Tue, Mar 23, 2012: Nuku'alofa, Tonga Temple, Taco Tuesday, Dollar Tree, Walmart, Scarlett, Charlie, Paisley Hunsaker, Marci Westbrook, Cowboy Grandpa, Jackson Allen, Addy

 

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

23rd operating temple

Dedicated: 9-11 Aug 1983

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son

Moses 1:33

And worlds without number have I created; and I also created them for mine own purpose; and by the Son I created them, which is mine Only Begotten.

Book of Mormon

Jacob 5:35-48

D&C

Section 29:9-21

"Come Follow Me"

Heavenly Father prepared the perfect plan for our exaltation.

OctGenCon

'We Talk of Christ'

Elder Neil L. Andersen

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

The Book of Mormon is a powerful witness of Jesus Christ. Virtually every page testifies of the Savior and His divine mission. 

In the days ahead, those who believe in Jesus Christ will need the friendship and support of one another.

As the world speaks less of Jesus Christ, let us speak more of Him. As our true colors as His disciples are revealed, many around us will be prepared to listen. As we share the light we have received from Him, His light and His transcendent saving power will shine on those willing to open their hearts. Jesus said, "I . . . come as a light into the world."

'The Great Plan of Happiness'

Dallin H. Oaks

October 1993

Restoration Proclamation

P3 S3

Joseph would be instrumental in its return.

The Living Christ

P2 S2

"All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made" (John 1:3).

We got no snow until 6:30 this evening. All the snow we got yesterday has melted. 

"The older we get the more we groan."

-Jared Halverson

I worked on my blog this morning but was only able to do one post before it was time for me to get ready to go to town. We left for town at 10:45. First we stopped at Taco Bell for some lunch. After eating my taco James dropped me off at Dollar Tree while he went to Cal-Ranch and CVS. I forgot my phone so I could not call him when I was ready to be picked up and had to stand out in the cold several minutes before he arrived.

I love Dollar Tree for two reasons. Number one is everything is a dollar and two, they had so many cute things for my Easter baskets!

When James picked me up we went to Walmart to do some grocery shopping. I gave James part of the list, including produce. On that list was minced garlic. He called me twice saying he couldn't find it. When we were ready to check out I went over to the produce department and went directly to where the bottles of minced garlic were and brought one up to show James. "Where did you find that?" "I looked everywhere!"

Baby it's cold outside! I read to James from our e-book "Secrets and Suitors." 

Now we aren't sure that Alex and Seth are coming up and therefore if they don't come they won't bring James's computer screen. Also, Gail sent Seth's birthday card here. Seth can't seem to make up his mind what he is going to do.

I did two blogposts, indexed 100 names, and walked 12,083 steps.

Hunsaker's latest granddaughter

Cowboy Grandpa

Pop Bunnies

Lindsay Arnold's baby

Real life sweethearts

Love these!

Cute little Scarlett

These look much better than Taco Bell's

tacos

Cute little Charlie!

Mon, Mar 22, 2021: Apia Samoa Temple, Easter creche, Charlie, Ian, Mystery 101, Dust permits for Maricopa, snow,

 

Apia, Samoa

22nd operating temple

Dedicated: 5-6 Aug 1983

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son

Moses 1:6

And I have a work for thee, Moses, my son; and thou art in the similitude of mine Only Begotten; and mine Only Begotten is and shall be the Savior, for he is full of grace and truth; but there is no God beside me, and all things are present with me, for I know them all.

Book of Mormon

Jacob 5:19-34

D&C

29:1-8

"Come Follow Me"

Jesus Christ will gather His people.

OctGenCon

'I Believe in Angels'

Elder Carlos A. Godoy

Of the Presidency of the Seventy

Brothers and sisters, I believe in angels! We are all here today, a giant army of angels set apart for these latter days, to minister to others as extensions of the hands of a loving Creator. I promise that if we are willing to serve, the Lord will give us opportunities to be ministering angels. He knows who needs angelic help, and He will put them in our path. The Lord puts those who need angelic help in our path daily.

I am so grateful for the many angels that the Lord has put in my path throughout my life. They were needed. I am also grateful for HIs gospel that helps us to change and gives us the chance to be better.

'Constancy amid Change

President Russell M. Nelson

October 1993

Restoration Proclamation

P3 S2

In this vision, he learned that following the death of the original Apostles, Christ's New Testament Church was lost from the earth.

The Living Christ

P2 S1

He was the Great Jehovah of the Old Testament, the Messiah of the New.

We woke up to snow this morning. James has to get the dust permits for the Maricopa job so he got the computer first. His new screen is waiting for him at Sheri's. Alex and Seth are coming up Thursday and they will bring it up when they come. 

I had peach cobbler for breakfast. One of the first things I did this morning was look for my Easter creche. I thought I had put it upstairs in Darrel and Trina's room. I moved one box and found it under the box. Instead of putting it on the table near the entry I put it in the kitchen where I can see it more often and be reminded of what the Savior did for me and all the human family. I got out other decorations and put them on the book shelves in the family room. On the table near the entry I put the big Easter basket full of eggs and the bunnies Stacy and I made at a Relief Society activity. For some reason I have three of these bunnies. I don't remember where the third one came from.

James and I took a break this morning and watched the latest Mystery 101 episode entitled, "Killer Timing" starring Jill Wagner,  Kristopher Polaha and Erin Cahill. 

For lunch I made ham sandwiches and then it was rest time. 

As I walked today I listened to the three conference talks listed above and my book, "Forever, Phoebe."

This afternoon we had sunshine which melted most of the snow. 

I made my menu plans for the week and my grocery list. 

I cooked cabbage and hotdogs for dinner. James loved the cabbage!

We watched another Luke Perry, Judge John Goodnight, western.

Sheri texted me that for FHE Ben taught the first discussion on the Restoration.  She said it was so good and everyone was attentive and quiet. He's going to teach the second discussion next week.  

I guess the missionary discussions are a little different than they were when I served as a stake missionary. The first discussion then was The Plan of Our Heavenly Father.

Sheri's delicious chicken tacos!

I want a greenhouse like this or like the

one Trina sent me.

Steps today: 12,022

Sun, Mar 21, 2021: Atlanta Temple, Brother Morris speaks, "Come Follow Me" at our house, James's cobblers, Charlie and Scarlett,

 

Atlanta, Georgia

21st operating temple

Dedicated: 1-4 June 1983

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son

Moses 1:32

And by the word of my power, have I created them, which is mine Only Begotten Son, who is full of grace and truth.

Book of Mormon

Jacob 5:1-18

D&C

Review 27-28

"Come Follow Me"

Review: "All Things Must Be Done in Order"

OctGenCon

'Seek Christ in Every Thought'

Elder Ulisses Soares

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

I testify to you that the promises given by our dear prophet are the promises given by the Savior Himself. I invite all of us to "hear Him" in every thought and follow Him with all our heart in order to obtain the strength and courage to say, "No" and "Get thee hence" to all the things that might bring unhappiness into our life. If we do so, I promise that the Lord will send an added measure of His Holy Spirit to strengthen and comfort us and we may become individuals after the Lord's own heart.

'A Time To Prepare'

Elder Ian S. Arden

October 2011

Restoration Proclamation

P3 S1

In humility, we declare that in answer to his prayer, God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, appeared to Joseph and inaugurated the "restitution of all things" (Acts 3:21) as foretold in the Bible.

The Living Christ

P1 S2

None other has had so profound an influence upon all who have lived and will yet live upon the earth.

I felt that my personal prayer was meaningful this morning and I felt the Spirit testify to me that the gospel is true. I also listened to three conference talks this morning, one from the last conference, and two that coincide with "Come Follow Me", generalconferencedaily and generalconference365 on Instagram.

Brother Morris of the stake high council was the speaker today in our Church meeting. He says he is new to the high council and moved up here from the valley to spend more time with his family, but he is finding it is just as busy up here as it is in the valley. He has four children and is a general contractor. He said he has felt a void in his life with the temple being closed. He attended a session yesterday where his friend had all of his grown children in the temple with him as the youngest of the children went through for his own endowments and to be sealed to his wife. 

Brother Morris was asked to speak on "Let God Prevail", and "The Culture of Christ". He told a story about when he was at football practice in high school. It was 5:45 and he sees his dad walking across the field. His dad walks up to him and reminds him that tonight is family night. Brother Morris was so embarrassed to leave practice early. The other players were punished because he left early with his dad. His dad told him that from 6-midnight was family night and it would always be as long as he lived. "There is no success to compensate for failure in the home." We must prepare our children for what is coming on the earth. Can others tell we are disciples of Christ? Do we radiate the Spirit? We can do hard things. Let's build Daniels, Davids, Esthers, and Peters. Are we willing to let God prevail in our lives? Simplify. Part of the challenge is the breaking down and the re-building. I know the Book of Mormon is true. Start with reading from your Book of Mormon 5 minutes a day. I wrote Evan's name in the margins of my journal. I came home and invited him to read 5 minutes a day from the Book of Mormon and he said he would. I said I would check on him every Sunday and he was okay with that too. 

I missed my friend Ginger at church today. I texted her and she said she needed to stay home to be of support to her husband today. I asked her if I could pray for her and her family. She said yes. She said she had visited her mom and sister in New Mexico and would I please pray for them too.

I worked on my blog this afternoon, took a rest, and then began getting ready for our "Come Follow Me" meeting this evening. I looked for my Easter creche but could not find it. I cleaned the hall bathroom, put a clean tablecloth on the dining room table, and made sure the kitchen, and family room was clean. We got a text from Kathy Crane saying Chuck was under the weather and they wouldn't be coming. Barbara's sister Vicky is gone to Utah to see a great grandchild, so it was just six of us: Owen, Donna, Pierce, Barbara, James, and I. James made his two cobblers cherry and peach. 

We had a great discussion on D&C 27-28, "All Things Must Be Done in Order." The two cobblers were delicious but I think my favorite was the peach.

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Religious Freedoms.