Saturday, April 6th, 2019

Brigham City, Utah

139th operating temple

Dedicated: 23 Sept 2012

By: Boyd K. Packer

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

DC 49:5

Thus saith the Lord; for I am God, and have sent mine Only Begotten Son into the world for the redemption of the world, and have decreed that he that receiveth him shall be saved, and he that receiveth him not shall be damned -

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 2:28-41

New Testament

Watch General Conference

So excited for General Conference!

General Conference

A Home Where the Spirit of the Lord Dwells

Henry B. Eyring

You will find some of your greatest joys in your efforts to make your home a place of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and a place that is permeated with love."

Here is the lineup of speakers for the 189th Annual General Conference, Saturday sessions:

Saturday Morning Session

1. Ulisses Soares

2. Becky Craven

3. Brook P. Hales

4. Dieter F. Uchtdorf

5. W. Christopher Waddell

6. Henry B. Eyring

Saturday Afternoon Session

7. M. Russell Ballard

8. Mathias Held

9. Neil L. Andersen

10. Takashi Wada

11. David P Homer

12. Jeffrey R. Holland

General Priesthood Session

13. Gary E. Stevenson

14. Carl B. Cook

15. Kim B. Clark

16. Henry B. Eyring

17. Dallin H. Oaks

18. Russell M. Nelson

More to come tomorrow!

I am sorry to admit it but I worked on getting a shipment of books ready during the conference. James has been bugging me about it and I figured I better get it done. I was still able to listen to almost all of the talks. I did miss some in the priesthood session. 

My book shipment was supposed to be one box weighing 50 lbs. but Amazon split it into three shipments going 3 different places. I had to find 2 more boxes and the shipping costs more. I'm not sure why they do this unless it is to drive people like me crazy!

We got the three boxes ready and after the afternoon session of conference James took off for town to the UPS store. Imagine his surprise when he arrived and there was a sign on the door: "Sorry for the inconvenience but we are closed today."  Grrr. Well, hopefully they were home watching conference.

We heard lots of rumors about changes to be made during conference. 

1. Choice of 18 months or 24 months to serve a mission.

2. Approving coffee and tea. After all, they aren't any worse than coke or energy drinks. (Wishful thinking on the part of some people on this one).

3. We are only going to be asked to wear our garments in the temple. I laughed when Trina told me this one. I said, "How can they be a shield and a protection to us if we don't wear them?"

After James watched the priesthood session. I started watching the new Hallmark movie, "True Love Blooms." I am sorry to say I fell asleep before it was over.

President Eyring gave my favorite talk today. The entire first session was great. The bishop wants us to change whatever talk we were using on April 28th, both Relief Society and Elder's Quorum and used Elder Holland's talk from this conference. All righty then.

The road to our house is difficult, especially

after it snows or rains.

 A little southern belle.

This is so sweet. The child has been taught well.

Good job Autumn and Palmer!

Poor sweetie has a rash. Probably from the

antibiotic she is on for her ear infection.

I love this picture!

 Another one of those great talks!

 So pretty!

James's new pets.

 Elder Uchtdorf's talk gave five suggestions

for being better missionaries.

 Gonzo's at the new Marvel movie.

(I hope that's right)

My movie for the evening

What? I know I had over 10,000 steps!
I've been robbed!

Friday, April 5th, 2019

Manaus, Brazil

138th operating temple

Dedicated: 10 June 2012

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

DC 29:42

But, behold, I say unto you that I, the Lord God, gave unto Adam and unto his seed, that they should not die as to the temporal death, until I, the Lord God, should send forth angels to declare unto them repentance and redemption, through faith on the name of mine Only Begotten Son.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 2:9-27

New Testament "Come Follow Me"

General Conference preparation day.

General Conference

Just as He Did

W. Christopher Waddell

As we seek to minister just as He did, we will be provided opportunities to forget self and lift others."

James went to Home Depot and got a screw driver to removed something in Lexy to see if wires were chewed. They were not. I am not sure if this is good new, or bad. 

 The rats/mice did this.

They did not chew any other wires at this time.

Thanks rats.

While James was working on Lexy I was blogging and playing with Lola. She should me around upstairs and then we danced. She danced first and then asked me to dance with her. I told her I wasn't very good but when I started to dance she said, "Perfect!"

 It's fun to dance with a cape on.

Of course she had to show me her 

dance trophy.

As we were packing up and getting ready to leave for my infusion,

Trina was getting ready to run and Lola was getting ready to ride her scooter.

This girl really enjoys life!

I had a chest x-ray before my infusion today so I arrived a few minutes early. When I finally arrived in the infusion room, every chair was full except mine. By the time I left, everyone else was gone and I was the last one. I feel very blessed when I see how crippled some others are because of this disease that we share.

My heart goes out to them.

James had a meeting with Mr. Chacon and was paid, in cash, for the balance of what was owed on the job. I stuffed it into my tiny purse and won't let it out of my sight until we get it deposited in the bank.

James was waiting for a call from Erik who was gone somewhere. We decided to go get some lunch but as we were on our way Erik called so we headed for his house. He was able to determine that we had a couple of bad coils. We followed him down the street to O'Reilly's Automotive where he bought what was needed and installed it right there in O'Reilly's parking lot. I walked across the street to a little mexican place called Moreno's and bought a couple of carne asada street tacos. By the time I got back Erik was finished. James paid him and we were on our way. It cost us, including parts, $180. 

We stopped at Burger King in Payson because James was hungry. He got a burger, and a fish sandwich. I got a chicken sandwich.

We picked up the tire and wheel at Robert's ten minutes before closing. They were outside waiting for us because James had called a head. We stopped at the post office and picked up another 5 books.

It was nice to be home. We unloaded the car, put things away and I walked while watching a movie. James bought some more books.

What a beautiful little girl!

This was on while I was getting my infusion.

Kathie Lee's last day co-hosting daytime television.

 When Calls the Heart set near Langley,

British Columbia.

Bluebells in Texas

The cutest bluebell isn't too sure 

about the grass.

 Gingerbread heart cookies

Charlie's first lesson about fishing from big

brother Tanner.

 On the Mount of Transfiguration

 This one is one of my favorites

Thursday, April 4th, 2019

Kansas City, Missouri

137th operating temple

Dedicated: 6 May 2012

By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

DC 20:21

Wherefore, the Almighty God gave his Only Begotten Son, as it is written in those scriptures which have been given of him.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 1:15-2:8

New Testament "Come Follow Me"

Matthew 17:1-13; Mark 9:1-13; Luke 9:28-36 BD: Transfiguration

General Conference

Missionary Work: Sharing What Is in Your Heart

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf

"Wherever you are on this earth, there are plenty of opportunities to share the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ."

We sold another of our proper romance novels, "Seeking Persephone." We have two more books pending sale - "Friends and Foe", and "Founding Brothers."

We left for the valley a little before 9 this morning. We stopped in Show Low and picked up the wheel and tire James took to Cat and took it to Robert's Tire to be fixed and we will pick it up tomorrow on our way home from the valley.

We made on stop in Globe on our way. The first thing we wanted to do was cash the check James got for a book he returned. We stopped at the Chase bank on Pecos and Arizona Avenue. James went in and came out to announce that this wasn't a full bank anymore. They would not cash his check. He had to deposit it and then get cash out.

We met Sheri, Kim, and Stacy at the Cafe Rio on Chandler Blvd. 

James and I both got chicken quesadillas. Stacy ate half of mine and then she got an individual key lime pie which we shared. Sheri got the chicken toastada and Kim did not eat. The purpose of the lunch was to plan the time, place, and menu for our Easter potluck. We determined to have it at Sheri's at noon on Saturday. Sunday won't work because Sheri and Ian go to Ian's parents on Sunday. Monte is having surgery on the 19th in the Chandler hospital and we are going to invite his family over for dinner so that's why we are having it at Sheri's instead of Darrel and Trina's. 

After lunch James and I went to Terry and Cathi's to visit his mom. Rebecca was also there and she and Cathi were doing some painting. Lois seemed to be in a good mood and we had a nice visit. She is very happy at Cathi and Terry's. She will go home on the weekend when Dawn is home. 

James is doing a little repair job for our friends Reed and Janis. We stopped by to visit them. James served with Reed in a bishopric and I served with Janis in a Relief Society presidencies. We love them and are so grateful for their example and friendship. James is coming back next week to begin work on the roof on their patio.

When we finally got to Darrel and Trina's, Darrel was gone to pick up Ruby at dance. Trina was at work, Rowan was outside with friends and Lola was watching "My Little Ponies" on the TV. 

We unloaded our stuff into our new room and new bed. We are sleeping in Trina's craft room. After unloading we got in the car and drove to Jersey Mike's for dinner.

James took the car to Erik's to have him look at it. The check engine light has been on for a long time but recently it has started blinking and the car is idling very rough. 

Erik determined there was something wrong with the coils. He and James thought maybe there were some wires chewed in two by mice. James came home and will check it out in the morning before going back to see Erik.

I played Rummicub with Addy and Ruby. Addy won.  When James returned we went for a walk around the green belt in front of Darrel and Trina's before going to bed. 

Getting in to bed was a little difficult because the bed is so high but it was worth it because it was very comfy. There is no fan in the room yet so I opened both windows. Poor James, he got cold during the night but never closed a window. I finally got up and closed one of them.

Nothing like a good nap.

 James showing his baby bunnies to Rebecca

and Cathi.

Scarlett trying out the dryer.

Two of my favorite Hallmarkies.

 Darrel and Trina's new home.

Ollie after his summer haircut.

 If I took the time to make these I would

never allow anyone to eat them. I would

frame them and hang them on the wall.

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019

Quetzeltenango, Guatemala

136th operating temple

Dedicated: 11 Dec 2011

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

Alma 13:5

Or in fine, in the first place they were on the same standing with their brethren; thus this holy calling being prepared from the foundation of the world for such as would not harden their hearts, being in and through the atonement of the Only Begotten Son, who was prepared -

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 1:1-14

New Testament

Matthew 16:21-28; Luke 9:23-27

General Conference

Answers to Prayer

Brook P. Hales

"The Father is aware of us, knows our needs, and will help us perfectly."

Read three articles from the Ensign. For some reason my audio is not working on my Gospel Library app.

As part of my study of the New Testament I read the explanation of the Mount of Transfiguration in the Bible Dictionary and want to record it here in my journal/blog:

This very important event in the N.T. occurred about a week after the promise made to Peter that he would receive the keys of the kingdom of heaven (Matt.16:13-18; 17:1-9). On the mount (probably Mount Hermon) the Savior, Moses, and Elias (Elijah) gave the promised keys of the priesthood to Peter, James, and John, which enabled these brethren to carry forth the work of the kingdom on the earth after the departure of Jesus. These keys were later given to all of the Twelve.

The transfiguration occurred in about October, some six months before the death of Jesus. The brethren saw the Lord in a glorified and transfigured state. They also saw a vision of the earth as it will appear in its future glorified condition (DC 63:20-21): saw and conversed with Moses and Elijah, two translated beings; and hear the voice of the Father bearing witness that Jesus is his beloved Son, in whom the Father is pleased, and commanding the brethren to hear (obey) him. See also Mark 9:2-10; Luke 9:28-36; 2 Pet. 1:16-18.

The event is important in many ways: Necessary priesthood authority was conferred upon Peter, James,and John: the significance of the Savior's work was emphasized; and the unity of various dispensations and the close relationship of Jesus and his prophets was demonstrated. Few events in the Bible equal it in importance. A similar event occurred on April 3, 1836, in the temple at Kirtland, Ohio, where the same heavenly messengers conferred priesthood keys upon the Prophets Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery (DC 110).

James cooked me pork chops for breakfast. I have been trying to incorporate more protein into my breakfasts so I thanked him kindly.

James found a nest of baby bunnies next to our garage door. They look so sweet. At first we thought there were five, then seven, and the final count was ten.

James texted Addy this picture and she asked him to bring

her one. I wonder how Trina would feel about having a

wild rabbit in her new home.

We were notified that we sold three books: Miss Leslie's Secret, Drops of Gold, and Magic Eye. All of these were books we had already and we will not make a great deal of money but it's always fun to receive the notice from Amazon that you've sold something!

James went in to town and actually did take the wheel and tire. He is Superman even with a reconstructed back. He also picked up nine books we ordered. 

This afternoon I picked up Sister Barton and took her to Snowflake to meet with her attorney. Sister Barton lost her home in the Paradise, California fire and I think she may be filing a lawsuit against Pacific Gas and Electric. She says they are the ones who caused the fire. 

She was in the law office of Brendan Rogers for over two hours. I tried to kill a little time by walking, going to McDonald's and Walmart and looking for a Chase Bank only to find out that there isn't one in Snowflake or Taylor. 

I dropped Sister Barton off at her home at 4 o'clock and stopped to talk to her great granddaughter Jasmine who was walking home from the Vernon school. Jasmine is 12 and has rheumatoid arthritis. I feel for her because of some of the things Lucretia told me about how she is treated at home. I wish I could steal her away and adopt her. Oh dear, maybe I shouldn't say that on here, but it's true.

When I got home James and I finished watching the episode of McBride that we started yesterday. I figured out who the bad guy was and I was right. It was the police officer who looked so noble and good. Looks can sometimes be deceiving.

At seven this evening we had a Relief Society presidency meeting at the church. We talked about changes in our ministry assignments and reported on our ministering interviews.

Another bunny picture. That pink thing sticking

up is a leg.

 Such an adorable little face

 The sky in Snowflake across from the

Attorney's office.

I am intrigued by beautiful heart-shaped,

decorated cookies.