Tuesday, March 10th, 2020

Tijuana, Mexico

149th operating temple

Dedicated: 13 Dec 2015

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Chrsit, Judge

Joel 3:12

Let the heathen be wakened, and come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat: for there will I sit to judge all the heathen round about.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

Jacob 2:1-21; I/F Lesson

Jacob denounces the love of riches, pride, and unchastity - Men may seek riches to help their fellowmen

Restoration

Ensign

And the Lord Called His People Zion

Sister Sharon Eubank

Saints, Volume 2

Chapter 40

The Right Thing

Oct 2019 Gen Con

"Come, Follow Me" - The Lord's Counterstrategy

and Proactive Plan

Mark L. Pace

"With the 'Come, Follow Me' resource, the Lord is preparing us 'for the perilous times that we now face'. He is helping us establish that 'sure foundation, a foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall' (Helaman 5:12) - the foundation of a testimony anchored firmly in the bedrock of our conversion to the Lord Jesus Christ.

May our daily efforts in studying the scriptures fortify us and prove us worthy of these promised blessings. I so pray in the name of Jesus Christ, amen."

 I have a nearly 360 view when I walk around the house and look out my different windows. Beginning with the dining room, here is what I saw: Springerville - sun and scattered clouds, kitchen window - Lakeside more clouds, Front door windows - Show Low - dark and overcast, Snowflake, Holbrook - my bedroom window - darker and more overcast than Show Low. We will see how this affects us here in Vernon. Pierce said when he moved here that someone told him, "if you don't like the weather in Vernon, wait 5 minutes and it will change."

I picked up my friend Jean a little before 11. We drove to Show Low and had lunch at Native, Jean's favorite place to eat. She loves their chicken, walnut, apple salad. I tried the lettuce wrap salad. It was okay but I wouldn't order it again.

Mystery was our waitress. This is at least the third time she has waited on us. Yes, there is a story to her name, but I can't remember all of the details so I won't share it here. It had something to do with a "mystery" at the time of her birth.

Tom came before we were finished eating. He had just had some dental work done so he didn't order anything. He ended up paying the bill although I told him this was for Jean's birthday. I did have another gift for her, a basket with my favorite lotion and body wash, some Cadburry mini eggs, and other miscellaneous items like I gave Sandra Wilhelm. I gave Jean the basket as we were leaving and she was most grateful. Jean has a doctor's appointment at 3 and so she and Tom were going to hang out at Walmart until it was time for her appointment. The doctor is concerned about the function of her liver and how it is not appearing on the scans they have done.

I wonder if Tom and Jean were able to get into Walmart. They closed it down for awhile because of a fire in the backroom.

On the way home I stopped at the Cat store and picked up the fuel pump James ordered. 

James hadn't fixed himself any lunch while I was gone so when I got home I fixed him a tuna melt sandwich with some tomato soup.

James is having fits trying to get the fuel pump in. He says he doesn't have the right kind of tool. He finally "made" something that would work but the space to work in is so small he was getting really frustrated. He finally got it in and then the Cat wouldn't start. More frustration. He ordered the part for the other Cat and he put it in and it doesn't work either. He finally called the mechanic for some advice.

James also worked on the railings off the balcony of Sheri and Ian's room. I think he enjoys doing this and it gave him some respite from his vehicle problems.

The rest of the strawberry shortcake disappeared today. I wonder where it went. I worked on my Life Story a little, and went on Family Search and ran off the four baptisms I found in Ordiances Ready. I studied "Come Follow Me" and the Restoration and walked. It was a good day. We did end up getting some rain.

Fun Times

Happy Birthday Tanner!

 How scary!

The Tesarek's got to ride the Cats at the ski run.

 It's great that Deb's family took her with

them on their spring break trip. I'm sure

it helps keep her from getting too lonely.

 I love this!

 Hadleigh Emma, the newest

baby in the Vernon ward.

The Jensen's

More photos from Kristen's wedding

 Addy got her permit to drive!

Monday, March 9th, 2020

Indianapolis, Indiana

148th operating temple

Dedicated: 23 Aug 2015

By: Henry B. Eyring

Jesus Christ, Judge

Jeremiah 33:15

In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

Jacob 1; I/F Lesson; Discussion Group watched "Teaching with Power"

Ensign March 2020

"Extraordinary Daughters of God"

Sister Jean B. Bingham

RS General President

Saints, Volume 2

Chapter 39

In the Hands of God

Oct 2019 GenCon

"Witnesses, Aaronic Priesthood Quorums, and Young Women Classes" 

President Russell M. Nelson

"The First Presidency and the Twelve are united in endorsing these efforts to strengthen our youth. Oh, how we love them and pray for them! They are the 'hope of Israel, Zion's army, children of the promised day.' We express our complete confidence in our youth and our gratitude for them. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen."

"Adjustments to Strengthen Youth"

Elder Quentin L. Cook

"Dear brothers and sisters, I promise and testify that these comprehensive adjustments, under the direction of an inspired president and prophet, Russell M. Nelson, will empower and strengthen every member of the Church. Our youth will develop greater faith in the Savior, be protected from the temptations of the adversary, and stand prepared to meet life's challenges. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen."

We, as a presidency, are praying to know who the Lord wants to replace Becky Skousen as a teacher in Relief Society. We are considering four different sisters but need to pray about it to see who the Lord wants.

I got up at 3:30 this morning. I had too many nightly "visitors" and couldn't sleep. I had 6,000 steps by 7 am. My goal is 10,000 by noon and I think I might make it.

James had a diesel mechanic and his assistant come out to look at 

his two Cats. He wants to take them down to the Chacon job. They stayed for several hours, didn't fix anything, but recommended a fuel pump for the smaller Cat and a new celanoid for the larger Cat. Ken Nutter, the mechanic, charged James $720.00. 

Armando was supposed to start digging footings at the Chacon job but he said he was going to postpone because it is forecast to rain all week. James was so disappointed. 

I blogged and worked on my book business this morning. I also cleaned the kitchen and did some laundry. I continued with my steps and this afternoon I made a shortbread cake for our meeting tonight. I cut it in two and made two layers of Coolwhip frosting and strawberries. I should have taken a picture. This is the only picture I got. 

It fell apart when I cut it but it was

very tasty!

Our guests this evening loved it too, especially Barbara and Pierce. Instead of doing this lesson in the manual this evening we watched "Teaching with Power." We talked a little about polygamy and Owen told a story about one of his grandmothers who was a second wife and lived in Ramah. She grew a garden and raised animals so she had plenty of food. Her husband came, loaded it up, and took it to his first wife's home. That's when she decided that plural marriage was not for her and she left on foot headed back to Arizona.

James did so many things for me today. He went to the store, and the post office to pick up books. He also cleaned the mud off the front porch and sprayed off all of the driveway. When our meeting was over this evening and our guests had left he washed the dishes.

I am so grateful for such a kind and thoughtful husband.

I was shocked when I went on Amazon today and noticed that my rating had gone down to 71%. When I researched why it was because someone who ordered a book from me had received the wrong book and complained about it. I don't blame her for complaining but I had to dispute it because it wasn't my fault. The first time I wrote a dispute to Amazon they didn't accept it. I think robots run their business. The second time I used the exact words on their webiste that it gives for reasons to have a feedback rating removed: The entire feedback comment is regarding fulfillment or customer service for an order fulfilled by Amazon. 

They removed the feedback and my rating went back up to 83%. 

That rating is not that great but again a feedback regarding a book not having a dust cover. I could not ever find this order and disputed it but it was not removed. 

It has been 2 weeks since Jared Ammon told me he spoke with Discover Student Loans. I called to see if they had sent my check and "no they hadn't." When I asked why, they couldn't give me a good answer. The girl I spoke to started asking me questions and I said: "It's interesting to me how you treat the co-signers on a loan. You contact them to pay if the signer doesn't pay, which I have done from almost the very start, but when it comes to giving a refund they are not allowed to receive one, even thought they have made all of the payments." She apologized and said she would send out the refund right away and then asked me for Jared's address, which she already had, "just to verify." Grrrrr!

Harry Potter trip to England 2005

 Can you find Ardeth Kapp and Sharon Larsen?

 I should really cut myself out of this one.

I look like Karen's short boyfriend.

 Loved the English countryside and all the castles.

Cutest little shopper I've ever seen.

Braylin doesn't let being handicapped stop
him from having fun. He has a great
attitude!

 Our friends the Woods'

Thank goodness Saturday is Pi Day