Sunday, September 1, 2019

Wednesday, August 28th, 2019

San Antonio, Texas
120th operating temple
Dedicated: 22 May 2005
By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Glory of
Isaiah 60:2
For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.
Book of Mormon
Alma 57:17-36
New Testament "Ye Are the Body of Christ" 1 Corinthians 8-13
1 Corinthians 10


General Conference
Prepared to Receive Every Needful Thing
David A. Bednar
"Could we read and comprehend all that has been written from the days of Adam, on the relation of man to God and angels in a future state, we should know very little about it. Reading the experience of others, or the revelation given to them, can never give us a comprehensive view of our condition and true relation to God. Knowledge of these things can only be obtained by experience through the ordinances of God set forth for that purpose." (Joseph Smith).

Connor at Quicken Loans assures us that he can get us a loan. 

I made ham and cabbage in the crockpot. James loved it! It was pretty tasty. 

We had rain today and as we were looking out the window we saw two coyotes trotting by just on the other side of the fence. James said, "should I shoot them"? I said no because I didn't want a couple of dead coyotes to deal with.

The rain has made the weather so nice and cool!

I am reading "Aunt Dimity's Good Deed" and I am reading "Aunt Dimity is Dead" to James. Sometimes I have to stop and think which story goes with which book. James and I are also reading "Insights" the book about President Nelson's amazing life. James really does love me to read to him.

I spent the day repricing, walking, talking to Stacy about her crisis at work, and texting with Jared. 

Stacy had her big Vivace weekend and did $11,000 in sales and now the payment company is holding the money making sure it's legitimate. Because Skyler hasn't gotten paid either Stacy did not even get her pay check this week. He owes her over $5,000. Her rent is due on the first and they probably won't get this straightened out until next week. My heart goes out to her. Oh yes, and Paul went out and bought a new washer because he thought she was getting all this money. He's being going to the laundry mat every week and I guess he was anxious to get the washer.

Tonight I had a presidency meeting at the church with Tamara, Kerri, and Maxine. I love these sisters that I work with. We work together and laugh together. Maxine gave me a stack of temple names of brethren who needed to be confirmed. I told her I would give them to James on Saturday when we work at the temple.
We are making ministering changes. This is probably the most difficult part of our calling. Making sure each sister is cared for and accounted for.


Happy 15th Birthday Addy!





First day of school this year.

Big Lake in July

Addy loves to bake! She made
Rowan's birthday cake but this isn't it.

She's crafty too and probably the nicest
15 year old you will ever meet!

 She's athletic and runs cross country.

She did the Turkey Trot with her mom last
November.

Queen of Hearts costume made by Trina.
Addy won 1st place in her ward Halloween
costume contest.

As a sweet 8 year old at her baptism.
She's like all kids, she's grown up too fast!
I love you Addy!

This sister is in our ward. She was making these pasties for her
husband to take elk hunting. Lucky guy!

This is the recipe I used for my 
ham and cabbage I made today.



 Lest you think I only eat Dilly bars and 
Hershey bars. Why are so many of my
posts about food?

How did they know?

Pumpkin Cider body butter?






These two!!



Tuesday, August 27th, 2019

Manhattan, New York
119th operating temple
Dedicated: 13 June 2004
By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Glory of
Isaiah 40:5
And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.
Book of Mormon
Alma 57:1-16
New Testament "Ye Are the Body of Christ" 1 Corinthians 8-13
1 Corinthians 9


General Conference
Good Shepherd, Lamb of God
Elder Gerrit W. Gong
"Our Good Shepherd rejoices when we exercise individual moral agency with intention and faith. Those in His fold look to our Savior in gratitude for His atoning sacrifice. We covenant to follow Him, not passively, blindly, or 'sheepishly,' but instead desiring with all our hearts and minds to love God and our neighbor, bearing one another's burdens and rejoicing in one another's joys. As Christ freely dedicated His will to the will of the Father, so we reverently take upon us His name. We gladly seek to join His work of gathering and ministering to all of God's children."


Kathy and Kris were the book webinar presenters today. They always stress the importance of learning to read the Keepa charts as the most important aspect of the business. Kathy said that when she first started she worked on Keepa charts at least two hours a day. I guess this is where I need to put my focus after repricing. I have received Keepa alerts but for some reason they never work out to be good deals. Must try harder! On the positive side today was the best day I've had selling books.


James had to go to town again today because we forgot to pick up his meds yesterday. I stayed at home and did my thing and ate the following snacks: turkey bacon, pickles, a Dilly bar and a plain Hershey's bar. 

I love reading the Aunt Dimity books again. It's like having a set of new books because it's been so long since I have read them. My friend Karen S. is the one who introduced me to Aunt Dimity.

We received some news we didn't expect to receive today. We did not get our Chase loan. We were frustrated because of all the hoops we had to jump through and a little sad but James said he would go back to Quicken and see if we could get one there. We must get rid of the high interest rate on our business line of credit loan.

I couldn't sleep tonight. I got up around 1:00 a.m., ate a bowl of blueberry Cheerios and read from Aunt Dimity and finally went back to sleep.


Happy First Birthday Charlie!


















Don't try to take my cake!


Such lovely centerpieces!
I don't think I have ever seen a cuter baby!



Another cutie!

Sheri's baby




James fixing the washer, or at least
trying to.