OUR FAMILY

Friday, July 5, 2019

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019

Detroit, Michigan

63rd operating temple

Dedicated: 23 Oct 1999

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Family of

Matthew 12:46

While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.

Book of Mormon

Alma 26:1-16

New Testament "Ye Shall Be Witnesses Unto Me"

Acts 2:1-36; BD: "Holy Ghost"

General Conference

Careful versus Casual

Becky Craven

"We do not lower our standards to fit in or to make someone else feel comfortable. We are disciples of Jesus Christ, and as such we are about elevating others, lifting them to a higher, holier place where they too can reap greater blessings.

I invite each of us to seek the guidance of the Holy Ghost to know what adjustments we need to make in our lives to be more carefully aligned with our covenants. I also plead with you not to be critical of others making this same journey. 'Judgment is mine, saith the Lord.' We are each in the process of growth and change."

Sold another textbook this morning.

After scriptures and prayer James goes to work at the Howard's. He is putting up a railing on a second floor deck.

He could fall from there...

I ate breakfast, took my medicine, and watched Christmas movies until I felt like I could get up and do something.

The first thing I did was work on getting my book shipment ready.

I got a call from Sheri warning me that Max was going to ask to come up and stay with us when we come down on the 5th. The only problem is she can't come and get them and we aren't going down again until the 15th. She thinks they will get bored staying here that long. Also she is watching Shayna's dogs while Alex and Shayna, along with two other friends, go on a 3 week road trip to the Pacific Northwest.

Sure enough Max did text me and ask if he, Evan, and Joshua could come up. I told him yes. I thought for sure that I would feel better by then. Right now my nose is sore and red from blowing it so much.

I made brownies this afternoon for James. Who am I kidding, they were for me too.

I walked and watched movies. Here are some of my favorite Christmas movies that I have seen this week:

"Maggie's Christmas Miracle"

"Christmas in Angel Falls"

"Magical Christmas Ornaments"

James and I started watching the newest episode of "Mystery 101. The episode is called, "Playing Dead." This series stars Jill Wagner and Kristopher Polahaha.

Charlie loves to read

and she loves to give kisses

Bailey looks so sad.

Garcie is smiling inspite of it all.

Gracie is in James's Primary class.

I remember this night so well. I was at the church

doing a water balloon activity with the youth.

The fire was no under control and the firemen

were coming in to Vernon. Signs everywhere

thanking them for saving our town.

Such a cute little bathing beauty!

I'm not too sure about this.

Taking care of her babies

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Monday, July 1st, 2019

Columbia, South Carolina

62nd operating temple

Dedicated: 16 Oct 1999

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Exemplar

DC 35:2

I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who was crucified for the sins of the world, even as many as will believe on my name, that they may become the sons of God, even one in me as I am one in the Father, as the Father is one in me, that we may be one.

Book of Mormon

Alma 25:1-17

New Testament:"Ye Shall Be Witnesses unto Me"

Acts 1-5

General Conference

How Can I Understand?

Elder Ulisses Soares

"Brothers and sisters, the warning of our beloved prophet is a further reminder of our individual responsibility to seek to learn and to teach our families that there is a Father in Heaven who loves us and who has developed a divine plan of happiness for His children; that Jesus Christ, His Son, is the redeemer of the world; and that salvation comes from faith in His name. Our lives need to be rooted upon the rock of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ, which might help us individually and as families to have our own spiritual impressions engraved in our hearts, helping us to endure in our faith."

James went to work at the Howard's today. I was still in bed. We had scriptures in the evening along with reading Ben's letter.

I watched Christmas movies, paid bills, blogged, and walked.

I made James a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup for lunch. I ate chicken nuggets.

I got a call from my friend Jean. She was worried about me because Tom told her I wasn't feeling well. I told her we would get together once I felt better. Jean is always in pain and is dealing with a swollen knee.

James mailed the book we sold and picked up another 30 books. I didn't even open them. I will deal with them later.

It was a beautiful sunny day, so refreshing after the rain we had yesterday. It rained most of the day and everything smells so fresh and clean!

Happy 16th Birthday Max!

Arizona Highways

Dianne must be so proud!

Such a little cutie!

Love this talk!

Sunday, June 30th, 2019

Bismarck, North Dakota

61st operating temple

Dedicated: 19 Sept 1999

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Exemplar

Moroni 7:48

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ; that ye may become the sons of God; that when he shall appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is; that we may have this hope; that we may be purified even as he is pure. Amen.

Book of Mormon

Alma 24:19-30

New Testament "He Is Risen"

Review: Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20-21

General Conference

Build a Fortress of Spirituality and Protection

Elder Ronald A. Rasband

"Brothers and sisters, we are at war with Satan for the souls of men. The battle lines were drawn in our pre-earth life. Satan and a third of our Father in Heaven's children turned away from His promises of exaltation. Since that time, the adversary's minions have been fighting the faithful who choose the Father's plan.

Satan knows his days are numbered and that time is growing shorter. As crafty and cunning as he is, he will not win. However, his battle for each one of our souls rages on.

For our safety, we must build a fortress of spirituality and protection for our very souls, a fortress that will not be penetrated by the evil one."

Closing Remarks

President Russell M. Nelson

"We hope and pray that each member's home will become a true sanctuary of faith, where the Spirit of the Lord may dwell. Despite contention all around us, one's home can become a heavenly place, where study, prayer, and faith can be merged with love. We can truly become disciples of the Lord, standing up and speaking up for Him wherever we are."

I missed church this morning because I was miserable with a sore throat, cough, and achy joints. James went without me.

When he got home he said, "that was one of the best sacrament meetings I have ever been too." Of course.

The new couple from Maricopa, the Tesarek's spoke. They have been members for four years and they told about their conversion and joining the Church.

James and I will have an opportunity to work closely with the Tesarek's because we have been assigned to work with them on Family History.

I slept and rested most of the day and worked on my blog. This afternoon/evening we FaceTimed with Jared and Charlie. I showed Charlie my "Hello Kitty" bank and James's new "Pinkie Piggie" bank. We tried to play pattycake but weren't too successful.

We love Jared and Kacey so much and know they are struggling right now and we pray for them and wish we could help more.

I made ministering calls this afternoon as this is the end of the second quarter. All I need to do is make contact with one of the partners in each of the ministering partnerships I have been assigned. It is sad when people don't respond to a text. Out of 13 partnerships I heard from 9.

Some changes need to be made in my district and we need to get companions for Millie, and Barbara. I also need to get an active ministering sister for Sister Tedder. She just lost her son to an illness.

This evening I watched "The Good Witch" while James wrote a letter to Ben. I am so naughty.

"He Is Risen"