fried chicken, the Pioneer woman's creamy mashed potatoes, corn and biscuits. Evan wouldn't eat anything but Sheri really enjoyed everything. We watched Castle and then fell in to bed exhausted.
Monday, March 26, 2012
I took one of the sisters I visit teach to lunch today. Her name is Lynne Ritz. We went to Firebird's Grill. I love their coconut shrimp sampler plater which is what I always order. Lynne is allergic to seafood so she ordered the cilantro chicken. We enjoyed our loaf of hot sourdough bread and butter. Lynne is from San Francisco so she loves sourdough bread. For dessert we had the creme brulee. Yummy delicious! I let Lynne take all the leftovers home with her.
Lynne told me she was abused as a child by her mother. She has been married 4 times and has been abused by others in her past. I was upset by some of the things she told me. My heart goes out to her and I realize how very blessed I have been in my life. What can I do to help other sisters know that the Lord loves them in spite of their circumstances and how they are treated by others?
Harold, Vickie and Dennis came to our house this evening with three U-Hauls, two trucks, and a trailer. They helped us load one of the trucks with the things we are taking to the cabin this week and then they drove the other truck home. I am grateful to them and their help. The truck we are driving will not cost us anything and it is even filled with gas. Thanks so much Harold!
Lynne told me she was abused as a child by her mother. She has been married 4 times and has been abused by others in her past. I was upset by some of the things she told me. My heart goes out to her and I realize how very blessed I have been in my life. What can I do to help other sisters know that the Lord loves them in spite of their circumstances and how they are treated by others?
Harold, Vickie and Dennis came to our house this evening with three U-Hauls, two trucks, and a trailer. They helped us load one of the trucks with the things we are taking to the cabin this week and then they drove the other truck home. I am grateful to them and their help. The truck we are driving will not cost us anything and it is even filled with gas. Thanks so much Harold!
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