Friday, September 13th, 2019

Quetzeltenango, Guatemala

136th operating temple

Dedicated: 11 Dec. 2011

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ, Glory of
Alma 5:50
Yea, thus saith the Spirit: Repent, and ye ends of the earth, for the kingdom of heaven is soon at hand; yea, the Son of God cometh in his glory, in his might, majesty, power, and dominion. Yea, my beloved brethren, I say unto you, that the Spirit said: Behold the glory of the King of all the earth; and also the King of heaven shall very soon shine forth among all the children of men.
Book of Mormon
Helaman 3:19-37
New Testament "Be Ye Reconciled to God" 2 Corinthians 1-7
2 Corinthians 6

General Conference

Your Priesthood Playbook

Elder Gary E. Stevenson

"I pray that you will make the commitment to live worthy of the holy priesthood that you bear and strive to execute your sacred role every day. I bless you with the ability and desire to do so. I add my testimony of the power of the priesthood that you hold, of living prophets, and of Jesus Christ and His role as our Savior and Redeemer. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen."

James served me breakfast as I was doing my morning gospel study. Oatmeal with walnuts and a side of bananas and strawberries. Quite delicious.

James went out this morning to try and put the motor in for his broken drivers window. This is his third attempt and third component and this one did not work either. He is getting pretty frustrated! He went into town to return the part and bought me a box of cherry Dilly bars so the day wasn't a complete waste.

Still selling books, six today. WooHoo!

I made rolls, washed my temple clothes and asked James if he had anything clothes for me to wash, and gave myself a manicure all in preparation for going to the temple tomorrow. 

I wished Tamara a happy birthday. I told her I would never forget her birthday because it is the same day as my mom's. She said she got a new temple dress and is so excited to wear it today in the temple. She and her husband try to go every Friday afternoon.

I walked and listened to conference talks this morning and in the afternoon and evening while I was walking I watched "Chopped."

Happy 89th Birthday Mom!

What a great mom I have!

This is Gracie. She is in James's Primary class. She is
a rodeo girl. She won first place in the barrel racing.

 Look at this cutie super model!

 Is this for real?

Yea! They caught the bad guy and girl!

President Nelson with his many birthday cards.

24 and I only have 17.

Thursday, September 12th, 2019

San Salvador, El Salvador

135th operating temple

Dedicated: 21 Aug 2011

By: Henry B. Eyring

Jesus Christ, Glory of

Jacob 4:4

For, for this intent have we written these things, that they may know that we knew of Christ, and we had a hope of his glory many hundred years before his coming; and not only we ourselves had a hope of his glory, but also all the holy prophets which were before us.

Book of Mormon

Helaman 3:1-18

New Testament "Be Ye Reconciled to God" 2 Corinthians 1-7

2 Corinthians 5

General Conference

Behold the Lamb of God

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

"Beloved friends, as we unite across the globe each week in what we hope is an increasingly sacred acknowledgment of Christ's majestic atoning gift to all humankind, may we bring to the sacramental altar 'more tears for his sorrows and more pain at his grief.' And then as we reflect, pray, and covenant anew, may we take from that sacred moment 'more patience in suff'ring, .. more praise for relief.' For such patience and relief, for such holiness and hope, I pray for all of you in the name of Him who broke the precious bread of forgiveness and poured the holy wine of redemption, even Jesus Christ, the great and merciful and holy Lamb of God, amen."

I sold three books today and made over $30. 

James blew his elk call this morning but saw no elk, only antelope.

I made swiss steak today while James was gone into town to his doctor's appointment. When he got home it was ready to eat over a baked potato. It was delicious and James loved it. I asked him about his doctor's appointment. He said Dr. Moffat's says he does not have shingles because you can only get shingles once. He says it is nerve damage. He wants James to have an MRI on his neck because he thinks it might be called by a pinched nerve. James hates MRI's as most people do because he gets claustraphobic.

I sold three books today and James caught four mice outside.

I walked over 20,000 steps today to make up for yesterday.

 Oh Lola!

 Go Alice!

 This girl loves to climb!

Wednesday, September 11th, 2019

Kyiv, Ukraine

134th operating temple

Dedicated: 29 Aug 2010

By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ, Glory of

2 Nephi 33:11

And if they are not the words of Christ, judge ye - for Christ will show unto you, with power and great glory, that they are his words, at the last day; and you and I shall stand face to face before his bar; and ye shall know that I have been commanded of him to write these things, notwithstanding my weakness.

Book of Mormon

 Helaman 2:1-14

New Testament "Be Ye Reconciled to God" 2 Corinthians 1-7

2 Corinthians 4

General Conference

Hearing His Voice

Elder David P. Homer

" Brothers and sisters, in a world with so many competing voices, I testify that our Heavenly Father has made it possible for us to hear and follow His If we are diligent, He and His Son will give us the direction we seek, the strength we need, and the happiness we all desire. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen."

I sold one of my ten cent library books and after fees I made fifty six cents. 

James is pretty miserable right now. He has shingles on the right side of his head that is sore to the touch. He has had it for over a week so I told him he needed to see the doctor. He actually called and made an appointment for tomorrow morning with Dr. Moffat.

James finally heard from Christopher and Tamara, the couple he drew remodeling plans for and met with last week. They called and said they had "decided to go in a different direction." We took this to mean that they got someone else to do the job.

Now he is working on a bid for the Ramirez home in Phoenix. 

We went into town this afternoon and stopped for lunch around 2 p.m. at LaCasita. Their food is so delicious. I've decided that James's green chili enchiladas are a little better than my red chili enchilada. James got an extra one, the cook accidentally made two, and I got half of the last one. So delicious!

I told James to smile and this is what he did.

After lunch James dropped me off at Walmart and he did some errands he needed to do. I saw one of our friends from the temple, Sister Gentry. She gave me a hug and I said I would see her on Saturday.  James came as I was checking out. As we were driving a way we say Kerri walking across the parking lot into the store. I offered her one of my pumpkin Popem's but she declined. Popem's are donut holes.

On the way home I read to James from "Aunt Dimity and the Duke." When I got home I read from "Aunt Dimity beats the Devil." There are 24 Aunt Dimity books and I only have 17. I guess I will have to do something about that.

I researched books for awhile this evening. Most of the ones I found were too high in price and there wasn't enough spread. I finished with less steps this evening so James and I could watch the newest episode of "Darrow and Darrow" on the Hallmark Movies and Mysteries channel. Darrow and Darrow are a mother and daughter attorney team played by Kimberly Williams -Paisley, and Wendy Malik. Tom Cavanaugh is Kimberly's love interest. The actor who plays Henry Gowan in "When Calls the Heart" was the bad guy in this episode.

 I love this photo taken 1978-79

 One cool baby!

Tuesday, September 10th, 2019

Cebu City, Philippines

133rd operating temple

Dedicated: 13 June 2010

By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ, Glory of

DC 93:11

And I, John, bear record that I beheld his glory, as the glory of the Only Begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth, even the Spirit of truth, which came and dwelt in the flesh, and dwelt among us.

Book of Mormon

Helaman 1:18-34

New Testament "Be Ye Reconciled to God" 2 Corinthians 1-7

2 Corinthians 3

General Conference

Feasting Upon the Words of Christ

Elder Takashi Wada

"In conclusion, I bear testimony that feasting upon the words of Christ can happen at any time and on any occasion if we prepare our hearts to receive them. Feasting upon the words of Christ will bring life-sustaining revelation, reaffirm our true identity and worth before God as His child, and lead our friends unto Christ and everlasting life. Let me end by echoing the invitation of Nephi when he said: 'Ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life.'"

It's elk bugling season which means James goes out on the porch outside of our bedroom in his underwear and bugles. This morning an elk bugled right back at him and he could tell it was close. He put on his camo's, grabbed my camera, and off he went. 

James was gone an hour or so. He said a 6x6 elk was right out in the trees with his herd. When he grabbed the camera to take a picture it wasn't on so he missed his opportunity. He said there were two herds out in the trees with two bull elk. 

James says there are two reasons that elk bugle. The first reason is to let their cows know where they are. The second reason they bugle is a warning to other bulls to stay away.

Amazon received my last shipment today. The great thing is that I sold two books from that shipment today!

We heard from Quicken Loans today. They said they could only give us financing for $115,000. James is going to talk to them and see if he can get them to raise that.

I made a trip to Dollar General this afternoon for refreshments.

This evening I worked on books and after doing some research I bought three books. 

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