Saturday, October 12, 2019

Wednesday, October 9th, 2019

Rome, Italy
162nd operating temple
Dedicated: 10 Mar 2019
By: Russell M. Nelson

Jesus Christ, Good Shepherd
Isaiah 40:11
He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
Book of Mormon
3 Nephi 2:1-19
New Testament: Ephesians: "For the Perfecting of the Saints"


General Conference
Found through the Power of the Book of Mormon
Elder Ruben V. Alliaud
"All must experience and be found by the power of the truths contained in the Book of Mormon."

3 Nephi 1:30 says: And thus were the Lamanites afflicted also, and began to decrease as to their faith and righteousness, because of the wickedness of the rising generation. Many of the rising generation today are decreasing in faith and righteousness while others are sacrificing to go on missions. What makes the difference?

"Rescuing Wayward Children", 'The Lone and Dreary World':
The universal law of opposites states that to ascend upon high we must descend below all things, so that we might comprehend all things, and thereby gain the ability to become as the gods - above, and in all, and through all things (DC 88:6). For reasons that we do not completely understand, this process is the only way to become exalted.'

Sheri went out running again this morning as she has the last two mornings. Alex and Max got up early and went fishing. 

When Sheri returned from her run she made breakfast, hashbrowns, turkey bacon, and eggs. Sheri asked me if I wanted some hasbrowns and I accepted. Evan came asking for more hashbrowns and they were all gone. I felt a little guilty because I know how much he loves hashbrowns and french fries.

When it got time for Sheri, Ian and Evan to leave Max and Alex were still gone fishing. 



Even though Joshua is staying, I wanted him to
have his picture taken with the people he came with.

 Look what Alex caught along with his fish.



Another successful day at Silver Creek.

When Alex and Max got home they played a couple of games of
"Settlers." The set that James bought me for my birthday years ago is so enticing. Max and Joshua never played before and they both won a game.
Settlers of Catan

I sold three more books and my total yearly sales are inching towards the ten thousand mark. When I get to ten thousand I'm posting on the Book Arbitrage Facebook group.

While Alex and Max were sleeping this afternoon Joshua mowed our little patch of grass while James used the tractor to knock down weeds in the rest of the yard. It did my heart good to look outside and see them working together.

This evening I had a bad spell of dizziness and nausea. I guess I took Tramadol and didn't eat, or at least didn't eat enough. James brought me some Sprite and I went to bed very early, around 8 o'clock. I guess the boys had frozen pizza for dinner. Adam and his friends Kaitlyn and Chris arrived during the night.

 The last yellow flowers of the season

 Paris Disney, Mickey looks too orange

Conference Quotes:










The Whole Armour of God













Friday, October 11, 2019

Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

Barranquilla, Colombia
161st operating temple
Dedicated: 9 Dec 2018
By: Dallin H. Oaks

Jesus Christ, Good Shepherd
Psalms 95:7
For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice,
Book of Mormon
3 Nephi 1:15-30
New Testament: Ephesians Review: "For the Perfecting of the Saints"


General Conference
"Watchful unto Prayer Continually"
(Alma 34:39; Moroni 6:4; Luke 21:36)
David A. Bednar
"Constant vigilance is required to counteract complacency and casualness."

I forgot a major thing that happened yesterday. Sheri went running yesterday morning and asked Ben to call around 8 a.m., which he did. It was a Skype call so we got to see him and talk to him. He is so happy that he wasn't called as the A.P. He is staying in Ammon but his companion is being transferred. Sheri spoke to his companion and asked him how he felt about not being Elder Trezise's companion anymore. He said that he "cussed up a storm" when he heard.

Sheri talked to "Elder Trezise", he doesn't want us to call him Ben, probably for almost an hour. It was great to see him and hear him talk about his mission and the people he is teaching. Here is his letter and Sheri's letter to him:









James, Ian, Alex, and Max went fishing at Silver Creek this morning. 

Here are the results:








 Ian was the only one who didn't catch fish. I guess he's a little out of practice. 



Back at home Sheri, Evan, Joshua, and I decided we wanted to go somewhere. Evan suggested Greer and I suggested Woodland Lake. We ended up going to Woodland Lake. I made waffles for Evan and Joshua and they sat down to watch Sponge Bob and Evan ended up taking a nap before we left for our adventure.  

When we got to the lake I had hoped we would be able to walk completely around on the path. Last time we came I was with James, Max, Evan, Rowan, and Joshua and James wanted to leave after I just got started. 

This time the same thing happened. We had just started walking when Sheri began receiving texts from Ian, Alex, and Max wanting to know what was for lunch and was she going to bring them something to eat. Immediately Sheri wanted to leave. I guess I will have to come another time to make it around the lake.

Evan relaxing at the lake.

On the way home we stopped at: Burger King, Subway, and McDonald's to get lunch for the Trezise guys and Joshua. James was home frying tilapia and sharing it with whoever wanted some.

When we got home Sheri started on her third puzzle. I went into the bedroom to rest and watch part of a movie. When it came time to cook dinner we had steak, veggies, and rolls. Afterwards James made a fire in the firepit and those who wanted to made smores. Max sang and played the guitar for our entertainment.

Outside in the cold, barefoot, and no shirt.


 Love this sweet girl








 I told Sheri that Ollie needs a kitty, ha!

 Sheri did three puzzles, here she just took one down.
These were big puzzles!



 The boys did a Mario puzzle together