Sunday, July 7, 2019

Saturday, July 6th, 2019


Edmonton, Alberta
67th operating temple
Dedicated: 11 Dec 1999
By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Family of
Mark 6:33
And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto him.
Book of Mormon
Alma 28:9-29:7
New Testament "Ye Shall Be Witnesses unto Me"
Acts 4:31-37; 5:1-11



General Conference
A Home Where the Spirit of the Lord Dwells
President Henry B. Eyring
"Your faith in the Savior has grown as you followed President Russell M. Nelson's suggestion to reread the Book of Mormon. You marked passages and words that referred to the Savior. Your faith in Jesus Christ grew. But like a new plant, such faith in Jesus Christ will wither unless you find continued resolve to ponder and pray to increase it.
Your example of growing in faith may not be followed by all members of your family now. But take heart from the experience of Alma the Younger. In his painful need for repentance and forgiveness, he remembered his father's faith in Jesus Christ. Your children may remember your faith in the Savior at a moment when they desperately need repentance."

It is a cloudy, beautiful morning! We even had a little rain.

I have more swelling around my right eye and eyelid. James wants me to go to the ER but I begged him to let me wait until Monday, hoping it will be better by then. 
He makes me put hot compresses on the swelling throughout the day because he says it helps kill bacteria. I think he's worried about me dying or else he can't stand looking at my swollen face.

I read from the New Testament Student Manual for Acts 1-5. It helps me understand things better and there are always lots of quotes by General Authorities. 

James is so miserable. He not only has a bronchial infection and a cough, he also has laryngitis. I called his teaching companion Brother Westbrook and asked if he would give the lesson tomorrow as James would not be there. He was more than happy to do it.

I had planned on going to town today to mail my book boxes. I told James we better call and make sure the UPS store was open before we went because they have been known to randomly close on Saturdays. It was 1:53 when I called to ask how late they were open today. The girl said until 2. I said, aren't you normally open until 4. She said yes but their software isn't working right so they are closing early. Grrr. I guess my boxes won't get mailed until Monday. Maybe by then I will have two more ready.

We decided to go into town anyway. I was craving a hamburger and an ice cream cone from McDonald's and James needed to pick upa prescription from CVS. 

I ordered a quarter pounder with cheese and paid $6 for it. It was overcooked and dry. The only saving grace was the ice cream cone.

I came home and after resting awhile I inventoried my next box of books. Not much accomplished today. 

This evening we watched the newest Hallmark movie, "Love Unleashed," starring Jen Lilley and Christopher Russell. In this movie Jen fosters puppies in need of a home. In real life she fosters children who need a home.

I was still walking until 10:20 tonight in order to get my 10,000.

James and I are reading a new book together called, "Love Unscripted." 

James said a fast prayer that we would have better health. I am not sure that I can fast when I am sick.

I tried to look my best but it looks like I 
have a black eye.


One of my friends took this picture from
the highway coming home from Springerville.

 This is a Jared face for sure. He 
looked just like this at that age!

 She's got something on her mind.

She is such a dolly!

 I love this sweet family!

 One of my most favorite young women!

 No wonder he seems so young!












Friday, July 5th, 2019

Billings, Montana
66th operating temple
Dedicated: 20 Nov 1999
By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Family of
Matthew 13:55
Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary? And his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
Book of Mormon
Alma 27:16-28:8
New Testament "Ye Shall Be Witnesses Unto Me"
Acts 4:13-30; 5:17-42



General Conference
Just as He Did
W. Christopher Waddell
"We are taught on the ministering website of the Church that 'while there are many purposes of ministering, our efforts should be guided by the desire to help others achieve a deeper individual conversion and become more like the Savior.' Elder Neil L. Andersen said it this way:
'A person with a good heart can help someone fix a tire, take a roommate to the doctor, have lunch with someone who is sad, or smile and say hello to brighten a day. But a follower of the first commandment will naturally add to these important acts of service.'"

I called to make an appointment with Dr. Moffat for James but he is out of the office until Monday. He has an appointment on Monday at 10:45. James thinks he has bronchial pneumonia.

My face is swelling on my right side. My eyelid is the worse. It's like when I had cellulitis in my face when Ben was small, about 15 years ago. I guess I should have made an appointment with Dr. Moffat for myself. Cellulitis can be life-threatening, according to James. He looked it up on the internet and it said that if gangrene sets in tissues can die and the person could even lose their life. That sounds pretty drastic and I don't feel like my life is being threatened right now, just my face.

I texted Kim today to see if she and Brian were coming this weekend like she said they were last time they were here. Their plan was to go to a concert in Colorado and stop by here on the way home. She said they didn't have the money to go to the concert because they are helping Joe get his wisdom teeth out and that they have had a lot of medical expenses recently. She also said she tested off the charts for three different kinds of mold and she is getting treatments for that. I hope these treatments will help and that she will be able to feel good again. It's been a long time.

On the happy side of today I got a phone call from Lola. I wished her a happy birthday and told her that when she comes to see me that I am going to make her pink "baby" cupcakes. She was very excited!

I sent birthday cards to Max, Palmer, and Jared Ammon today. 

I got another two boxes of books ready to send out. 

There is smoke everywhere outside from the fire. Adam sent me a letter regarding the fire. James wanted to go outside to walk but there was too much smoke. What started out as a controlled burn has gotten out of control and it is pretty close to us.


James and I watched the movie, "Once Upon a Christmas Miracle."
It a true story about a girl who has liver disease and desperately needs a transplant and the guy who volunteers to give her his liver. It is a great story.

Head 85 percentile, body 15 percentile
Feet: Perfect



Alex took this photo at Big Sur


There is a black dog on the dark blanket



 Can you see the smoke?


Two more boxes

 Scarlett and her friend Callie Jo


Baby Christening











Saturday, July 6, 2019

Thursday, July 4th, 2019

Regina, Saskatchewan
65th operating temple
Dedicated: 14 Nov 1999
By: Boyd K. Packer

Jesus Christ, Family of
Luke 8:19
Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press.
Book of Mormon
Alma 27:1-15
New Testament "Ye Shall Be Witnesses Unto Me"
Acts 3:1-12; 4:1-12; 5:12-16



General Conference
Missionary Work: Sharing What Is in Your Heart
Dieter F. Uchtdorf
"Five Simple Suggestions for Missionary Work:
First, draw close to God.
Second, fill your heart with love for others.
Third, strive to walk the path of discipleship.
Fourth, share what is in your heart.
Fifth, trust the Lord to work His miracles."

James went to the Howard's and came back before I was even up this morning. I did not get much sleep last night. Too many thoughts spinning through my head and I took Tramadol too close to bedtime.

James and I are both so sick we can't even celebrate the holiday. We were going to go to the valley and be with Lola on her birthday and celebrate Independence Day Eastmark style but we just were both too miserable. Instead we stayed home and ate watermelon and that was about the extent of our celebration.

I really am grateful for all of those who have sacrificed to make our country free, many who gave their lives. I am grateful to live in the greatest country in the world, the United States of America.

Happy Independence Day!









 Can't think of a better way to celebrate
freedom and liberty than with this little one!












 Celebrating being 5!


Last year she was 4 on the 4th

Philadelphia temple




Celebrating family!



No rockets or bombs, just a fire.


I had to text Max and tell him we weren't coming down and
therefore he and Evan and Joshua wouldn't be able to come up. He was very sweet and said he hoped I felt better soon.