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Friday, September 15, 2017

Thursday, September 7th, 2017

Frankfurt, Germany
41st operating temple
Dedicated: 28 Aug 1987 by Ezra Taft Benson

Alma 62:34-52

What are some challenges that individuals and families might face after a time of war?

Just lie the Nephites, we are continually marching to battle. How does Sunday help you regain spiritual strength and courage to continue on?

*bofm365-maryagalli: "The Sabbath is our day to renew our spiritual strength through the Sacrament and reflect on what is truly important. The Sabbath also offers opportunities to serve and be strengthened by the friendship and service of others."

DC 130:1-23

What verses stood out to me today?

1 The Savior shall appear...as a man...resurrected and glorified.

2 We shall enjoy sociality coupled with eternal glory.

8 The place where God resides is a great Urim and Thummim.

10 Revelations 2:17. All in the celestial kingdom will receive a white stone.

12 Bloodshed will begin in South Carolina.

13 It will arise because of the slavery question.

18 Our intelligence will rise with us in the resurrection.

General Conference

Our Good Shepherd

Elder Dale G. Renlund

"A repenting sinner draws closer to God than does the self-righteous person who condemns that sinner. We must not be guilty of persecuting anyone inside or outside the Church.

As His disciples, let us fully mirror He love and love one another so openly and completely that no one feels abandoned, alone, or hopeless."

Elder Scott is deep

DC 130:4-7 says:

4 In answer to the question - Is not the reckoning of God's time, angel's time, prophet's time, and man's time, according to the planet on which they reside?

5 I answer, Yes (JS). But there are no angels who minister to this earth but those who do belong or have belonged to it.

6 The angels do not reside on a planet like this earth;

7 But they reside in the presence of God, on a globe like a sea of glass and fire, where all things for their glory are manifest, past, present, and future, and are continually before the Lord.

The Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual had plenty to say about the relativity of time, mentioning Albert Einstein's theory of relativity. Just a few notes from this section because I find it fascinating: "Men are victims of their own limited perceptions."

Lael Woodbury, dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communications at Brigham Young University: ..."Equally complete now is each of our lives before the Lord We explore them sequentially because we are time-blind. But the Lord, perceiving time as space, sees us as we are, not as we are becoming. We are, for Him, beings without time. We are continually before Him - the totality of our psyches, personalities, bodies, choices, and behaviors."

I went to visit Rachel, Evie and Dennis today. I got to hold Evie and enjoyed visiting with Rachel, and of course Dennis too. Rachel seems to be doing much better and will be going home on Monday.

Evie slept the entire time of my visit.

Rachel took this picture and

sent it to me.

I guess she got tired from all

of the laughing.

This is Dennis's weeping willow

tree in his back yard. This is

where Racel and Thor got married.

It is only 10 years old and it is beautiful!

Plenty of branches to sit on.

And lots of shade for sitting under.

James and I want one!

It rained for harder than it has for a long time while we were outside reading from our book.

We love the rain!

This evening James and I watched an episode of Heartland: Born to Run. We love this series!

Photos:

Before Aaron married Kari he came up to

the cabin to celebrate his birthday and

Darrel's birthday which are a day apart.

This is the crew that celebrated with them

Looks like the wicked queen's castle to me.

Wednesday, September 6th, 2017

Denver, Colorado

40th operating temple

Dedicated: 24 Oct 1986

By: Ezra Taft Benson

Jesus Christ, Antemortal Existence of:

DC 76:13-14

13 Evan those things which were from the beginning before the world was, which were ordained of the Father, through his Only Begotten Son, who was in the bosom of the Father, even from the beginning;

14 Of whom we bear record; and the record which we bear is the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ, who is the Son, whom we saw and with whom we conversed in the heavenly vision.

Alma 62:19-33

Has the Lord ever relieved you from a great burden? How did it feel to no longer carry that weight?

kdeford1:

"Some burdens are relived just by being over. But some become strengths to us.

the_hueys:

"Some burdens aren't lifted quickly but the Lord is mindful of us and knows what we need to carry them longer."

DC 129:1-9

What is the difference between an angel and a spirit?

Verse 1: "Angels, who are resurrected personages, having bodies of flesh and bones." Verse 3: "The spirits of just men made perfect, they who are not resurrected, but inherit the same glory."

General Conference

Our Father's Glorious Plan

Elder Weatherford T. Clayton

"I invite all members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to each day, 'Come unto Christ, and be perfected in Him, and deny yourselves of all ungodliness,...that through the shedding of the blood of Christ,...ye may become holy, without spot.'"

I failed to post the pictures from Autumn's baby shower on Saturday. Here are the photos that Kacey sent me:

Autumn and Kacey

Autumn

The baby is due October 18th

James went to the dump today. He went on Monday but it was closed. He came back soon after he left and said there were 12 cars ahead of him and he would go back later, which he did.

DWTS Stars were announced today. I will name the pro first and then the star.

Gleb and Sasha Pieterse, Lindsay and Jordan Fisher, Artem and Nikki Bella, Peta and Nick Lachey, Mark and Lindsey Stirling, Keo and Barbara Coccoran, Witney and Frankie Muniz, Emma and Drew Scott, Cheryl and Terrell Owens, Allen and Debbie Gibson, Sharna and Derek Fisher, Maks and Vanessa Lachey, and Val and Victoria Arlen.

I cleaned the tile and travertine floors today in the kitchen, dining room, hall, and entryway. James is getting really close to finishing cleaning out the garage.

This evening we watched an episode of Heartland: "A Ghost From the Past."

Photos:

Sister Bingham, a friend from Chandler, passed away.

I had her son Matt in my Sunday School class years ago.

She was a very sweet lady.

Snow White's castle?

This is Lucy. she had her feet burned off,

hence the colorful socks.

Saguaro forest

-Joshua Gonzales

Jackson A. hunting on the Blue Wilderness

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Tuesday, September 5th, 2017

Buenes Aires, Argentina

39th operating temple

Dedicated: 17 Jan 1986 by Thomas S. Monson

Alma 62:1-18

What effect did Moroni's standard of liberty have on the hearts of the people of Nehpi?

*It gave them courage and confidence and hope in the cause they were fighting for.
DC 128:19-25
What did I learn from this Psalm of Joy?
*I learned that there is so much to be happy and joyous about. We have a loving Heavenly Father who is ever present in our life. We need to do our part to bring about His work. Verse 19 says, "How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of those that bring glad tidings of good things, and that say unto Zion: Behold, thy God reigneth! As the dews of Carmel, so shall the knowledge of God descend upon them!"
General Conference

His Daily Guiding Hand

M. Joseph Brough

"Repentance is not a punishment; it is a privilege. No wonder the scriptures declare that we should teach nothing save repentance."

Squirrel #1, or Fat Eddy as I call him, is back. He hiked all the way from Chocolate Lake. I guess we have really good garbage.

Se the scar across his nose?

That is how James can tell he is squirrel #1.

Happy Birthday Darrel!

Balloons and pretty girls at work!

Enjoying one of his gifts.

We hope you had a great day Darrel!

It was an exciting day for Lola too. She started preschool!

Lola loved school and so did Trina. Lola came home

and took a long nap!

A little excitement for the Vernon ward too. One of our missionaries returned home for Buenes Aires, Argentina.

Welcome home Elder Hall!

James continues to clean out the garage. I will take a picture when he is finished. I went in to town to get ingredients for chicken and rice soup. We are taking dinner to the Scott's this evening. Millie has two shattered shoulders and one of them is also dislocated. She is in constant pain.

We were reading from "Havencross" on the porch today when it started to rain. The rain didn't seem to bother the hummingbirds.

A black-throated mango

I prepared the Scott's dinner and James delivered it. There was the soup, six rolls, and some caramel salted yogurt for dessert.

I tried to blog this evening but I was just too tired. James and I watched the end of "Appetite for Love." James is smitten with Taylor Cole and I like Andrew Walker. We also watched two episodes of "Heartland," Come What May, and Out of the Dark.

There was a Relief Society activity tonight. I should have gone and invited Pam. I am such a slacker.

Other Photos:

Last years photo of these three cuties!

Italian cathedral

I just had to post it.

Sweet Mellie

Wildfire in the West

Monday, September 4th, 2017

Lima, Peru

38th operating temple

Dedicated: 10 Jan 1986 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Alma 61:6-21

How do you retain your freedom and resist temptation?

*Instagram-bofm365-auberina: "I think I lose my freedom when my eye is off God. Sometimes I rush through my day and don't take the time to be still and seek the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Freedom and peace return when I remember that I truly need Him every hour and lay my weaknesses before His feet."

DC 128:14-18

Why are baptisms for the dead such an important gospel principle?

*It tells us in verse 17 that baptism for the dead is the "most glorious of all subjects belonging to the everlasting gospel! This doctrine shows the love and mercy of an all wise, kind, and loving Heavenly Father.

General Conference

Gathering the Family of God

"I testify that God the Father wants His children home again, in families and in glory. The Savior lives. He directs and blesses this work, and He watches over and guides us. He thanks you for your faithful service in gathering His Fathers family, and I promise you the inspired help that you seek and need."

James and I started reading Havencross today by Julie Daines.

James caught squirrel #6 today.

All of these squirrels made me think about my favorite

children's book:

There was wind, lightning, and thunder today, so hopefully we will get some rain.

James and I made the decision that in spite of all of the obstacles we are going to Molly's baptism. We have never missed a grandchild's baptism and we are not about to start now. We need to support Molly and Jared. We will have to rent a car because I really don't want to take mine.

Photos: