Sunday, May 12th, 2019

London, England

12th operating temple

Dedicated: 7-9 Sept 1958

By: David O. McKay

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

DC 93:13

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 28:1-20

New Testament "Come Follow Me"

Review

General Conference

Behold the Lamb of God

"Looking up from water's edge, past the eager crowds seeking baptism at his hand, John, called the Baptist, saw in the distance his cousin, Jesus of Nazareth, striding resolutely toward him to make a request for that same ordinance. Reverently, but audible enough for those nearby to hear, John uttered the admiration that still moves us two millennia later: 'Behold the Lamb of God.'"

My knee was not better this morning and I was pretty miserable. I did not feeling like going anywhere so on this Mother's Day, I stayed home from my meetings. I am sad I will not be taking the sacrament today but I did say a prayer and recommitted myself to the Lord.

James, of course, went to his meetings. I told him not to forget my Mother's Day treat. He came home with flowers. Oh well, that's nice too. He said that my girl Shelly spoke in sacrament meeting and so did Bishop Miller, two of my favorite people.

As James was telling me about the meetings I got a text from the Relief Soceity President and my friend, Tamara who also happens to be Shelly's mom. She and Shelly wanted to bring me some flowers. I told her James brought me flowers but I would love to see them. I went to the bedroom to make myself presentable and before I was finished Tamara and Shelly arrived. I could hear Shelly playing the piano.

Shelly just returned from her mission a week or so ago and I have been anxious to see her. We gave each other a big hug when we saw each other. The three of us sat down and talked for about 30 minutes, catching up and reminiscing. Some of my favorite Shelly memories are splitting wood for the widows and trying to keep up with Shelly as she stacked wood. The first time she came to our home and ran through the house counting all of the closets. She came to me and said, "Sister Lambson, did you know that you have 11 closets in this house?" And probably my favorite is when I took the girls in Young Women's who had read the Book of Mormon to our time share in Scottsdale. We arrived on a Sunday evening and Shelly was anxious to try out her scuba mask. Because it was the Sabbath Sister Nicoll and I told the girls we would not be swimming until tomorrow. Shelly immedaitely went to the bathroom with the large bathtub, filled it with water, and with her swimsuit on and scuba mask in place, she tried out her mask.

She is a fun-loving young adult with a strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and I love her dearly. Oh yes, one more story, when Shelly was a Mia Maid. Trenda, another young woman, was trying to talk Shelly into going to a Church dance. Shelly made the comment, "Well I'm not going to touch a guy when I'm dancing."

As Tamara and Shelly left, it was raining and it rained most of the day. Eveything looks so beautiful and green which is usually not the case this time of year.

James made me a nice breakfast this morning and then lunch and cheese apple danish. The apple danish was so good we decided to do it again next week only instead of apples we are going to try cherries. 

I heard from all of my children today. Yesterday I got a card from Sheri's family. She and Ian signed the card as wells as Alex, Max,and Ian. It was nice to hear from all of them. Sheri texted me again this morning. Trina texted and so did Darrel. Kim and Brian texted and Kim sent a card which I will probably get tomorrow. 

Stacy called and we had a nice conversation. She wants to take me to lunch the next time I am in town. I love spending time with my kids so that will be fun. Jared, Kacey, and Charlie FaceTimed which was fun. In spite of my bad knee it was a good day.

This evening James and I watched the new episode of "When Calls the Heart". This is one of the only shows I don't feel guilty about watching on the Sabbath. 

I did do some gospel study today and finished up with this weeks "Come Follow Me" lesson. I was sad to miss Sister Skousen's Relief Society lesson on Sister Craven's talk, "Careful versus Casual." Tamara said she did a good job.

I still miss my mom and my grandmothers but know that I will see them again. I am so grateful that families are eternal as long as we are faithful and keep our covenants. All of the problems we have here on earth will be worked out in the millennium or the next life, I am sure of that.

My breakfast. The eggs have leftover potatoes in them.

James is king of the leftovers. The jam is cherry, my favorite.

Christina Tibbetts:

I love the look on Dad's (Jon's) face

 This was yesterday

 Sheri's friend Lisa who is also Brother Westbrook's niece

They lost a teenaged daughter who died in an automobile

accident on a youth outing a few years ago.

 Paul's family

American Sheriff

 Chandler Boys Volleyball are State Champs!

 Scarlett is having an emotional moment

Happy Mother's Day!

Saturday, May 11th, 2019

Hamilton, New Zealand

11th operating temple

Dedicated: 20-22 Apr 1958

By: David O. McKay

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

Hebrews 5:8

Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 27:18-37

New Testament "Come Follow Me"

John 11

General Conference

Hearing His Voice

David P. Homer

"We live in a world with many voices seeking our attention. With all the breaking news, tweets, blogs, podcasts, and compelling advice from Alexa, Siri, and others, we can find it difficult to know which voices to trust. Sometimes we crowdsource guidance in our lives, thinking the majority will provide the best source of truth. Other times we 'halt...between two opinions,' choosing to be 'neither cold nor hot.' Still other times we follow what is convenient, focus on a single voice or issue to guide us, or rely exclusively upon our own ability to think."

It was a beautiful morning for our trip to the temple as we read scriptures and listened to conference talks. 

The Reidhead's were in charge of our preparation meeting. President Reidhead sent the sisters downstairs and then upstairs again. It was a little confusing. 

We are getting new co-ordinators. The Reidhead's thanked Sister Cochran, Sister Humphries, Brother Coltrin, and Brother McHood for their service as co-ordinators. Brother and Sister Elmer will be our new co-ordinators. They are from Eagar.

I had a new assignment today, something I have never done before. 

I was the assistant veil director for all three sessions during our shift. Sister Reidhead from Heber is the veil director. She is one of the sisters that I feel closest to so it was fun to work with her. 

The 9:30 veil experience went great. The next one was to be at 11. From 10:30 - 11 I was assigned to help in the baptistry. I left right at 11 but did not hear the bell signalling it was time for veil workers to go to the veil. I went upstairs and sat in the common area waiting for the bell. I wasn't there very long when Sister Reidhead came in and said that I had missed the veil. I couldn't believe it and felt very embarrassed. She said there were not very many patrons so it went quickly. I guess I shouldn't have listened more carefully from the baptistry.

Sister Reidhead whose name is Elwanda, went to school with Dennis and Harold, and so did her husband Dean. She rode the bus from Heber with my sister-in-law Vickie. I love meeting people from high school who know my family or friends.

James was the 2nd follower in a session today. Something he hasn't done for a long time. He was glad to do it. 

On the way home from the temple we stopped at Sonic for some lunch. I got a burger and James a crispy chicken sandwich. 

My knee was bothering me most of the way home. We were supposed to go to a baptism at 3 pm but I was just not up for it so James went by himself. The baptism was for two of the 8 year old girls in our ward, Cathryn and Khloe.

Cathryn and her dad, 

Bishop Miller

 Khloe and her "Paka" Hunsaker

Khloe with her mom and two brothers,

Parker and Brooks

I told James to bring me some refreshments. When he got home he said there were no refreshments and there were over 100 people in attendance.

I was down for the count the rest of the evening with my right knee swollen and elevated on the recliner.

James watched the new Hallmark movie with me:

This Texas movie was actually filmed 

in Canada

Waiting to see Tanner

At first I'm a little shy with Tanner

Proud of Jace and Ty from Vernon

Good job Gracie!
Gracie is in James's Primary class
She's the one with the light green pillow

Our friends who have kindergartners:

Friday, May 10th, 2019

Los Angeles, California

10th operating temple

Dedicated: 11-14 Mar 1956

By: David O. McKay

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

Hebrews 1:2

Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 27:1-17

New Testament "Come Follow Me"

Luke 16-17

General Conference

Feasting upon the Words of Christ

Takashi Wada

"When I was young, I thought that feasting was simply having a big meal with rice, sushi, and soy sauce. I now know true feasting is more than enjoying a delicious meal. It is an experience of joy, nourishment, celebration, sharing, expressing love to families and loved ones, communicating our thanksgiving to God, and building relationships while enjoying abundant, incredibly delicious food. I believe when we feast upon the words of Christ, we ought to be thinking of the same kind of experience. Feasting upon the scriptures is not just reading them. It should bring us real joy and build our relationship with the Savior."

This is the first thing James said to me when he got up this morning: "It rained all night." I'm not sure how he knows these things but from the looks of things outside he's probably right.

Something I read today while studying the "Come Follow Me" lesson: "No matter how difficult and impossible the circumstances we face, we must retain the attitude that we are still in the Lord's debt. Just keeping the commandments may be enough to maintain our faith but not enough to increase it. We must continue sacrificing and serving with no thought of reward. We do it out of love and gratitude for the Lord, to whom we owe everything." - Elder John K. Carmack

We had about six or seven cow elk feeding on our property again today. Two of them look like they are going to calf very soon.

We went in to town today to mail the books I prepared for shipment yesterday. There are only five books and they are going to three different places. After dropping the books off at UPS we did a little shopping in Walmart, stopped for lunch at Taco Bell, got gas and headed back to Vernon. On our way home we stopped at the Grapp's to pick up the stuff from the meal I took in last week. Cammy was embarrassed about yesterday and I told her not to be,  that coming by was on our way home from town. She said her father came to visit and wasn't very nice to her and it threw her for a loop. Thank goodness she has a good husband who is kind to her and sticks up for her.

I came home and started some rolls for tomorrow and washed m temple clothes. I walked over 20,000 steps and now my knee is hurting.

 Our friend Pam and one of her beautiful quilts

 Kacey says that every once in awhile

Charlie stops like this and looks at this statue.

She's a mover now

 This is Paul Greene speaking about Lori Loughlin.

Paul plays Dr. Carson Shepherd on 

"When Calls the Heart."

 Missionary turned fisherman

Is there anything more precious than a sleeping baby?

 Movie of the day