Sunday, April 7, 2019

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019

San Salvador, El Salvador
135th operating temple
Dedicated: 21 Aug 2011
By: Henry B. Eyring

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship
Alma 12:33
But God did call on men, in the name of his Son, (this being the plan of redemption which was laid) saying: If ye will repent, and harden not your hearts, then will I have mercy upon you, through mine Only Begotten Son;
Book of Mormon
Words of Mormon
New Testament "Come Follow Me"
Matthew 16:13-20; Luke 9:18-22; BD: Revelation


General Conference
Careful versus Casual
Sister Becky Craven
"As the influences of the world increasingly embrace the evil, we must strive with all diligence to stay firmly on the path that leads us safely to our Savior."

James was frustratingly trying to send a message to all of the parents of the children in his Primary class regarding this week's "Come Follow Me" assignment. I was compelled to help him and I entered each of the parents names into his contacts and then he dictated the message he wanted to send to me and I texted it into the phone and sent the message.

Book Profits webinar led by Jim and Herman again today. While James was listening I was listening in the background as I made chocolate cupcakes for my friend Kerri's birthday. 

At 10 a.m. I met with Catherine, Kerri, and Maxine at Catherine and Kerri's house. I came with a platter of unfrosted cupcakes. I felt guilty and brought a can of frosting. Catherine said, "You may as well take that can of frosting home because we won't be using it."

Our purpose for being gathered at the Halcomb's besides bringing Kerri cupcakes, was to work on family history. 

Maxine helped Kerri who had a notebook full of PAF papers. Maxine did not even know what PAF was. PAF was the last great family history endeavor, Personal Ancestral File.

I helped Catherine, using the plan I made in the consultant planner. I then asked what else she wanted to do. She wanted to do her stepmother's temple work. She was not in the system. We entered her but because she has not been dead 110 years, Catherine needs permission from her closest ancestor to do her temple work. Catherine says she is the closest living ancestor, so she sent an email to herself asking for permission. Sometimes Salt Lake requires certain things and we have to jump through the hoops.

When I returned after an hour James was buying books. He spent a great deal of time buying books today. He called about getting a wheel for his skidsteer but there is not one available at Cat. I don't know how he's going to get the old one off and lift it anyway.

I spent most of the afternoon paying personal and Lambson Construction bills. I am grateful we have the money to pay our bills. James made more money on the Chacon job than he had planned. All of that waiting, and pulling of hair, was worthwhile.

I called Amazon seller support today. They showed us selling two copies of our most profitable book. Our profits were up past $200 because of this. I wanted to make it right. When our conversation was over, Nathan, the Amazon seller support member, said to me. "Thank you for your honesty. We need more sellers' like you."

I am in the process of stripping the wax off the wood floor in the family room. It is a long, and tedious, and messy process and won't be done any time soon.

I was not feeling well later this afternoon/evening so I took a shower, got a shake and tramadol, and relaxed in my recliner and watch some Hallmark after finishing my 12,000 steps.






Her name should be Joy because that's what she brings.

Scarlett at the zoo with her friend.




This is the book that Amazon sold twice when we
only had one.



Friday, April 5, 2019

Monday, April 1st, 2019

Kyiv, Ukraine
134th operating temple
Dedicated: 29 Aug 2010
By: Thomas S. Monson


Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship
Alma 5:48
I say unto you, that I know of myself that whatsoever I shall say unto you concerning that which is to come, is true; and I say unto you that I know that Jesus Christ shall come, yea, the Son, the Only Begotten of the Father, full of grace, and mercy, and truth. And behold, it is he that cometh to take away the sins of the world, yea, the sins of every man who steadfastly believeth on his name.
Book of Mormon
Omni 1:12-30
New Testament "Come Follow Me"
Matthew 16:1-12


General Conference
"How Can I Understand"
Elder Ulisses Soares
When we earnestly, heartily, firmly,and sincerely seek to learn the gospel of Jesus Christ and teach it to one another, these teachings may transform hearts. 

I wrote to Ben today and he sent me back a short message and told me to see the letter he wrote to his mom, which I did. Here it is.




So many of us at home are struggling but it is nice to know that Elder Trezise is carrying on! I draw a great deal of strength from him and his testimony,

James went to town this morning to see why he can't charge his phone. They fixed it right away. He brought me back tacos from Filiberto's for lunch. Bless him!

James and I both bought five books today which puts us right on target for buying ten books a day. 

I talked to Lucretia Barton today and told her I would take her to Snowflake to see her attorney on Wednesday. 

We went to the post office and picked up a couple of books and then Dollar General where I bought a chocolate cake mix. I am making unfrosted cupcakes for Kerri. It's her 59th birthday tomorrow.

Lois is home from the hospital again. This time she is going to be staying with Cathi and Terry during the week and going home to Tempe on the weekends when Dawn is home. She is on oxygen.

This evening James and I made an apple cobbler with some apples we had. James poured a yellow cake mix over the top and I added a stick of butter and we stuck it in the over and yalla! We had apple cobbler. It was delicious. We like it better than apple pie.

Brother Chubbs, James's former counselor is in Ireland with his new girlfriend. They are posting lots of pictures on Instagram of castles.

 "Come Follow Me"






She likes to stick her tongue out.




Lots of old movies while I walk and work.




Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Sunday, March 31st, 2019

Cebu City, Phillipines
133rd operating temple
Dedicated: 13 June 2010
By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship
Jacob 4:5,11
Behold, they believed in Christ and worshiped the Father in his name, and also we worship the Father in his name. And for this intent we keep the law of Moses, it pointing our souls to him; and for this cause it is sanctified unto us for righteousness, even as it was accounted unto Abraham in the wilderness to be obedient unto the commands of God in offering up his son Isaac, which is a similitude of God and his Only Begotten. 
Wherefore, beloved brethren, be reconciled unto him through the atonement of Christ, his Only Begotten Son, and ye may obtain a resurrection, according to the power of the resurrection which is in Christ, and be presented as the first-fruits of Christ unto God, having faith, and obtained a good hope of glory in him before he manifesteth himself in the flesh.
Book of Mormon
Omni 1:1-11
New Testament "Come Follow Me"
Review: Matthew 14-15; Mark 6-7; John 5-6



General Conference
Becoming Exemplary Latter-day Saints
President Russell M. Nelson
"My dear brothers and sisters, the assaults of the adversary are increasing exponentially, in intensity and in variety. Our need to be in the temple on a regular basis has never been greater. I plead with you to take a prayerful look at how you spend your time. Invest time in you future and in that of your family. If you have reasonable access to a temple, I urge you to find a way to make an appointment regularly with the Lord - to be in His holy house - then keep that appointment with exactness and joy. I promise you that the Lord will being the miracles He knows you need as you make sacrifices to serve and worship in His temples."


Today was our fast and testimony meeting because for the next two weeks we have General and stake conference. I bore my testimony. I felt prompted to tell about the feelings I had yesterday in the celestial room of the temple when Holly and Charlie embraced for such a long time. I said I thought was how it was going to be when we meet our loved ones in Heaven.

The second hour Bishop Miller talked to us about finances. He said all bishops were instructed to do so by the First Presidency because of the financial status of so many members. It was quite sobering as James and I realized how ill prepared we really are for retirement. The only way for us to go is up. 

Sister Barton, a 90 year old member of our ward who lost her home in the Paradise, California fire, bore her testimony and talked about how she used to be a Baptist. She said there were lots of great baptists, and that John was one. Somehow that just struck me funny. I tried not to laugh out loud because after all, we were in sacrament meeting.

After the block we had a family history meeting where Brother Curtis went over a list that the bishop provided and each consultant was given some people to work with, except for Ty and Sister Klug who were not here.

James got a text from his sister Dawn. His mom was back in the hospital for back pain. She will probably go home tomorrow as soon as they get her blood pressure under control.

I had my quarterly ministering interviews today. I spoke or texted with everyone except Sister Deatherage. She is my ministering sister so I pretty much know that she has not visited. Besides, she has also been ill.

Today is the 20th anniversary of my mom's death. Stacy always remembers. She posted this on Facebook:
Snow White
Mickey Mouse
Trident original flavor gum
blue green eye shadow
leather purse
yummy food'unforgettable laugh
Can't believe it's been 20 years
Love you Gramma








Charlie loves books for many reasons

Scarlett is ready for Sunday photos!


 



Such a cute girl!













Monday, April 1, 2019

Saturday, March 30th, 2019

Gila Valley, Arizona
132nd operating temple
Dedicated: 23 May 2010
By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship
2 Nephi 25:12
But, behold, they shall have wars, and rumors of wars; and when the day cometh that the Only Begotten of the Father, yea, even the Father of heaven and of earth, shall manifest himself unto them in the flesh, behold, they will reject him, because of their iniquities, and the hardness of their hearts, and the stiffness of their necks.
Book of Mormon
Jarom 1:1-15
New Testament "Come Follow Me"
John 5:17-47



General Conference
Shepherding Souls
Elder Gary E. Stevenson
"May we raise our sights to this prophetic vision so we can shepherd souls to the temple and ultimately to our Savior, Jesus Christ. He does not expect us to perform miracles. He asks only that we bring our brothers and sisters unto Him, for He has the power to redeem souls. As we do so, we can and will secure this promise: 'And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.' Of this I testify - and of Jesus Christ as our Savior and our Redeemer - in the name of Jesus Christ, amen."

We left the house this morning at 5:44 am. for the temple. President Palmer and his wife did the training today. President Palmer is the temple president. We saw the same video we saw last week regarding the endowment session. This time President Palmer decided to focus on learning from the Spirit. He told a story he heard about a group of Saints who lived in Sierra Leone, Africa who had never been to the temple. They planned a new trip to the temple in Accra, Ghana. Before they left they had a meal together. The mission president was a little troubled by one of their culture traditions which allowed the men to eat first, then the women, and then the children if there was anything left. He was troubled but he did not say anything. After spending two days doing ordinance work in the temple the group had another meal together. This time the men went to get the food but instead of eating it they took it to their wives and children. President Palmer said that no one had told them to do this but they had been taught by the Spirit through their temple attendance. I loved this story.

I saw my friend from Chandler, Ruth Gale, in the temple today. She lives in Snowflake now and I see her from time to time

I also saw two girls from our ward, Holly and Khaya with a group of girls from the stake. I love seeing people I know when I'm at the temple.

My temple lunch break was quite delicious today. I had half an egg salad sandwich, chalupa, and orange gelatin, Coolwhip salad. I thought all of those things would be good to serve at our Easter potluck. Oh, and the best brownie I have ever had! Maybe I was just extra hungry today because all I had for breakfast was a Slimfast shake.

After our shift was over I went to the dressing room to get my ordinance clothes so I could attend the 1:30 session with the Gordon's from our ward. The Gordon's are a mom and son who joined the Church around a year ago after their husband/father died and are going through for the own endowments today.

While in the dressing room Sister DeWitt began telling us about a sister who complained about one of the films shown. (This was several years ago).  She went in to the office and told them she was going to report them to Salt Lake for showing a film with such an evil Satan that brought a bad spirit.
I guess it was the older film with the bald Satan. She said she wanted to know if they showed that film again so she would not be there on that day. I said, "Well it's not like we have a marquee where we can announce what's playing." Sister Wenhardt said: "Maybe we should and it could say: "Now showing 'Bald Satan' movie." I guess you can't please everyone.

While waiting in line to get my new name I met a sister probably in her early 40's. As we began to talk I found out her mother was Nancy McCleve, the sister of one of my best friends in high school, Sharon McCleve. She said Sharon was one of her favorite aunts. This woman's name was Michelle Baker. She lives in Snowflake and was at the temple with her son who just returned from a mission in Germany. It's a small world, especially in the Snowflake temple where I always see someone I know or make a connection with someone.

There were 11 people from our ward supporting Holly and Charlie in the endowment session. The Millers, the Wilhelms, Us, Anthony, Alicia, Stefani, Judy, and Brother Grapp. Being in the Celestial room and seeing how happy Holly and Charlie were and how long they embraced was a real treat. It felt like Heaven and how it will be when we reunite with our loved ones.

Back at home we did our normal things; walking, eating, blogging, and watching Hallmark movies. James went outside and checked out how his bunnies are doing. I thing he also bought a couple of books.
 Cool quilt


 Those eyes and cheek

 How does anyone make cookie like this?



 Cute movie