Sat, Mar 19th, 2022: Orlando Florida Temple, Brian to be ordained a high priest, Scarlett's Tea Party, Power of Everyday Missionaries, cake tools, James's trip to town, indexing, movies, Mark Huish

 

Orlando, Florida

46th operating temple

Dedicated: 9 Oct 1994

By: Howard W. Hunter

Jesus Christ, Rock

1 Corinthains 10:4

 And did all drink the same spiritual drinks: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.

Book of Mormon

Jacob 3:1-14

"Come Follow Me"

Genesis 50; Genesis JST 50:24-38; Jacob and Joseph both buried.

OctGenCon

"To Be A Follower Of Christ"

Elder Alfred Kyungu

Of the Seventy

"Through His infinite Atonement, you can forgive those who have hurt you and who may never accept responsibility for their cruelty to you. It is usually easy to forgive one who sincerely and humbly seeks your forgiveness. But the Savior will grant you the ability to forgive anyone who has mistreated you in any way". -Russell M. Nelson

"Hold Up Your Light"

Elder Marcus B. Nash

Sister Tiffany Myloan accepted the invitation to support the missionaries despite very heavy personal struggles, including questions about her faith. She recently told me that supporting the missionaries has renewed her faith and sense of well-being. In her words, "Missionary work is so healing."

Joy. Hope. Sustaining power from God. Protection from temptation. Healing. All of these - and more (including forgiveness of sins) -distill upon us from heaven as we share the gospel.

Liahona

The Lord Was With Joseph

Elder Kelly R. Johnson

James got a call from Brian this morning asking him if he could ordain him as a High Priest. He wasn't sure if it would be tomorrow or next Sunday. He called back later and said it would be next Sunday. Brian has a new calling which I am not able to divulge at this time. 

I listened to some news reports on YouTube regarding the war in the Ukraine. I want to know the why but really war never makes sense to me.

I read from "The Power of Everyday Missionaries." I am loving this book although I have read it before I needed to be reminded of how important missionary work is and how it should be done. 

I took the plunge and ordered three cake tools off Courtney's website. I am making one of her cakes next week for our Relief Society celebration and I want the tools to make the cake look like one of hers. I just hope they come in time.

James went in to town today to get some horse feed and vitamins. He asked me if I wanted anything and I said a cherry dilly bar. He said when he went to Dairy Queen it was very busy so he did another errand first and when he went back he totally forgot to go to Dairy Queen. He offered to go back to town but of course I said no. He actually did me a favor by forgetting. 

I did some indexing reviews and watched a Hallmark favorite, "Summer Villa" starring Hilary Burton and Victor Webster. I also took 12,000 steps and did two blogposts. Another Hallmark favorite with James starring Alicia Witt, "Backyard Wedding."

James saw Mark Huish and his wife on Relative Race. I told her Mark was LeeAnn Huish's brother.

 

Fri, March 18th, 2022: San Diego California Temple, Blogposts and steps, Sheri and gang going to Italy, Loren Dalton, Tax infor typed, Right foot swells on bottom

 

San Diego, California

45th operating temple

Dedicated: 25 Apr 1993

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Rock

2 Nephi 18:14

And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling, and for a rock of offense to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

Book of Mormon

Jacob 2:17-35

"Come Follow Me"

Genesis 49; Genesis JST 50:24-25; 24-38 "A Seer shall the Lord my God raise up"

OctGenCon

"Deepening Our Conversion To Jesus Christ"

Elder Arnulfo Valenzuela

Of the Seventy

Nephi encourages us to delight in the words of Christ, because the words of Christ will tell us all the things we need to do (see 2 Nephi 32:3).

"Worthiness Is Not Flawlessness"

Bradley R. Wilcox

Second Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency

Some mistakenly receive the message that God is waiting to help until after we repent. God's message is that He will help us as we repent. His grace is available to us "no matter where we are in the path of obedience." Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf has said: "God does not need people who are flawless. He seeks those who will offer their 'heart and a willing mind' (D&C 64:34), and He will make them 'perfect in Christ' (Moroni 10:32-33)."

I felt good about today. I was able to do two blogposts and walk 12,000 steps by 4 p.m. 

Sheri called me today to see how I was doing and then told me that She, Alex, Ben, Max, Evan, Joe, and Michael were going to Italy in June. I am happy for them but I myself am happy to stay home. I guess I am too old to travel.

I listened to a YouTube broadcast this morning by a Brother Loren Dalton. It was about receiving revelation and was so good. Brother Dalton talks about acting on the first prompting. He says chances are the second prompting will be from Satan. He made it sound so easy.

James worked upstairs finishing up our income taxes. He brought down a couple of pages for me to type. He sent it off and we signed some papers and I guess our taxes are turned in to the accountant.

I watched an old movie on UpTv called, "The Seven Year Hitch." This evening while relaxing my right foot began to swell. It was swollen underneath on the bottom of my foot and I could hardly walk. It was a good thing it was time to go to bed. Why is this happening to me. Thank goodness it's only a few more days until my infusion.

Thur, Mar 17th, 2022: Toronto, Ontario Temple, Prepare dinner for missionaries, Elder Goodwin & Elder Johnson, Discuss Tanna, "Power of Everyday Missionaries"

 

Ontario, Canada 

44th operating temple

Dedicated: 25 Aug 1990

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Rock

1 Peter 2:8

And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.

Book of Mormon

Jacob 2:1-16

OctGenCon

"Is There No Balm in Gilead?"

Elder Brent H. Nielson

Of the Presidency of the Seventy

The Savior's Atonement, which makes available both His redeeming and His enabling power, is the ultimate blessing that Jesus Christ offers to all. As we repent with full purpose of heart, the Savior cleanses us from sin. As we cheerfully submit our will to the Father, even in the most difficult of circumstances, the Savior will lift our burdens and make them light.

Liahona

"Turning to God and to Our Families"

Inklings

Live with Emily & Vanessa

I love the book, "The Power of Everyday Missionaries." So many good ideas!

Adam texted me today and asked if he, Kaitlin, Chris, and Kyle could come on April 13th-16th. I told him that would be fine and put it on my calendar.

I spent most of the day preparing for dinner tonight for the missionaries. The first thing I did was bake a chocolate cake and soften the mint chocolate chip ice cream and put it in a cake pan. I put the two cake pans with cake and the ice cream pan into the freezer. I started the chili and then made some cornbread. 

The thing that took the longest was making frosting into the heavy whipping cream. It took so long that I had to call James in for help. He made the salad, and set the table. We were ready for Elder Goodwin and Elder Johnson when they came at 6 p.m. Elder Johnson is brand new here in Vernon. Elder Richards was transferred to north Scottsdale. Elder Johnson is from Magnolia, Texas and Elder Goodwin is from Inkam, Idaho.

We had a nice dinner and then I brought in the green cake for dessert.

I can't believe that I forgot to take a picture of these two nice looking, spiritual young men. Elder Goodwin shared a scripture and we had a nice discussion. Before leaving we gave the elders the rest of the Oreo cookies. 

Elder Goodwin had invited Tanna but she had her son and she said he was sick. We encouraged them to keep trying to invite her.

James jumped right in and did the dishes and put them away. I helped a little and then did some walking. We watched "A Honeymoon to Remember" before going to bed.

The beginning of chili

Wolves in Vernon

Wed, Mar 16th, 2022: Las Vegas Temple, James income taxes, town by myself, PO "Gospel Symbolism", Pres. Mtg, Ward Mission Plan, Michael Wilcox, "The Presence of Love"

 

Las Vegas, Nevada

43rd operating temple

Dedicated: 16 Dec 1989

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Rock

Romans 9:33

As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

Book of Mormon

Jacob 1:1-19

"Come Follow Me" 

Genesis 46-47; Genesis 45; 50:15-21 "Forgiveness brings healing."

OctGenCon

"I Pray He'll Use Us"

Sharon Eubank

First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency

Speaking of the Church's humanitarian efforts, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland once remarked: "Prayers are answered ... most of the time ... by God using other people. Well, I pray that He'll use us. I pray that we'll be the answer to people's prayers."

Brothers and sisters, through your ministry, donations, time, and love, you have been the answer to so many prayers. And yet there is so much more to do. As baptized members of the Church, we are under covenant to care for those in need. Our individual efforts don't necessarily require money or faraway locations; they do require the guidance of the Holy Spirit and a willing heart to say to the Lord, "Here am I; send me."

Liahona

"What is Reverence, Really"

Destiny Yarbo

As we expand our understanding of reverence, we increase our ability to be reverent in even the most unlikely situations. 

"...worship combines love and reverence in a state of devotion that draws our spirits closer to God." - Dallin H. Oaks

I got up at 5 a.m. this morning, right on schedule. First things first, I filled out my schedule for the day, prayed, and studied my scriptures by myself and then with James. It's the best way to start the day.

James is still working on income taxes. He said he needed to finish and couldn't go to town with me this afternoon, so I went by myself. I picked up a book I ordered at the post office, "Gospel Symbolism" by Joseph Fielding McConkie. 

The first thing I did when I got to Show Low was wash my car because I couldn't stand the bugs on the front. Most of them came off, but not all so I bought a bug brush while I did my shopping. We are feeding the missionaries tomorrow night so I bought what I would need to make chili, cornbread, salad, and ice cream cake. Groceries are so high it is scary to go shopping. 

I got home at 4:30 after leaving at 1:30. I told James I would be gone three hours, and I was. I put away the groceries, laid down for 20 minutes and then got up and went to a RS presidency meeting at 6. James had a meeting too but we took different cars so he could stop and see the Snyders on the way home. He taught Brother Snyder how to index. Brother Snyder said they were going through to get their endowments on April 7th and would like for us to be there. 

Kerri forgot about our meeting. We missed her. The main reason for meeting was an assignment from the bishop from ward council. He wants us to go over mission plans submitted by other wards in our stake and come up with one for our ward. We had a good discussion and come up with some good ideas. We wanted to keep it simple yet meaningful. I told Maxine and Tamara I would like to go home and look at Brother Clayton Christensen's book, "The Power of Everyday Missionaries." We don't have to turn in our ideas until March 27th. 

I got home before James did and finished walking and watched the rest of the movie, "The Presence of Love." I really liked it. I hope Sheri gets to watch it at Kim's. She saw the previews and was interested. I also listened to "Follow Him" today and Michael Wilcox was the guest speaker. He shared a story about forgiveness in his life regarding his dad. It was really good.