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Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Sunday, December 16th, 2018

Sydney, Australia
28th operating temple
Dedicated: 20-23 Sept 1984
By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Death of

1 Nephi 19:10

And the God of our fathers, who were led out of Egypt, out of bondage, and also were preserved in the wilderness by him, yea, the God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, yieldeth himself, according to the words of the angel, as a man, into the hands of wicked men, to be lifted up, according to the words of Zenock, and to be crucified, according to the words of Neum, and to be buried in a sepulchre, according to the words of Zenos, which he spake concerning the three days of darkness, which should be a sign given of his death unto those who should inhabit the isles of the sea, more especially given unto those who are of the house of Israel.

Book of Mormon #1

Ether 11:1-23

Book of Mormon #2

3 Nephi 21-25

General Conference

Women and Gospel Learning in the Home

President Henry B. Eyring

"As daughters of God, you have an innate and great capacity to sense the needs of others and to love. That, in turn, makes you more susceptible to the whisperings of the Spirit. The Spirit can then guide what you think, what you say, and what you do to nurture people so the Lord may pour knowledge, truth, and courage upon them."

Sy Westbrook was the youth speaker today. He actually did a very good job. It was the first talk I ever heard him give.

I love singing Christmas carols. Today we sang: "O Little Town of Bethlehem," and "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear." The women's choir say, "Away In a Manger," and "Silent Night."

Ed Miller was our main speaker today. He began by quoting President Nelson regarding the spiritual gifts of the sisters. He ask us to leave the world and help to prepare the world for the Second Coming of the Savior. He also brought a message from the stake president: "Become and help others become true followers of Jesus Christ and enjoy the blessings of the temple."

He also spoke about the name of the Church and how it was the Savior in the Doctrine and Covenants who gave the names of the Church. (DC 115:4). "In order to win the battle over Satan we must be united in Christ. Become a Christ-centered family in preparation for Christ's Second Coming. Live together in love."

After sacrament meeting I took James home. I hurried back to help Maxine and Tamara put bows on the sister's Christmas presents.

I ask Sister White if she would be a ministering sister and she said no, she would rather not. I was a little taken aback and surprised. Now I need to find someone else to be Sister Curtis's partner.

Cammy's lesson on Elder Bangerter's talk, "Laying the Foundation of a Great Work" went very well.

I have been listening to the talks Kim has been sending to our scripture group regarding the attributes of Christ. Today I listened to one by Sister Elaine Dalton, as well as President Hinckley, and President Faust. Sister Dalton says, "The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare."

After lunch and rest I sent a Happy Birthday email to Elder Trezise. Today is his 19th birthday. James also emailed him.

I also texted Barbara Raynsford. She has been attending the Concho branch but she actually lives in our ward. I told her I heard the rumor that she was going to attend in Vernon beginning in the new year. She texted me back and said that was what she had planned but today she had a feeling she should stay in Concho. She said when she told her branch president he was excited and called her in to his office and asked her to be the Young Women's president. She said the branch is really struggling for leadership. I guess maybe the Lord needs her in Concho more then we need her in Vernon. I was hoping she could be Sister Curtis's ministering partner. She said it was not a preference but she felt the Lord had directed her to stay in Concho.

Christmas movies: "Christmas in Tennessee," starring Rachel Boston and Andrew Walker.

Yes, that's a hedgehog on his back.
It's the Carvahall family pet.

Happy Birthday Ben!

What do you get a missionary for his

birthday? A tie!

Love these two girls!

My friends Jenny and Pam were recognized and

awarded for making a difference at work!

Way to go girls!

Saturday, December 15th, 2018

Boise, Idaho,

27th operating temple

Dedicated: 25-30 May 1984

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Death of

Revelations 1:18

I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

Book of Mormon #1

Ether 10:17-34

Book of Mormon #2

3 Nephi 19-20

General Conference

The Joy of Unselfish Service

Cristina B. Franco

"That day I had a better appreciation for her chocolate cake. More important, I learned that the secret ingredient in Victoria's cake was the love she had for those she served and her unselfish sacrifice in our behalf."

I gave James 5mg of oxycodone and two aspirin while he was still in bed. He overdid it yesterday.

At 9 a.m. Sister Thompson, the RS secretary came over and we wrapped almost 50 gifts for the Relief Society sisters. Maxine did the wrapping and I did the putting the declaration and purpose into the frames. Maxine is fun to talk to and is becoming a good friend. She told me about Sister Vaught going to the Apache county meeting and calling them "Gadianton" robbers. She told them they would know what she means because they are members of the Church.

She told me about the Kustiziak's baptism and Brother Applegate's awesome talk about Judaism and Mormonism.

Maxine went to the temple 3x this week. She has researched thousands of family names.

We finished around noon when Brother Thompson picked up Maxine and they took all of the gifts to the church building.

My neighbor, Chuck, came over and took all our garbage to the dump. James is out for the count.

I watched some Up channel movies while I blogged. I am tired so nothing too physical. I watched: "Christmas Solo," "A Very Country Christmas," "A Puppy for Christmas," "Christmas on the Coast," and "Christmas Pen Pals."

When James got up he wanted me to build a fire, so I did. I wrapped three blankets, one for Paul, Stacy, and Adam.

I also managed to get over 10,000 steps.

Charlie's face after a car ride.

President Eyring with his family as a boy.

Can you guess which one he is?

I love quilts!

Another family at the Giving Machine

Monday, December 24, 2018

Friday, December 14th, 2018

Mexico City, Mexico

26th operating temple

Dedicated: 2-4 Dec 1983

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Death of

1 Peter 3:18

For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

Book of Mormon #1

Ether 10:1-16

*Ether 10:5-7 describes the reign of King Riplakish. His wicked reign and his fall were very similar to the reign and fall of wicked King Noah (see Mosiah 11).

Book of Mormon #2

3 Nephi 16-18

Old Testament

Zechariah 5-6

General Conference

Divine Discontent

Michelle D. Craig

"The world often uses a feeling of discontent as an excuse for self-absorption, for turning our thoughts inward and backward and dwelling individually on who I am, who I am not, and what I want Divine discontent motivates us to follow the example of the Savior, 'who went about doing good.' As we walk the path of discipleship, we will receive spiritual nudges to reach out to others."

Tonight the family got together to make gingerbread houses at Sheri and Ian's.

Looks like fun...sorry we weren't there.

The Giving Machine in Gilbert

Such sweet kids!

Addy:

Charlie:

Before the ride:

After the ride:

Thursday, December 13th, 2018

Papeete, Tahiti

25th operating temple

Dedicated: 27-29 Oct 1983

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, death of

Hebrew 9:15

And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

Book of Mormon #1

*Why must we first be humble before the Lord hers our cries?

Book of Mormon #2

3 Nephi 13-15

Old Testament

Zechariah 3-4

General Conference

For Him

Joy D. Jones

"So whom was King Benjamin really serving? Heavenly Father and the Savior. Knowing the who and the why in serving others helps us understand that the highest manifestation of love is devotion to God."

I gave James a haircut this morning and built a fire for him while he took a shower.

At 9:00 we listened to the Book Profits help session. It was a repeat of Tuesday. They are emphasizing more money in 2019 and encouraging people to get a mentor or a group coach. New software is coming out and we will be selling items other than books. It is pretty exciting.

Homemade vegetable soup for lunch. After lunch I turned on an old movie for James, "Sabrina," starring Audrey Hepburn, William Holden, and Humphrey Bogart. It was made in 1954.

I went into the bedroom and called Amazon about why our two of our books were not listed for sale. I was on the phone for a long time but they finally got the books listed. When I came out the movie was ending and I asked James how he liked it. "I loved it."

But it was in black and white. "Doesn't matter, it was a great movie."

I still have lots of the homemade chicken noodle soup leftover that the Crane's brought over. They also brought some homemade bread over. James prefers the vegetable soup so I took the chicken soup and bread over to Monte's and Tasha's. They are at the hospital but the boys answered the door and they looked hungry!

Stopped by Safeway and got my DP10, some Belvita snacks, walnuts, paper towels and kleenex.

Tamara dropped by tonight to leave frames for the RS gifts we are giving the sisters in our ward. We are giving wrapped copies of the RS Declaration and purpose.