Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

Newport Beach, California

122nd operating temple

Dedicated: 28 Aug 2005

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

DC 50:27

Wherefore, he is possessor of all things; for all things are subject unto him, both in heaven and on the earth, the life and the light, the Spirit and the power, sent forth by the will of the Father through Jesus Christ, his Son.

Book of Mormon

Jacob 4:1-18

New Testament "Come Follow Me"

Matthew 13:24-43; BD: Kingdom of Heaven

"What Will a Man Give"?

Mark E. Peterson

October 2018 General Conference

"The Ministry of Reconciliation"

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

"My beloved brothers and sisters, I testify that forgiving and forsaking offenses, old or new, is central to the grandeur of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. I testify that ultimately such spiritual repair can come only from our divine Redeemer, He who rushes to our aid 'with healing in his wings.' We thank Him, and our Heavenly Father who sent Him, that renewal and rebirth a future free from old sorrows and past mistakes, are not only possible, but they have already been purchased, paid for, at an excruciating cost symbolized by the blood of the Lamb who shed it."

I cancelled my Audible membership today. I have Deseret Book Plus instead. The last couple of book club books I have tried to listen to on Audible have used bad language and I stopped listening.

I'm having another knee flareup so I took some tramadol and sat down on the recliner to watch a movie, "Marrying Mr. Darcy.

Right now James and I have 11 books ordered for our business. Kathy, my mentor, orders 10-30 books a day. I guess I need to pick up my pace. I spent several hours looking for books and only bought two today. 

Laura has been arranging for people to go sit with Lois so she isn't alone. Kim went today. This was Lois's comment: "Why the devil do I have to be babysat"? Kim told her she wanted to come and visit anyway so she was glad that Laura called her. 

When James isn't here I watch more movies than normal. Here are some I watched today. Of course I did blog, or source books or walk while I was watching. "Jane Doe: Ties that Bind," starring Lea Thompson. An oldie from 2007. "Dater's Handbook" starring Megan Markle, "Like Cats and Dogs," "The Art of Us," and "June in January."

By the way, today is the first day of spring. It is not necessarily the same day every year. Next year, 2020 it will be on March 19th.

 Happy Anniversary!

The cutest little flower around!

And now she is a widow with a little baby

and her best friend is off the show.

Tuesday, March 19th, 2019

Aba, Nigeria

121st operating temple

Dedicated: 7 Aug 2005

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

DC 46:13

To some it is given by the Holy Ghost to know that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and that he was crucified for the sins of the world.

Book of Mormon

Jacob 3:1-14

New Testament

BD, Parables

"The Soil and Roots of Testimony"

John K. Carmack

General Conference

Becoming a Shepherd

Bonnie H. Cordon

"Whether our sheep are strong or weak, rejoicing or in anguish, we can make certain that no one walks alone. We can love them wherever they are spiritually and offer support and encouragement for the next step forward. As we pray and seek to understand their hearts, I testify that Heavenly Father will direct us and His Spirit will go with us. We have the opportunity to be the 'angels round about' them as He goes before their face."

The weather is beginning to feel like spring although the first day isn't until tomorrow. It was around 60 degrees and in the 80's in the valley.

At 8 o'clock I listened to the Book Profits webinar Afterwards I sourced 18 books and ended up buying 3.

After my lunch, rest, and a walk I got ready and went to Safeway to buy croissants for tonight's Relief Society birthday celebration. I did not dilly dally and I was back home by 5. I was going to look for more books to buy but Stacy called and we talked for about 30 minutes. My friend Maxine needed a ride to the meeting tonight so I left a little early to pick her up.

I drive west to get Maxine and the sun is directly in my eyes. It's a good thing there wasn't much traffic on the road. Maxine and I make it back to the church at 6:30 right when the meeting is supposed to begin. 

There are several women already there and the food was set out ready to be served. Maxine helped me cut my croissants open and then we set them on the table. Kerri asked me to say the opening prayer and blessing on the food. While we were eating Kerri played the "Sisters to the Rescue" video. I sat by Kerri, and her mother Catherine and Tamara.

Sister Nichols is our RS activities chairman and she had prepared a most delicious chicken salad to go on the croissants. I told her I needed the recipe and she sent it to me.

X6 the recipe for our group

We had plenty and it was delicious!

There was also several fruit and veggie trays and a big Happy 177th Birthday Relief Society cake.

Picture 23 women sitting around these tables

eating, laughing, and talking and enjoying one

another's company.

After listening to a brief history of Relief Society Kerri asked the sisters some questions just for fun. Kaeli read "The Relief Society Declaration." I think you can say that a good time was had by all.

I may or may not have watched the Hallmark movies listed today.

 Palmer's dream house

 Autumn's dream house

I like this style of home so much!

"When Calls the Heart" set

 Carson and Faith from "WCTH"

He's the doctor and she's his nurse.

I believe romance is in store for them.

 The cast and crew of "Garage Sale Mysteries"

are out of work.

Monday, March 18th, 2019

San Antonio, Texas

120th operating temple

Dedicated: 22 May 2005

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

DC 36:8

I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God; wherefore, gird up your loins and I will suddenly come to my temple. Even so. Amen.

Book of Mormon

Jacob 2:17-35

New Testament "Come Follow Me"

Matthew 131-23; Luke 8:1-15

"Parable of the Sower" by Dallin H. Oaks, April 2015

General Conference

"The Vision of the Redemption of the Dead"

President M. Russell Ballard

"On this special 100th anniversary, I invite you to thoroughly and thoughtfully read this revelation. As you do so, may the Lord bless you to more fully understand and appreciate God's love and His plan of salvation and happiness for His children."

 James left for the valley around 4:30 a.m. The Chacon job is finally starting! He has been waiting on the City of Mesa to approve all of the permits since December. It is almost too much to believe this job is actually going to happen. 

One of the first things I did this morning was to write an email to Ben. I also got an email back from him. 

 who we are. I love you! - Elder Trezise

I guess I am being punished for walking so much yesterday because today I have a bum right knee. It was a slow day for me but in spite of my bad knee I still got over 12,000 steps hobbling around the house.

James had problems on the job but he talked the inspector out of shutting down the job with his great reasoning skills. 

I'm reading Peter Valley's online Book Arbitrage book and I'm learning a little. 

I miss James.

 I miss this show too.

 Poor baby is still sick