Thur, Mar 10th, 2022: Seoul, Korea Temple, Indexed, kitchen floor, Catherine's gift, visit Catherine, Snow, mail, Inklings, walk w James, J brakes fireplace door

 

Seoul, Korea

37th operating temple

Dedicated: 14 Dec 1985

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Rock

Luke 20:17

And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 28:17-32

"Come Follow Me"

Genesis 40 With the Lord's help, I can flee temptation.

OctGenCon

"Addressing Mental Health"

Elder Erich W. Kopischke

Of the Seventy

My final observation: we need to constantly watch over each other. We must love one another and be less judgmental - especially when our expectations are not immediately met. We should help our children and youth feel the love of Jesus Christ in their lives, even when they struggle to personally feel love for themselves. Elder Orson F. Whitney, counseled parents how to help struggling offspring:

"Pray for you . . . children; hold on to them with your faith."

Inklings

Live with Emily & Courtney

Today after prayers and scriptures I did some indexing. I also finished blogging for last Friday and mopped the kitchen floor. 

We had shrimp and corn for lunch and then took naps. 

I took the quote I got in Sheri's ward taken from Luke 1:37 - For with God nothing shall be impossible, put it on my light table and traced it and then framed it for Catherine's birthday. She will be 88 tomorrow. I forgot to take a picture of the scripture in the frame but here is what it looked like:

 

Couldn't trim this because it was

a movie.

James and I walked and listened to our book, "Beyond the Lavender Fields" which is about the French Revolution in 1792.

This afternoon I visited Catherine and Kerri. It was snowing when I left and arrived. Catherine and I visited. I took her some other small gifts including two pumpkin muffins. When she saw them she said, "Can Kerri have one." I said, of course, that's why I gave you two.

I got to meet Catherine and Kerri's friend Anthony with his girlfriend and her two girls. As I left and wished Catherine a Happy Birthday, I told her we would go to lunch another time. Kerri said, don't go next week because it is spring break and the kids will be turned loose.

We had hotdogs and salad for dinner. Afterwards I finished watching "A Summer Romance" starring Erin Krakow and Ryan Pavey. I also finished Friday and Saturday's blogposts.

I listened to Courtney and Emily on Inklings today. I like what Courtney tells her 13 year old Sunday School class. She says to them as they leave, if they don't remember anything else from today's lesson, remember that Heavenly Father and Jesus love them.

I also listened to Anthony Sweat and Emily talk about the law of consecration.

While I was gone to visit Catherine James broke the glass door on our fireplace trying to get a log that was too big for the opening inside. I told him that forcing never works.

Happy 18th Birthday Tanner!

Inklings: Emily's list of what she has

learned the past six months

Catherine's

Gifts

Resten's sign at the post office

Betty Maxwell from Georgia

Stacy sent me this. My mom's name was Betty Maxwell

and her dad was from Georgia.

One of Courtney's Oreo cakes

Jennifer Garner hands these out to the homeless

 

Wed, Mar 9th, 2022: Johannesburg South Africa Temple, Trina's mom 60 lbs, Pumpkin muffins, flat tire, home safely, Charlie, Autumn, Joshua, D's family

 

 Johannesburg, South Africa

36th operating temple

Dedicated: 24 Aug 1985

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Rock

Matthew 21:42

Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes?

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 28:1-16

"Come Follow Me"

Genesis 39; Genesis 37:5-11; 40; 41:1-38 If I am faithful the Lord will guide and inspire me.

OctGenCon

"God's Love, The Most Joyous To the Soul"

Susan H. Porter

First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency

Five years ago, I observed an example of divine love while attending Primary in Russia. I saw a faithful sister kneel in front of two children and testify to them that even if they were the only ones living on earth, Jesus would have suffered and died just for them.

I testify that our Lord and Savior did indeed die for each and every one of us. It was an expression of His infinite love for us and for His Father.

Liahona

"The Women Who Followed Jesus from Galilee"

Luke 8:1-3

3 Lessons

1. Mourn with those who mourn

- Be with those who suffer

2. Be brave and stay close

-Fear of God greater than fear of man

3. Come unto the Light

-Leave the darkness and come unto the light

Trina's mom has lost 60 lbs mainly by avoiding sugar. Why can't I do this?

Everyone is going home today and they are upstairs cleaning. Trina has them take the sheets off the bed, wash them, and put them back on the beds. I appreciate this so much. 

While everyone else was cleaning I was making pumpkin muffins for breakfast. They were a big hit. Out of 24, 17 were eaten right away. 

I had everyone stand in front of the front door for their photo. Everybody got in the car and we thought they were gone when all of a sudden they were all back in the house. A flat tire. James got out the air compressor and filled the tire while Trina called Discount and made an appointment. James told them they probably didn't need a new tire but they only needed to get this tire fixed. Soon they were on their way again. A few hours later we received notice that they had made it home safely, which we had prayed for.

Addy and her cousin Kilee are going to be roommates in college next year at NAU. Lexy, Kilee's mom came to Addy and told her that Kilee would not be going to institute or church with her. How sad. I want to tell Addy that it's okay, she can go alone like I did when I was growing up. It will make all the difference in her life and in the life of her coming family.

I listened to "Follow Him" today and the guest speaker was Lili De Hoyos Anderson who is a social worker. She talked about a book she is reading "Antifragile". This book claims that for us to survive we need to overcome trials. In a weak moment I ordered the book because I am fascinated with this idea. 

I made an appointment with Catherine Halcomb for tomorrow to go see her for her birthday. I wanted to take her to lunch but she is going to have company.

I had two movies on today, "A Bridesmaid in Love" and "A Song in My Heart."

Traveled with Sister Kapp in England and

loved her so much!

Tue, Mar 8th, 2022: Chicago Illinois Temple, "DMT", Darrel, Addy, Ruby go snowboarding, Ro is sick, Trina & Lola, St. Patrick's Day cards, new Monopoly game, grilled chicken, Googly Eyes

 

Chicago, Illinois

35th operating temple

Dedicated: 9 Aug 1985

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Rock

Psalms 118:22

The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 27:12-35

"Come Follow Me"

Genesis 38; Genesis 37:1-28; 39; 41:9-45 "The Lord was with Joseph in his adversity"

OctGenCon

"Faith to Act and Become"

Elder Ciro Schmeil

Of the Seventy

Many times answers to prayer will not come right away. But we must have faith to continue act in righteousness, and be persistent like Nephi when he was trying to get the brass plates. The Lord will show us a little bit at a time; as we study the scriptures, the Lord will give us the answers or the necessary strength for us to get through one more day, one more week, and to try one more time. Elder Richard G. Scott said: "Be thankful that sometimes God lets you struggle for a long time before that answer comes. That causes your faith to increase and your character to grow."

James made freshly squeezed orange juice this morning. It was delicious! 

Yesterday on the way to Taylor Trina and I listened to Dave and Emily on "Don't Miss This." It was the beginning of the story of Joseph which is interrupted in chapter 39 by the story of Judah and Tamar. Most people see this as an immoral chapter but Dave and Emily turn it into something good. They call Tamar the fourth great grandmother of the Savior, which she is. In the coming weeks we will talk about the other three great grandmothers.

I got each of the kids yoyo's but the one that was the most interested was Lolo. I showed her how to do rock the baby and she was obsessed with it although she wasn't doing it right. Everybody was so impressed that I could do walk the dog. Oh to be a kid again!

Rowan did not go snowboarding today with Darrel, Addy, and Ruby. He is still not feeling well. After they left I asked Trina if she wanted to go to Woodland Lake and walk around the lake. I think Trina did, but Lola, who didn't want to hurt my feelings, didn't want to go so we stayed home. Trina spent a good part of the day playing games with Lola. They also watched a movie and ate lunch. Rowan was there too. Darrel and Ruby and Addy left around 10 for a half day of snowboarding.

On their way

Darrel forgot his jacket but he said he didn't need it because it was a beautiful sun shiny day. 

This afternoon I got out some of my card making supplies and Lola made a couple of St. Patrick's Day cards.

James indexed and worked on taxes. He also shoveled snow and built a fire. Trina marinated chicken and bonded with Lola. Rowan was sick so he didn't do much. I did see him eating cake. By the end of the day the cake was all gone. 

My accomplishments for the day with my right hand swollen. Kitchen and laundry basics, put away two puzzles, scriptures with James and finished Fridays blog, listened to the beginning of "Is Genesis History," walked 12,000 steps, showered and washed my hair and took two naps. I also learned how to play the new Monopoly with cards. It's Ruby's favorite game. I won the first game I played so I didn't play anymore.

Darrel grilled the chicken for dinner. It was delicious.

Deer seen by James near our house

Googly Eyes game

Monopoly, Lola took my place