Friday, June 24th, 2022: James works in Globe, I make two cherry chip cakes, Kacey's baby birds, Italy

 

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

143rd operating temple

Dedicated: 4 May 2014

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ, Second Coming

Joseph Smith-Matthew 1:36

And, as I said before, after the tribulation of those days, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken, then shall appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven, and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn; and they shall see the Son of Man coming in the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory;

Book of Mormon

Alma 21:1-23

9 Now Aaron began to open the scriptures unto them concerning the coming of Christ, and also concerning the resurrection of the dead, and that there could be no redemption for mankind save it were through the death and sufferings of Christ, and the atonement of his blood.

"Come Follow Me"

1 Kings 3:1-15 The gift of discernment helps me distinguish between right and wrong. 1 Kings 8.

AprGenCon

"Divine Love in the Father's Plan"

President Dallin H. Oaks

First Counselor in the First Presidency

A common misunderstanding of the judgment that ultimately follows mortal life is that good people go to a place called heaven and bad people go to an everlasting place called hell. This erroneous assumption of only two ultimate destinations implies that those who cannot keep all the commandments required for heaven will necessarily be forever destined for hell.

After family prayer James left for Globe. I tried to get a few things done around the house this morning before starting the two cherry chip cakes I am making today. One cake is for Pam Wood and the other is for Sue Hubble. I did some laundry and a few other chores, along with some walking. I took out the eggs, buttermilk, and cream  so they would all be a room temperature when I start baking. 

This afternoon early I started the first cake. The first thing I did was spend about an hour chopping up 32 maraschino cherries for the cake batter. I made 3, six inch cake layers. I will use two layers for Pam's cake and the extra one for James and me. I took a break before cake #2. This time I used my kitchen shears to cut up the cherries and it seemed to work better. Sue's cake will have two 8" layers.

When I was finished with the last cake I wrapped all of the cake layers for both cakes in plastic wrap and then foil and put them in the freezer. Next I made on batch of frosting and put it in the frig. I cleaned up the kitchen, too tired to frost the cakes tonight, especially since we get up early tomorrow morning to work at the temple. 

We went to bed early. James was exhausted from working in Globe, and I was exhausted from baking most of the day. 

James picked up the mail today. We finally got the $5,700 check from Bob Joye. 

Thursday, June 23rd, 2022: James home, Rain, Errands in Town, Thompson's, Propane ordered, Inklings Live, Italy

 

Gilbert, Arizona

142nd operating temple

Dedicated: 2 Mar 2014

By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ, Second Coming

Matthew 24:30

And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

Book of Mormon

Alma 20:19-30

23 Now the king, fearing he should lose his life, said: If thou wilt spare me I will grant unto thee whatsoever thou wilt ask, even to half of the kingdom. 

"Come Follow Me"

2 Samuel 11; 12:1-14 I should always be on guard against sin. 1 Kings 3

AprGenCon

"The Power of Spiritual Momentum"

President Russell M. Nelson

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

We are followers of the Prince of Peace. Now more than ever, we need the peace only He can bring. How can we expect peace to exist in the world when we are not individually seeking peace and harmony? Brothers and sisters, I know what I'm suggesting is not easy. But followers of Jesus Christ should set the example for all the world to follow. I plead with you to do all you can to end personal conflicts that are currently raging in your hearts and in your lives.

Inklings Live!

Emily at Niagara Falls

Here is what I wrote on Facebook:

"Just listened to Emily Belle Freeman talk about President Henry B. Eyring's talk, "Steady in the Storm "and 2 Timothy 3. Here are some things that were discussed:

When we renew our covenants with Christ, it brings the power of Christ into our lives which allows us to be transformed.

In 2 Timothy 3 the Apostle Paul says in the last days there will be perilous times. Verse 7 says we will be 'every learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.' Emily then asks: 'How much of the knowledge we take in is actually guiding, comforting, and strengthening us on a daily basis?' 'What is fueling my learning?' Is it my belief in Jesus Christ? 'Is the manner of my life reflective of my belief system?' 

Paul's life is in Jesus Christ. Is mine?"

James said it rained at 2 a.m. We slept with the windows near our bed open and I could feel a cool breeze and wonderful smells. 

I'm so glad that James is staying home today. We feel so blessed right now. He did get the Thompson job which means a profit of about $8,000. He is under by $22,000 the other bid so he could go higher but he doesn't want to because the Thompson's are such good friends. 

James also ordered propane today from Owen's in Show Low instead of Sierra from Springerville. I knew the Owen's family growing up and I'm always eager to support my hometown businesses. Propane went up 69 cents a gallon since January when we last ordered. 

We went to town today. Our goal is once a week, which is a joke!

Our first stop was at the bank where I withdrew $350 to pay for the glass door for our fireplace. James then dropped me off at Walmart while he went to Home Depot. I picked up a prescription and then did a little shopping. I finished before James did and waited outside for him to pick me up and then we drove to Demer's where we picked up our glass door and then drove home the back way by Porter Mountain. We stopped by the Thompson's before going home and I got a chance to visit with Maxine for a few minutes. I think she is pretty excited to finally be getting a kitchen with an oven and a real house!

It looked like it was going to rain at our house as we were driving home, and sure enough it did! Beautiful rain! We sat out on the deck and enjoyed the rain for a few minutes together. 

I loved Inklings Live today and already wrote about it. It was the spiritual high for my day. 

Usually James and I walk together in the evening and listen to our book. We finished our book, "Philippa Holds Court" this evening and will need to start another one tomorrow. I made a frozen meal with the Pei Wei label on it, shrimp and lo mein noodles. It was delicious!

I order Lola hot pink scriptures today from LDS Bookstore out of Orem, Utah. Also, Janna Grombach texted me today. They are getting their endowments on July 22nd, and will be sealed on July 23rd. They want us to be there both days!

 

 

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022: James Globe, I do errands, po, DG, Circle K, Walmart, Safeway, Dominoes, more Deep Blue, 1st Psdncy Drought statement,

 

Tegucigalpa, Honduras

141st operating temple

Dedicated: 17 Mar 2013

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ, Second Coming

JS-Matthew 1:4

And Jesus left them, and went upon the Mount of Olives. And as he sat upon the Mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying: Tell us when shall these things be which thou hast said concerning the destruction of the temple, and the Jews; and what is the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world, or the destruction of the wicked, which is the end of the world?

Book of Mormon

Alma 20:1-18

17 But Ammon stood forth and said unto him: Behold, thou shalt not slay thy son; nevertheless, it were better that he should fall than thee, for behold, he has repented of his sins; but if thou shouldst fall at this time, in thine anger, thy soul could not be saved.

"Come Follow Me"

2 Samuel 7 What is the "house" the Lord promised to David? 2 Samuel 11-12

AprGenCon

"Teaching Self-Reliance to Children and Youth"

Elder Hugo E. Martinez

Of the Seventy

Self-reliance is defined as "the ability, commitment, and effort to provide the spiritual and temporal necessities of life for self and family." Striving to be self-reliant is part of our work along the covenant path that leads us back to Heavenly Father and to His Son, Jesus Christ. It will strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ and joyfully bind us to Him through the covenants and ordinances of salvation and exaltation. Self-reliance is a doctrine of the gospel of Jesus Christ, not a program. It is a process that lasts a lifetime, not an event.

James left this morning after scriptures, prayer and breakfast. I am home alone again, something I really don't mind. 

I watched a good movie that I've seen before called, "Love Strikes Twice," starring Kate Findlay who is pretty amazing. I watch movies between blogging and listening to "Book of Mormon Central" and while I walk. 

This afternoon I got ready and went into town to do some errands. First stop, the Vernon post office to mail Becky Skousen's sympathy card and to pick up mail. James said we have a yellow card in our box which means mail too big for the box, or a registered letter. James is expecting a $5,700 check from Bob Joye for the concrete pour at the Casa Grande Airport. Thats what we thought was behind the yellow pickup slip, but we were wrong. It was a disappointment when I was handed an Amazon box instead of a registered letter to sign for. In the box were six pairs of black dress socks for James, my magnesium citrate, and lens cleaner and wipes for our glasses. 

After leaving the post office I headed for Dollar General where I bought three frames. Next I drove to the Circle K across from Walmart, got some gas, and got my car washed. I was too lazy to clean the inside but at least the outside looks nice. 

At Walmart I walked in the store the same time as Collin and Wendy DeWitt from our ward. The coolest couple over the age of 70 in the ward. Collin said I looked pretty in pink and then Wendy asked me what happened to Chuck Crane. He came to church on Sunday with his arm in a sling. I told her that he was working on repairing the fence up behind his house and he slipped and fell on a big rock and broke his collar bone. We talked about being old and not being as spry as we once were and then Wendy went on to do her shopping. Colling stayed behind to ask me about James. I told him he was fine and that he was working in Globe today on a house for the Peeler's. 

I did my shopping but was disappointed that the most important thing I came for was no available. I need to get a couple of jars of maraschino cherries for the cherry chip cakes I am making on Friday. Now I have to go to Safeway, which I did and luckily they had some cherries. While I am in the Safeway parking lot before going in to shop, I ordered a thin crust veggie pizza from Dominoes. James's favorite. I stopped and picked it up on the way home and ate a piece on the way. 

James is at home when I arrive and he carries in the groceries for me and eats some of the pizza while standing at the counter. Coudn't even take the time to sit down, that's how good it was.

James found a package on our front porch this evening with a rollon Deep Blue applicator inside. Brian ordered us two types of Deep Blue so we could decide which we liked best. So thoughtful!

James said his neuropathy in his feet is really bothering him tonight. We did some walking and read before going to bed. 

Dark skies today but no rain here. It looked like it was raining hard in New Mexico. The First Presidency came out with a statement about the drought and the importance of conserving water.

First Presidency Statement

Young Women at the Temple:

Alice Wilhelm, LeeAnn Hunsaker, 

Jordyn Applegate, Kelly Reynolds

 

Tuesday, June 21st, 2022: James in Globe, Breadn'Basics Debbie Vance, new veil, Temple session w Ruth Gale who knows Ladawn Warner,

 

Calgary, Alberta

140th operating temple

Dedicated: 28 Oct 2012

By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ, Second Coming

Matthew 24:3

And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

Book of Mormon

Alma 19:22-36

36 Thus the work of the Lord did commence among the Lamanites; thus the Lord did begin to pour out his Spirit upon them; and we see that his arm is extended to all people who will repent and believe on his name.

"Come Follow Me" 

2 Samuel 5:17-25 The Lord can give me direction. 2 Samuel 7

AprGenCon

"To Heal the World"

Elder Ronald A. Rasband

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

From our beginnings, many seeking God were drawn to this Church because of its teachings of divine doctrine, including faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, the plan of happiness, and the Second Coming of our Lord.

After family prayer this morning James left for Globe. I was up early but I got a slow start. I am leaving for Snowflake at 1:30 and I want to get at least 6,000 steps before I leave. I studied the "Come Follow Me" lesson, listened to "Don't Miss This" and read from the Book of Mormon. This week's "Come Follow Me" lesson is a sad one as another King of Israel falls from grace, this time both David and Solomon. I also tried to blog but the computer was slow and sluggish.

I left around 1:30 for Snowflake. The temple session isn't until 3:30 but I have a couple of errands to do. Some rain, some smoke. Hoping the rain puts out the fire. 

First stop, the Distribution Center in Snowflake to get a new veil that I don't have to tie under my chin. Mission accomplished. I went next door to Bread n' Basics to see my friend Debbie Vance. Debbie is a Tarwater from Chandler and we worked in the temple together for awhile and got to be good friends. She owns Bread n' Basics and Tuesday is spudnut day and I want a spudnut for old times sake. I grew up next to a spudnut shop when I was a teenager in Show Low. And the smell in the morning when they were baking was amazing!

I ended up buying a loaf of homemade wheat bread and an individual box, 5 at the most, spudnut holes. I think a spudnut is a donut made with potatoes. They were delicious but next time I want them right out of the oven! Now, on to the temple!

I am early so while I am in the parking lot I look over at the mountains near Vernon. I still see smoke...and dark clouds. 

I am already in the endowment room when Ruth arrives. She apologizes for her call earlier today when she asked if she could skip out on our meal after the temple because a group of friends are getting together to play cards. She begins apologizing to me before the session starts. I tell her it's fine and sounds like more fun than going to dinner with me. I ask her for the name of some of her friends. She starts off and no one sounds familiar until she says, "LaDon Warner." I started laughing. "Do you know LaDon"? Yes, I know LaDon very well. She pulled the wires from my car one day in the school parking lot and I was scared to death until she walked up laughing her head off. She immediately fixed the problem and my car started right up. Or I should say, my mom's car that I was driving. I told her LaDon was a practical joker in high school but her sister, who lived in Show Low was one of my mutual advisors and she was very spiritual. I told Ruth to have fun with her friends with my blessing. She said she felt a little guilty going directly from the temple to a card game. I just laughed (quietly). We have five sisters and six brothers in our session, just enough for the prayer circle. 

On the way home I stopped at Sonic and got a corndog and some onion rings. The onion rings were a mistake, not only for the added calories, but they were greasy and just didn't taste all that great. Definitely not worth the calories. I listen to Brother Halverson and his long-winded podcast on the "Come Follow Me" lesson this week. I do like him but I wish he could make his podcasts a tad shorter. The one this week is over 7 hours. I don't think I'm going to make it to the end of this one.

Debbie's bread is delicious and James loves it. He is hungry because he didn't have anything to eat on the way home so I fix him some pot stickers to go with his slice of homemade bread. 

James indexes at the end of the dining room table while I go into the bedroom and turn on the TV while I do my nightly blogpost and my walk. I got some Deep Blue cream today in the mail. I'm glad James check the post office before he came home.