Sat, Aug 28th, 2021: OaklandCalifTemple#13: James works at the temple, Aliberto's, Addy's 17th Birthday, Barbara Bartels

 

Oakland, California

13th operating temple

Dedicated: 17-19 Nov 1964

By: David O. McKay

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

D&C 39:20

Go forth baptizing with water, preparing the way before my face for the time of my coming;

Book of Mormon

Alma 57:17-36

D&C

"More Diligent and Concerned at Home" David A. Bednar

"Come Follow Me"

Review: "Receive of His Fulness"

AprGenCon

"Light Cleaveth Unto Light"

Elder Timothy J. Dyches

Of the Seventy

Because "light cleaveth unto light," the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost will lead you to make choices that will tend to keep you in the light; conversely, choices made without the Holy Ghost's influence will tend to lead you into shadows and darkness. Elder Robert D. Hales taught: "When light is present, darkness is vanquished and must depart. . . . When the spiritual light of the Holy Ghost is present, the darkness of Satan departs.

Restoration Proclamation

#3

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. In this vision, he learned that following the death of the original Apostles, Christ's New Testament Church was lost from the earth. Joseph would be instrumental in its return.

James and I had prayer early this morning before he left to go to the temple. 

I got a text from Addy this morning. She thanked me for her birthday card and said that she loved me. Addy is 17 years old today. 

I worked on my blog for over an hour this morning. I finally finished last Saturday. As I was finishing there was a knock on the door. It took me awhile to get there, but I'm glad I did because it was Owen Taylor. He brought back a trailer he borrowed from James. He and his wife Tina are building a house up here. I asked how he liked living up here and he said, "Oh, we love it!" Owen has been such a good friend for such a long time. I wish he still worked for James because he is so dependable and responsible. His brother Danny passed away a year or so ago and Owen is taking his old job with APS. He said the pay is not good, but the retirement is awesome. Owen is the kind of person who will always have a job.

A little while after Owen left, James came home from Snowflake. He brought lunch from Aliberto's. I had ordered a shredded beef taco and a bean burro. Aliberto's forgot to put my bean burro in the bag. James called them and they apologized and said his name was on the board and he could come and pick it up anytime. I was a little disappointed. James heated me up a frozen burrito instead. James is extra sweet after being in the temple all morning.

After lunch I took a nap. I watched some of "The Great British Baking Show", and read from my two books, "God Will Prevail" chapter 7 Restoration of the Covenant and the Gathering of Israel,  and "The MindBody Toolkit." Tool #5 is, Ask Better Questions. "Questions provide the key to unlocking our unlimited potential." - Tony Robbins.

When James got up from his nap we read from "Cecelia's Celebration." It is a beautiful day today. 

I called Sister Bartels and told her what her ministering assignment was. She is so excited to be a ministering sister. I then worked on my blog posting for last Sunday, August 22nd. 

James fixed dinner, summer squash and onions stirfry. Very tasty. We then watched the new Hallmark show, "Sweet Pecan Summer" starring Wes Brown. I feel like my body is healing quickly.

Our neighbor, Sister Crane, has her sister staying with her while she waits to move into her new house in Texas. This sister has a grandson, a Marine,  who is stuck in Afghanistan. Kathy asked James to put his name on the temple prayer roll, which he did. 

Happy 17th Birthday Addy!

 

Fri, Aug 27th, 2021: LondonEnglandTemple#12: Charlie's Third Birthday, Halcomb's come to visit, My birthday cards

 

London, England

12th operating temple

Dedicated: 7-9 Sept 1958

By: David O. McKay

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

D&C 35:21

For they will hear my voice, and shall see me, and shall not be asleep, and shall abide the day of my coming; for they shall be purified, even as I am pure.

Book of Mormon

Alma 57:1-16

D&C

93:41-53

"Come Follow Me"

Family Scripture Study & Family Home Evening

AprGenCon

"Behold! I Am a God of Miracles"

Elder Ronald A. Rasband

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

The Lord performs miracles to remind us of His power, His love for us, His reach from the heavens to our mortal experience, and His desire to teach of that which is of most worth. "He that hath faith in me to be healed," He said to the Saints in 1831, and the promise continues today, "and is not appointed unto death, shall be healed." There are laws decreed in the heavens, and we are always subject to them.

Restoration Proclamation

#2

Two hundred years ago, on a beautiful spring morning in 1820, young Joseph Smith, seeking to now which church to join, went into the woods to pray near his home in upstate New York, USA. He had questions regarding the salvation of his soul and trusted that God would direct him.

I am in a lot of pain when I first get up in the morning. The first thing I do is get something to eat and take my tramadol pills. Since yesterday and my fall, I've been taking aspirin too. 

Sister Elmer is so understanding and has never asked me to get a substitute. I told her I really wanted to be there tomorrow but I did not think I was going to be able to make it. James will be coming so that made Brother Elmer happy.

I got a call from Frances who works at the office where I get my infusions. She said they were going to have to cancel my appointment on Monday because they did not receive any Actemra. Wow! This has never happened before. We will see what happens.

James needed to run off a copy of his permits for the LaCroix job but he couldn't find them. I finally remembered and told him to go to the three dots in the upper right corner of the screen and click on them. Go to history. He found it and was able to make copies. He was so happy and said I saved him hours of time. Glad I could help.

James is racking up the doctor's appointments for his treatments. My goodness, so much to do. 

I read from "God Will Prevail" and I am loving it so much!  I also listened to Emily on Inklings for this week's discussion. The message was about Light. I also listened to "Teaching with Power" while working on my blog. 

It rained again today and there was lots of thunder. I finished another season of "The Great British Baking Show". 

My friends the Halcomb's, Catherine and Kerri came by for a visit this afternoon. They brought me a birthday card and a bouquet of flowers. 

So beautiful!

You can't really see them in this photo but there are marbles or as

Catherine called them, "jewels" in the bottom of the vase. Catherine said that's because I am her jewel.  She is such a sweetie!

James made and brought me dinner this evening, chili, cornbread and a shrimp or two from his plate. We also finished off the last of the Texas sheetcake. It's something that both of us like.

 We listened to several chapters of "Cecelia's Celebration." James went to bed around 9 because he is getting up early in the morning to go to the temple. I'm still in a lot of pain and will be staying home. 

Today is Charlie's actual 3rd birthday. It looks like she celebrated with her family at home.

Some of the birthday cards I received this year.

Thur Aug 26th, 2021: Hamilton New Zealand Temple #11: Dinner for the missionaries, Charlie's Gold Balloon,

 

Hamilton, New Zealand

11th operating temple

Dedicated: 20-22 Apr 1958

By: David O. McKay

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

D&C 34:7

For behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, the time is soon at hand that I shall come in a cloud with power and great glory.

Book of Mormon

Alma 56:41-57

D&C

93:33-40

"Come Follow Me"

93:40-50 "Set in Order Your Own Home"

AprGenCon

"Defending Our Divinely Inspired Constitution"

President Dallin H. Oaks

First Counselor in the First Presidency

We should never assert that a faithful Latter-day Saint cannot belong to a particular party or vote for a particular candidate. We teach correct principles and leave our members to choose how to prioritize and apply those principles on the issues presented from time to time. We also insist, and we ask our local leaders to insist, that political choices and affiliations not be the subject of teachings or advocacy in any of our Church meetings.

Restoration Proclamation

#1

We solemnly proclaim that God loves His children in every nation of the world. God the Father has given us the divine birth, the incomparable life, and the infinite atoning sacrifice of His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. By the power of the Father, Jesus rose again and gained the victory over death. He is our Savior, our Exemplar, and our Redeemer.

I slept on the recliner last night. I had some early morning cereal and two aspirins and two tramadol. When James came in we had scriptures and prayer together. I signed up at the beginning of the month to feed the missionaries today. I spoke to them and they are expecting a meal. One of the missionaries, Elder Cluff, is not feeling well so we are going to deliver the meal to them this afternoon after 5.

I made a list and James did my errands today. Not only did he buy groceries but he went to the post office to mail a thank you to Dawn and Lois, a gold #3 balloon to Charlie, a box of Built bars to Ben, and to return a teapot to Amazon. Bless his heart!

I got a call from my friend Karen S. today. She sent me a card earlier. We had a nice visit. She told me about Lance's experience with prostate cancer and his treatment. She is still doing treatments for her cancer also and doesn't get out too much of anywhere else. 

We had lots of thunder, lightning and rain today. I love these kinds of days. While James was gone the Dish tech, Justin, came. He put in a new satellite dish for us and now all of the channels work fine. Thank you Justin. 

I talked to one of the sisters that I minister to, Tanna today. She is still waiting for someone to bless her baby so I told James to get things moving. I also spoke to my good friend Ginger. She contacted me and said she "wanted to talk" but I was sick. Now I think she is getting close to being ready to talk. She came to church for awhile but something is bothering her and she has not been for months. She is one of the sweetest sisters I have ever met, and so kind!

I spent the afternoon in the kitchen cooking. First I made a pot of Wendy's chili and turned it down to simmer. I also made cornbread, green beans with bacon, and a Texas sheetcake. James boxed it all up and delivered it while I sat down to rest. I watched "The Great British Baking Show" on Netflix. James and I listened to "Celebration for Cecelia." 

After James cleaned the kitchen we watched the latest episode of "Aurora Teagarden."

I read chapter 5 of "God Will Prevail", The Covenant. The chapters in this book are so good and I am learning so much about The Abrahamic Covenant.

A double rainbow in Vernon today

Desert Moon

Charlie's balloon

Sorry, I just can't get enough.

Wed, Aug 25th, 2021: LosAngelesCalifTemple#10:Fall through the deck, Satellite tech#1, Charlie, "God Will Prevail", "MindBody Toolkit"

 

Los Angeles, California

10th operating temple

Dedicated:11-14 Mar 1956

By: David O. McKay

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

D&C 33:17

Wherefore, be faithful, praying always, having your lamps trimmed and burning, and oil with you, that you may be ready at the coming of the Bridegroom-

Book of Mormon

Alma 56:18-40

D&C

93:21-32

"Come Follow Me"

93:1-39 "The glory of God is light and truth"

AprGenCon

"Our Personal Savior"

Elder Michael John U. Teh

Of the Seventy

An increasing understanding that the Atonement of Jesus Christ applies to us personally and individually will help us know Him. Oftentimes it is easier for us to think and speak of Christ's Atonement in general terms than to recognize its personal significance in our lives. The Atonement of Jesus Christ is infinite and eternal and all-encompassing in its breadth and depth but wholly personal and individual in its effects. Because of His atoning sacrifice, the Savior has power to cleanse, heal, and strengthen us one by one. 

"Christ Is Risen; Faith In Him Will Move Mountains"

President Russell M. Nelson

President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Study. Become an engaged learner. Immerse yourself in the scriptures to understand better Christ's mission and ministry. Know the Doctrine of Christ so that you understand its power for your life. Internalize the truth that the Atonement of Jesus Christ applies to you. He took upon Himself your misery, your mistakes, your weakness, and your sins. He paid the compensatory price and provided the power for you to move every mountain you will ever face. You obtain that power with your faith, trust, and willingness to follow Him.

Ten Virtues

#10

Faith

Great buildings were never constructed on uncertain foundations. Great causes were never brought to success by vacillating leaders. Faith has always been, and always must be, at the root of any meaningful practice and endeavor.

One of the first things I did this morning was go outside to take pictures of sunflowers. I was not watching where I was going and fell through the rotten place in the decking. I should say I fell half way through as I did not land on the ground. As I was lying there I was debating whether to call James who was in the dining room, or get up myself. I decided it would be less embarrassing if I got up myself, which I managed to do. My right side where my ribs are, felt like someone had shot me. I had a knot on my left knee and later realized I had three large bruises on my right leg. Good News, I can walk!

I went in to tell James and he reminded me of how he broke ribs when Luna bucked him off last November and how long it has taken for him to finally get over most of the pain. 

August has been an interesting month. First Covid and now this. It really was the best of times and the worst of times. The best of times, my birthday and having Jared, Kacey, and Charlie come to visit so James could ordain Jared a High Priest and we could celebrate Charlie's 3rd birthday. Also, Darrel and Trina allowed their kids to get a pet, Tater Tot, all because of Ruby's power point presentation.

I can barely move. I move from the recliner in my room to the recliner in the family room. My left leg is stiff and sore and boy those ribs make it where I can barely move. 

The tech from Dish came while I was lying on the recliner in the bedroom. Thank goodness James was home to let her in, etc. She was here just a few minutes. She got the satellite working, or so we thought, but said if we had more problems to just call again.

I read several chapters from "God Will Prevail." James and I listened to a chapter from our book. Now I'm watching "The Great British Baking Show." James is so happy to have gotten his permits for the LaCroix job. 

Hallmark channel 187 HD is not working. I already paid $95 so I want this channel to work because it is one that I watch often. I called Dish and they are sending another tech out tomorrow.

Sheri offered to come and take care of me. She is so sweet! Stacy, Paul, and Joshua were going to come up this weekend but I think they decided not to come. 

I really want to work at the temple on Saturday. I think I will be able to but James says, no way. I need to call my co-ordinator, Sister Elmer.

Notes from MindBody Toolkit chapter 4. "Use Your Words." 

"Whether a man believes he can or he cannot, he is always right." - Henry Ford

Your words are the beliefs you hold most strongly. The voice that has the greatest impact on your cells is your own.

AFFIRMATION: "I speak possibility and life responds accordingly."

"God Will Prevail" chapter 2. "Establishing the Covenant"

*Because death entered the world there had to be baptism so that we could be born again.

One of the many new Vernon Lakes

Where I met my demise

Arizona sunset

Somewhere near Flagstaff

Autumn's stake