Oquirrh Mountain, Utah
130th operating temple
Dedicated: 21-23 Aug 2009
By: Thomas S. Monson
Jesus Christ, Light of the World
3 Nephi 18:16
And as I have prayed among you even so shall ye pray in my church, among my people who do repent and are baptized in my name. Behold I am the light; I have set an example for you.
Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"
Alma 48 - Spiritual preparation first
Alma 49 - If ye are prepared ye shall not fear
April General Conference
"Deep in Our Heart"
Douglas D. Holmes
Underlying President Nelson's invitation to repent is the principle of agency. We must choose repentance for ourselves. The gospel can't be forced into our hearts. As Elder Renlund said, "Our Heavenly Father's goal in parenting is not to have His children do what is right; it is to have His children choose to do what is right."
I listened to Inklings Institute today. It was Rio because Emily is in Nauvoo and has sketchy cell reception. This week we are studying Elder Cook's confernce talk about revelation and the Holy Ghost. Scripture study is Acts 2.
Anthony didn't make it for the fence building this morning. He did come by to show us his new horse trailer and left a business card.
Looks like the scary horse
According to Karin's story Raduschka was a gypsy girl
Adrenalin junkies!
Lisa Mattison is Sheri's friend. She was also
I love Anthony. He is an interesting guy to know and to talk to. He just got his advanced Ham radio license and James says he stays up late into the night talking to people all over the world.
I like this quote from my book "Hear Him" A study guide to personal revelation:
"Most frequently, Revelation comes in small increments over time and is granted according to our desire, worthiness, and preparation." - David A. Bednar
I sent Ben a protection scripture, Isaiah 43:2-3: "When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee."
I may have already mentioned her but I'm going to mention her again. I have a friend from Chandler. She was the Relief Society president in the Pleasant 1st ward when I was the stake Relief Society president. Her name is Karin Ford. She is married to Robin Ford who was my priesthood advisor for awhile when I served in the stake. They now live in St. George, Utah. Karin is writing her story on Facebook, one entry a day...or so. So far there are 24 entries. I just started yesterday and when I started up again today I was on entry 10. I finished through all 24 and look forward to the next. Karin's story is a story of triumph in overcoming adversity. She lost her first husband and two small children in a plane crash in 1982 and then in 2016 on the 4th of July she lost a son and a grandson. Out of four children she has lost three. She is an amazing person and I am so grateful I got to know her. I am anxious to learn how she and Robin met and married. Several people have told her, including myself, that she should write a book. I hope she does. I will be one of the first to buy it. Here are some quotes from two of her grandsons. The first Luke, is the brother of Max who was killed in the plane crash in 2016. Luke spoke at his brother's funeral. Here is his favorite quote:
"When life gives you 100 reasons to frown, give it 1,000 reasons to smile." - Luke Belnap
"Admire life while it lasts" - Max Belnap
Max said this just a few weeks before his passing. Max did not like to fly with his dad but his friend Ryan was with him and had never flown, so he went with his dad, as did Ryan, on that fatal fourth of July.
The Belnap Family live in Grants Pass, Oregon
According to Karin's story Raduschka was a gypsy girland Karen loved her hair.
Left behind after the death of John and Max
Karin and Robin in St. George, Utah
This photo was taken in July 2020
Luna is loose today and seems to be quite happy. At one point she came over and stood in front of the steps to the front porch. James put her mask on her to keep the flies away from her eyes. When he was finished, she walked away. As if to say, thanks, that's what I wanted.
Our ministering brother, Collin DeWitt called today to ask James if he needed any firewood. Jame said he had a whole hill full of firewood. What he needed now was someone to help him build a fence. Collin said he had family here this weekend but he would be over next week to help. I'm thinking of hiring someone to do our front planter and little patch of grass. I have a feeling this fence is going to take all summer to build. Thank you Collin!
Adrenalin junkies!
Evan and Joshua's preschool teacher. She is
our friend Dave Westbrook's niece.
