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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Monday, February 18th, 2019

Merida, Mexico

92nd operating temple

Dedicated: 8 July 2000

By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

DC 42:1

Hearken, O ye elders of my church, who have assembled yourselves together in my name, even Jesus Christ the Son of the living God, the Savior of the world; inasmuch as ye believe on my name and keep my commandments.

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 9:31-49

*S.M.I.L.E. "To be spiritually-minded is life eternal." What does it mean to be spiritually minded?

- Vs 39 says it is life eternal. That is our end goal, but is the word eternal the key to our spirituality? How do we view life? If we view our experiences in terms of eternity, we draw closer to God, and father away from worldliness. These eternal qualities are evident in the way we react to death, tragedy or misfortunes. To be spiritually minded is to view our experiences in terms of the enlarged perspective of eternity. If we view what happens to us in terms of our knowledge of the purpose of life, the mission of the Savior and our eternal destiny... we are spiritually minded. (See talk "Spirituality" by Dallin H. Oaks).

New Testament "Come Follow Me"

Matthew 5; Luke 6 "Blessed Are Ye"

"Happiness" Jack H. Goaslind, April 1986

Ensign

"The Most Influential People"

"Time to Serve"

General Conference

Sisters Participation in the Gathering of Israel

"Second, I invite you to read the Book of Mormon between now and the end of the year. As impossible as that may seem with all you are trying to manage in your life, if you will accept this invitation with full purpose of heart, the Lord will help you find a way to achieve it. And, as you prayerfully study, I promise that the heavens will open for you. The Lord will bless you with increased inspiration and revelation."

Try, Try Try

President Henry B. Eyring

"The statement that we are 'willing to take upon us' His name tells us that while we first took the Savior's name when we were baptized, taking His name is not finished at baptism. We must work continually to take His name throughout our lives, including when we renew covenants at the sacrament table and make covenants in the Lord's holy temples."

"There are few things as transformative as seeing someone you love take on the mantle of missionary and dedicate their lives to the Lord in a way that makes the Spirit truly their constant companion" ..that's what Ben has done."

It's snowing and it's supposed to snow all day. Ben is skyping hoe today because he wants to see Ollie.

James and I called our temple supervisors today and told them we would be back at the temple on Saturday. Sister Cochran said I was an answer to prayers because so many sisters are no longer coming.

I love watching it snow while I am walking, inside, of course. James walked outside while it was snowing and also shoveled off the walks.

I planned on going grocery shopping today. James didn't want me to go by myself because of the weather, so he went with me. There was much more snow in Show Low than there was in Vernon, which is kind of unusual. There was about 3 inches of snow in Show Low and less than that in Vernon. I am grateful that James went with me. We listened to our book on the way home and conference talks on the way there.

James went through all of the books we have in our inventory and repriced them. It took him several hours. We sold book #10, "Herbs and Things."

For FHE we listened to "Try, Try, Try" and then watched "Chronicle Mysteries: Recovered" starring Alison Sweeney and Benjamin Ayres. It was okay but not great. I really do like the romantic movies so much better than the mysteries.

Kacey's sister Loren posted this.

Rusty and Kendall bless their baby

These two

Buckaliew Spring is running!

I love this little house plan.

Great for Kim and Brian.

Today's Hallmark movies:

Chef Lola

O my gosh!

So adorable

I cannot even believe this heinous crime exists.

Sunday, February 17th, 2018

Suva, Fiji

91st operating temple

Dedicated: 18 June 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

DC 14:9

Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God, who created the heavens and the earth, a light which cannot be hid in darkness;

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 9:15-30

*What is the difference between the knowledge in verse 28 compared to verse 29: How do we ensure our knowledge is godly?

- Ezra Taft Benson, "pride is concerned with who is right, humility is concerned with what is right." (Ensign, Nov. 1993, p. 16).

Neal A. Maxwell, "In fact, if one needs any further persuasion as to how vital this virtue is (meekness) Moroni warned, "none is acceptable before God, save the meek and lowly in heart." (Moroni 7:43-44.) If we could but believe, really believe, in the reality of that bold but accurate declaration, you and I would find ourselves focusing on the crucial rather than the marginal tasks in life! We would then cease pursuing lifestyles which, inevitably and irrevocably, are going out of style!" (Meekness-A Dimension of True Discipleship, Elder Neal A. Maxwell, BYU fourteen stake fireside, 5 September 1982).

New Testament "Come Follow Me"

John 4:24 Is God a spirit? John 4:7-26 Christ offers me His living water.

"The Blessings of Worship" by Bishop Dean M. Davies, 10/16

Ensign

"Forgiving Others" by Barbara A. Lewis

General Conference

Parents and Children

President Dallin H. Oaks

"My second counsel is even more important. Be kind to others. Kindness is something many of our youth are doing already. Some groups of youth in some communities have shown the way for all of us. We have been inspired by our young people's acts of kindness to those in need of love and help. In many ways, you give that help and show that love to one another. We wish all would follow your example."

Who needs my help today? I thought of Jennifer but I should have been thinking of my ministering companion, Marie, who I found out is in the hospital in Flagstaff. She has something wrong with her pancreas and is in a great deal of pain. She is there by herself as her husband is still in Texas. My friend Kerri made plans to go see Marie on Wednesday if she is still in the hospital.

I found a photo of Elder Rosenbaum, one of the missionaries who served here in Vernon. He is getting married soon and my friends Pam and Rick are planning on going to Utah to attend. James and I took him down to the mission home in Scottsdale when his mission was complete.

I love this contemplative question from today's "Come Follow Me" lesson: "What am I doing to worship the Father in spirit and in truth?" Worship includes prayer, fasting, church service, participating in gospel ordinances, and other practices that show devotion and love for God.

Brother Smith from the high counsel spoke in our ward today on adversity. He said there were three sources of adversity: Our own mistakes, others mistakes, and the Lord's plan for us. "With choices come consequences." He shared the story from a talk given by President James E. Faust, "The Healing Power of Forgiveness," from the April 2007 conference, about a man who killed five young Amish girls and injured five others and how the Amish community forgave him. I remember the talk and the sad story and howI impressed I was with the ability of the Amish to forgive.

Sister Barton needs a ride to Snowflake on Tuesday to see an attorney. I volunteered to take her. She is the 93 year old woman in our ward who lost her home in the Paradise, California fire and then was bit by a dog and almost lost her leg. While she was in the hospital no one came to visit because her granddaughter Candi let everyone know she was not to have visitors. The first time Sister Barton came to Relief Society she complained that no one visited her.

Sister Halcomb needs help with family history and James made an appointment to go see her on Tuesday and wants me to go with him. Thursday we are going to the temple with the Howard's, Friday is book sourcing day, and Saturday we go back to work at the temple. It's going to be a busy week.

It snowed while the sun was shining today. That always seems a little weird to me. James says it's supposed to snow all night.

This evening we read from "Life Everlasting" about the sons of perdition and wrote emails to Ben.

Getting ready for his Primary lesson.

Part of today's "Come Follow Me"

Cutie Pie

Joshua giving advice to Lola

Joshua gave a talk in church today about

scripture study. Stacy said it was amazing.

So beautiful. I wonder what it will look like

after being remodeled.

So tired.

Lola's first modeling gig.

My winter study area. It's warmer than the

dining room, and cozier too.

These two.

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Saturday, February 16th, 2019

Melbourne, Australia

90th operating temple

Dedicated: 16 June 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

John 11:27
She saith unto him, Yea Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 9:1-14
*What's my favorite title for Jesus Christ and why?
- My favorite title for Jesus is Savior because He has provided a way for all of us to be saved from our sins.
New Testament "Come Follow Me"
John 3:16-17 Heavenly Father shows His love for me through Jesus Christ. "The Sabbath and the Sacrament" L. Tom Perry, 4/2011
Ensign
"The Miracle of Covenant Belonging" Gerrit W. Gong, "Joseph Smith's Quest to Secure Religious Freedom for All", S.W. McBride
General Conference

Women and Gospel Learning in the Home

President Henry B. Eyring

"There will be times when you feel that your progress in learning how better to nurture is slow. It will take faith to endure. The Savior sent you this encouragement:

'Wherefore be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great. 'Behold the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind; and the willing and obedient shall eat the good of the land of Zion in these last days.'"

I asked myself the question this morning, who should I reach out to today... and the thought occurred to me that I should call Charlotte, which I did. She said she is not doing well and seemed a little down. She seemed a little abrupt closing the call. I think maybe I should visit her the next time I am in the valley.

I watched a couple of movies today while I was blogging, walking, and doing my other work. They are both Hallmark movies that I have seen before.

They danced to the song "Spooky"

Also watched "The Nine Lives of Christmas"

We had fish for lunch. It was Van Camp breaded fillets that someone left in our frig. There were 10. I had 2 and James had the other 8. I guess you could say that he likes fish.

Something I love is Sister Schubert's rolls. I think I called her Schuster last time but it's Schubert.

We had snow, wind, and sun today. That's what I love about the weather here, you never know what to expect.

We sold book #9 today, "The Secret Keeper" by Kate Morton. One of my favorite books!

James and I watched the newest Hallmark movie this evening,

"Love, Romance, and Chocolate," starring Lacy Chabert and Will Kemp. I loved this movie set in Belgium. I wish Will Kemp was in more movies because I love his accent!

The theme song for this movie was an old

Frank Sinatra song, "The Way You

Look Tonight."

Love this memory

My friend Janet does the neatest

posts on Instagram. This is one of them.

Love quilts with geometric designs

Charlie meets Keela

What a cutie

Friday, February 15th, 2019

Adelaide, Australia

89th operating temple

Dedicated: 15 June 2000

By: Gordon B. Hincley

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

John 6:69

And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 8:1-25

*God will gather his saints and comfort Zion.

Why do you think so many people put so much trust in the things of men instead of trying to get close to the Lord?

- Elder Scott counseled: "Trust in God ... no matter how challenging the circumstance. ... Your peace of mind, your assurance of answers to vexing problems, your ultimate joy depend upon your trust in Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ" ("The Sustaining Power of Faith in Time of Uncertainty and Testing," Ensign, May 2003, 76.78).

New Testament "Come Follow Me"

John 2:1-11; John 3:1-21 I must be born again to enter the kingdom of God.

"Living Water to Quench Spiritual Thirst" Joseph B. Wirthlin, April, 1995

Ensign

"Finding Peace in the Storm of Addiction" Chakell Wardleigh

General Conference

Divine Discontent

Michelle D. Craig

"Never suppress a generous thought. Sometimes when I have an impression to do something for someone, I wonder if it was a prompting or just my own thoughts. But I am reminded that 'that which is of God inviteth and enticeth to do good continually; wherefore every thing which inviteth and enticeth to do good, and to love God, and to serve him, is inspired of God.' Whether they are direct promptings or just impulses to help, a good deed is never wasted, for 'charity never faileth' and is never the wrong response."

The Joy of Unselfish Service

Christina B. Franco

President Dallin H. Oaks taught: "Our Savior gave Himself in unselfish service. He taught that each of us should follow Him by denying ourselves of selfish interests in order to serve others. He continued: A familiar example of losing ourselves in the service of others ... is the sacrifice parents make for their children. Mothers suffer pain and loss of personal priorities and comforts to bear and rear each child. Fathers adjust their lives and priorities to support a family. ..."

My right knee hurts. Is 15,000 too many steps?

"It is not possible for you to sink

lower than the infinite light of Christ's Atonement shines."

I love this quote because it gives so much hope to us and our loved one.

I also love the article I read in the Ensign, "Finding Peace in the Storm of Addiction."

James has a theory about moisture: "Timing is more important than quantity, but it's important to have quantity in the winter time. 6" rain or 2' of snow in the winter is good because it slowly seeps into the ground. A light rain after the snow is good because moisture soaked in won't dry out because it stays wet on the top of the ground." So scientific honey. I am impressed!

The research about scanners continues and James is learning alot of valuable information. The reason we bought a scanner is to take with us when we are locally buying/sourcing books. We can scan the ISBN and find out the sales ranking and what it is selling for on Amazon. This will help us decide if we want to buy the book or not.

Something exciting happened today for missionaries and their families. Normally on p-day missionaries can send and receive emails from family and friends. Now missionaries can initiate a skype, Facetime, text, or phone call to family and friends. Sheri is so excited that Ben will be able to text or talk to Max who really needs him right now.

We attended the 4 p.m. endowment session at the temple today. Our friends, the Applegate's, were also in the session. This is their regular time for going to the temple. After the session we were in the Celestial Room and a tall, handsome young man came up to us and asked if we were the Lambson's. Yes we are. He introduced himself as Joshua Van Vleet. He grew up in our ward in Chandler. Nancy, his mom is a good friend and works with Sheri at Chandler Eyecare. He and his wife Katie live in Snowflake. Katie says she grew up in the same ward as Trina. I am so glad Joshua recognized us because we would never had recognized him.

I am so grateful to have a temple close by. There is nothing that feels better than going to the temple.!

We left 9 cards that need baptism in our stake file in the credenza. Maxine is going to pick them up in the morning when the youth from our ward come to do baptisms. In return James took one of her brothers names through the endowment session today.