Saturday, October 27th, 2018

Manaus, Brazil

138th operating temple

Dedicated: 10 June 2012

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ, Davidic Descent of

2 Samuel 7:13

He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.

Book of Mormon #1

3 Nephi 13:16-34

*How can we make sure we are laying up treasures in heaven and not on earth?

- "By living true to the gospel and following the commandments we can be assured that the kingdom of God will be opened to us." -Alex

"By putting the things of eternal importance first in our lives. Make service and scriptures and prayer and family the most important." - Kim

"I think it has to do with the desires of our hearts. Are we striving every day to be better and to do His will? We have to start with the desire." - Sheri

Book of Mormon #2

Mosiah 3-4

Old Testament

Lamentations 4-5

General Conference

Wilt Thu Be Made Whole?

Elder Matthew L. Carpenter

"Because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, if we choose to repent and turn our hearts fully to the Savior, He will heal us spiritually."

The Brimhall's did our temple training today. We watched films about the tokens and signs and the ceremonial clothing.

My first assignment was the 2nd follower at the 8 a.m. session. Sister Whipple was my partner. I remembered her from growing up in Show Low. Her name is Ione but everyone called her Babe. She was married to Winky Whipple. His real name was Wendell and he is my friend Pete Whipple's brother. Sister Whipple says she was friends with my mom in high school. She used to ride in my mom's car to the dances. She said when my mom couldn't drive they would get Jim Stock the sheriff to take them. He would have to do his round first, which included the Dew Drop Inn in Pinetop. I remember that place! I never went there but I remember thinking it had a funny name. Sister Whipple is a Pearce. Clea Adams is her sister. Sister Adams comes to the temple on the Saturday's we work because her son works on the afternoon shift and brings her, she does initiatory and a session. She is 93 years old. 

I wasn't scheduled for a break so Sister Humphrey's greeted at the top of the stairs, my assignment, while I went to get something to eat. 

Our shift is over at 1 in the afternoon. We left and decided to go to LaCasita for lunch.  We ordered our green chili enchiladas with a side of refried beans. James went out to the car to get a pen so we could sign Jared's birthday card. He locked the keys in the car. The guy who works at LaCasita tried to help but no success. James came in and ate and then LaCasita guy gave him a ride to Home Depot to get some tools. That didn't work either. The locksmith we called couldn't help for a couple of hours. I walked over to Walmart to fill out and mail Jared's card and do a little shopping. James called and said Crystal Glass came and opened the door. They didn't charge him anything when he told them he would like them to replace the windshields in our car and truck.

It was 5 pm when we got home and we were exhausted. 

Today I missed helping with Milt Gillespie's funeral, going to the Stake Women's Conference, and Cammy's birthday surprise party. 

We worked on Textbook Money and then decided it was the wrong season to buy textbooks. James made us some Pero and we watched, "Hitched for the Holidays."

James has not been feeling well. He says he can't breathe which means he probably has a sinus infection.

 Such a sweet picture!

Celebrating two months!

 Scarlett in the tub going for a swim!

Having a chat with Tanner.

Congratulations Geiger's!

Friday, October 26th, 2018

Kansas City, Missouri

137th operating temple

Dedicated: 6 May 2012

By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ, Davidic Descent of

1 Samuel 17:12

Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Bethlehem-Judah, whose name was Jesse; and he had eight sons: and the man went among men for an old man in the days of Saul.

Book of Mormon #1

3 Nephi 13:1-15

*Why is it so important to forgive our fellowman?

- "Forgiving ourselves and others is not easy. In fact, for most of us it requires a major change in our attitude and way of thinking - even a change of heart. But there is good news. This "mighty change" of heart is exactly what the gospel of Jesus Christ is designed to bring into our lives. How is it done? Through the love of God. When our hearts are filled with the love of God, something good and pure happens to us. The more we allow the love of God to govern our minds and emotions - the more we allow our love for our Heavenly Father to swell within our hearts - the easier it is to love others with the pure love of Christ. As we open our hearts to the glowing dawn of the love of God, the darkness and cold of animosity and envy will eventually fade. As always, Christ is our exemplar. In His teachings as in His life, He showed us the way. He forgave the wicked, the vulgar, and those who sought to hurt and to do Him harm. Jesus said it is easy to love those who love us; even the wicked can do that. But Jesus Christ taught a higher law. His words echo through the century and are meant for us today. They are meant for all who desire to be His disciples. They are meant for you and me: "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." When our hearts are filled with the love of God, we become "kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God for Christ's sake forgave ue. The pure love of Christ can remove the scales of resentment and wrath from our eyes, allowing us to see others the way our Heavenly father sees us: as flawed and imperfect mortals who have potential and worth far beyond our capacity to imagine Because God loves us so much, we too must love and forgive each other."

Book of Mormon #2

Mosiah 1-2

Old Testament

Lamentations 1-3

General Conference

Taking upon Ourselves the Name of Jesus Christ

Elder Robert C. Gay

"May we faithfully take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ - by seeing as He sees, by serving as He served, and by trusting that His grace is sufficient."

I decided this morning while I was reading from the Book of Mormon that I should order Plan of Salvation bookmarks for all of the family. I just need to remember to take mine to the printers for copies.

James went out hunting this morning.

"Some young people are amusing themselves to death, spiritual death." - President Miles of the White Mountain, Arizona stake.

I have a lot of pain in my right hip today, making it difficult to walk. 

Jared is struggling today too. He thought he might have pneumonia but the doctor just thinks it is inflammation. Anyway he is pretty miserable and I am sorry he has to deal with this disease on top of everything else in his life.

I put a roast on this morning for dinner, made cookies for a funeral tomorrow, and started rolls for the temple potluck. Moving around was slow and painful but I did it. 

We are scheduled to feed the missionaries this evening but James says he won't be here. I left them a message to call me. Around 4 pm I still hadn't heard from them so I told them I would meet them at Stanford and by them dinner. They texted back at 4:30 saying they couldn't make it and would have to cancel. I must say it was a little bit of a relief since I was not feeling well.

James came home for lunch. He had to fix his own because I was feeling so miserable. After lunch he went outside to target practice before going out again to hunt for deer. One thing he has going for him is the gorgeous weather!

I worked on Textbook Money and found no profitable books. That's probably because this is not the season to buy textbooks. 

I struggled to get all of my steps today.

James was home after dark.

So sad.

 The girl likes to point!

Feeling better.

Scarlett is so cute!

Love this idea!

Thursday, October 25th, 2018

Quetzeltenango, Guatemala

136th operating temple

Dedicated: 11 Dec 2011

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ, Crucifixion

Galatians 3:1

O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should ot obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?

Book of Mormon 

3 Nephi 12:25-48

*What does it mean to you to be perfect?

- Moroni 10:32 says: "Come unto Christ, and be perfected in Him, and deny yourselves of all ungodliness, and love God with all your might, mind and strength, then is His grace sufficient for you, that by His grace ye may be perfect in Christ, ye can in nowise deny the power of God." President James E. Faust explained that we must seek for perfection now so as to be able to attain it in the next life: "Perfection is an eternal goal. While we cannot be perfect in mortality, striving for it is a commandment which ultimately, through the Atonement, we can keep." We have the perfect example in Jesus Christ.

Old Testament

Jeremiah 51-52

General Conference

The Father

Brian K. Ashton

"Each of us has the potential to become like the Father. To do so, we must worship the Father in the name of the Son."

James went out scouting for deer between Eagar and Big Lake. Not much luck but he went through Eagar and stopped at Aliberto's and brought me back a taco. Yum! I love their tacos.  Thanks honey!

I finally told the kids about the November 10th mini-Lambson reunion in Discovery Park. I said we weren't going because we had to work in the temple. Sheri said she would only come if we came so I told that to James. He said, "Then let's go." Now we have to find someone to trade temple shifts with someone.

I made brownies for James to take with him we he goes hunting tomorrow. I watched the new Halloween episode of "The Good Witch." I'm trying to clean things out of my DVR to make room for the Hallmark movies which start tomorrow.

I cleaned, walked, blogged and listened to "The Distant Hours" today. I also worked on our book business. I am finished with the training and ready to start making some money!

Cuteness Overload!

My Little Charlie

Target practice: Bullseye!

What a sweetie!

Wednesday, October 24th, 2018

San Salvador, El Salvador

135th operating temple

Dedicated: 21 Aug 2011

By: Henry B. Eyring

Jesus Christ, Crucifixion

Daniel 9:26

And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a food, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.

Book of Mormon #1

3 Nephi 12:1-24

*How do you make sure you aren't putting your light under a bushel?

- The Savior's transcendant message in the Sermon on the Mount is of burning-bush importance to all of us. 'But seek ye first to build up the kingdom of God, and to establish His righteousness' (JST, Matt. 6:38). This message needs to penetrate into our hearts and souls. As we accept this message, we are taking our personal stand in this life." (Ensign, May 2004, 67 - President James E. Faust)

Book of Mormon #2

Jarom-Omni

General Conference

Wounded

Elder Neil L. Andersen

"In the crucible of earthly trials, patiently move forward, and the Savior's healing power will bring you light, understanding, peace, and hope."

James went out early this morning scouting for deer. Sheri and I woke Kim up texting about "Dancing with the Stars."  Oops...

I picked my friend Catherine up at 9 am. and we headed for the Snowflake temple. My car wheel wells are filled with mud. While I was waiting for Catherine I found a stick and tried to dig some of it out but I wasn't very successful. 

It was beautiful and sunny when we left Vernon but halfway to Show Low it became very foggy as if we were in a cloud and pretty much stayed that was until we got to Snowflake.

We made it in time for the 10:30 session. It was as full as it can get with 54 patrons. The Gilbert temple is still closed and we met a sister from Gilbert. I wonder how many more were from the valley.

They showed my favorite film so I was happy. 

One the way home we stopped at Sonic. Catherine got a hotdog and tater tots and a diet cherry limeade. I got a corn dog, fries, and a small cherry limeade. Catherine shared that Sonic originated in Oklahoma where she is from. She talked about her childhood and being raised by her grandmother. She loves to talk and I love to listen.

Catherine told me some sad news just before we went in to our session. She said that Elder Allen, who just left for his mission in the Philippines in September is back home. He was diagnosed with ADHD. I wondered why he was posting pictures taken in Arizona on Instagram. She doesn't know what his plans are but both of us are concerned for him and his family. I couldn't stop thinking about him during the session.

I had a message on my phone that Jared Ammon broke his foot in three places. He had to have surgery and have plates put in. He is staying at his girlfriend's house. Poor guy.

I finally got an email from Ben. He had his P-day on Wednesday so he could go to the temple but he can only go four times on his mission so next week and from now on his P-day will be back on Mondays.

I am tired because lately I have been eating junk. I need to get back on a better diet or eating program. James came home hungry and I made him a couple of chicken quesadillas which he loved. I had a cheese crisp and a cinnamon sugar tortilla. (See what I mean about lousy eating.)

James went out to site in his gun for his hunt. I forgot and went outside on the deck to walk when I heard a loud BANG which scared me back inside. 

James went into town this evening to pick up supplies for Howard's job while I stayed home and worked on our book business. 

We are both very tired when he returns so we go to bed a little earlier than normal.

And there she goes!

That's the temple behind us.
I'm not very good at selfies.

 Ben loves the cold!

Such a handsome group!

 This girl likes to talk.

One happy baby except when you put

her in her car seat and in the car.

 Going out looking for deer.