Wed, Aug 4, 2021: TucsonAzTemple#157: James wants a Covid test but I can't find one in our area, neither of us feel well but he's the worst, Index, blog, walk

 

Tucson, Arizona

157th operating temple

Dedicated: 13 Aug 2017

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

1 Nephi 22:12

Wherefore, he will bring them again out of captivity, and they shall be gathered together to the lands of the inheritance; and they shall be brought out of obscurity and out of darkness; and they shall know that the Lord is their Savior and their Redeemer, the Mighty One of Israel.

Book of Mormon

Alma 44:16-45:14

Q: What happens to those who sin against "so great light and knowledge"?

A: They dwindle in unbelief. When people turn against God their lives lose their meaning and purpose as to God's plan for them. They become a light unto themselves and lose those blessings God has in store for them.

D&C

86

"Come Follow Me"

85:6 The Spirit speaks with a still small voice.

AprGenCon

"Hearts Knit Together"

Elder Gary E. Stevenson

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

 The Lord expects us to teach that inclusion is a positive means toward unity and that exclusion leads to division.

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are dismayed when we hear of how children of God are mistreated based on their race. We have been heartbroken to hear of recent attacks on people who are Black, Asian, Latino, or of any other group. Prejudice, racial tension, or violence should never have any place in our neighborhoods, communities, or within the Church.

Let each of us, no matter our age, strive to be our best.

The Articles of Faith

#2

We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression.

Inklings

"Miracles can come as answers to prayer. They are not always what we ask for or what we expect, but when we trust in the Lord, He will be there, and He will be right. He will suit the miracle to the moment we need it."

-Elder Ronald A. Rasband

Up at 5:39. 

"Sometimes the things that hold you down are the things that hold you up." -A Theodore Tuttle

Commandments, rules, and words of the prophets keep us anchored. 

James is sick. It is 9:30 and he is still asleep.  I thought 9:30 was late but he actually slept until 2:30. He wanted me to arrange a Covid test for him. I tried CVS but they are no longer doing them. I tried Sonoran Quest but there are no tests within 100 miles. I also tried Walgreen's, but it was the same.  

I was frustrated with technology today. My Gospel Library app wouldn't work so I had to delete it and re-download it, which took awhile. When I went to order my prescriptions on my Walmart app, it didn't work so I had to delete it and re-download it. Then I spent time trying to get a Covid test and that was frustrating. I am grateful for technology most of the time, except when it doesn't work right.

Pierce brought over a bag full of meds for James to take and our neighbor Kathy brought over homemade chicken noodle soup and some rolls. James ate the soup and I ate the rolls. 

I am frustrated because whenever James feels a little bit better he goes outside to work. He didn't stay out too long. When he came back in he did some indexing. I indexed, blogged, and walked today.

The funniest name I indexed today was the name Hehe.

I got a ecard from my friend Karen S. today. She said she had started going out but now that Covid numbers seem to be rising she is back to staying at home, so we won't be able to go to lunch. 

I listened to "Don't Miss This", "Follow Him," and "KUnshaken" today. I also ordered two books by Louise Hay, the lady who cured herself of cancer.

I read from five of my books: "Grace Where you Are", "Eve...." "Written in Our Hearts", "Cornerstones of the Restoration", and "God will Prevail."

James slept on the recliner so he could be upright. I slept there too until 4:30 a.m.

Kacey's trip to Colorado with

her sisters

 

Tue, Aug 3, 2021: ParisFranceTemple#156:EastValleyUrology, J's cancer report, Chili's, The Vitamin Shoppe, Costco, Home, Luna ride, James is sick, Addy, Scarlett

 

Paris, France

156th operating temple

Dedicated: 21 May 2017

By: Henry B. Eyring

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

1 Nephi 19:8

And behold he cometh, according to the words of the angel, in six hundred years from the time my father left Jerusalem.

Book of Mormon

Alma 44:1-15

Q: In what ways did Moroni show courage to Zerahemnah?  

A: He stops the fighting and begins bearing his testimony to Zerahemnah.

D&C

Matthew 13:24-30, 37-43

"Come Follow Me"

85:1-2 It is good "to keep a history"

AprGenCon

"Teaching in the Savior's Way"

Jan E. Newman

Second Counselor in the Sunday School General Presidency

So it is with the word of God. We can teach it, we can preach it, we can explain it. We can talk about it, we can describe it, we can even testify of it. But until a person feels the sacred word of God distill upon his or her soul like the dews from heaven through the power of the Spirit, it will be like looking at a postcard or someone else's vacation photos. You have to go there yourself. Conversion is a personal journey - a journey of gathering. 

Articles of Faith

   #1

We believe in God the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.

Inklings

When God responds without the miracle we were hoping for, remember that God responding at all is, in fact, the miracle.

-Elder Ronald A. Rasband

I woke up at 4:43 this morning. I'm worried about the cushions I ordered for the outside furniture.  I check outside and correct my new order. I also ordered a box of Built bars. We left for the valley around 7:20. We had prayers and scriptures in the car and then we listened to our book, "Secrets at Stonebridge." We stop for gas and a potty break in Payson.  We are thirty minutes early to East Valley Urology. I do a video of Chris, the physicians assistant who diagnosed James with cancer. In this video he explains that James's cancer is contained in his prostate. This is what I have been praying for. I have the video on my phone. I would put it on here, but I don't know how. Chris then went over the treatments available. There are two we would consider. One is radiation 5 days a week for 8 1/2 weeks. This one can be done in Show Low and is covered by Medicare insurance. The other is called HiFou. This is a one time deal and is a high frequency ultra-sound. This is the treatment James would prefer but it is not covered by Medicare and costs $18,500. Since we don't have that right now he will have to go with the radiation treatment. Chris looked up a couple of places in Show Low for us to call. He said a doctor from the valley, Dr. Salmon, now lives in Show Low but he is not sure what his number is. Oh yes, there is a procedure that needs to be done before James starts radiation. He needs to have a gel placed between his prostate and rectum so the radiation doesn't got into his rectum. This gel is called Space Orr.

We said our goodbyes to Chris and were on our way. We feel very grateful for James's diagnosis and so do the kids. The next item on our agenda was to get some lunch. We found a Chili's and decided we both wanted another Caribbean salad with shrimp. The salad was good but we were both disappointed that the grilled shrimp was not warm. We didn't mind too much because we both gobbled them down.

Not a good picture of James so I just

focused on the salad. Not a good picture of 

it either though.

Next we went to The Vitamin Shoppe in Dana Park. James wanted to get some supplements he can't get at a regular store. He wanted Quercetin, saw palmetto, and Korean Red Ginseng. James has been doing a lot of reading about cures for cancer and alzheimers.

I wanted to get some more of the Keto Nut Granola I got at Costco the last time I was here so we headed for the nearest Costco on Baseline and Arizona Avenue. It took me awhile but I finally found what I was looking for back with the cereal. It's $12.99 for an average size bag. Yikes! I think this is the first time I've ever been in Costco and just bought one item. After Costco we headed for home through Payson and Heber. 

We arrived in Vernon around 5:30. I settled down in the recliner to finish watching "Sandy Cove" a Hallmark movies starring Chad Michael Murray. James said he was going to go for a horsey ride. James wasn't gone very long. He came back and said he was feeling dizzy and sick. He went in and laid down for a couple of hours while I worked on my blog. I'm worried that James might have Covid. We were exposed on July 25th at the Peeler's.

Kacey in Colorado

Addy is all grown up!

                        

Mon, Aug 2, 2021:HartfordConnTemple#155: Brian & Kim go home, We go to town, Mail Molly's bday card, tacos & burritoes, CFM, Walk, Blog, Index

 

Hartford, Connecticut

155th operating temple

Dedicated: 20 Nov 2016

By: Henry B. Eyring

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

1 Nephi 11:33

And I, Nephi, saw that he was lifted up upon the cross and slain for the sins of the world.

Book of Mormon

Alma 43:41-54

Q: What "little cause" inspires me to fight?

A: My family, and my freedoms and liberties, especially my rights to defend myself and family, and my religious freedom and freedom of speech.

D&C

85

"Come Follow Me"

85-87 "Stand Ye In Holy Places"

AprGenCon

"Essential Conversations"

Sister Joy D. Jones

Recently Released Primary General President

As children learn and progress, their beliefs will be challenged. But as they are properly equipped, they can grow in faith, courage, and confidence, even in the midst of strong opposition.

Alma taught us to "Prepare the minds of the children." We are preparing the rising generation to be the future defenders of the faith, to understand "that they are free to act for themselves - to choose the way of everlasting death or the way of eternal life."

Children deserve to understand this great truth: eternity is the wrong thing to be wrong about.

The Family Proclamation

#9

We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unto of society.

-The End

Inklings

Affirmation

I look for God's hand in my daily life and notice the miracles both small and mighty - each one a lifeline back to heaven.

I got up today after 6 a.m. It's going to take me awhile to get back on my daily schedule. I took a shower, said my prayers, and had scriptures and prayer with James. I worked on my blog and walked. I am behind on both accounts. 

I listened to Act in Doctrine, Book of Mormon Central, and part of Unshaken. I also used The Redheaded Hostess supplements which included this picture:

D&C 87:8

Wherefore, stand ye in holy places, and be not moved, until the day of the Lord come; for behold, it cometh quickly, saith the Lord. Amen

Symbolism in this painting, from the artist:

01  The Come, Follow Me manual talks about holy places not just being physical - but also our practices. We cannot stand in a temple, church, or home all of the time, but we can fortify ourselves with holy practices. Anywhere we stand can be a holy place.

02   Comparing immovable things to movable things. She is standing on a rock - representing her sure testimony in her Savior and the gospel. The delicate flowers around her are being blown to and fro in the wind. I had this scripture in my mind with this comparison:

That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 

(Ephesians 4:14)

03    The darkness tries to surround this young woman, but she radiates her own light. No circumstance can sway her because she knows who she is and whose she is.

Heide Carter

Act in Doctrine

for DC 85-87

Kim and Brian got ready to go home and we took a picture before they left. 

I'm so grateful that Kim and Brian have found the help

they need regarding their health.

As soon as Kim and Brian left, we left too. We are headed for town to get two one hundred dollar bills changed into four fifty's. I brought Molly's birthday card with us with the address on it. I put the 50 dollars inside and sealed up the card. It already had a stamp and an address on it. James put it in the mail box in the drive-thru of the Show Low post office.

We went through Taco Bell and I got two tacos and James got a taco and a burro. James also stopped at Tractor Supply to get horse shoes for Luna. On the way home we listened to "Secrets at Stonebridge".

I laid down on the couch and watched the rest of the Hallmark movie, "Sandy Cove" starring Chad Michael Murray. I also listened to "Healing Hearts" a book I've listened to before but don't remember how it ends. 

James's tractor is still stuck. He went to Pierce's this morning and fixed a piece of equipment for Pierce. He also found the hole where water is getting in on Pierce's roof. We had leftover stew for dinner. I need to cut way down on my carbs if I want to lose some weight. It was nice of Kim and Brian to leave the stew.

I got a new seal wax kit in the mail today and I am excited about it!

Quotes

"Becoming like our Savior will not happen randomly."

"Obedience is the price...because salvation is not a cheap experience."

-Evie Jiminez