Saturday, December 28, 2019

Friday, December 13th, 2019

Bismarch, North Dakota
61st operating temple
Dedicated: 19 Sept 1999
By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Jehovah
Exodus 3:14
And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.
Book of Mormon
Ether 9:23-35
New Testament
Revelation 8-9; Redheaded Hostess; New Testament Student Manual


Oct 2019 General Conference
"After the Trial of Our Faith"
Elder Jorge M. Alvarado
"Ultimately, everything God invites and commands us to do is an expression of His love for us and His desire to give us the blessings
reserved for the faithful. We cannot assume that our children will learn to love the gospel on their own; it is our responsibility to teach them. As we help our children learn how to use their agency wisely, our example can inspire them to make their own righteous choices. Their faithful living will in turn help their children to know the truth of the gospel for themselves." 

There are lots of charts in the New Testament Student Manual to explain all of the happenings in the first part of the book of Revelation. 

Typed a contract for Diana Rico to buy Alicia Dela Cruz's property. She sent money today for her property. 

I finished wrapping the Tex-Arkana gifts but it was afternoon and I was too tired to go to town. I rested instead. Tonight is our ward Christmas party at the church and I knew that I would be helping setup and cleanup. I'm glad I made my chili yesterday. 


Tamara asked the presidency if we could be at the church at 4:00 to help get the dinner setup. I didn't make it until 4:45. The party starts at 6 and there is lots of prep work to be done. I am wondering why the Relief Society had food and decorations. I guess it doesn't matter because Kathy would have been there helping no matter 
to wash. 

We had over 200 people attend. The Primary children did a short program about Christmas around the world. After the tables were put away they played music and people danced, especially the young people. Santa came but I never got to see him because I was slaving away in the kitchen. 

The Deacon's quorum and Brother Applegate won the chili contest and Sister Lynda Van Haren won the dessert contest. Four of the elders were the judges. 

There are some perks to helping in the kitchen after the party. I got to take home left over chili and beans. 

We came home and watched "Dollywood at Christmas."

Tonight the kids and grandkids did gingerbread houses at Stacy's. 
Darrel's family wasn't there because it was Addy's Christmas choir concert.








 Dancing at the ward party

Celebrating at Marshall, Texas




























Shayna and Alex's snowman pool



 Alexis and Michael

Jared Ammon and Joe

 Joe and Kim

Kaitlin and Adam



Stacy and Paul's house

Evan's

Kim and Joe's

Kaitlin and Adam's

 Alexis and Michael's

Shayna and Alex's















Thursday, December 26, 2019

Thursday, December 12th, 2019

Columbus, Ohio
60th operating temple
Dedicated: 4 Sept 1999
By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Jehovah
Exodus 3:6
Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God.
Book of Mormon
Ether 9:1-22
New Testament
Revelation 6-7; finish SS and "Don't Miss This", begin Redheaded Hostess and New Testament Student Manual

 

Octo 2019 General Conference
"Consistent and Resilient Trust"
Elder L. Todd Budge
"Have you ever poured out your soul to God? When striving to live as the Lord commands and righteous expectations are not met, have you ever wondered if you must go through this life in darkness?"

 It took forever for me to blog December 3rd but I finally finished. I had salad for lunch and then sat down to relax and read from "Aunt Dimity Goes West" before taking a short nap. 

I set up a gift wrapping station at the end of the dining room table. I had to make several trips upstairs to get blankets and several trips downstairs to get wrapping paper and tape and ribbon and tags. 
Once I was setup I turned on "Mistletoe and Menorah's" to watch while wrapping. Last night the ending was cut off so I retaped it along with the next show on the guide so I could watch the ending. James worked outside sanding and staining his office balcony. 

It was a beautiful day, sunny with no wind, although our driveway is covered with huge clumps of mud. 

We had chili with biscuits for dinner. We should have had it for lunch instead. Heavy meals should be eaten earlier in the day. 

I wrapped 7 of 12 gifts. I will finish tomorrow morning. 

Hallmark Christmas movie: "Time For You to Come Home for Christmas" starring Alison Sweeney and Lucas Bryant.


 Channy and her daughter Shani





 A young Betty and Bob Bogle




 George and Cooper 
Vernon School Kindergarten Christmas Party
Cooper Umphress



 Christmas at our house




Love these pages from my New Testament Student Manual