Thur, Sep 9th, 2021: PapeeteTahitiTemple#25:Infusion on the 14th, Charlie & Scarlett, 10,000 Steps, flowers, James's salad,

 

Papeete, Tahiti

25th operating temple

Dedicated: 27-29 Oct 1983

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

D&C 64:23

Behold, now it is called today until the coming of the son of Man, and verily it is a day of sacrifice, and a day for the tithing of my people; for he that is tithed shall not be burned at His coming.

Book of Mormon

Helaman 1:1-17

D&C

100 RIC: A Mission to Canada

"Come Follow Me"

100 The Lord takes care of those who serve Him.

AprGenCon

"The Personal Journey of a Child of God"

Elder Neil L. Andersen

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

I express my love and compassion for righteous couples who marry and are unable to have the children they so eagerly anticipate and to those women and men who have not had the opportunity to marry according to God's law. The unrealized dreams of life are difficult to understand if viewed only from the perspective of mortality. As the Lord's servant, I promise you that as you are faithful to Jesus Christ and your covenants, you will receive compensating blessings in this life and your righteous desires in the eternal time line of the Lord. There can be happiness in the journey of mortality even when all of our righteous hopes are not realized.

The Living Christ

#6

Of the Living Christ, the Prophet Joseph wrote: "His eyes were as a flame of fire; the hair of his head was white like the pure snow; His countenance shone above the brightness of the sun; and His voice was as the sound of the rushing of great waters, even the voice of Jehovah, saying:

"I am the first and the last; I am He who liveth, I am He who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father" (D&C 110:3-4).

Inklings

Affirmation:

I am practicing personal peace and calling upon the powers of heaven through principles of patience, gentleness, and love unfeigned.

I love studying the gospel, it is one of my greatest passions!

I have a love/hate with modern technology. I love it when it works right and I hate it when it doesn't. I paid my Dish bill on my phone today which was very handy. 

I listened to "Follow Him" while working on my blog this morning. I am so happy to finally be caught up on my blog! James brought me an amazing salad for lunch. I also watched "The Great British Baking Show". Some of their expressions are so different from ours that it makes me laugh. Today a contestant named Stacy said, after getting Star Baker, "I'm well chuffed." I think she means she is happy. Later someone said they were "gutted" because they did so poorly. Here's another one: "I'm absolutely gobsmacked I didn't go home." So far this season they've had bread week, caramel week, pudding week, and pastry week. 

While walking I listened to "Heart in the Highlands." This is the first time I've done 10,000 in a long time, in over a month. I'm also behind on my indexing and did some catching up today. I did over 400 names but in order to get 3,000 this month I need to have 900 names by today.

I helped James with tax information again today. I think he is finished and ready to hand everything over to the accountant.

Here are some quotes from my studies today:

"It is the Holy Ghost that bears witness of your words when you teach and testify. It is the Holy Ghost that, as you speak in hostile venues, puts into your heart what you should say and fulfills the Lord's promise that "you shall not be confounded before men" (D&C 100:5). It is the Holy Ghost that reveals how you may clear the next seemingly insurmountable hurdle. It is by the Holy Ghost in you that others may feel the pure love of Christ and receive strength to press forward."

From "Follow Him":

"The Lord uses the evil actions of others to create a Zion-hearted people, which is a message for the early Saints and for us today."

The MindBody Toolkit:

Be-Do-Have

"If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him." 

-Mahatma Gandhi

James is so proud of the flowers he planted.

 

Wed, Sep 8th, 2021: SantiagoChileTemple#24:I take my friend to the bank and then she treats me @ LaCasita, Ruby, Lola

 

Santiago, Chile

24th operating temple

Dedicated: 15-17 Sep 1983

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

Luke 1:79

To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

Book of Mormon

Alma 63:1-17

D&C

99 & RIC: John Murdock's Missions to Missouri

"Come Follow Me"

DC 98:23-48 The Lord wants me to seek peace in His way.

AprGenCon

"Poor Little Ones"

Elder Jorge T. Becerra

Of the Seventy

I would echo the invitation of our beloved President Russell M. Nelson as he first spoke to the membership of the Church. He said: "Now, to each member of the Church I say, keep on the covenant path. Your commitment to follow the Savior by making covenants with Him and then keeping those covenants will open the door to every spiritual blessing and privilege available to men, women, and children everywhere."

The Living Christ

#5

He rose from the grave to "become the firstfruits of them that slept" (1 Corinthians 15:20). As Risen Lord, He visited among those He had loved in life. He also ministered among His "other sheep" (John 10:16) in ancient America. In the modern world, He and His Father appeared to the boy Joseph Smith, ushering in the long-promised "dispensation of the fulness of times" (Ephesians 1:10).

Inklings

When He saw the multitudes He was moved with compassion on them.

I got up at 6 a.m. I slept in my bed all night long, the first time since my accident. I finished Monday's blog post and had scriptures and prayers with James and then it was time for me to get ready to go pick up a sister in our ward. In order to protect privacy I am going to call this sister Jane, not her real name. 

Here is Jane's story. She is 75 years old and has had two strokes. The last one was the worst, especially affecting her right side. About a month ago her husband left to go stay with his daughter in the valley. She has not heard from him since. She needed a ride to the bank today because she thinks maybe her husband's daughter may want to steal from her. She told me the Lord warned her. She is closing out her bank account and opening another one in her maiden name. 

When we got to National Bank it took awhile for us to walk in. I carried her purse and held her left hand while she used her right hand to hold her cane. The banker, a woman,  who worked with her, knew her and asked if she had had another stroke. While Jane met with the banker I waited in the lobby. I should have gone outside and walked because it took well over an hour. 

When Jane was finished the banker helped me get her to the car. I could tell Jane was losing her steam. She wanted to go eat at LaCasita. She had said earlier that she wanted to take me to lunch. She told me she was type 1 diabetic. I asked her if she had a quick sugar and she said no. When we got to LaCasita we sat right by the door. Immediately the waitress came over with some chips and took our drink orders. Jane ordered iced tea. When I ordered water she said, "don't you want ice tea"? I said no. I ordered what I normally order, a chicken enchilada with red sauce and a side of rice and beans. Jane ordered a #6, an enchilada and a chili relleno with a side of rice and beans. Barbara put sugar substitute in her iced tea. I told her if she wanted to bring her blood sugar up she should put in some sugar, which she did. 

Jane kept thanking me for bringing her to town. She said her husband and daughter and the daughter's son took her truck when they left so she has no transportation. She shouldn't be driving anyway, which she readily admitted. 

I told her we could go to lunch again and she got very excited. She said she would love to come once a week but I can't commit to that right now. She said she would pay and I said we would take turns. 

On the way home Jane said I was a good driver. She said her husband was not and his driving scared her. I ask her if she missed him and she said, no. She said he smoke, cussed, and was mean to her for 17 years and she felt more peace now that she was gone. She has two cats and a dog that keep her company. When we got to her house she wanted me to come in and meet her dog and cats, which I did. We said our goodbyes and I told her to call me when she was ready to go to lunch again. We were gone 4 hours today.

I stopped at the post office on the way home and was surprised I had no packages. I hope I am remembering to order Prime because nothing I ordered is coming until next week.

James is working on taxes and was waiting for the 2015 deposits from our personal account. I immediately sat down and began  running them off. 

James had a presidency meeting this evening. I fixed him some dinner before he left. I am enjoying my new book, "Heart in the HIghlands." James is also enjoying "Blackmoor" which we are listening to together. 

I listened to Emily and Dave on "Don't Miss This" today. Here are some of the notes I took: "190 women and children with 3 men were driven thirty miles on foot... I could easily follow on their trail because of the blood ..." - Lyman Wight

"The scene was indescribable, and, I am sure would have melted the hearts of any people on earth, except for our blind oppressors." - Parley P. Pratt

"I've learned to love the thing I wished the most had never happened."

In November 1833 as the saints were driven out of Jackson county they camped along the Missouri river and experienced a fantastic meteor shower. Some thought it was the introduction of the Second Coming of the Savior. Brother W. W. Phelps sat down and wrote the hymn, "Now Let Us Rejoice."

Sandra Dee was my favorite.

I didn't like Bobby Darin.

The last two pictures were taken 

in Vernon.

  

Tue, Sep 7th, 2021: Nuku'alofaTongaTemple#23:"CFM", Blog, "TGBBS", Tax records, James comes home, Charlie, Trenda

 

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

23rd operating temple

Dedicated: 9-11 Aug 1983

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

Isaiah 55:4

Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people.

Book of Mormon

Alma 62:34-52

D&C

98

"Come Follow Me"

98:1-3, 11-14; 101:1-16 My trials can work together for my good.

AprGenCon

"Not As the World Giveth"

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

In too many instances, otherwise faithful men, women, and even children can be guilty of speaking unkindly, even destructively, to those to whom they may well be sealed by a holy ordinance in the temple of the Lord. Everyone has the right to be loved, to feel peaceful, and to find safety at home. Please, ma we try to maintain that environment there. The promise of being a peacemaker is that you will have the Holy Ghost for your constant companion and blessings will flow to you "without compulsory means" forever. No one can employ a sharp tongue or unkind words and still "sing the song of redeeming love."

The Living Christ

#4

We solemnly testify that His life, which is central to all human history, neither began in Bethlehem nor concluded on Calvary. He was the Firstborn of the Father, the Only Begotten Son in the flesh, the Redeemer of the world.

Inklings

How do we find what He called the covenant of peace?

Sadly listening to Saints and Revelation in Context where the Saints are driven from Jackson county. It is hard to think this hatred and violence occurred in America. "After much tribulations cometh the blessings." Some of the calamities happened because of the Saints transgressions. D&C 90:24 - Search diligently, pray always, and be believing, and all things shall work together for your good, if ye walk uprightly and remember the covenant wherewith ye have covenanted one with another.

 I was working on my blog and got up to walk a 1,000 steps but my left knee hurt and I couldn't do it. Later this afternoon it was better and by the end of the day I had 6,000, more than I've had for about a month now.

I had a bit of a rough day today. I did not feel well and had to take a few naps after taking tramadol. At 1:30 I sat down to work on the computer, feeling much better. I watched "The Great British Baking Show" while I tried to get the computer up and running. Finally I was able to get in running and finished Sunday's post. Next I began working on James's tax records. Another problem, the printer won't work. I removed the printer device on the computer and was going to re-install it but the icon never came up. It took me well over an hour to get it reinstalled and then I ran off the bank deposits for all twelve months of 2014.

James was going to stay in the valley to start the workers out in the morning but he realized he did not bring a pill that he has to take. The doctor told him not to miss one dose, so he's coming home tonight but won't get here until 10 p.m. 

Quote by Marion G. Romney from listening to "Act in Doctrine":

"I always know when I am speaking under the influence of the Holy Ghost because I always learn something."

Rahul won this season's "The Great British Baking Show." He is a little Indian man who has no confidence and is very humble. I was glad that he won.

Jillie and Lindsay

Baby Charlie

 

 

 

Mon, Sep 6, 2021: ApiaSamoaTemple#22: Labor Day, dinner to the Bowen's, James at LaCroix's, Bighorn sheep, We Love Vernon,

 

Apia, Samoa

22nd operating temple

Dedicated 5-6 Aug 1983

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

Isaiah 22:23

And I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place; and he shall be for a glorious throne to his father's house.

Book of Mormon

Alma 62:19-33

D&C

Saints chptr 16 & 17, pgs 171-193

"Come Follow Me"

98-101"Be Still and Know That I Am God"

AprGenCon

"I Love To See the Temple"

President Henry B. Eyring

Second Counselor in the First Presidency

I bear solemn testimony that we are children of a loving Heavenly Father. He chose His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to be our Savior and Redeemer. The only way to return to live with Them and with our Family is through the ordinances of the holy temple. I testify that President Russell M. Nelson holds and exercises all the keys of the priesthood that make eternal life possible for all of God's children. I so testify in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen.

The Living Christ

he instituted the sacrament as a reminder of His great atoning sacrifice. He was arrested and condemned on spurious charges, convicted to satisfy a mob, and sentenced to die on Calvary's cross. He gave His life to atone for the sins of all mankind. His was a great vicarious gift in behalf of all who would ever live upon the earth.

Inklings

He will be our refuge and strength, our very present help in time of trouble. - Psalm 46:3

Podcasts

Unshaken Saints - Jared Halverson

James leaves before 5 for the LaCroix job in Sun City. I left before 6 for Walmart. I am making barbeque beef for the Bowen's and I need to get the chuck roast started by 8 a. m.  I did my shopping and managed to get home before 8 to start the roast in the crockpot. the traffic was light on the way in to town and there were very few shoppers at Walmart. There were a lot of workers pushing around carts as there always are. On the way home the traffic was heavier. I started the rolls to rise and then took a break. After my break I began the Texas sheetcake like the one I made for the missionaries. 

I baked the cake in the 1/2 sheetcake pan I had made the previous one in, but this one overflowed all over the oven. I baked it five minutes longer than it called for and then took it out to cool. The frosting turned out great. When the cake had cooled a few minutes longer, I frosted the cake and set it aside. 

I watched the latest episode of Chesapeake Shores while eating my lunch of salad, cornbread and a hotdog. All of the way to town and back I listened to Brother Halverson discuss this week's "Come Follow Me", D&C 98-101. I finished while I did things here at home. I finished my blog for Saturday. 

This afternoon I shredded the beef which had shrunk quite extensively. I took a bite. It was delicious! I drained the liquid and put the barbeque sauce in with it. I put the crockpot on low and then on warm. 

I now made the homemade kid friendly macaroni and cheese. There was more of this than anything else except maybe the rolls, which I also baked this afternoon. I gave them one dozen. I cut the cake into small pieces and put everything into foil containers. At 4:40 I left for the Stanford store where I am meeting Sister Bowen and Sister Hubble. Sister Hubble made a salad and jello. I gave Sister Bowen a hug. Sean, her husband, is still in the hospital and now his brother is there too. This family has had so many trials recently, my heart goes out to them. 

I came home to clean the kitchen. I had saved myself some meat and macaroni and cheese, rolls, and cake. I had a small dinner. The meat and the macaroni and cheese were very good mixed together. 

I went outside to feed Luna before it got dark then came back in and watched the newest Hallmark movie, "High Flying Romance" starring Jessica Lowndes and Christopher Russell and then watched an older movie that I love called "Timeless Love." 

Time for bed. I miss James. He is staying at Sheri's.

I remember this!

Went to high school with Nancy

Steve is James's friend

We Love Vernon: