Saturday, April 8th, 2018

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

94th operating temple

Dedicated: 16 July 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ Baptism of

Mark 10:38

But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 3:1-18

*How does Mosiah 3:7 help you understand the Savior's mission?What are your feelings as you think about what the Savior has done for you?

- Recognizing my Savior and seeing what He did for me and renewing my covenants each week at the Sacrament table keep my remembrance of Him in my mind each day. I love the Savior.

Old Testament

Joshua 11-12

11 Joshua and Israel conquer the whole land, destroying many cities and nations.

12 Two kings on the east of the Jordan and thirty-one on the west are conquered by Israel.

General Conference

"One More Day"

Taylor G. Godoy

" We all have a today to live, and the key to making our day successful is to be willing to sacrifice."

As I was studying the Preach My Gospel today this question struck me: "Do my actions fulfill my prayers?" p. 95

What should I pray for? 

Alma 6:6 - Nevertheless the children of God were commanded that they should gather themselves together oft, and join in fasting and mighty prayer in behalf of the welfare of the souls of those who knew not God.

I told James he should figure out how many rabbits he is feeding so he went outside and tried to count them. He came back with 8 in the back and 2 in the front. Next step, name them.

Dave, our new neighbor, called during scriptures for the second time this week. He is coming up from the valley to pick up the water trailer he wants to buy. He will have an $1,800 check waiting for us at Robert's Tires in Show Low if we can bring the trailer in. Of course, when I say we, I knew James was going to ask me to go with him. 

After picking up the check and dropping off the trailer we drove into town to have lunch at the Subway. There are two Subways in Show Low. I requested we go to the one by the Dollar Tree so I could go in and get some artificial flowers to put in the planters on the front porch. Lame, but maybe the squirrels and rabbits won't eat them. 

I listened to four of President Nelson's talks today:

#8. 10/87 "Keys of the Priesthood"

"We must be loyal to the keys we have." President Nelson wrote a song for the end of his talk.

#9. 4/88 "With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible"

"Faith, focus, strength, and courage is required to do the Lord's will. To teach His people the Lord employs the unlikely. Heaven sent lift for Heaven sent duties. Keep an eye single to the glory of God." ( He used the example of two lenses in binoculars coming together to give us complete focus to aligning our lives with the Lord's will.)

#10. 10/88 "Addiction or Freedom"

"There is an epidemic of addiction in the world today; Tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. There is a spiritual prescription for these ailments. Drugs are the modern 'mess of pottage' for which souls are sold. No families are free from risk."

#11. 4/89 "The Canker of Contention"

"John 14:27 - 'Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the word giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.' His peace is not necessarily political, His peace is personal."

I walked and worked outside this afternoon. I love to hear the wind in the pine trees. 

Paul tore his meniscus today while exercising. Now both he and Stacy are bedridden. Kim and Brian went to pick him up at the hospital.

The missionaries from the YSA ward came by to visit Adam. He was taking a nap so they visited with Paul and ended up giving him a blessing. They said they prayed to know where to go. 

Sister Julie Berry who was a member of the Vernon ward until she got cancer and had to move to the valley, passed away last night. She had a great testimony and was a dedicated Primary teacher.

I spent the evening preparing for Primary. I also walked and ended up with a total of 17,519 steps, 7.4 miles and burned 545 calories.

For future reference if I can read it.

I loved his dry humor.

James admiring my flowers.

Those are some big butterflies!

Friday, April 6th, 2018

Veracruz, Mexico

93rd operating temple

Dedicated: 9 July 2000

By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ Baptism of

1 Nephi 11:27

And I looked and beheld the Redeemer of the world, of whom my father had spoken; and I also beheld the prophet who should prepare the way before him. And the Lamb of God went forth and was baptized of him; and after he was baptized, I beheld the heavens open, and the Holy Ghost come down out of heaven and abide upon him in the form of a dove.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 2:28-41

* What similarities do you see in King Benjamin's teachings that are also being taught by modern day prophets and leaders?

- What similarities in King Benjamin's teachings do we see with modern day prophets and apostles? vs. 32 - Beware, lest there be contentions - several talks in recent conferences were given on forgiveness and overlooking each others faults and differences.

In today's world there seems to be a greater need for allowing other to think, act, and be different than we are. Having a difference of opinion doesn't have to end a relationship. vs. 36 - reminded us that if we live contrary to God's teachings, the Holy Ghost won't guide us in wisdom's path... There were several talks given in conference on the importance of the Holy Ghost in our life. Conference is a time for reflection, revelation and redirection...all possible through the Holy Ghost. vs. 40-41 stress the word REMEMBER...Remembering may be one of the most precious gifts the Spirit can give us. vs. 41 Happy state for those who keep the commandments..."Men are that they might have joy." Even when we are in dark times, there is a light and goodness all around when we do what we should. We can and will be happy when we obey God. 

The other similarity of both times: The voice of warning shall be unto all people by the mouths of his disciples whom I have chosen in these days.

Old Testament

Joshua 9-10

9 The Gibeonites by craft obtain a league with Israel - Joshua makes them servants to the congregation of Israel.

10 Israel defeats the Amorites and their allies, and the Lord casts stones from heaven upon them - The sun and moon stand still - Many kings and cities are destroyed - The Lord fought for Israel.

General Conference

Meek and Lowly of Heart

Elder David A. Bednar

" Meekness is a defining attribute of the Redeemer and is distinguished by righteous responsiveness, willing submissiveness, and strong self-restraint."

Happy Birthday:

To the Savior and His Latter-day Church.

On the way to the valley, after reading from the Book of Mormon, listening to the two chapters from the Old Testament, and Elder Bednar's conference talk, we listened to three talks given in the past by President Nelson:

April 1986 -#5  "In the Lord's Own Way"

October 1986 -#6  "Life after Life"

April 1987 -#7  "Life after Life"

Here are some notes I took, which is not easy while driving in the car, especially the Salt River Canyon way.

#5 "Our responsibility to care for the poor when we are baptized. Riches will canker our souls. The earth is full and has enough to spare. Rely on self, family, and Church, in that order."

#6 We have reason to find joy because of our relationships with others, our relationship with ourselves, and our relationship with God.

#7 Mary Magdalene was the first person to see a resurrected being. 2,500 saw Him in America. Dust to Dust: Boy looks under bed and tells his mom: "There are alot of people under my bed." The resurrection is performed through the Priesthood. Jesus Christ holds the keys to the Resurrection.

Because of His resurrection we will be resurrected too and can look forward to a joyous resurrection and eternity!

We left the house at 7:09. Our first stop was at Burger House in Miami. Our burros were so messy that it was difficult to eat them in the car. From now on we will take the time to stop and eat in house.

It may have to be on the way home instead of the way there.

I also read to James from "Life Everlasting," and "Ashes on the Moor." 

I arrived a little early at AARA so they took me back to the infusion center early. Rosie, the nurse who sends in Dr. Caldron's prescriptions, came in and said she would renew my Tramadol since I was not able to do it online. Someone told me about the AARA website and registering in the patient portal. I told them I didn't know how to do that so Frances, my favorite nurse, went to the front desk and got the information for me to register! Thank you Frances. The only thing negative about this visit was the fact that I thought I had lost 5 lbs and their scale only said I had lost 2 lbs. No more burros before weighing in!

James was waiting to pick me up when I finished my infusion, which took only an hour. He had gone to Chandler Auto Body to get our garage door opener. He said the car looks good and it should be finished by next Friday. Rick is doing some extra work and is giving us a very fair price. 

We stopped in at the Costco just across the street from the AARA to get some Alpine Valley bread for James. I had a $4.59 coupon. We divided up and James covered one side of the store while I covered the other. We did not find Alpine Valley bread but James found some made by the bakery, which was delicious. I got some strawberries and a new Anita Stansfield book.

My next stop was Hobby Lobby to get something to use for the centerpiece on the dining room table. James went to El Pollo Loco while I shopped. This is what I came up with:

I bought the two plants. The bird

is Ruby's. We found it on the floor of

the backseat of our car. I love it.

I may have to get her a new one.

I also got this to put in my Primary

Treasure Box:

That light is not supposed to be there.

I am trying to entice the boys to do their

monthly newsletters so they can get a prize.

Next we were going to go visit Stacy and find out where she wanted us to go to bring her and Joshua some dinner. She said she wasn't up for a visit because she can't come downstairs and it was too early for dinner. I told her we would bring something the next time we were here. I called Kim and asked her to check on Kim when she took Joshua home.

We head to Darrel and Trina's to pick up our dirty clothes that we left last week. Ruby answered the door even though it wasn't time for her to be out of school. I guess she has been sick all week. She caught something from Kreed last week when they spent the night at their grandma's house. Ruby gave us a hug and ask if we were staying? She seemed excited to see us, where as Lola just took it in stride. She was eating a ball of cookie dough and drinking a Power-Ade at the table. James went up and got our bag of clothes and we said our goodbye's. Trina told us to text so she would know we made it safely home. Sweet.

We stopped at Jersey Mike's on Baseline and Signal Butte for dinner. I absolutely love Mike's subs!

James stops just outside of Globe so I can drive and he can take a nap. He said he would drive through Salt River but he was still asleep so I did it. He drove again right after the canyon. 

When we got home and unloaded and put away I planned my day for tomorrow, worked and my blog, and walked for over 40 minutes listening to the soundtrack from "The Greatest Showman."
I ended up with over 13,000, not bad for someone who spent most of the day sitting in car or a doctor's office. James didn't give up until he got his 20,000.

Discovering Sedona

 Wish they would come and see us again.

Do they think the cat is their

mom?

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

Merida, Mexico

92nd operating temple

Dedicated: 8 July 2000

By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ Baptism of

Luke 3:21

Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 2:9-27
* What ways are you going to "minister" to those around you?
Talk: Are We Not All Beggars?
By: Jeffrey R. Holland, October 2014
Old Testament
Joshua 7-8
7 Israel is defeated by the people of Ai - Joshua complains to the Lord - Achan and his household are destroyed because he disobeyed the Lord by taking the spoils of Jericho.
8 Joshua uses an ambush, takes Ai, and slays its inhabitants - He builds an altar in Mount Ebal - The words of the law, both blessings and cursings, are read to the people.
General Conference

The Prophet of God

Elder Neil L. Andersen

" A prophet does not stand between you and the Savior. Rather, he stands beside you and points the way to the Savior."

Notes from my Gospel Study:

Grace is an enabling and strengthening power. I can do all things in the strength of the Lord. This is such a comfort.

When Christ introduced the sacrament at the Last Supper He was replacing the Passover with the Sacrament. 

Mosiah 2:20-22

20 I say unto you, my brethren, that if you should render all the thanks and praise which your whole soul has power to possess, to that God who has created you, and has kept and preserved you, and has caused that ye should rejoice, and has granted that ye should live in peace one with another - 

21 I say unto you that if ye should serve him who has created you from the beginning, and is preserving you from day to day, by lending you breath, that ye may live and move and do according to your own will, and even supporting you from one moment to another - I say, if ye should serve him with all your whole souls yet ye would be unprofitable servants.

22 And behold, all that he requires of you is to keep his commandments; and he has promised you that if ye would keep his commandments ye should prosper in the land; and he never doth vary from that which he hath said; therefore, if ye do keep his commandments he doth bless you and prosper you.

Joshua 7:13 - Sanctify yourselves...conquering the land of Canaan by destroying all the people because the Lord commanded it.

Russell M. Nelson, conference talks:

 #2. "Protect the Spiritual Powerline", October 1984. 

#3. "Reverence for Life," April 1985.

#4. "Self-Mastery," October 1985.

Notes:

" To reach your highest destiny, emulate Christ. Christ was baptized in the lowest elevation of fresh water on the earth...He descended below all things."

Mr. Elkin, our wealthy neighbor, is back in town. He is going to buy James's water trailer which will give us $1,800. 

Chuck came over and James signed the letter he wrote to send to the attorney general. 

After fixing lunch and eating, I read to James. He took a nap in the bedroom and I took one on the couch where I tried to watch the 2nd episode of "Cranford" on my phone.

I also finished watching Russell M. Nelson, Brilliant Mind, Gentle Heart. I love when he and Wendy are talking about their life together. President Nelson values women. in 1985 he got a computer. When he showed Ardeth Kapp, who was the General Young Women's president, she said she would love to have a computer. The next morning she found one on her desk. I love Ardeth Kapp. I got to visit with her when I went to England. She is a very kind and friendly person and radiates the Spirit of Christ. I feel the same way about Wendy Watson Nelson whom I met at BYU women's conference one year. This is what President Nelson says about Wendy, whom he married in 2006 when his first wife, Dantzel died in 2005: "I love women. I wouldn't be here today without Wendy." Wendy says about Dantzel: "I love Dantzel. Because of her I have the new and improved Russell M. Nelson."

They are true sweethearts and you can just tell how much they love each other. 

On April 10-23rd, The Nelson's and the Holland's are touring Europe, Asia, and Africa. How exciting for those people whom they will visit!

I put away most of the Easter decorations today except for the dining room centerpiece. When I go to the valley tomorrow I will get something to replace it.

I took a quick trip with James to town to get a part for his tractor. Of course I read to him. This was not planned, but it was worth it.

This evening I worked on Primary and Children Learning Reading and then James and I watched Elizabeth and Jack get married on "When Calls the Heart."

Joey Andersen's Hobbit Hole

in Chandler.

Wednesday, April 4th, 2018

 Suva, Fiji

91st operating temple

Dedicated: 18 June 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ Baptism of

Mark 1:9

And it came to pass n those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 1:15-2:8

*What are some blessings promised to us if we watch and study General Conference?

- My favorite verse today is 6. it says they pitched their tents round about the temple, every man having his tent with the door thereof towards it. They were ready to listen. Do we have our ears, eyes and hearts turned to the messages we receive in General Conference?

One of the greatest blessings of watching conference that I see mentioned in this block of scripture is an increase in gratitude. I feel so grateful to my Heavenly Father for the sanctuary that General Conference provides. I feel peace, comfort and inspiration.

Old Testament

Joshua 5-6

5 The inhabitants of Canaan fear Israel - The males of Israel are circumcised - Israel keeps the Passover, eats the fruit of the land, and manna ceases - The captain of the Lord's host appears to Joshua.

6 Jericho is taken and destroyed - Only Rahab and her household are saved.

General Conference

"Until Seventy Times Seven"

Elder Lynn G. Robbins

" Amid a life full of stumbling blocks and imperfection, we all are grateful for second chances."

I listened to President Nelson's first conference talk after he was called as an apostle in April 1984. The title: "Call to the Holy Apostleship."  He had April 1984 circled on his calendar for months because it was going to be the first priesthood session of conference that his son would be old enough to attend with him. He was called by President Spencer W. Kimball. 

At 4:30 this afternoon I had 12,000 steps and by 6 I had 14,000. I seem to do better walking in the afternoon and evening. James is outside walking trying to catch up with me. He is not used to me being ahead of him. 

He has been working on income taxes and is almost finished. Next is the property tax letter to the state attorney general that he and Chuck and Owen are writing. When we first moved here our property taxes were around $1,200 a year. Now they are $2,900 and over 80% of that is for the Vernon school with it's 100 students.

I am worried about James and Stacy, they both say they hurt all the time. That is to be expected from Stacy who is recovering from surgery, but James shouldn't hurt all the time. 

Whew! I just finished April firsts blog post...it was a long one what with Easter, general conference, April Fools Day and Darrel's family. Now James and I are watching "When Calls the Heart."

We recorded a program entitled, "President Russell M. Nelson, Brilliant Mind, Gentle Heart" from BYU TV in between Sunday conference sessions. We started watching it this evening. Or rather I watched it while James listened and walked.

President Nelson and his wife Wendy were being interviewed. Wendy said that since he has been called as the prophet the nightly revelations have been more frequent. He said he keeps a notebook by his bed and writes them down. Wendy said they will go to a concert and the next morning while she is fixing breakfast he will sit down at the piano and play a song from the concert. He plays by ear and he has perfect pitch when he sings. 
They love to do jigsaw puzzles and play Scrabble. She says he is very romantic. He writes her love poems and then sets them to music. She says she wants him to know that he is loved, adored, wanted and needed which creates the acronymn, "lawn." Since it was close to bedtime I didn't finish watching it but I will finish tomorrow.

I got these cards just from going on

Family Search today and doing what

they suggested.

Cathedral Rock Trail, Sedona, AZ.

Yes he's real. He has not been out in

the wild but lives in a sanctuary.

Nice thoughts

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018

Melbourne, Australia

90th operating temple

Dedicated: 16 June 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ Baptism of

Matthew 3:13

Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 1:1-14

* Why is it important to hear the testimony of your parents?

* Why is it important to share yours with your children?

- Why is it important to hear the testimony of your parents? 

So when hard times come we will reflect upon those things our parent's have taught. It is very comforting to know as we are married in the temple and keep the covenants and commandments of the gospel of Jesus Christ, promised blessings follow us and our posterity. Though some of our children may wander the Lord knows them and exactly where they are. He has provided a way for each of His children to return home if they will listen to Him. Could you imagine where we would be today without records from Adam and Eve to this very day? Those records are filled with testimonies of parents and children, who have fulfilled and honored the commandments of God. Those who have testified of the divine mission of Jesus Christ with all the might of their souls. Is it not equally important to share our testimonies with our children, and record it?

Old Testament 

Joshua 3-4

3 Joshua leads Israel to the Jordan - The Lord cuts off the water of the Jordan; it stands up as a heap, and Israel passes over on dry ground.

4 Joshua places twelve stones to commemorate the crossing of the Jordan - Joshua is magnified before the children of Israel as they cross the Jordan - After the priests bearing the ark pass over, the river returns to its course.

General Conference

Even as Christ Forgives You, So Also Do Ye

Elder Larry J. Echo Hawk

" We can all receive unspeakable peace and partnering with our Savior as we learn to freely forgive those who have trespassed against us."

The Heart of a Prophet

Elder Gary E. Stevenson

" We can rejoice that the Lord's prophet is in place and that the Lord's work is being done in the way that He has divinely prescribed."

I received the letter from the First Presidency that President Nelson mentioned in conference. It is in regards to visiting and home teaching now changed to ministering. I am grateful we don't have to report every month, now it is only quarterly. We also don't have to make home visits. 

James fed his bunnies as soon as he got home on Sunday. This morning we looked outside and saw a stellar jay eating the bunnies food. James made the comment: "Maybe we need a bird feeder." 

The wax remover I got for the wood floor works with a little elbow grease. It is messy, but better than scraping with a spatula. It is going to take awhile to finish the entire floor on the ground level and upstairs.

We left for town around 3 this afternoon with James driving our rental car, which means he wants me to read from our book, "Ashes on the Moor." I did read after talking to Charlotte on the phone. She is sad because she missed conference and today she found out Kelly and Paige took Philip and Roland to Salt Lake City and they were able to go to a session of conference. Philip's car registration has her name on it and it has cost her lots of money which he chooses to ignore. 

It was a beautiful day today with the high around 65 and no wind. 

When we got back from town James went out on the Razr again. This time he did some hiking in a canyon and called up several coyotes with his rabbit squealer. 

It is 7:30 and I am still blogging. I didn't finish Saturday's blog before 8:30 when I went to finish watching conference with James.

We watched and listened to the last two talks in the Saturday afternoon session. The first was "Teaching in the Home - A Joyful and Sacred Responsibility" by Devin G. Durrant and the second was "Family History and Temple Work: Sealing and Healing" by Elder Dale G. Renlund. While listening I walked around the family and living room. 

This is called a granny pod for your backyard.

I am calling it a gpa-gma pod since we are

both alive.

2014 young women who attended the

Young Women General Broadcast at the

Show Low stake center.

Kelly, Alice, Shelly, Codi, Trenda, Kaya, 

LeeAnn, Maddie

Nice story to end my blog for today.

Monday, April 2, 2018

Adelaide, Australia

89th operating temple

Jesus Christ Authority of

Abraham 3:27

And the Lord said: Whom shall I send? And one answered like unto the Son of Man: Here am I, send me. And another answered and said: Here am I, send me. And the Lord said: I will send the first.

Book of Mormon

Words of Mormon

*What things did I learn from General Conference so far?

- What truly touched me about this General Conference is how palpable you could feel the love of our Father in Heaven, His Son's, our prophet, the apostles, and all the others who spoke in conference. You knew that they were men of God who loved the Lord I thought that the common theme was Christ and His love for us and how we should acquire that same love to minister to others. The gospel is really simple, love the Lord and love our neighbor. If we truly love the Lord, we will do all that He asks. When we do all that He asks, we become like Him and we do the things that He did when He walked the earth.The pure love of Christ truly makes the world go round. My hope for me is that as I come unto Christ I will acquire the pure love of Christ and then take that love and become one of His ministering angels. We have a great example in our prophet who has the pure love of Christ in him. What a spiritual feast we had this General Conference!

Old Testament

Deuteronomy 34 and Joshua 1

34 Moses sees the promised and and is taken by the Lord - Joshua leads Israel - Moses was Israel's greatest prophet.

Joshua 1

The Lord speaks to Joshua - He is commanded to be of good courage, to meditate upon the law, and to keep the commandments - He prepares Israel to enter Canaan.
General Conference

Am I a Child of God?

Elder Brian K. Taylor

" How can each of us experience the power of understanding our divine identity? It begins by seeking to now God, our Father."

Paul is on a diet. Here are some of the results of the past two weeks: (Facebook post)

At the beginning of March I got bad news from my doctor, my HbA1c was 8.6, normal is 6.0. I was already taking medication to control my diabetes but this meant that the medication was no longer working. He gave me a new medication, but it also failed to lower my blood glucose. In addition my blood pressure was moderately high and cholesterol was also elevated both also being controlled through medication.

I resolved to make a change I had long expected but resisted. What has happened in the last two weeks is pretty amazing and I don't think I can credit any one thing as the reason for these changes but likely a group effort so to speak.

My doctor put me on an even stronger dose of medication, but by then I had eliminated soda from my diet. I then increased my frequency of 2 mile walks from 3 times a week to 6. The biggest change was starting Isagenix as a way to help me regulate blood glucose and make my diet predictable. I then started working out.

In two weeks here are the results:

A follow up with my doctor has reduced my blood pressure medication in 1/2 and I likely could get rid of it. My last reading was 92/63, way too low. 

My "big boy" belt is useless, I am on the last notch only because it doesn't go lower.

My shoes became loose y fitted hats are too big.

I'm sleeping better. My workout tights are no longer tight.

I have way more energy. I'm more focused especially at work.

My glucose levels have dropped from an average 230 to 105 in two weeks. I've lost 30 lbs this month, 20 in the last two weeks.

I

am no way near done but off to a good start My goal is still to get off all medication and if the weight goes, then that's a bonus.

I'm so grateful for those who have offered me support and encouragement.

I am grat eful for Paul's example. I have initiated some changes in my own life. I went off diet soda the Monday after fast Sunday in March. On April 1st James and I said we were going to give up sweets for the month of April. I have been keeping track of my calories for the past few days and I walk 5-6 miles a day. My goal is to lose 25 lbs. by my birthday in August. I feel like with this quote from the October 2017 General Conference, I now have the motivation to do it.

" If the love we feel for the Savior and what he did for us is greater than the energy we give to weaknesses, self-doubts, or bad habits, then He will help us over the things which cause suffering in our lives. He saves us from ourselves."

-Sister Joy D. Jones

This is what keeps me going. As I realize the sacredness of the body the Lord has given me I realize I need to treat it with more respect. 

James left after our reading of the Book of Mormon and family prayers around 7:20, for his appointment with Dr. Moffat. He needs referrals to see other doctors and Dr. Moffat writes those referrals.

I was sad to see the General Young Women's presidency released at conference. I had grown to love Sister Oscarson, Sister McConkie, and Sister Marriott. In the April 2017 general conference Sister Jones, the Primary General President lost her counselor, Sister Jean B. Bingham. Sister Bingham is now the General Relief Society President. This conference her other counselor, Sister Bonnie Cordon, was released and called as the Young Women's General President. All I can say is, Sister Jones picks awesome counselors!

Young Women General Presidency:

President - Sister Bonnie H. Cordon

1st Counselor - Michelle Craig

2nd Counselor - Becky Craven

New Primary Counselor:

Sister Lisa Harkness

I am not feeling too well today. I think I am tired and run down from this past weekend. I did not stay on my schedule today. I didn't clean or pay bills or fix any meals or work on my Primary lesson. I bought the ChildrenLearningReading program and worksheets. I started running off the worksheets until I ran out of colored ink on my printer. I am so excited to start the program with Amaron. He is coming over on Thursday so I can help him with the Primary handout for this month. I also blogged two days and walked.

James went on a Razr ride this afternoon. He says he is looking for antlers to give to Terry. He saw elk and a herd of 20 antelope. He was gone a couple of hours.

This evening James and I started watching the Saturday afternoon session of general conference. We missed it because of our Easter party. It went like this:

Sustaining of Church officers and calling of new officers: 

Dallin H. Oaks. 

Auditing Report - we skipped this.

7. "Meek and Lowly of Heart" - Elder David A. Bednar

8. "One More Day" - Elder Taylor G. Godoy

9. "Young Women in the Work" - Bonnie L. Oscarson

10. "Saving Ordinances Will Bring Us Marvelous Light" - Elder Taniela B. Wakolo

We stopped here and will listen to the other two talks in this session tomorrow evening. 

I walked while listening to these talks and got over 19,000 steps today.

Kim's Easter eggs. She dyed them and then

made the designs with a small Sharpie.

Amazing!

Christina's three children on Easter:

Eden, Winter, Ander

These pictures remind me of photos my mother

took when Harold, Dennis, and I were young.

I always had an Easter bonnet.

Proud grandparents,

Rebecca and Brent

Two years ago when Elder Heyman was

called as an Area Authority Seventy.

Carmen's Snowman