Wednesday, Sept 28th, 2022: BS high, Keto bread, Greg Anderson conversation, Greg picks up James, Stacy talk, Chuck's new injury - no meeting

 

Billings, Montana

66th operating temple

Dedicated: 20 Nov 1999

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Son of Man

Luke 7:34

The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!

Book of Mormon

Helaman 11:21-38

"Come Follow Me"

Isaiah 53 Jesus Christ took upon Himself my sins and sorrows

Isaiah 54

AprGenCon

"Come Into The Fold Of God"

Elder Randy D. Funk

Of the Seventy

Consider some causes of unhappiness; misery comes from sin, sadness and loneliness from the death of a loved one, and fear from the uncertainty of what happens when we die. But when we enter the fold of God and keep our covenants with Him, we feel the peace of knowing and trusting that Christ will redeem us from our sins, that the separation of our body and spirit will end more quickly, and that we will live eternally with God in a most glorious manner.

I had to delay my eating this morning because my blood sugar was a little high. I'm sure glad I bought that Keto bread even if it does taste like cardboard.

Greg Anderson called this afternoon while James was taking a nap. He called twice, the first time I ignored it but the second time I answered. I told him James was asleep and he began talking to me about Brother Christensen's book, "The Power of Everyday Missionaries." He talked about doing another missionary meeting and having me involved because I am so soft spoken and no one could be offended by me. He said Brother Thompson told him that some people were a little offended by the last meeting. After we were finished with our conversation I gave the phone to James who was no awake from his nap. 

Greg and James went somewhere to look at a job. They were gone over two hours. James said it was way out by Golden Horse Ranch where my mom used to live. That's over 50 miles away.

I happened to find a DWTS show on Disney Plus called "DWTS 20 Top Memorable Dances." Derek Hough, Brandon, Kim Johnson, and Cheryl Burke were the commentators. One of the top 20 dances was Whitney Carson's and Alberto Robeiro's freestyle the year they won. In the dance he does the Carlton which was made famous when he was on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and played the part of Carlton. It's the dance that Jared used to do and it made me laugh. I'm going to save it for Jared to watch the next time he is here.

I Vacuumed the living-family room area and dusted today. I put sheets on the bed downstairs and washed the sheets from upstairs. 

I talked Kim into coming up next week and I told her I would come down to get her if she needed me to. She said Brian wanted to bring her up but it probably wouldn't be until next Wednesday. That's the day I have an eye doctor appointment so I'm glad Brian can bring her. 

Stacy called and told me about how excited she is about her note buying business and to tell me she has made $3,000. She thinks James and I should do it because that way her dad wouldn't have to do anything physical. Maybe she doesn't realize that's the kind of work he loves to do. He hates doing paperwork and talking business on the phone. I told her if she wanted to come up and talk to him about it that I would help him with the business but I would not do it by myself. She said Paul eventually wants to do it with her. 

Stacy and Paul got a new car, a Nissan Sentra. She says she loves it but Paul is worried about having a car payment. Stacy also thinks we can get 3-4 million dollars for the cabin and our land. I just laughed and said, there is no way.

James was supposed to have a meeting tonight but Churck cancelled. One of his dogs jumped up on him and broke one of his blood vessels and it took him forever to get it to stop bleeding.  

I listened to "Follow Him" today and the guest speaker was Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt who did her undergraduate work at Arizona State University. I loved her attitude regarding the Savior. She has a new book, "Living Your Covenants Everyday." She read a quote by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland regarding each of us having more experiences with Jesus. She quoted Ezra Taft Benson: We must be shaken and awaken from a spiritual snooze.

Norway

Tuesday, September 27th, 2022: High blood sugar, Greg Anderson takes James to look at a job, Vacuum, Wash sheets, YS Inventory, Stacy, Chuck's new injury

 

Regina, Saskatchewan

65th operating temple

Dedicated: 14 Nov 1999

By: Boyd K. Packer

Jesus Christ, Son of Man

Matthew 11:19

Book of Mormon

Helaman 11:1-20

"Come Follow Me"

Isaiah 50-52 "The future is bright for the Lord's people. Isaiah 52-53

AprGenCon

"In Awe Of Christ And His Gospel"

Elder Ulisses Soares

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

My beloved brothers and sisters, I pray that we will ever stand in awe of Jesus Christ and His complete, infinite, and perfect love. May the remembrance of what our eyes have seen and our hearts have felt increase our amazement at the Savior's atoning sacrifice, which can heal us of our spiritual and emotional wounds and help us to draw closer to Him. May we marvel at the great promises that the Father has in His hands and that He has prepared for those who are faithful.

I cancelled my appointment for my infusion yesterday. I felt like James needed to stay home and rest. He slept alot yesterday and again today. I am so glad we didn't go to the valley. We had to call his mother and tell her and Carmen too. I cancelled our appointments to go to the temple with Sheri and then with Stacy. He was scheduled to go to Globe tomorrow but Greg called today and said he couldn't go, which means James won't go either. He can't work by himself with a broken ankle.

I had James pick out cards for his mom and Dawn, we signed them and sent them today along with the bill for Central Arizona Supply.

Dawn's birthday is on the 30th and Lois's is October 2nd. Daisies for Dawn and the Harvest Bouquet for Lois. I dropped them off at the Vernon post office on my way in to Show Low. I got instructions and material for our next family card class from Rebecca in the mail today. On to town.

First stop was at Circle K for gas and to wash my car and then across the street to Walmart. After I finished my shopping I found a checkout with a cashier instead of the scan and go. I don't like to check out by myself when I have a big order. My cashier had pink hair, not to uncommon nowadays.

While I was waiting in line to checkout I placed an order on the Taco Bell app. I was hoping it would be ready when I got to Taco Bell, but it wasn't. The worst part is you can't pickup app orders in the drive-thru so I had to go inside. They asked me on the app to rate my experience so I told them.

 

I'm not used to bringing in my own groceries. James usually brings them in and I put them away. It took me longer than usual to get everything brought in and put away. 

While I was gone James called Verizon and deactivated our wifi devices. We don't return them because we have paid for them. We should just toss them because they are now useless.

During rest time James and I watched an episode of McBride and James mentioned how nice this was. I said, "Yes, this is what retired people do."

I went downstairs and moved and inventoried some #10 cans. We have so much wheat that I really do need to start making bread. 

James was upstairs trying to scan something when he asked me to come up to help him carry his computer back downstairs. While I was there I took the sheets off the beds Darrel's kids used and dropped them over the railing instead of carrying them downstairs so I could carry James's computer down. 

James was not successful in trying to scan using the scanner upstairs. I helped him download HP Smart on his computer which is a scanning device. I was able to scan his document using our all-in-one printer but we couldn't find the scan on his computer. We will scan again tomorrow and pay more attention to where it goes.

I finished my book, "Angel Island" and also finished Season 7 of "Kids Baking Championship." The girl who has rheumatoid arthritis, Paige, won! I was hoping she would.

James slept on the recliner for the second night in a row. He says it helps him not to be so congested and also he doesn't move around as much as he does in bed which is better for his ankle. 

I love fall candles!

Joshua on the stage, or the floor again

We heard this woodpecker before we saw him.

Candy Cake

 

Monday, September 26th, 2022: "Great British Baking Show", "DWTS", "Francesca Quinn", James sleeps alot, Barry Brown, Bishops visit,

 

Halifax, Nova Scotia

64th operating temple

Dedicated: 14 Nov 1999

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Son of man

D&C 58:65

And behold the Son of Ma cometh. Amen.

Book of Mormon

Helaman 10:1-19

"Come Follow Me"

Isaiah 50-57 "He Hath Borne Our Griefs and Carried Our Sorrows."  Isaiah 50-51

AprGenCon

"Conversion Is Our Goal"

Mark L. Pace

Sunday School General President

In ancient times, as the children of Israel followed the Lord's direction given through the prophet Moses, they were blessed with safety and freedom. Today, as we follow the Lord's direction given through our living prophet, President Nelson, we are equally blessed with conversion in our hearts and protection in our homes. 

James did not wear his boot to bed last night and when he woke up this morning he complained about how much his foot hurt. I think he needs to wear the boot to bed. 

I got James his pomegranate juice and muffin. After drinking and eating his breakfast he took his Tramadol and then he went back to sleep on the bedroom recliner.

This morning I watched "The Great British Baking Show." I think Maxy is my favorite baker. Her daisy macarons got her a handshake from Paul. 

This evening I watched episode two of this seasons "Dancing with the Stars." 

James got a call from a former wrestling buddy, Barry Brown. Barry is a big fan of James's. He went on and on about how James would be in a match and it would look like the other guy was going to win but James would never give up and would eventually come out on top. This certainly is indicative of James's personality. When he got off the phone James seemed to be in a better mood. I think Barry's call was good for him.

I texted Tamara today to let her know I had been asked to teach Young Women's on October 9th.  I told her Michelle T. had asked me and she told me she had spoken to Tamara first. Tamara said she misunderstood and she told Michelle that I needed to be in Relief Society that day. I apologized to Michelle but she was okay with it and very nice. She then asked if it would be all right of the older Young Women visit Relief Society on November 13th. I said I liked that idea and would ask the others in the presidency. Both Kerri and Tamara liked the idea.

Stacy, Kim, and Sheri all checked on James today. We appreciate their concern. Today I swept and mopped the kitchen-dining area, and both bathrooms. James thanked me for cleaning the guest bathroom because that's the one he uses during the day. 

Bishop Hunsaker came over this evening to see James. He brought a piece of meat that was cooked for the ward campout. It was nice of him to come. He visited Chuck too.

I started a new book today called "Angel Island." It was written by an author named Dan Yates. The main character of the book lives on Clear Creek near Winslow, Arizona so I am assuming this author could be from Arizona.

James went to sleep early this evening so I took the opportunity to watch the entire DWTS episode. Theresa went home. It was between her and Cheryl Ladd. I think Lynn likes Cheryl because he saved her even though her dance was not as good as Theresa's. I just read an interview of Theresa and she said she knew she was going to go home because she felt like Lynn did not like her as well as he liked Cheryl.

Pat Tedder's daughters, my friend

Janna on the right.

Trenda

Elder Applegate

Trenda's family

James got caught in their parad last

Friday