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Sunday, September 1, 2019

Friday, August 30th, 2019

Newport Beach, California

122nd operating temple

Dedicated: 28 Aug 2005

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Glory of

Zechariah 2:5
For I, saith the Lord, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her.
Book of Mormon
Alma 58:13-29
New Testament "Ye Are the Body of Christ" 1 Corinthians 8-13
1 Corinthians 12

General Conference

Building a Fortress of Spirituality and Protection

Elder Ronald A. Rasband

"What are some ways we can fortify ourselves in troubled times, that we may be 'instruments in the hands of God to bring about this great work'? Let's look to the scriptures. We are obedient. We trust the Lord. We stand for the truth. We make and renew our covenants by partaking of the sacrament and by worshipping in the temple. The sacrament is the centerpiece of our Sunday worship, where we are receiving the promise to 'always have his Spirit to be with us.'"

I made rolls this morning for the temple tomorrow. I paid bills both personal and business.

James got a call from Dr. DeLange's office today regarding some of the results of his surgery on Monday. He definitely has a hernia that is causing acid to get up into his throat. He has an appointment on the 18th to decide what the plan of action will be.

James and I took a trip to town this afternoon. I had to pick up my prescription and do some shopping at Walmart. James needed to do some pricing at Home Depot for the remodeling project he is bidding. On the way to town we stopped at the post office and picked up five books that I had ordered. Time to start buying again.

I sold eight books today!

Walmart was insane. I am not sure why I chose to shop on a holiday weekend. The people were loud and so was the music. I was so happy to get out of there.

Hurricane Dorian is heading towards Florida. I hope my book buddies Kathy and Kris are okay.

Tomorrow we work at the temple again. It is a fifth Saturday and it's our turn so we went to bed quite early tonight.

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

Aba, Nigeria

121st operating temple

Dedicated: 7 Aug 2005

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Glory of

Ezkiel 1:28

As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day or rain, so was the appearance of the brightness round about. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. And when I saw it, I fell upon my face, and I heard a voice of one that spake.

Book of Mormon

Alma 58:1-12

New Testament "Ye Are the Body of Christ" 1 Corinthians 8-13

1 Corinthians 11

General Conference

The Immediate Goodness of God

"I realize that sometimes life's experiences create confusion and turbulence that can make it difficult to receive or recognize relief. I have been through such times. I testify that, during such times, our mere preservation is a tender and powerful manifestation of the immediate goodness of God. Remember, ancient Israel was ultimately delivered 'by that same God who had preserved them' day to day."

We had prayer this morning before James left for the valley. He is going down to work on the door at Stacy's and to meet with some people about some remodeling. Armando did some landscaping for them and he gave them James's name.

As I looked out my bedroom window this morning I saw a woodpecker on the tree trunk where James has built two birdhouses. There was a bluebird dive bombing the woodpecker to get him off her tree. I guess she may have babies in one of those birdhouses. James says bluebirds nest two times a year, in the spring and the fall. The woodpecker moved to the other side of the tree but the bluebird kept dive bombing him. She was relentless.

I don't know how much more critters I can handle in my house. We just got rid of the bat and now I just saw a mouse in the pantry. This means war!

I finished Aunt Dimity's Good Deed and moved on to Aunt Dimity and the Duke. I now realize I should have read the duke one first.

Repricing took forever but it is totally worth it. I am selling so many books right after I reprice. I did only sell 3 books today though.

I heard from both Stacy and Sheri today and found out that Adam and Kaitlin won't be coming up this weekend.

It rained again today just enough for the car to get muddy when James got home from the valley. No green chili burros. Burger House was closed.

Such a good little singer!

Can't you just see them as teenagers!

Charlie loves to climb!

While Autumn had the kids Kacey and Jared

got to go to the temple in Dallas.

On the Latin America Tour

Sister Nelson says when they get back from these

tours President Nelson hits the ground running and

she just hits the ground.

They were in prison in Utah for murder and

escaped on their way to Pima county, Arizona.

Sorry this isn't legible.

I feel safe with my friend Lynda in the neighborhood.

Missed Dog Day yesterday.

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!