Sat, Sept. 18th, 2021: StockholmSwedenTemple#34:Green's Peak hike, Charlie w/ mask, Trina, Disastrous Dinner-London Broil,

 

Stockholm, Sweden

34th operating temple

Dedicated: 2 July 1985

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Redeemer

Isaiah 54:5

For thy Maker is thine husband; the Lord of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.

Book of Mormon

Helaman 6:1-14

D&C

105 & Voices of the Restoration in the "CFM" lesson

"Come Follow Me"

FSS&FHE: 103:12, 36; 105:9-13; 104:13-18; 23-46; 105:38-41

AprGenCon

"What We Are Learning and Will Never Forget"

President Russell M. Nelson

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

The future is bright for God's covenant-keeping people. The Lord will increasingly call upon His servants who worthily hold the priesthood to bless, comfort, and strengthen mankind and to help prepare the world and its people for His Second Coming. It behooves each of us to measure up to the sacred ordination we have received. We can do this! I so testify, with my expression of love for each of you, my beloved brethren, in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Family Proclamation

#4

The First Commandment that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife. We declare that God's commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force. We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.

Inklings

"When your greatest desire is to let God prevail, to be part of Israel, so many decisions become easier. So many issues become nonissues! You know how best to groom yourself. You know what to watch and read, where to spend your time, and with whom to associate. You know what you want to accomplish. You know the kind of person you really want to become." - President Nelson

Awake and up at 6:23 a.m. James was already up and gone to Home Depot. When I stay up late, I sleep late. Sheri went on her run and when she came back she made pumpkin muffins. James came home and fixed the well and was done by 8 a.m.

James is ready to go but not everyone is up. He works on getting his pack together. Finally everyone is up. Kim and I take sandwich orders and everyone starts getting their things together. We leave around 10. James, Adam, Kaitlyn, and I are inside the truck and Sheri, Joshua and Evan are in the back of the truck. Alex, Michael, Max, and Joe take the Razr. The Razr went ahead and beat us to the top of Green's Peak. We passed woodcutters, campers, hunters, and joy riders. It was about 11 when we got to the top of the mountain. 

James got everyone together and I took three pictures. Afterwards we had family prayer. James said, "Since this is a family hike we are going to ask Kaitlyn to give the prayer. She gave a very nice one.

The hikers begin as I leave to go back down the other side of the mountain where the road is. It took me an hour to get home, 12 p.m.

James had said they would be at the creek by 1:15 ready for lunch so Kim and I got busy making sandwiches. I did the pbj's and Kim did the ham, turkey, and provolone cheese which Sheri contributed. We got a text saying they wouldn't be there until 2 and then at 2 is was going to be after 3. We arrived at the spot at 3:30 and the hungry hikers were waiting. Kim and I were in the truck and Brian brought his car. Brian drove Adam, Kaitlyn, and Joshua back to the top of Green's Peak to pick up the Razr. Adam was exhausted. Kaitlyn wanted to finish the hike with Sheri, Alex, Max, Joe, and Michael, but she went with Adam instead. James has an ingrown toenail. He and Evan came back home with Kim and I in Kim's car. The hiker's did not take long to get to the cabin and now they can say that they hiked all the way from the top of Green's Peak to the cabin. These are all pretty experienced hikers and they can be proud of themselves. I was proud also of Adam for participating. Joshua says he hikes a lot with his dad and he loves it, Evan, not so much, but he did it.

Sheri brought steak for her family for dinner. Kim and Brian had a roast which they shared with James and I. I had marinated a piece of London Broil all day and asked Michael and James to help me broil it in the oven. Everyone else was finished eating before our London Broil was done and then it was just okay. I thought it would be much more tender. I know if you overcook it gets tough but we only cooked to 155 degrees. The kids ate it but there was lots left. I don't think I will be doing that again very soon. We also had rolls, asparagus, and salad. 

Adam went upstairs to take a soak in the bathtub down by our offices. Michael went in to use the bathroom in the hallway by the kitchen and noticed that water was dripping from the ceiling. I guess there is a broken pipe. Something else that needs to be fixed.

Hikers who finished, along with Sheri

Hey guys, wait for me!

Desert Ridge Homecoming

Addy looks so beautiful!

 

Fri, Sept 17th, 2021: FriebergGermanyTemple#33: Water pressure, "GBBS"w/Kim, Puzzle problem, Shopping, Guests arrive, Bat whacked, J,A,E, Charlie

 

Frieberg, Germany

33rd operating temple

Dedicated: 29-30 June 1985

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Redeemer

Isaiah 48:17

Thus saith the Lord, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.

Book of Mormon

Helaman 5:28-52

D&C

104:47-86

"Come Follow Me"

104:11-18, 78-83 "I am a steward over earthly blessings

AprGenCon

"What Has Our Savior Done For Us"?

President Dallin H. Oaks

First Counselor in the First Presidency

"What has Jesus Christ done for me?" that sister asked. Under the plan of our Heavenly Father, He "created the heavens and the earth" (D&C 14:9) so that each of us could have the mortal experience necessary to seek our divine destiny. As part of the Father's plan, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ overcame death to assure each of us immortality. Jesus Christ's atoning sacrifice gives each of us the opportunity to repent  of our sins and return clean to our heavenly home. His commandments and covenants show us the way, and His priesthood gives the authority to perform the ordinances that are essential to reach that destiny. And our Savior willingly experienced all mortal pains and infirmities that He would know how to strengthen us in our afflictions. 

Jesus Christ did all of this because He loves all of the children of God. Love is the motivation for it all, and it was so from the very beginning.

The Family Proclamation

#3

In the premortal realm, spirit sons and daughters knew and worshipped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan by which His children could obtain a physical body and gain earthly experience to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize their divine destiny as heirs of eternal life. The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave. Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally.

Inklings

"The Principles of My Gospel"

"How do we hallow the Sabbath day? In my much younger years, I studied the work of others who had compiled lists of things to do and things not to do on the Sabbath. It wasn't until later that I learned from the scriptures that my conduct and my attitude on the Sabbath constituted a sign between me and my Heavenly Father. With that understanding, I no longer needed lists of dos and don'ts. When I had to make a decision whether or not an activity was appropriate for the Sabbath, I simply asked myself, 'What sign do I want to give to God?' that question made my choices about the Sabbath day crystal clear." - President Nelson

There is a problem with the water pressure. Something is wrong with the well. Why does this happen when we are expecting a houseful of people this weekend.

James thought he fixed it. It worked for awhile and then the pressure would go down. This went on throughout the day. This afternoon before we left for town, the pressure was fine. 

Kim and I finished Season 1 of "The Great British Baking Show." Nancy was the winner.  Kim was bummed because the balloon puzzle has two missing pieces. I didn't have the heart to tell her that I bought it at Goodwill. The puzzle still looked great, one of my favorites. 

James and I went to town after I finished cleaning upstairs and he cleaned off the patio. James went to Home Depot and Tractor Supply. He got horse feed at Tractor Supply. When we left, the well was working fine. 

I picked up some things at Walmart and then we were on our way home. Alex, Joe, and Max greeted us as we drove into the garage. Joe and Alex heard that Grampa was going to take the hike tomorrow cross country and they objected, thinking they might get lost. They argued with James a little while and then went on a Razr ride. Later I came into the family room where Alex was sitting and he asked me, "Gramma, what do you think of grampa going cross country on the hike tomorrow. Do you think we will be okay." I said, "Alex, do you trust grampa?" Yes. "Then don't worry about it, you will be fine."

He didn't complain again. 

Sheri and Evan came early this evening. Adam, Michael, Kaitlyn, and Joshua came after we went to bed. It was after 11:30. They tried to go to Walmart to pick up some groceries but it was closed. I knew they started closing early but when I looked online it said they were open until 11.

Alex did some bat wrangling during the night. One flew through the common area upstairs. Alex grabbed Max's jacket and whacked the bat. He bat went flying towards the fireplace and hit one of the triangle windows and then landed on the ground. Yay Alex! Alex said there is another one and hopefully he will be able to get him tomorrow night. I told them all to always keep their bedroom doors closed to keep the bats out of the bedrooms.

Before we went to bed the pressure on the well went down again. James called for everyone to come to the dining room table and told everyone if we were going to have water pressure tomorrow he needed to fix the well. Should he do it before the hike or after. He had originally wanted to leave at 6 a.m. Everyone present voted to have grampa fix the well before the hike. He thinks they said that because they wanted to stay up late tonight and not have to worry about getting up early. He agreed he would get to Home Depot when they opened and get back and be as quick as he could about fixing it.

Earlier today James and Brian went up to Green's Peak. James wanted to climb up the tower but it was locked. He wanted to see the exact direction as to where our house is but now he will just have to use his "spidey" skills.

James, Anna, and Emmy are three grandchildren

I never see. The other two kids are Jacob, and Erin.

I love this look but don't dare have white

couches up here.

One of my favorite pictures of our little angel.

 

Thur, Sep 16th, 2021: GuatemalaCityTemple#32: Gospel Study, Post Office parcels, Brian's chili, Kim & Brian bring gifts for us, Inklings, Charlie, Kacey,

 

Guatemala City, Guatemala

32nd operating temple

Dedicated: 14-16 Dec 1984

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Redeemer

Isaiah 44:24

Thus saith the Lord, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the Lord that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens along; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;

Book of Mormon

Helaman 5:5-27

D&C

104:1-46

"Come Follow Me"

103:12-13; 105:1-6, 13-19 Blessings come after afflictions and trials of faith.

AprGenCon

"Bless In His Name"

President Henry B. Eyring

Second Counselor in the First Presidency

You may feel small compared to the great sweep of what the Lord will do. If you do, I invite you to ask prayerfully how the Lord sees you. He knows you personally, He conferred the priesthood upon you, and your rising up and magnifying the priesthood matter to Him because He loves you and He trusts you to bless people He loves in His name. I bless you now to be able to feel HIs love and HIs trust.

The Family Proclamation

#2

All human beings-male and female-are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose.

Inklings

Learning, understanding, and living gospel principles strengthen our faith in the Savior, deepen our devotion to Him, and invite a multitude of blessings and spiritual gifts into our lives. Principles of righteousness also help us to look beyond our personal preferences and self-centered desires by providing the precious perspective of eternal truth as we navigate the different circumstances, challenges, decisions, and experiences of mortality.

Up at 6:38....what happened? I had a protein shake and a Built bar for breakfast and then had scriptures and prayer by myself and with James. Today we read D&C 104:1-46. This was a revelation concerning the United Firm which was changed to the United Order. Starting in verse 20 it tells what the member's properties were in the Order. Sidney Rigdon was first, then Martin Harris, Frederick G. Williams, Oliver Cowdery, and Newel K. Whitney. After each one of these brethren and their inheritances there is a statement which says, "and his seed after him." The last member mentioned is Joseph Smith, Jun., and here is where the wording is changed. Verse 44 states: "And this is the beginning of the stewardship which I have appointed unto him, for a blessing upon him, and upon his father. It says nothing about his seed after him. I just wonder if that is significant. It does say this in verse 46 so many I'm being a little nit picky: 46-"And I will multiply blessings upon the house of my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., inasmuch as he is faithful, even a multiplicity of blessings. 

I asked James if he would go pick up the mail this morning because it had not been picked up all week. Instead of the usual reaction of agreeing to go, he seemed very stressed about me asking him to do this. I think he's just got his job and this weekends family activity on his mind. If I go I have to get dressed, and do my hair and makeup, which I did. 

About this time I guess James was feeling a little guilty. He knocked on the bathroom door and asked if we could both go and listen to our book. I told him that wasn't necessary, I was already going and I didn't want to keep him from whatever he was doing. 

Our small post office box was stuffed clear full of letters and James's magazines. He didn't know he was ordering so many magazines and most of them he doesn't even read, just throws them away. I also had a yellow card which means a packaged behind the counter, and a key to a locker. We haven't had this much mail since I had the book business. A medium package behind the counter, Lois's birthday gift, and a large box from Amazon with various items inside, plus several plastic envelopes from Amazon with a heart seal, pencil leads, and pen refills. In the large box was the tiered cake pans I ordered, and some notebooks. I also got my mascara and eyebrow pencil from Thrive Causemetics. One of the other things in the big box was a little stuffed horsey for Malea's 1st birthday.

It took me awhile to put everything away. Afterwards I visited with Kim while she did the balloon puzzle. We talked about "Come Follow Me" and how much we love Brother Halverson. James got into the conversation and we talked about masks and vaccines. Meanwhile Brian is in the kitchen making chili and non-gluten corn muffins because Kim is gluten-free. The chili was very good although there was no tomato. Kim cutup some veggies and put them in little baggies, radishes, cucumbers, carrots, bell pepper, and grape tomatoes. Of course the tomatoes did not need to be cut up. I need to do this because it's the only way I'm going to get all of the veggies that I need. Brian and Kim asked us what we wanted to eat before they got here. They said they wanted to feed us while they were here. They also brought James a bottle of Xango which I didn't know that they still made. I guess Isogenix is the distributor now. They also brought a huge package of Charmin toilet paper, the size you buy at Costco. Wow! They can come and visit whenever they want!

I started to clean upstairs but the vacuum is so loud and everyone was taking a nap, Kim was in the family room so I decided to wait. I think I was maybe just procrastinating cleaning. Also, Brian has been suffering with a migraine headache and probably was looking for some peace and quiet when he came up here. I went in and worked on my blog while listening to Emily and Rio on the weekly Inklings broadcast. It was based on Elder Bednar's conference talk, "The Principles of My Gospel." Rio does the discussion on this talk and then Emily discusses some scriptures she feels go along with the topic for the month, which is to Learn about the Savior's Mercy, Love and Power. We also discussed Mark 7:31, Mark 8:22 and D&C 123. Here are just a couple of notes I took: 

Why do we live in a world of distraction and what can we do to be "tethered" to the Divine? Sometimes Jesus heals in stages. Power does not necessarily lie in the act of doing, but the desire behind it.

How we hallow the Sabbath is a sign to Heavenly Father as to how much we love him. 2015 Elder Uchtdorf, "On Being Genuine." Another thing Emily spoke about was the importance of teaching the rising generation. She stressed the importance of three things; Jesus's love, Jesus' law, and Priesthood authority. Our youth need to know how to discern truth from darkness. They need to look to the Lord for direction, not social media influencers.

Jared sent a video of Charlie running around with some toys in a shoe and saying something. I could not understand what she was saying so I took it out on the porch where Kim was listening to Brother Halverson and asked if she knew what Charlie was saying. Kim listened and said, it sounds like she is saying, "Here comes Gunny Bag." That was it! I asked Kim how she knew and she said, "Because I lived it." When the kids were young the kids had a problem with putting their things away. I got the idea from something that I read. There was a song to go with it. "Here comes Gunny bag, Gunny is hungry and is looking for something yummy." 

I got a large bag, drew a face on it, and when the kids, after being warned, left their toys or belongings out they would mysteriously disappear. They could retrieve their belongings on Saturday for a quarter. It they didn't want to pay they knew there things would probably go to D.I. 

Jared told Kacey about it and she tried it on Charlie. Jared said it works and Charlie loves the game. One day she couldn't find her shoe and she said, "Gunny ate it."

Emily

James's building project

Kim was miffed that two pieces were missing but I told

her I couldn't even tell in this picture.

 

Wed, Sep 15th, 2021: TaipeiTaiwanTemple#31: Gospel study, paid bills, 12,000 steps, Jared's service, Eden's baptism, James home, K&B here

 

Taipei, Taiwan

31st operating temple

Dedicated: 17 Nov 1984

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Redeemer

Isaiah 43:14

Thus saith the Lord, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, whose cry is in the ships,

Book of Mormon

Helaman 4:18-5:4

D&C

103

"Come Follow Me"

103:1-12, 36; 105:1-19 Zion can be built only on principles of righteousness

AprGenCon

"This Is Our Time"

Elder S. Gifford Nielsen

Of the Seventy

"Choose you this day whom ye will serve; . . . but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord" (Joshua 24:15). Because of the choices he made to serve the Lord, Joshua became a great leader in his time. My dear friends, this is our time! And the choices we make will determine our destiny.

Good choices equal happiness - eternally.

Family Proclamation

#1

We, The First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children,

Inklings

A gospel principle is a doctrinally based guideline for the righteous exercise of moral agency.

For example, the first three Articles of Faith identify fundamental aspects of the doctrine of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ: the nature of the Godhead in the first article of faith, the effects of the Fall of Adam and Eve in the second article of faith, and the blessings made possible through the Atonement of Jesus Christ in the third article of faith. And the fourth article of faith sets forth the first principles - the guidelines of exercising faith in Jesus Christ and repenting - and the first priesthood ordinances that enable the Atonement of Jesus Christ to be efficacious in our lives.

Woke up at 5:19 and got up at 5:40. As I was studying "Come Follow Me" I listened to Dave and Emily. They were talking about Zion's Camp. George Q. Cannon was a 7 year old boy in Zion's Camp. One day he was sitting with his head down feeling sad about the situation and the sadness of the saints in Jackson county. The Prophet Joseph Smith, the busiest man in the camp was walking by and saw George. He could tell something was wrong and in spite of how busy he was he took the time to talk to him and encourage. He told him that he was an important part of the company and he was grateful for him and would find a specific job for him. 

I love this example of caring for the one. Joseph Smith was such an example of love and caring for others.

The parable in 101:43, The Parable of the Nobleman and the Olive Trees, is about building the temple. These people had been in Missouri for two years and had not started a temple. The Lord says this parable is concerning the redemption of Zion. The nobleman tells his servants to plant twelve olive trees. Watchmen we set round about them, and build a tower, that one may overlook the land round about, to be a watchman upon the tower, that mine olive trees may not be broken down when the enemy shall come to spoil and take upon themselves the fruit of my vineyard.(vs. 45)

In 46 the servants of the nobleman went and did as their lord commanded them, and planted the olive trees, and built a hedge round about, and set watchmen, and began to build a tower. The servants began asking themselves why their master needed a tower. It was a time of peace. They thought the money could be used for something else. They became very slothful and hearkened not unto the commandments of their lord. The enemy came by night, and broke down the hedge; and the servants of the nobleman arose and were affrighted, and fled; and the enemy destroyed their works, and broke down the olive trees. The olive trees represent the fruits of Zion. The nobleman asked his servants what was the cause of this great evil? Shouldn't you have built the tower (temple)? The watchmen would have seen the enemy afar off. The lord asks the servants to gather warriors (Zions Camp) and break down the walls of mine enemies; throw down their tower, and scatter their watchmen. If they gather together against you, avenge me of mine enemies, that by and by I may come with the residue of mine house and possess the land. The lord/Lord chose a specific servant to lead the way in redeeming the vineyard, Joseph Smith.

I wonder if the saints had immediately began building a temple as soon as the Lord had commanded it if things would have been different for them in Jackson county.

I paid bills this morning. I also started a new book, "Saving Lucie Cole." Here is a brief review of the book:

Southern Utah, 1903

Despite the scorching heat of the long carriage ride from St. George to Salt Lake City, nothing can dim Lucie's joy - she's bound for her wedding. The only shadow over her anticipation is the inexplicable feeling she's sensed for weeks: the impression that she's being watched....

Young Ladies general board member Ruth May Fox is eager to return home after a lengthy trip to the outlying towns of Southern Utah. She's cherished the opportunity to touch the lives of the young women, but after several weeks of travel, she's prepared to enjoy an uneventful journey home in the company of a young bride-to-be. Her peace is short-lived, however. Not long into their journey, the arrival of a threatening stranger spells disaster for the traveling party. He wants Lucie Cole as his bride, and he'll stop at nothing to get her.

Determined to help her new young friend, Ruth embarks on a perilous adventure that will take her deep into the bleak desert. And as danger threatens on all sides, her rescue mission may prove far more deadly than she could have dreamed....

I'm not sure if this is a true story but I am certain that Ruth May Fox is a figure from Church history who later became president of the General Young Women's Organization.

I started walking this morning and before noon I had 5,000 steps. By the end of the day I had over 12,500 steps, more than I have had for a very long time.

I ordered the Chipmunk family Calico Critters for Emsley today. I will take them to her next week along with Malea's stuffed horse and whatever I get for Liana's birthday. I also need to get Emsley a baptism gift and also a baptism gift for Eden, Christina's oldest daughter.

I brought both checkbooks up to date and paid tithing and fast offerings. I studied "Come Follow Me" about three hours this morning and listened to Act in Doctrine and Don't Miss This. I also finished Brother Halverson's Come Follow Me.

This afternoon I worked on my blog. I finished both Monday's and Tuesday's posts. Kim texted me and said they were coming up the evening so I went downstairs and put the sheets on the bed. James got home around 6:20, tired and sore. Kim and Brian didn't get here until about 8:30. They brought spiced pumpkin donuts both from Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kreme. I had to take a taste of both. 

We watched an episode of "The Great British Baking Show" before going to bed.

Here comes the Monsoon

James took these pictures at

Sun City West 

She looks like an angel

Tue, Sep 14th, 2021: DallasTexasTemple#30:My infusion and Costco, back to Vernon, James stays to work, Charlie, Sandy, Teresa, Jack..., GBBS

 

Dallas, Texas

30th operating temple

Dedicated: 19 Oct 1984

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Redeemer

Isaiah 41:14

Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the Lord, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.

Book of Mormon

Helaman 4:1-17

D&C

102

"Come Follow Me"

102:12-23 What is the purpose of the instructions in these verses?

AprGenCon

"You Can Gather Israel"

Ahmad S. Corbitt

First Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency

 The choice is yours! The Lord said of you, "The power to choose is in them." Elder Neil L. Andersen explained, "Your faith will grow not by chance, but by choice." He also said, "Any honest questions you may have . , . will be settled with patience and an eye of faith."

The Living Christ

#11

We bear testimony, as His duly ordained  Apostles - that Jesus is the Living Christ, the immortal Son of God. He is the great Kin Immanuel, who stands today on the right hand of His Father. He is the light, the life, and the hope of the world. His way is the path that leads to happiness in this life and eternal life in the world to come. God be thanked for the matchless gift of His divine Son.

Inklings

"Let no man count them as small things"

-D&C 123:15

Up at 5:25. After prayer and some scripture study, I got ready to go to the valley for my infusion. I left a little after 7. My appointment is at 11. I stopped at the Circle K in Star Valley for a potty break. I arrived early, around 10:40 at the AARA. I called James to let him know that I arrived safely. 

I went inside with my mask on and checked in. Five minutes later and Frances called my name and I went back to weigh-in and then the infusion center. My blood pressure was high and I'm not sure why. I took my medication this morning. Frances and Ang are regulars but the phlebotomist was new. She did ok. Frances got me a new schedule for the next three months. I don't see the doctor until December which is quite a long time since I missed my last appointment. I am supposed to see her every three months.

I called James when I got back to the car. We decided not to meet for lunch because he is so busy and so far away. I told him I was going across the street to Costco to see if they have the berry syrup that Cammy wants and then I was going home. Here is the photo she sent me:

I could not find this syrup and this makes me sad because I wanted to try it for myself as well as get a couple for Cammy. A woman was giving away samples of Kodiak cakes and I asked her if she had seen this syrup. She said she had not seen it recently and suggested I ask at the service desk up front if they had it. I knew they didn't and I couldn't find the service desk.

I did buy a few items for myself. A beautiful white fluffy blanket, a set of plastice ware, some Christmas wrapping ribbon, and both types of olives. James loves olives.

I got some lunch at the food counter and went outside to my car, which I parked in the shade and ate lunch. After lunch I was ready to head north on Country Club for Payson.

I had a hard time staying awake and kept drinking my drink from Costco which was half diet Pepsi and half regular Pepsi. I also listened to my book, "The House on the Hill." This morning I listened to most of "Unshaken Saints." I stopped at the Speedway gas station in Payson for gas and a potty stop. I'm still exhausted but I just keep moving. I got home at 5 p.m. James told me not to feed Luna, so I didn't. He thought he was going to come home this evening but he decided to stay to meet with the roofers tomorrow. Poor Luna. I will feed her in the morning, the chubby little horsey.

I watched the finale of 2016 Great British Baking Show. Nadiya, my girl, wins! She is from Bangladesh and I just loved her because she was humble yet she never gave up. Her little girl said: "Mon's never been a winner before has she." Nadiya made a fondant out of marshmallow that Mary and Paul loved. She made a wedding cake because she said she never had one at her wedding. That was for the last showstopper challenge.

I blogged for Sunday before dropping onto the recliner, exhausted.