Mon, June 28th, 2012: San Antonio Temple: Aaron's family & Luna, PO major pickup, Walmart, Aliberto's, Suns lose to Clippers, Index Isaac Newton

San Antonio, Texas

120th operating temple

Dedicated: 22 May 2005

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

Matthew 27:52

And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,

Book of Mormon

Alma 23:8-24:6 What helps me keep from being stirred to anger by others? This quote helps me to be more compassionate and forgiving: "Be kind for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."

D&C 71

Why does the Lord counsel us not to engage in debates and arguments? " Almost always a debate entrenches each contestant and his sympathizers more firmly in the views already held." - Bruce R. McConkie

"Come Follow Me"

DC 71-75 "No Weapon That is Formed Against You Shall Prosper"

AprGenCon

"Why the Covenant Path"

Elder D. Todd Christofferson

Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

The nature of our obedience to God. More than simply having good intentions, we solemnly commit to live by every word that proceeds forth from the mouth of God. In this, we follow the example of Jesus Christ, who, be being baptized, "showeth unto the children of men that, according to the flesh he humbleth himself before the Father, and witnesseth unto the Father that he would be obedient unto him in keeping His commandments.

Ten Virtues

#4

Civility

Civility carries with it the essence of courtesy, politeness, and consideration of others. All of the education and accomplishments in the world will not count for much unless they are accompanied by marks of gentility, of respect for others, of going the extra mile.

Inklings

"God Among Us"

I Believe God is among us. I offer myself patience as I allow my failures to Refine Me. I am gathering light into my souls as I Repent and Return Again and Again to Him.

Listened to "Act in Doctrine" and "Follow Him" as part of my "Come Follow Me" study. 

When James fed Luna this morning he closed the gate to her corral but he didn't lock it. The reason he did this was because he knew that Aaron's kids wanted to ride her and this would save him from having to catch her in the field. When she saw the gate was closed Luna would over and pushed it open with her nose. She walked out and then walked back in, and then walked out, and back in to finish her breakfast. 

James invited Aaron and the kids in at my request. They came in and used the bathroom and then James offered them cake and cookies. They loved both. They also rode Luna.

Beckham

Aaron

Katie

Sami

Aaron and his kids left today saying they were going to go check our Fool's Hollow Lake. We didn't see them again but we think they may have stayed one more night.

James and I made a trip to town this afternoon. We stopped at the Vernon post office where we had lots of packages waiting for us. A pair of Levi's for James, the book I ordered a couple of months ago that was on backorder, "Let God Prevail." A new Celestial journal for my Sunday meetings, two 5x7 spiral notebooks. I fill one of these up every month with notes for my blog, etc. A mattress topper for our bed, two screen protector's for our phones, and two DoodleDazzle markers sets, one for Lola and one for Ruby. Whew! Glad we stopped.

I specifically went into town to get cushions for our outside furniture because the rats have torn ours up making nests. Walmart didn't have any and I decided to measure the ones we have and order them online. 

I have been craving another bean burro from Aliberto's so we stopped there on the way out of town. James ordered a fish taco and then he ordered two bean burros, one for me and one for him. 

This evening while walking I watched the Suns game. The Suns got beat 116-102. The Clippers knew it was do or die. The series is now 3-2 Suns. The next game is on Wednesday.

My indexing total for the month is now 5,668. Here are some of my notes on names indexed: Isaac Newton, Vincent Grief, Coonrad Swinder. The city was Cleveland, Ohio.

Love my new little Christmas tree

James can't finish until he fixes

broken water lines

Vernon Young Women

 

Sun, June 27th, 2021: Manhattan Temple: Study, Mtgs, Lunch, Cookies by Pam, Cake, Watermelon, Aaron and his kids, Indexing, Barbara Bartel at CFM, Fossil Creek closed

 

Manhattan, New York

119th operating temple

Dedicated: 13 June 2004

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

Ezekiel 37:12

Therefore prophesy and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, O my people, I will open your graves, and cause you to come up out of your graves, and bring you into the land of Israel.

Book of Mormon

Alma 22:27-23:7 How can we become so converted to the Lord that we will never fall away?

D&C

Review 67-70

"Come Follow Me"

Review . . . the Riches of the Whole Earth"

AprGenCon

"Light Cleaveth Unto Light"

Elder Timothy J. Dyches

Of the Seventy

As we intensify our faith in Christ, we receive light in intensifying measure until it dispels all darkness that might gather around us. "That which is of God is light; and he that receiveth light, and continueth in God, receiveth more light; and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day.

Ten Virtues

#3 Morality

Both experience and divine wisdom dictate that moral virtue and cleanliness pave the way that leads to strength of character, peace of mind and heart, and happiness in life.

Inklings

"God Among Us"

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf

John 6:28-71

D&C 104:15-18

I got up early so I could study Elder Uchtdorf's conference talk before church as that is what is being taught in Elder's Quorum/Relief Society. I also sent out a text and ask the rest of the presidency to read Elder Renlund's talk and President Nelson's and decide which one we should give on July 25th. We are scheduled for Elder Renlund's but since President Nelson is the Prophet and he issued a challenge to everyone in his talk, I had felt like maybe that's the talk we should focus on. I am waiting for Tamara's and Kerri's feedback. Tamara agrees with me so I am going to change from Elder Renlund's talk to President Nelson's and notify the Elder's Quorum. 

 The Skousen's were the speakers in sacrament meeting today. Pierce was the only member of the bishopric here today. Brother Thompson sat with him on the stand and Brother Wright was also on the stand. 

Sister Skousen spoke on Elder Cook's talk in the October 2018 general conference, "deep and Lasting Conversion to the Lord Jesus Christ." The new two hour meeting block was being introduced and was to start in January 2019. The term home centered and Church supported gospel curriculum was also introduced. Elder Cook said the Sabbath will be a delight. The aim of all gospel learning is to deepen our conversion to Jesus Christ and to emulate Him. Valiant youth taught in the home. Sister Skousen shared some personal stories to illustrate this point.

Brother Skousen spoke on a talk from the October 2018 conference, "Gather Together in One All Things in Christ" by Elder David A. Bednar. Here are some notes I took: We live in a revelatory time. Strengthen faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement. Ministering in a higher and holier way. The gospel is a tapestry of truth, linked and woven together. Each of us must rely on the merits and grace of the Holy Messiah. 

During the second hour Brother Patrick lead a discussion based on Elder Uchtdorf's talk, "God Among Us." Here is a brief outline of the talk: Is there any hope left in the world? When have times of bleakness left a mark on me? There are angels among us. Elder Uchtdorf thought the American missionaries who visited his country after the war were angels of light, glory, compassion, goodness and truth. What is my testimony of Jesus regarding salvation? What would Jesus do and teach if He was among us today? What did he teach in the Holy Land, the Book of Mormon, and during the Restoration? He taught timeless truths of hope and belonging. He would teach us to open our hearts to God and reach out to others. He would recognize and honor honesty, humility, integrity, faithfulness, compassion, and charity. One look into HIs eyes and we would never be the same. We would be forever changed.  Keep searching with faith and patience. Ask, trust, knock, seek to follow Jesus Christ.

Pam brought us cookies again today. She delivered them after we got home from church and said she rang the doorbell but I never heard it so I missed seeing her. These were oatmeal with pecans. She also had some with dried apples and some with raisins. They were all delicious. I made another strawberry cream poke cake and James cut up a watermelon. We will serve cookies, cake and watermelon at our "Come Follow Me" get together this evening.  

Aaron and his kids came by this afternoon. They came up to camp and didn't know all of the forests were closed. He asked if they could camp at our place. James said yes. They camped down on the other end of our property and at one point James said all three of the kids were up in the tree where Ian built the bench. 

I spent some time indexing this afternoon. My goal was to reach 6,000 by the end of the month. I still have 578 more names to go. Mary Shannahan's residence is at "The Little Sisters of the Poor."

Sister Goodman asked if Sister Bartell could join us tonight. I said she could. There were seven of us because the Crane's are in the valley. We had the "Come Follow Me" lesson on D&C 67-70 and then we served refreshments on my new china. I was sad to find out that three of the smaller plates are cracked. 

Paul posted on our family group that Fossil Creek is closed indefinitely because of fire damage.

Hoose family

Andy at Tin Barn Farm

Dennis & Denise

Sheri's homemade bagels

Pam's cookies,

Cookie are tastier than they appear in this

picture

Charlie

Sat, June 26th, 2021: Copenhagen Denmark Temple: I miss my Temple assignment, James returned & reported, Mesa Temple re-dedication, James's horsey ride, "To Catch a Spy", Suns win!, Blog and walk

 

Copenhagen, Denmark

118th operating temple

Dedicated: 23 May 2004

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

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

Alma 22:15-26 What must one do to achieve eternal life?

My answer: It is through constant daily repentance and the gift of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost that we can obtain Eternal Life. We give away all of our sins to know Him.

D&C

69-70

"Come Follow Me"

Family Scripture Study and FHE

69:1-2. Why is it important to be with people "who will be true and faithful"? (verse 1) How can I be a good influence on others?

70:1-4. In what sense could we be considered "stewards over the revelations and commandments"? (verse 3).

AprGenCon

"Behold! I Am A God of Miracles"

Elder Ronald A. Rasband

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

We need the power to go on if it be Thy will.

Seven minutes after 6:00, as quickly as the power had gone out, it came back on. We had experienced a miracle.

President and Sister Nelson texted us with this message: "Ron, we want you to know that as soon as we heard the power was out, we prayed for a miracle."

In latter-day scripture it is written, "For I, the Lord, have put forth my hand to exert the powers of heaven; ye cannot see it now, yet a little while and ye shall see it, and know that I am, and that I will come and reign with my people." 

Ten Virtues

#2

Honesty 

Men and women of integrity understand intrinsically that theirs is the precious right to hold their heads in the sunlight of truth, unashamed before anyone.

Inklings

"As we look through a gospel lens, we recognize that we too are under the watchcare of a compassionate caregiver, who extends Himself in kindness and a nurturing spirit. The Good Shepherd knows each one of us by name and has a personal interest in us." 

-Elder Gary E. Stevenson

James prayed last night that I would wake up tomorrow morning and would be able to go to my temple assignment. I am sorry to say that it did not happen. I'm not sure why, but I still can't lift or use my arm. Now I know what Elsa Johnson felt like before Joseph Smith healed her arm. I literally can't do anything with it. James got up and fixed me breakfast and we had prayer before he left. He also fed Luna and watered the lawn. He had to leave by 5:30 a. m.

James got to work under the direction of President Seaman and his wife Kim. Kim is the sister whose dad was my bishop and I remember her as a little blond haired girl in my ward. She was a good friend of Dennis's in school and she has a great sense of humor. He said she was hilarious during training. She said none of the sisters were to have lipstick on their teeth. She said she looked in the mirror and had lipstick on her teeth and that it was very distracting and she doesn't recommend it. She said no gum chewing but definitely mint popping was okay. No one who works in the temple should have bad breath. Sorry I missed Sister Seaman's discourse.

I was able to get 12,000 steps before 5 pm. That's my new goal. My arm still hurts but it's a little better although it did take me almost all day to post my blog. When James got home he fixed a bowl of stew for both of us. I had a piece of French bread with mine. 

I watched a movie on my phone, "A Whirlwind Wedding" while working on my blog and doing some indexing. I also started another movie, "The Farm and Two Sisters".

Also watched "To Catch a Spy" with James on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

The Suns had their fourth playoff game with the Clippers. They won 84-80 which makes everyone in Arizona very happy! The standing for the Western Conference Finals is Suns 3 and Clippers 1. They play again on Monday. I hated the last 7 seconds of the game. It took more like 20 minutes because of the fouls.

My friend Debbie. 

Kyle's kids with Kentucky Trolls

Marlee, Bridelle, and Masyn