Saturday, October 5th, 2019

Meridian, Idaho

158th operating temple

Dedicated: 19 Nov 2017

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ, Good Shepherd

DC 50:44

Wherefore, I am in your midst, and I am the good shepherd, and the stone of Israel. He that buildeth upon this rock shall never fall.

Book of Mormon

Helaman 15:7-16:18

New Testament: Ephesians: "For the Perfecting of the Saints"

Ephesians 6

Ephesians 6:11-17

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

General Conference

Spiritual Capacity

Michelle Craig

"As Jesus Christ's faith disciple, you can receive personal inspiration and revelation, consistent with His commandments, that is tailored to you."

I read this quote this morning:

"We can give our children education, lessons, athletics and the arts, and material possessions, but if we do not give them faith in Christ, we have given little." - Kevin W. Pearson, GC April, 2009.

189th Semi-annual General Conference

Saturday morning session.

1. "The Message, the Meaning, the Multitude." Jeffrey R. Holland

2. "True Disciples of the Savior" Terrence Vinson

3. "Be Faithful, Not Faithless" Stephen W. Owen

4. "The Joy of the Saints" D. Todd Christofferson

5. "Spiritual Capacity" Michelle Craig

6. "Unwavering Commitment to Jesus Christ" Dale G. Renlund

7. "Trust in the Lord" Dallin H. Oaks

Saturday afternoon session

8. "Watchful unto Prayer Continually" David A. Bednar

9. "Found through the Power of the Book of Mormon"R.V. Alliaud

10. "Witnesses, Aaronic Priesthood Quorums, and Young Women Classes" Russell M. Nelson

11. "Adjustments to Strengthen Youth" Quentin L. Cook

12. "Come Follow Me - The Lord's Counterstrategy and Proactive Plan" Mark L. Pace

13. "Consistent and Resilient Trust" L. Todd Budge

14. "After the Trial of Our Faith" Jorge M. Alvarado

15. "Standing By Our Promises and Covenants" Ronald A. Rasband

Women's Session

16. "Thru Cloud and Sunshine, Lord, Abide with Me" Reyna I. Aburto

17.  "Honoring His Name" Lisa L. Harkness

18.  "Beloved Daughters" Bonnie Ho. Cordon

19. "Covenant Women in Partnership with God" Henry B. Eyring

20. "Two Great Commandments" Dallin H. Oaks

21. "Spiritual Treasures" Russell M. Nelson

James and I watched the first session of conference by ourselves. 

During the first part of the afternoon session, Ian, Sheri, Max, Evan, and Joshua arrived. Sheri and Ian finished watching the second session with us. 

Our ward had a Relief Society activity at the church for the women's session. I invited Sheri to go but she did not want to. I texted Tamara and Kerri and asked to be excused. They were very sweet about it. My friend Lynda Price who just got off a mission wanted me to go with her and I had to tell her I wasn't going. They were having a potluck dinner and then watching the broadcast and the Relief Society was providing desert. Tamara said there were around 30 sisters who attended, which is a good turnout for our ward.

At home before the broadcast Sheri made chocolate chip cookies and I made zuppa tuscana soup. 

Sheri and I watched the broadcast together. Sister Cordon announced the changes to the Young Women's program and introduced the new theme. My favorite talk was President Nelson's. He also announced the new temples in this session which was kind of unusual because he usually does this in the last session.

We are pleased to announce plans to construct temples in the following locations: Freetown, Sierra Leone; Orem, Utah; Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea; Bentonville, Arkansas; Bacolod, Philippines; McAllen, Texas; Coban, Guatemala; and Taylorsville, Utah. 

We watched the newest Hallmark movie, "Over the Moon in Love."

 New Young Women's Theme

Star Valley, Wyoming temple

Harrison Fjiord performed at the

Crescent Ballroom on Tuesday.

Both Dallin and Joe are in this band.

Friday, October 4th, 2019

Tucson, Arizona

157th operating temple

Dedicated: 13 Aug 2017

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ, Good Shepherd

Genesis 49:24

But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)

Book of Mormon

Helaman 14:20-15:6

New Testament: Ephesians: "For the Perfecting of the Saints"

Ephesians 5

General Conference

The Joy of the Saints

Elder D. Todd Christofferson

"Joy comes from keeping Christ's commandments, from overcoming sorrow and weakness through Him, and from serving as He served."

Sold two books today. One was a merchant fulfilled Victoria Holt book, "Lord of the Far Island." I was introduced to Victoria Holt by my "Nannie." She gave me "The Mistress of Mellyn" to read when I was a teenager. I think I have read most all of her books. 

We left the house at 9:30 this morning. I was reading to James and he missed his turn off the freeway so we had to do a little back-tracking. It happens every time.

He dropped me off at 10 o'clock at AARA for my 10:45 infusion appointment. I was only there a few minutes when Frances came and got me. I lost 4 lbs since last month! 

James dropped me off early because he had an appointment at Sonoran Spine on Rio Salado Parkway. He said the woman who check him in is a 6'2" Russian named Jelena. She makes him feel like a midget.

After my infusion James picked me up and we drove to Olive Garden again for lunch. We had three gift cards and we are just about to use them all up. Today I had soup, salad, and asiago tortellini. It was delicious and the lunch portions are the perfect size. Our waitress, April, was very friendly. When I told her we had a long drive home she gave us extra mints and a glass of water and a glass of ice. James had his ASU shirt on so she struck up a conversation saying she was an ASU graduate. She practiced criminal law but didn't really like it so now she's waiting tables again, just like she did in college. It is a good job for her because she is so friendly.

We stopped at the Walmart in Show Low before going home to get bananas, herbal tea, cream, and some markers. 

On the way through Vernon we some members of the Hunsaker family walking away from the graveyard after Analee's burial. Here are some photos that I got from Instagram and Facebook:

 Kip's girls: Kaylynn, Brielle, Hailey, Makenzi, LeeAnn

Analee's favorite color was purple

 Sean's daughter Camrie and her children

A young Analee

The Analee I knew and loved.

When we got home and my stuff was all put away I grabbed a Dilly bar and watched the season finale of Chesapeake Shores. James made me some BBQ pork leftovers. It was delicious with some Sweet Baby Ray's sauce rather than the sauce it was cooked in because I thought the sauce it was cooked in was too hot. 

I walked and did some blogging while watching a movie on the Up channel. James watched it too.

 I'm going to post this on the door to my pantry to
inspire me to do this again!

The Price's just got back from their mission.
I think they went to Martin's Cove.

I taught these two in Primary. Such great kids!!

 The woman is a police officer. She shot this man's
brother and killed him. She thought he was in her
apartment but she was in the wrong apartment.
She has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Rowan was chosen from his football team to go to this
leadership conference. He said it was boring.

Thursday, October 3rd, 2019

Paris, France

156th operating temple

Dedicated: 21 May 2017

By: Henry B. Eyring

Jesus Christ, Glory of

DC 93:36

The glory of God is intelligence, or, in other words, light and truth.

Book of Mormon

Helaman 14:1-19

New Testament: Ephesians: "For the Perfecting of the Saints"

Ephesians 4

General Conference

Be Faith, Not Faithless
Stephen W. Owen
"We must deliberately take time each day to disconnect from the world and connect with heaven."

"Rescuing Wayward Children": The Cosmic War - "God never bestows upon His people, or upon an individual, superior blessings without a severe trial to prove them,... to see whether they will keep their covenants with Him, and keep in remembrance what He has shown them. Then the greater the ... blessings, the greater the display of the power of the enemy." -Brigham Young

James and I left Vernon at 7:10 this morning. My appointment at Dr. Douglas's, in Chandler,  is at 10:30. I made it in plenty of time. James drove a little fast and we had no stops. They were ready for me when I got there.

First on the agenda, a shot to numb my mouth on the left side where they are doing the drilling. Jackie gave me the shots. She did okay except for the fact that she shook my face incessantly. Nothing I couldn't handle.

Next came the two faces with goggles on looking at me and the drilling to get the old crown off. This is the part that I like the least because I have to keep my mouth open so long and my mouth gets so dry. Finally the old crown was off and then the assistant, a hispanic girl from Globe-Miami, made the mold for the new crown and installed the temporary crown. We had a nice chat about where to find the best Mexican food in Globe-Miami. She said Guayo's El Rey in Miami by the old swimming pool in downtown Miami was by far the best. I have heard good things about this place but have yet to try it. 

While I was in Dr. D's Chamber of Torture, (my next appointment is on Halloween), James was getting the oil changed in the car, picking up his new glasses at Chandler Eyecare, and mailing my book shipment at UPS. He also went to Culver's and got two fish sandwiches, one for himself and one for me. He ended up eating both because my mouth was too numb to eat mine. Besides, I was waiting for lunch at Olive Garden.

We had lunch at the Olive Garden on Gilbert Rd. just north of Germann. By the time I got my food I was ready to eat, most of the numbness in my mouth was gone. I had zuppa tuscana soup, salad and breadsticks, and their strawberry ricotta cheesecake with shortbread crust, which is my very favorite cheesecake anywhere.
James was tired and wanted to go to Trina and Darrel's for a nap, but Trina wasn't home and their door was locked so we went to Coscto to spend the Reward's cash of $99.95 I had from using their credit card. We bought toilet paper, walnuts, cinnamon-sugar covered almonds, and a pumpkin pecan baking mix, some Christmas wrapping paper, and two spools of Christmas ribbon. It came to around $76 and they gave me back $24 in cash. It's nice to have some cash!

We went down the street to Barnes and Noble and I bought three adult coloring books for Lois and Dawn and to sets of ultra fine markers. One of the coloring books was a Disney Princesses one I would have loved to have for myself. I usually by things for other people that I would like and this is certainly true today.

After Barnes and Noble we went to Trina's and took naps. Ruby, Rowan and Addy were at home when I woke up but Trina was gone to pick up Lola at dance. When they returned Lola's friends Ivy and Scarlett were with them. Trina had been decorating for Halloween and Lola had to show me the giant spiders and witches hats. There was a whoopee cushion on the floor and Lola proceeded to show her friends how if you sit on the cushion it makes a sound like you tooted. They took turns sitting on the cushion and laughing their heads off. I mentioned that it was a whoopee cushion and Lola says, "No, it's a fart pillow." I said something about Lola being rater R and Rowan says, "Oh yeah, she really is."

James and I got our gifts together for Lois and Dawn and headed over to Tempe. They liked the gifts and I think Lois especially loved the Disney Princess coloring book. She said she hoped she could color the pictures as good as the photographs that were also in the coloring book. Dawn really liked the coconut hibiscus body lotion. It was a good evening. We had some of Aunt Faye's coconut cream pie before leaving. 

When we got back to Darrel and Trina's there were several bicycles parked by the house. Rowan and friends were playing capture the flag in the greenbelt. It was late so we went right to bed.

 Kaitlin's sister's baby and family

 Zuppa Tuscana

 Sweet Charlie

The Whoopee girls

 Drawing the whoopee cushion and writing

whoopee on it.

 Lola and Ruby watching TV while Addy does

her homework.

Welcome to the Lambson's

Rebecca painted this pictures for her Mom:

Cathi and Laura made this fairy village

for Lois and Dawn

I need this, Christmas movies

start October 25th.