Thur, Aug 12th, 2021: Port-a-PrinceHaitiTemple#165: Trip to town to mail Joshua's card, Anthony's breathing machine, First Presidency masks and vaccination statement, Charlie, Ollie

 

Port-a-Prince, Haiti

165th operating temple

Dedicated: 1 Sept 2019

By: David A. Bednar

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

Mosiah 13:33

 For behold, did not Moses prophesy unto them concerning the coming of the Messiah, and that God should redeem his people? Yea, and even all the prophets who have prophesied ever since the world began - have they not spoken more or less concerning these things?

Book of Mormon

Alma 49:9-30

D&C

88:62-85

"Come Follow Me"

88:62-126 Prepare every needful thing

AprGenCon

"Hope in Christ"

President M. Russell Ballard

Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

He "hath sat down on the right hand of God, to claim of the Father his rights of mercy which he hath upon the children of men...; wherefore he advocateth the cause of the children of men." In the end, "the saints shall be filled with his glory, and receive their inheritance" as "joint-heirs with Christ."

The Articles of Faith

#10

We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.

Inklings

Peter walked on the water. 

Lord, are you here?

Ate, took some Tramadol and went back to bed. 

Anthony can't find his breathing machine that the elders delivered on Tuesday. James called the elders and they said they put it on his porch. Anthony finally found it in the back of his truck in a bag. Here is what he thinks happened. He was a little delirious and saw a bag sitting on his front porch and thought it was trash so he put it in the back of his truck. The sad thing is that he's had the machine since Tuesday and just now found it. 

James and I went to town to mail Joshua's birthday card like I mailed Rowan's on Monday. It felt good to get out of the house for a little while. We love all of the flowers and green from the rain. It rained again today. James suggested that we go for a ride up on the mountain tomorrow to see the wildflowers up there. I told him I thought that was a good idea.

The First Presidency came out with a statement today regarding masks and vaccinations which caused quite a stir in our family. Here is the statement made by the First Presidency:

Now that James and I have experienced Covid we should have immunities built up. Stacy says it is dangerous to get the vaccine to close after having Covid. The CDC is not sure what affect the vaccine has on people who have auto-immune diseases which I have and many in our family have. This reminds me of the Israelites being told by the prophet Moses to  look at the snake on the stick to be healed and many would not. 

So sad to see this house go. It has been a major landmark

for years.

This is the church I grew up in when I

lived in Show Low as a youth.

 

Wed, Aug 11th, 2021: FortalezaBrazilTemple#164: Trip to town to mail Joshua's card, Mystery 101, Charlie at the park, Charlie and Tanner, cakes,

 

Fortaleza, Brazil

164th operating temple

Dedicated: 2 June 2019

By: Ulisses Soares

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

Mosiah 3:8

And he shall be called Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of heaven and earth, the Creator of all things from the beginning; and his mother shall be called Mary.

Book of Mormon

Alma 48:19-49:8

D&C

88:32-61

"Come Follow Me"

88:6-67 Light and law come from Jesus Christ

AprGenCon

"Ye Shall Be Free"

Elder Thierry K. Mutombo

Of the Seventy

Jesus Christ is the light that we should hold up even during the dark times of our mortal life (see 3 Nephi 18:24). When we choose to follow Christ, we choose to be changed. A man or woman changed for Christ will be captained by Christ, and we will be asking, as Paul did, "Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?" (Acts 9:6). We will "follow his steps" ( 1 Peter 2:21). We will "walk, even as he walked" (1 John 2:6).

The Articles of Faith

#9

We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.

Inklings

When we view ourselves with sincere respect, our hearts are open to treat others that way too. The more we recognize our divine worth, the better we understand this divine truth: that God has sent us right here, right now, at this momentous time in history, so that we can do the greatest possible good with the talents and gifts we have."

- Elder S. Gifford Nielsen

I got up at 2 a.m. and ate something and then worked on my blog. I tried  to go back to sleep but I had a hard time getting comfortable. I finally got comfortable in the recliner in the bedroom and slept for awhile. 

Neither of us feel any better today. I have some nausea. Our neighbor Kathy went to town today and is bringing back Ivermectin and some AAA batteries so James can check his blood pressure. Barbara  checked in on us this morning and so did Sheri. 

James and I had scriptures and prayers and listened to "The Blue Orchid Society." We got some rain again today which always cools things off and makes for a beautiful day. 

We had a Caesar salad and some cornbread for lunch. I feel a little better this afternoon. At 5:08 p.m. it is 70% and beautiful. Kathy doesn't return from town until after 7. She left at 9 this morning so it was a long day for her. We are grateful for the errands she did for us. 

This evening we watched the latest Mystery 101 episode starring Jill Wagoner and Kris Polaha. I like both of these actors but I'm really not much of a fan of murder mysteries. 

I went to bed around 10 but never went to sleep. I moved from the bed to the two recliners and back. I felt like a weight was on my chest and I couldn't breathe. I woke James up and he gave me a blessing and told me about the breathing treatments Brian sent. I practiced those breathing treatments and was able to get some rest.

Found another cake site that I like

Tue, Aug 10th, 2021: KinshasaDRofCongoTemple#163: Rain, Help from Barbara, Collin, and Kathy, great friends! Rowan's 15th birthday!

 

Kinshasa DR of Congo

163rd operating temple

Dedicated: 14 Apr 2019

By: Dale G. Renlund

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

2 Nephi 25:19

For according to the words of the prophets, the Messiah cometh in six hundred years from the time that my father left Jerusalem; and according to the words of the prophets, and also the word of the angel of God, his name shall be Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Book of Mormon

Alma 48:1-18

D&C

88:1-31

"Come Follow Me"

"The Lord offers us hope and peace"

AprGenCon

"The Personal Journey of a Child of God"

Elder Neil L. Andersen

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

What is our responsibility as peaceful disciples of Jesus Christ? Let us live God's commandments, teach them to our children, and share them with others who are willing to listen. Let us share our deep feelings about the sanctity of life with those who make decisions in society. They may not fully appreciate what we believe, but we pray that they will more fully understand why, for us, these decisions go well beyond just what a person wants for his or her own life.

If an unanticipated child is expected, let us reach out with love, encouragement, and, when needed, financial help, strengthening a mother in allowing her child to be born and continue his or her journey in mortality.

The Articles of Faith

#8

We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.

Inklings

May we don't always feel up to the challenge. But our Heavenly Father sees us as fearless builders of His kingdom. That is why He sent us here during this most decisive time in the world's history."

- Elder S. Gifford Nielsen

Barbara strikes again. Barbara is Pierce's wife and she is also my ministering sister. This time she made us a Ritz chicken casserole and some lemon squares. Lemon squares are James's favorite! I put the casserole in the over for 30 minutes and we had a nice lunch. Very tasty. 

Our ministering brother, Collin took James's prints to the printshop. They have always charged us $5 before but this time they charged Collin $14. James called and complained and finally the guy said he would give a refund if Collin would come back. Collin was already back in Vernon. James called around and found that The UPS Store is much cheaper. He called back Allegra and told them he would not be doing business with them anymore. I venmoed the $10 we owe Collin to his wife Wendy because he doesn't have a Venmo account. 

Chuck got our mail for us and there was alot!

The package on the bottom had the cutest teapot and cup and saucer I wanted to give to my friend Pam but when I opened it, the only thing still intact was the teapot, everything else was broken. Now I have to return this one and order another one. I can't return this one until I am over Covid. So frustrating.

I got a call from our next door neighbor, Kathy, Chuck's wife. She is going into town tomorrow and wants to know if there is anything she can get us. James told me to ask if she could get us some more Ivermectin and some AAA batteries. I told Kathy and said I would leave a $20 bill on the front porch tomorrow morning for her to pick up. I guess James is right, this really is the Zion ward.

The elders took Anthony his breathing machine and left it on his front porch. Hopefully Anthony will find it.

James also called and talked to his mom today about Covid and Cancer. He told her about the different treatments available for his cancer. He said he wanted to do the Hi-FOO treatment which is the high frequency ultrasound but that it cost $18,500. She offered to pay for it for him. Of course he said no but that was so sweet of her. 

Started reading "The Blue Orchid Society: Inventing Vivien" with James. I think he is going to like it. I've already read it but I didn't tell him that. 

For dinner I heated up Kathy's chicken noodle soup and added some ramen noodles and seasoning to it. I also made some cornbread. After cleaning the kitchen I went to bed around nine. James slept in the family room recliner because he coughed most of the day and he thinks it might be because he slept in the bed last night. 

We got more rain today! Everything is so beautiful here!

Greer

Happy 15th Birthday Rowan!

Rowan is one of the nicest kids you

will ever meet!

West Fork of Oak Creek Canyon

Mon, Aug 9th, 2021: RomeItalyTemple#162:Covid continues, green pastures, Barbara's food delivery service, Mail Rowan's card,

 

Rome, Italy

162nd operating temple

Dedicated: 10 Mar 2019

By: Russell M. Nelson

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

2 Nephi 25:13

Behold, they will crucify him; and after he is laid in a sepulchre for the space of three days he shall rise from the dead, with healing in his wings; and all those who shall believe on his name shall be saved in the kingdom of God. Wherefore, my soul delighteth to prophesy concerning him, for I have seen his day, and my heart doth magnify his holy name.

Book of Mormon

Alma 47:20-36

D&C

Saints, ch 15, pgs 164-166; RIC A School and an Endowment

"Come Follow Me"

88 "Establish...A House of God"

AprGenCon

"Infuriating Unfairness"

Elder Dale G. Renlund

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

As we develop faith in Jesus Christ, we should also strive to become like Him. We then approach others with compassion and try to alleviate unfairness where we find it; we can try to make things right within our sphere of influence. Indeed, the Savior directed that we "should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of our own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness.

The Articles of Faith

#7

We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.

Inklings

Affirmation:

  I am prepared for a time such as this, with everything I need to fulfill my divine roles. I choose to show up ready and willing, knowing He will sanctify my efforts and imperfections.

Not a good day for me. From recliner to the bed, and back again. I had scriptures and prayer with James and then I watched the new Hannah Swenson movie starring Allison Sweeney and Cameron Mathison.  I also watched an old Jane Doe episode starring Lea Thompson. I finally took a shower and it felt wonderful. Because of nausea I only took two aspirin and four tramadol today and some Ivermectin. 

James and I both signed Rowan's birthday card and I got in the car and drove to Show Low, went through the post office drive thru and dropped the card in the slot and drove back home. The shortest roundtrip I've ever made, did it in an hour.

James stayed home to work on the LaCroix patio plans. 

My ministering sister Barbara brought over ice cream bars, Taylor corn, zucchini bread, rolls, and Hawaiian haystacks for us today. I ate dinner while re-watching "The 27 Hour Day." 

I talked to my temple co-ordinator, Sister Elmer and told her we had Covid. She and her husband had it a couple of weeks ago. She told us not to worry about getting subs, to just get well! That is such a relief!

Our friend Anthony is sick. He has already had Covid once but he thinks he has it again. James was going to have him take his plans in tomorrow but he ask Collin, our ministering brother instead. He will come by in the morning and pick them up. Chuck has been picking up our mail for us. 

James found a small carton of apple juice and brought it to me. He knows that's my favorite drink when I am sick besides water. 

My Dad's headstone arrived today. It looks like they did a good job. I can hardly wait to get it set at the cemetery. I want to totally surprise Harold and Dennis.

Green pastures

Little Colorado near Springerville