Tuesday, February 6th, 2018

Stockholm, Sweden

34th operating temple

Dedicated: 2-4 July 1985

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Warning: This actually happened on Thursday, Feb 8th,
I skipped Wed, Feb 7th so it will be posted on Thurs, Feb 8th.

Jesus Christ Authority of

John 1:1

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 1:30-2:10

*How do I keep the balanced perspective of my dependence on God's grace with the desire to live righteously?

- I know that if I do the best I can that the Lord will do the rest.

Old Testament

Exodus 30-32

30 An altar of incense is to be placed before the veil - Atonement is to be made with the blood of the sin offering - Atonement money is to be paid to ransom each male - Priests are to use holy anointing oil and perfume.

31 Artisans are inspired in building and furnishing the tabernacle - Israel is commanded to keep the Lord's Sabbaths - The death penalty is decreed for Sabbath desecration - Moses receives the stone tablets. 

32 Aaron makes a golden calf, which Israel worships - Moses serves as a mediator between God and rebellious Israel - Moses breaks the tablets of stone - The Levites slay about 3,000 rebels - Moses pleads and intercedes for the people.

Old Testament Favorite Scriptures

Genesis 17:3-4, 7

3 And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,

4 As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.

7 And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.

General Conference

"I Have a Work for Thee"

Elder John C. Pingree, Jr.

" Sometimes we feel that we don't have any particularly important gifts. One day, a discouraged sister pleaded, 'Lord, what is my personal ministry?' He answered, 'Notice others.' It was a spiritual gift! Since then, she has found joy in noticing those who are regularly forgotten, and God has worked through her to bless many. While some spiritual gifts may not be prominent by the world's standards, they are essential to God and His work."

 "Our only hope for true perfection is in receiving it as a gift from heaven." - Elder Jeffrey R. Holland.

We went to the 11 a.m. session at the Snowflake temple. James wants to watch the officiator so he will know what to do when he is asked to officiate. We were the witness couple which is always a special privilege. We noticed the the officiator said very little and at one point I even thought maybe he was mute, but not so. 

Before going home we stopped at El Cupido's for lunch. I had a Big Jake burro and a diet Dr. Pepper. They have the best ice!  

We also stopped at Walmart and I got some things to add to my Valentine centerpiece on the dining room table. We also had to get some gas. One the way home we noticed lots of dark clouds above us. We went home the White Mountain Lake way and I must say I was not impressed although the road was paved all the way. They really need some zoning laws up here. 

On the way home Jared texted and asked if we could do a marriage survey for one of Autumn's college classes. She needs to interview a couple who have been married at least 20 years. I told him we would work on it when we got home from the temple. 

We really thought the clouds were going to bring us some moisture, which they did, but it only lasted a few minutes. 

We got home to find out that our internet and phones were down. There was no way to contact Jared or Autumn to tell them of our situation. They were down all the rest of the day. I couldn't pay bills either. So I watched an episode of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered." I hadn't seen it before and I really enjoyed it but can't remember the name of the episode so I called it, "Until the Cows Come Home."

We also watched two episodes of "Victoria," "The Warp and Weft," and "Sins of the Fathers."  

My knee started to hurt so I only got 4,650 steps today. James has over 20,000 steps. He has lots of people on Pacer who like his progress but someone named Denise likes his progress better than anyone.

We look so old!

Can you tell how much he loves

picking out new glasses?

Carmen's zebra cake

Monday, February 5th, 2018

Frieberg, Germany

33rd operating temple

Dedicated: 29-30 June 1985

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ Authority of

Luke 10:22

All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 1:13-29

*When have I been benefited by a priesthood blessing?

-When Stacy was 7 and had pneumonia and James gave her a blessing and she was healed. As her mother, that was a great benefit to me.

Old Testament

Exodus 28-29

28 Aaron and his sons are to be consecrated and anointed to minister in the priest's office - Aaron's garments are to include a breastplate, an ephod, a robe, a coat, a miter, and a girdle - The breastplate of judgment is to contain twelve precious stones with the names of the tribes of Israel thereon - The rim and Thummim are to be carried in the breastplate.

29 Aaron and his sons are to be washed, anointed, and consecrated - Various sacrificial rites are to be performed - Atonement is to be made for the sins of the people - The Lord promises to dwell among them.

Old Testament Favorite Scriptures

Genesis 12:1-2

1 Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:

2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:

General Conference

The Need Before Us

Bonnie L. Oscarson

" Elder D. Todd Christofferson has taught, 'A major reason the Lord has a church is to create a community of Saints that will sustain one another in the strait and narrow path which leads to eternal life.' He goes on to say, 'This religion is not concerned only with self; rather, we are all called to serve. We are the eyes, hands, head, feet, and other members of the body of Christ."

I came across these two quotes this morning while reading from "Rescuing Wayward Children:" "Holiness is the strength of the soul. It comes by faith and through obedience to God's laws and ordinances. God then purifies the heart by faith, and the heart becomes purged from that which is profane and unworthy." - President James E. Faust

"Sanctification is the process of becoming pure and spotless before God through the power of the sanctifier, who is the Holy Ghost, through true and constant repentance and a love of that which is good." - Blaine M. Yorgason

James and I went to lunch at Persnikkity's today. We were disappointed that they did not have our Philly cheesesteak sandwich. I ordered my second favorite thing, the chicken, green chili and bacon sandwich with sweet potato fries. James ordered the same thing except instead of sweet potato fries, he just had plain fries.  My friend Claire was there with a gentleman friend. She came over to me and gave me a big hug which made my day.

FH

After lunch we went to CVS to pickup James's prescriptions, and then on to Safeway for DP10, and then Walmart. We read from "The Marshall Takes a Wife." 

Lee texted James and said that his daughter, Debbie fell and broke her neck so they have been going back and forth from Ramah to the valley to help take care of her. We put her name on our prayer list.

For F.H.E. we listened to this conference talk: "The Plan and the Proclamation" by Elder Dallin H. Oaks. I also did 3 blog posts today. Hopefully I will catch up before the end of the year.

We watched "Secret Valentine," starring Lacey Chabert and Andrew Walker and an episode of "Heartland" where Lou buys Maggie's Restaurant.

Chandler Stake Officers 

1984-85

Making orange juice

Carmen's dinosaur cake

The last time I went to Target I was disappointed.

They didn't have anything I was looking for and

Target didn't tell me what I needed.

Sunday, February 4th, 2018

Guatemala City, Guatemala

32nd operating temple

Dedicated: 14-16 Dec 1984

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ Authority of

DC 11:11

For, behold, it is I that speak; behold, I am the light which shineth in darkness, and by my power I give these words unto thee.

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 1:1-12

*How have the American continents been kept sacred?

- The sacredness is in the freedoms we have and the people striving to keep the commandments.

Old Testament

Exodus 26-27

26 The tabernacle is to be built with ten curtains and with boards - A veil is to separate the holy place from the most holy place - The ark of testimony (with the mercy seat) is to be put in the most holy place.

27 The tabernacle is to contain an altar for burnt offerings and a court surrounded by pillars - A light is to burn always in the tabernacle of the congregation.

Old Testament Favorite Scriptures

Genesis 9:11-13

11 And I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.

12 And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations:

13 I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth.

General Conference

"A Yearning for Home"

" Blessings will come not so much because of your abilities but because of your choices. And the God of the universe will work within and through you, magnifying your humble efforts for His purposes. His work has always advanced on this important principle: "Out of small things proceedeth that which is great."

We were a little late getting to church this morning. We arrived at the building at 8:50. We had lots of things to carry in for my lesson. I am grateful for James's help. 

Our fast and testimony meeting was conducted by Brother Crane. It was his first fast and testimony meeting to conduct. The following people bore their testimonies: Brother Crane, Brother M. Wilhelm, Sister Johnson, Sister Smith who is leaving this Wednesday for the MTC, Brother Applegate, Brother Peeler, Bishop Hall, Brother Skousen, Elders Macy and Smith our fulltime missionaries, Sister Applegate, Brother Curtis, Brother Grapp, Sister Gillespie, Sister Kennedy and Jace was the only youth. We had these children from Primary bear their testimonies: Colter, Zemira, Curtis, Liana, and Benson.

It was a good fast and testimony meeting. I thought something Sister Kennedy said in her testimony was interesting. She said that when Elder Renlund was called to the Quorum of the Twelve, President Nelson handed him a copy to The Family, a Proclamation to the World and said: "This is your instruction guide."

My Primary lesson went quite well except for the fact that Colter and Amaron are really not interested in the lesson which causes a distraction. Amaron did like the picture of the Savior that I had on the cross and asked some questions about it. Andyn was a little disappointed because I didn't have a newsletter today.

The Goodman's have been called to teach the 6-7 year old Primary class. Also, Tyler Hunsaker has been called to teach the 10-11 year olds.

During singing time we sang: "My Heavenly Father Loves Me," and "I Am a Child of God," all four verses. For sharing time Brother Thompson talked to the kids about the creation and then Sister Skousen did an activity with them. Again, Amaron was not interested in anything except talking to me. He is very sweet and helped me carry my stuff to the car after the meetings were over. 

James stayed at the church while I went home and broke my fast and had some lunch. I went back to the church around 1:00 for a meeting with the bishop about one of the sisters I visit teach. The bishop asked me to invite this sister to lunch but I struggled with that because she is not even speaking to me. We went from being best friends to nothing and I don't know why. 

James came home with me after my meeting with the bishop. I was concerned about what he had asked me to do until I read President Uchtdorf's talk, "Three Sisters," and this quote: "What did the Savior teach? 'I say unto you Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven.' This is the Savior's way. It is the first step in breaking down the barriers that create so much anger, hatred, division, and violence in the world."

My whole attitude changed when I read this quote and I knew I could reach out to this sister and eventually invite her to lunch. I felt peace instead of turmoil.

James broke his fast and took a nap and so did I. When we got up we spent the rest of the day studying the gospel and I wrote in my journal (blog). No Super Bowl for us.

Today is my brother Harold's 68th birthday. I wished him a happy birthday and told him that I loved him.

I got a message from C. Arnett today. This is what she said: "I went to Primary today to listen to my granddaughters talk. I walked into Primary and sat down. A flood of memories and the sweet spirit I felt serving with you and Betty overcame me. I could not stop crying. Thank you Thank you for the best spiritual experience of my life! Heavenly Father is real and He loves all of His children."

What a sweet message and reminder of how much I love C. Arnett!

Oh yes, and Brother Goodman in our ward is her first cousin.

 This photo came up on my Facebook

feed. It was taken last year right after 

Kacey and Jared got married.

 James gave me this gem.

I love it!

Taken at Uncle Kay's funeral by

Dane Lambson. I am sorry I don't know everyone

and he didn't label the photos.

The redhead is Uncle Kay's daughter Lori.

With her is Laurie, Uncle Gene's daughter.

James thinks the man is Marshall, Uncle

Delbert's son, but he is not sure. 

Aunt Flora, Uncle Gene's wife, and

Uncle Delbert, the only one left of

13 children. He is grandpa George's older

brother and he lives in St. Johns. 

Uncle Delbert and his son Curtis. 

 On the left is Daniel Lambson, Uncle

Kay's son.

 Last year playing Five Crowns with Harold, Vickie,

Dennis, and Denise.

Harold. Love those blue eyes!

Saturday, February 3rd, 2018

Taipei, Taiwan

31st operating temple

Dedicated: 17-18 Nov 1984

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ Authority of

John 17:2

As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 22:11-31

*What are some things I am looking forward to during the Second Coming and Millennium? 

- Satan being bound. Accelerated temple and family history work.

Old Testament

Exodus 24-25

24 Israel accepts the word of the Lord by covenant - Moses sprinkles the blood of the covenant - He, Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel see God - The Lord calls Moses on to the mount to receive the tables of stone and commandments.

25 Israel is commanded to donate property and build a tabernacle, the ark of testimony (with the mercy seat and cherubims), a table (for the shewbread), and the candlestick, all according to patterns shown to Moses on the mount.

Old Testament Favorite Scriptures

Genesis 8:18-20

18 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him

19 For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

20 And the Lord said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous;

General Conference

"Three Sisters"

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

" Dear sisters, dear friends, if you find it difficult to hold fast to the iron rod and walk steadfastly toward salvation; if the laughter and ridicule of others who seem so confident cause you to waver; if you are troubled by unanswered questions or doctrines you don't understand yet; if you feel saddened because of disappointments, I urge you to remember Lehi's dream. Stay on the path! Never let go of the rod of iron - the word of God! and when anyone tries to make you ashamed for partaking of the love of God, ignore them."

We were going to get up this morning and go to the Gilbert temple before leaving town, but we were just too tired and we were also anxious to get home. We committed to go on Tuesday. James wants to go because Brother Coltrin told him he was going to have him officiate a session and he wants to make sure he is ready.

We said goodbye to Addy, Rowan, and Lola before we left. Ruby was still sleeping. Lola informed us before we left that she is naming her new unicorn Addy.  

We stopped for gas and ice at the Cobblestone on Signal Butte before getting on the freeway. We listened to scriptures from the Book of Mormon and the Old Testament before reading from our book, "The Marshall Takes a Bride." We also read from "Life Everlasting." I am fascinated with the idea that in Paradise I can just pick up a book and know the entire contents of the book. Also, I can just think where I want to be and I will be there. Also floating is a means of transportation.

We stopped at Burger House for the best breakfast burrito which is called Tony's Special and two green chili burros. We shared the breakfast burrito and then each of us had our own green burro.

We were home before noon. After unloading and putting everything away, we started our fast for moisture with a prayer. The rest of the day I blogged, walked, worked on my Primary lesson, and took a nap. I am a little stressed about my Primary lesson on sacrifice because it talks about Cain killing Abel.

I like this quote I read in the Old Testament Student Manual by President Spencer W. Kimball: "The Sabbath day is given throughout the generations of man for a perpetual covenant It is a sign between the Lord and his children forever. It is a day in which to worship and to express our gratitude and appreciation to the Lord. It is a day on which to surrender every worldly interest and to praise the Lord humbly, for humility is the beginning of exaltation."

Our friends the Grapps' way of announcing they

are having a baby.

Show Low wins sectionals and

Jack takes first place. His dad was

there to see him.

Show Low Wrestling Team

Talon also took first.

Friday, February 2nd, 2018

Dallas, Texas

30th operating temple

Dedicated: 19-24 Oct 1984

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ Authority of

Luke 4:32

And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.

Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 21:22-22:10

*What does it mean that the Gentiles will nurse Israel back to health? What are some examples I have noticed?

The U.S. government helping with native Americans.

Old Testament

Exodus 22-23

22 The Lord reveals His laws pertaining to stealing, destructions by fire, care of the property of others, borrowing, lascivious acts, sacrifices to false gods, affecting widows, usury, reviling God, and the firstborn of men and of animals - The men of Israel are commanded to be holy.

23 The Lord reveals His laws pertaining to integrity and godly conduct - The land is to rest during a sabbatical year - The children of Israel are to keep three annual feasts - An angel, bearing the Lord's name, will guide them - Sickness will be removed - The nations of Canaan will be driven out gradually.

Old Testament Favorite Scriptures

Genesis 7:23-24

23 And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the face of the ground, both man, and cattle, and the creeping things, and the fowl of the heaven; and they were destroyed from the earth: and Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the ark.

24 And the waters prevailed upon the earth an hundred and fifty days.

General Conference

Value Beyond Measure

Joy D. Jones

"Mothers, you might be kneeling next to your four-year-old as he says his bedtime prayer. A feeling flows over you as you listen. You feel warmth and peace. The feeling is brief, but you recognize that you, at that moment, are counted worthy to receive. We may seldom, if ever receive huge spiritual manifestations in our lives; but we can frequently savor the sweet whisperings of the Holy Ghost verifying the truth of our spiritual worth."

James and I left this morning around 7:30 for his appointment with Dr. Memon at 8:15 in Chandler. I dropped him off and after seeing Dr. Memon he is going to walk to his next doctor's appointment which is only about 1/2 mile away. I drove back to Darrel and Trina's to get ready for my infusion appointment. I brought Lola a Krispy Kreme donut but she said she only like donuts that have chocolate on them so of course I had to eat it. I had already had a lemon filled one. Not good when I have to weigh at the doctor's today.

I hurried and showered and left for Hobby Lobby. I wanted a new centerpiece for the dining room table and some valentines. I found what I wanted and then had to hurry to pick up James at Fry and Dobson. He then drove me to the arthritis center in Mesa for my infusion. AARC is moving. This will be my last appointment at this location. Next time I will be going to Country Club and Baseline.

On the way over to Tempe to see James's mom we stop at the Sweet Tomatoes by her house for lunch. I like this place but I think two times in two days is enough. 

Lois has lots of gifts for James, plus she made him an orange no-bake cheesecake. She also gave me some Barbie dolls she had leftover from Christmas. 

She tells us about Dawn's new job where she works 80 hours a week. She did not get paid for the first few weeks because she was in training. I don't think anyone should have a job where they have to work 80 hours a week. That worries me.

Dawn may be going on a cruise in March for work and if she does Carmen says she is coming to stay with her mom. If she does, it will be nice to see her again. I really love Carmen.

After saying our goodbye's to Lois we headed for the Howard's in Chandler. Sister Howard is recovering from her neck surgery. She seems to be feeling pretty good but her brace comes up to her mouth and it is difficult to talk to people. Deana, the Howard's daughter, and Dakota, Deana's daughter, and Brecken, Dakota's newborn baby came to visit so we said our goodbyes.

Our next stop was Stacy's house, which is just a few miles from the Howard's. We had to wait a few minutes for her to get home as she was picking up Joshua from school. We gave Stacy her birthday card and a gift card for Outback restaurant. We also gave Joshua his knife he left at the cabin and Michael's scripture manual. Stacy said she finished the power point picture file. It has almost 300 photos. I am anxious to get my copy. 

Connie, James's sister, had to have emergency surgery today for a perforated ulcer. We wouldn't have known about it except that I am friends with her daughter Katie on Facebook and she posted about it. Facebook is good for some things. 

James went by to see Salvador about the new business they are starting together and Salvador paid him $200 for his monthly payment for the waterline James put in for him to connect him to city water. I am very impressed with Sal.

This evening while Trina is running kids around, Darrel is at work, and James is visiting Sal and then comes home and goes outside to walk, Lola and I were TV buddies. First we watched a few episodes of "Peppa the Pig," and then we watched "Despicable Me." When it came to the part where Gru shows things he has stolen and the Statue of Liberty comes up Lola gets all excited and says: "I have one of those, pause it."  She runs upstairs and gets the small Statue of Liberty that Darrel and Trina brought back from New York. She looks and hers and then looks and the screen and is so excited that they are exactly alike. She says: "Look, they even have the same book."

I needed to finish getting my steps today but Lola didn't want me to walk, she wanted me to sit by her. Trina brought home dinner from Panda at Lola's request. She wanted chicken and noodles and a cookie, but not a square cookie. The other kids are gone to Kreed's birthday party. His birthday is the same day as Stacy's and Kilee's is the same day as Michael's.  

After Trina goes to get the kids we all watch the last episode ever of KC Undercover starring Zendaya.  

Lola falls asleep on the stairs. James fixes the drain in the upstairs bathroom sink.

Brooklyn Carroll Hobrock had her baby today. A little boy named Deklin.  

Ruby and her things.

She fell asleep like this.

Congratulations!

Connie, James's sister who lives in

San Angelo, Texas.

On this day some time in the

last few years.

Our new First Presidency

Thursday, February 1st, 2018

Manila, Philippines

29th operating temple

Dedicated: 25-27 Sep 1984

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ Authority of

Mark 3:14

And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,

Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 21:1-21

*When have I tried to be a missionary in my everyday life?

Old Testament

Exodus 20-21

20 The Lord reveals the Ten Commandments - Israel is to bear witness that the Lord has spoken from heaven - The children of Israel are forbidden to make gods of silver or gold - They are to make altars of unhewn stones and sacrifice to the Lord thereon.

21 The Lord reveals His laws pertaining to servants, marriage, the death penalty for various offenses, the giving of an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, and the damage done by oxen.

Old Testament Favorite Scriptures

Genesis 6:22

Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.

General Conference

Abiding in God and Repairing the Breach

"We are divinely designed to give love and be loved, and the deepest love comes when we are one with God. The Book of Mormon invites us to be 'reconciled unto God through the atonement of Christ.'"

The news this morning is that the city of Gilbert is building a 275 acre mega part at Queen Creek and Higley. It will have all kinds of venues and will take 5-10 years to build.

I got word via Facebook that James's uncle Kay passed away this morning. 

We left for the valley at 7:30 this morning. I have a dentist appointment in Chandler at Dr. Douglas's at 11 a.m. to get my teeth cleaned.

While I am at the dentist James visits with Erik about the shocks on our car. Erik says there is nothing wrong with the shocks, it's the bracket that holds the shocks up. He says he can't do anything about it until we get rid of the mud on the undercarriage.

I drove James to Sonoran Spine in Gilbert for his appiontment with Dr Crowder. I then drove back to Chandler to go to lunch with Sheri. 

Rachel, the girl that works with Sheri, is from Heber. She says she grew up with Clayton Reidhead and her brother was his best friend. Clayton and his family live in Vernon and he is our ward mission leader. It's a small world, especially in the church.

I said hello to Dianne and C.T. Davis before leaving Chandler Eyecare. Sheri and I drove to Cafe Rio for lunch. We had a nice visit and did some catching up.Sheri is training for a half marathon she will be running on February 24th. She averages a mile in 9.5 minutes. After we said our goodbyes I drove over to Deseret Book in Gilbert.  

I got a top to go with one of my temple skirts, a novel by Anita Stansfield, a birthday card for Stacy, and a New Testament Student Manual for Michael to use in his scripture group.

James still hadn't texted me to pick him up so I went across the street to Office Max to look for some 5x7 notebooks. Just as I am finishing up James texts me to pick him up. 

James had not eaten so on the way to Darrel and Trina's we stopped at the Sweet Tomatoes on Power Rd. and the 202. 

When we get to Darrel and Trina's, Darrel is home with the kids and Trina is at work. 

Darrel made spaghetti, corn, and breadsticks for dinner. I love seeing my boys cooking for their kids!  

Lola, Ruby, James and I went for a couple of walks around the block. I thought Lola would get tired and asked to be held but she was a real trooper. 

This evening I played Code Name with Darrel, Addy, and Ruby. Poor Ruby had me for a partner and we lost. 

When Trina got home she came bearing gifts. A dress for Addy, an action figure for Rowan, and windup Unicorns for Ruby and Lola, and candy for the adults. (I didn't get any candy because the kids ended up eating it all.)

Ruby invited us to her school play on the 15th of February. She is going to be the smallest planet, Pluto. She said she was chosen because she is the smallest one in her class.

Underground hot springs

Teresa asked Jack to clean off the table

after dinner. This is how he did it.

Snow on the Superstitions

Wednesday, January 31st, 2018

Sydney, Australia

28th operating temple

Dedicated: 20-23 Sep 1984

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ Authority of

Mark 1:27

And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.

Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 20:1-22

*How have I been refined by the Lord and what have I gained from the experience?

-What the Mormon Message, "The Refiner's Fire."

Old Testament

Exodus 18-19

18 Jethro comes to Moses bringing Moses' wife and sons and offers sacrifices to the Lord - Moses sits in the judgment seat and hears all cases - Jethro counsels Moses to teach the law, to appoint lesser judges, and to delegate power to them.

19 The Lord covenants to make Israel a peculiar treasure, a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation - The people sanctify themselves - The Lord appears on Sinai amid fire, smoke, and earthquakes.

Old Testament Favorite Scriptures

Genesis 1:26

And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

General Conference

Turn On Your Light

Sharon Eubank

" There is an energy that comes from happiness and optimism that doesn't just bless us - it builds everyone around us. Any small thing you do to light real happiness in others shows that you are already carrying the torch that President Kimball lit."

James and I had scriptures and prayers together and then he went to the Miller's to work. I made chocolate chip cookies and polished the floor, getting ready for my visiting teacher, Kaeli to come. Kaeli came by herself and we had a nice visit. I gave her some cookies to take home and asked her to take some over to the Miller's where the guys were working. I guess she misunderstood me. She gave the cookies to Anne and the kids instead of the workers. There were enough for both. When I asked James how he liked the cookies he said: "I didn't get any cookies. I saw kids with chocolate on their faces but no one offered me any cookies."  I gave him a couple of the ones I had saved for the Cranes.

We made a trip to Dollar General and Stanford General Store today. I needed a stew seasoning mix for the stew I'm making for the Cranes and I sent James into Stanford to get the menu for their deli. We came home and James helped me brown and season the stew meat before putting it in the stew pot. After we got the stew on we made a trip to the Howard's. James went inside, Jimmy McNeil was there, to check on his work in Jean's closet. 

When we returned home James took stew, french bread, and chocolate chip cookies to the Crane's. We had the same thing for dinner. It was quite good.

I did some blogging today and we watched an episode of "Heartland." Jack gets his truck, "Goldie" back after Tim has the junkyard come and pick it and two other old trucks up.

This morning there was a "Super Blue Blood Wolf Moon Eclipse."

Here are some pictures I took with my phone from our front porch around 7 a.m.

All look same

Our friend Brother Kaufman took this next photo:

What a difference a camera with a good lense makes.

Taken near Tucson.

Showing the different phases.

Colorado

New York

(Is this real?)