Wednesday, March 8, 2023: Too sick to go see Catherine and take her bday gift, Hot & Sour soup, Hallmark movie day & "The Way Home" with James

 

Vernal, Utah

51st operating temple

Dedicated: 2 Nov 1997

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Testimony of

Mark 13:9

But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 27:12-35

Come Follow Me

Matthew 10; Luke 9:1-6 "The Lord gives His servants power to do His work.

Jesus's Name

Deliverer

Scripture

He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. - Matthew 10:39

OctGenCon

Follow Jesus Christ With Footsteps Of Faith

President M. Russell Ballard

Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

President Nelson has been a pioneer in the Church. Shortly after becoming the prophet and President of the Church, he pled with us to "increase our spiritual capacity to receive revelation." In a devotional for young adults, he said:

"I plead with you to take charge of your testimony. Work for it. Own it. Care for it. Nurture it so that it will grow....

"Then watch for miracles to happen in your life."

I was too sick to do much of anything today. I sat on the recliner couch in the family room most of the day watching movies, sniffling, coughing, and sneezing. 

I had scheduled to go see my friend Catherine Halcomb today for her  birthday. Her birthday isn't until Saturday but she is leaving Friday for the valley to go to Amber Judd's sealing in the Gilbert temple. She asked me to come Wednesday, not Thursday because she would be getting ready to go on Thursday. Kathy Crane is my ministering companion and she volunteered to go for me. She had made some bread for Catherine and wanted to take it over. I got my gift ready and sat it on the front porch for Kathy to pick up. 

A little while later I got this message and picture from Catherine. 

Thank you Kathy for making this delivery for me.

James went in to town today and he brought me home some hot and sour soup from the Chinese restaurant. This is my favorite thing to eat when I have a sore throat and a cough. 

James and I watched this week's episode of "The Way Home."

We are learning more about Jacob's dad and what he was like after Jacob disappeared.

Catherine Halcomb's remedy for a sore throat

 

Tuesday, March 7, 2023: Glendale Airport, 51st Ave & Cactus, Gilbert Outback w/K&B, Goodbye & homeward bound, My tongue swells, I am sick, Kathy's dinner

 

St. Louis, Missouri

50th operating temple

Dedicated: 1 June 1997

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Testimony of

Matthew 10:18

And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 26:31-27:11

Come Follow Me

Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:22-43 "Be not afraid, only believe."

Jesus' Name

Deliverer

Scripture Phrase

He that findeth his life shall lost it; and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. - Matthew 10:39

OctGenCon

What Is True?

President Russell M. Nelson

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

From this pulpit today and tomorrow, you will continue to hear truth. Please make notes of thoughts that catch your attention and those that come into your mind and stay in your heart. Prayerfully ask the Lord to confirm that what you have heard is true.

100 Favorite Verses - "Woman, Behold Thy Son"

John 19:25-27 

25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.

26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!

27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.

When I got up this morning the kids were already gone to school, Darrel was gone to work, and Trina was gone to the gym (I presume).

I got ready to go and went downstairs where James was already waiting for me. I asked him if we could have some breakfast before we left and he said we could. We each had a bowl of the Cinnamon Life cereal I bought last night at Fry's. James loaded our suitcases and food into the car and off we went. We are going to check on jobs in the west valley. James suggested we go on the 202 south loop on the other side of South Mountain, which we did. It was a nice drive with very little traffic as most of the traffic goes on the 60 to the 10 or 17 through Phoenix. 

Our first stop was at the Glendale airport which is clear past State Farm stadium on 91st Avenue. Armando only has two guys working at the airport and James says they are not going to be ready for concrete and he is going to have to cancel. From the airport we went to 51st Avenue and Cactus where James is doing a remodel of a doctor's office. He was inside for about 30 minutes or so. I decided to do some walking. It was a beautiful day around 70 degrees with plenty of sunshine. 

We met Kim and Brian at the Outback restaurant on Market Street in Gilbert for lunch. James has two gift cards and some extra cash and they have done so much for us, we wanted to treat them to lunch. We wanted to go to Carrabas but they don't open until 3 and we will be one our way home by then. Everyone ordered steak except for Brian, he ordered a steak sandwich. I got the Victoria 6 oz medium, a loaded baked potato, a strawberry salad, and bread. 

We had a nice visit during our lunch. We enjoy spending time with our kids and their spouses. 

After our lunch we said our goodbye's and we left for home. We stopped in Globe for gas and I noticed that my tongue was swollen in front on the left side. It was the weirdest feeling and I could hardly talk. I am pretty miserable the rest of the way home. 

When we get home the first thing James does is feed Luna. The Grombach's fed her last night for us. I put my things away and went to bed. I told Kathy Crane we were home as she asked me to. She brought over her homemade chicken noodle soup, homemade rolls, and an apple pie she made. I could not eat. 

I took these pictures last night

Monday, March 6, 2023: AARA infusion, Freddy's Steakburger, Costco, St. Joseph's Hospital, Kim & Brian come, James's procedure a success, Darrel & Trina's, Panera for dinner

 

Mt. Timpanogas, Utah

49th operating temple

Dedicated: 13 Oct 1996

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Testimony of

Luke 5:14

And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 26:12-30

Come Follow Me

Matthew 9-10; Mark 5; Luke 9 "These Twelve Jesus Sent Forth"

Jesus' Name

Deliverer

Scripture Phrase

He that findeth his life shall lost it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. - Matthew 10:39

OctGenCon

This Day

Elder Ronald A. Rasband

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

My dear friends, as an Apostle of the Lord, I invite you to follow our beloved prophet, President Nelson, in flooding the earth with the Book of Mormon. The need is so great; we need to act now. I promise that you will be participating in "the greatest work on earth," the gathering of Israel, as you are inspired to reach out to those who have been "kept from the truth because they know not where to find it." They need your testimony and witness of how this book has changed your life and drawn you closer to God, His peace, and HIs tidings of great joy."

We left at six o'clock this morning for the valley. We went the Payson way because after listening to scriptures and a conference talk we listened to our book and it works just about the entire way when we go through Payson. The other way it only works part of the time.

We arrived at AARA for my infusion and doctor's appointment at 9:30. My first appointment is at 9:45. Frances called me right back for my infusion and then about 30 minutes later the assistant took me to a room for my appointment for Dr. Kumar. Dr. Kumar said my liver numbers were a little elevated. 34 is the high number and mine was 35 so she had the infusion center take some blood to check my numbers again. My blood pressure was good, 118/72.

James was over at Winco across the street walking. He can't eat anything because of his procedure this afternoon and is drinking lots of water so he needed to be near a restroom. He came over and picked me up. I felt a little light headed and had some nausea. I got a steakburger at Freddy's and ate it while James went outside to walk. 

When I was finished I felt a little better and we went over to Costco to spend my $25 rewards check. I got a set of Snapware and that was all I bought. The first time I've been under my budget when going to Costco.

When we were finished at Costco it was time for us to head to St. Joseph's hospital in Phoenix where James is having his procedure done. Kim and Brian met us at the hospital. Kim stayed with me and Brian went to his woodworking class and then came back. I interviewed Dr. Reddimasu before James surgery to make sure he wouldn't be using a bag afterwards. He said no, he doesn't even do that kind of surgery which really helped me to feel better. 

I was still feeling a little dizzy and when Brian came back from his class he brought me some Dramamine. He is so thoughtful! 

Kim and I went down to the cafeteria to get a snack while James's procedure was going on. 

When they called me back to recovery Kim came back and then she and Brian waited until James was released. Brian went and got the car for me. I told Kim we were staying at Darrel & Trina's. She said they would wait until we got settled and then would come over to return my cake materials and bring me a piece of cake.

James and I went to Fry's to get some food because James was very hungry. They gave him a shot of Fentanyl before he left the hospital so he was feeling pretty good. Darrel said they had some soup and I thought we would fix that for James for dinner. We just got some snacks at Fry's. When we got to Darrel's the soup was chicken tortilla and James was afraid it would be too spicy. About that time Kim and Brian showed up. Brian took James to Panera to get some soup and a sandwich and Brian paid for it. They brought me back some broccoli cheese soup. I had soup and some of Kim's delicious cake. It was amazing!

I played a game of Mancala with Ruby. Lola was a big help, she should have been my partner the entire game. After the game and visiting with Trina a little after she got home from work, I excused myself and went up to bed. James was feeling fine and he stayed down a little longer to visit. I didn't get all of my steps but I didn't even care.

Little Ollie

Sunday, March 5, 2023: Early to church for J's ministering interview, Testimony mtg, Bro. Bach, Joe Vaal here & I meet him, James's blessing, Chuck has Covid

 

Hong Kong, China

48th operating temple

Dedicated: 26 May 1996

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Testimony of

Mark 1:44

And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 25:27-26:11

Come Follow Me

Mark 3:31-35 Who Is Jesus' family? Luke 7:36-50 Woman anoints Jesus' feet.

Jesus' Name

Healer

Phrase

"Thy faith hath saved thee, go in peace."

Words

Faith, Miracle, Love

Scripture

Matthew 8:13

OctGenCon

Let Doing Good Be Our Normal

Elder Rafael E. Pino

Of the Seventy

I pray that our normality may allow us to experience that state of "never-ending happiness" (Mosiah 2:41) that is promised to those who keep the commandments of God and that, while doing so, we may be able to say, "And it came to pass that we lived after the manner of happiness" (2 Nephi 5:27).

The Eternal Principle Of Love

Elder Hugo Montoya

Of the Seventy

I believe that the supreme demonstration of God's love for us happened in Gethsemane, where the Son of the living God prayed, "O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt."

I have noticed that the small portion that I can understand of the Atonement of Jesus Christ increases my love for the father and His Son, decreases my desire to sin and to be disobedient, and increases my willingness to be better and do better.

100 Favorite Verses - "A Light Unto My Path"

Psalms 119:105 - Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

John 8:12 - Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Happy Sabbath! James had to be at the church by 8:30 we we left at 20 after 8. I went in the nearly empty chapel and sat in the second row, left side of the podium. James insists that if I let him sit on the aisle seat he will be able to hear. My friend Sue Hubble came and sat by me. Brother Bach, our High councilman came and introduced himself to us. He is from the Wagon Wheel ward. 

Sue and I decided we are going to go with the Relief Society sisters on March 15th to the temple. Sue was finally able to get her recommend signed by the stake. Here are the testimonies that were born today:

Bishop Hunsaker - Grateful for the temple and the things that are taught there.

Chimi Tesarek - Jesus died for our sins

The Beals' children

Christy Bowen

Greg Anderson - When the Spirit directs you, act on it. I didn't and a 24 year old died of a Fentanyl overdose I may have been able to prevent.

Charlotte South - The Lord can help you to reach out to others. Little things make a difference. I've had both successes and failures bringing others to the truthfulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Mel Wilhelm - We have a great bishop. He really cares for our ward. To me, the celestial kingdom is being with family. The Lord has sent soo many good people to Vernon.

James Lambson - I have a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. James talked about Joe Vaal who is here today. A wonderful testimony!

Becky Skousen (YW President) - We have such strong young women in our ward and they help to strengthen my testimony of Jesus Christ. I love my husband Chris, he treats me like a queen.

Lindsey Shaw - I have a testimony . . .

Paula Johnson - I am thankful for . . . There are a lot of people searching for the peace of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We need to be more friendly, outgoing, and inviting. 

Tamara Applegate - It's hard to get up when you are already crying. I have a testimony of the power of prayer. Shut the world out when you pray to your Heavenly Father.

Right after sacrament meeting was over I said goodbye to Sue who attends the new members Sunday School class that Tamara teaches, and James took me back to meet Joe Vaal. He is being baptized into our ward but will attend the ward in Snowflake with his granddaughter and her husband. They were here with him and I met his granddaughter Rikki. Joe is a nice looking older man that wore a big brown wooden cross around his neck. I am fine with people wearing crosses because I am assuming they do it to remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ that was made for them. 

I sat by Barbara Bartels during Sunday School and Barbara Sayer sat on the other side of her. After class was over Barbara Sayer had some questions about where and what hell was. I tried to help her but I'm not sure I did any good. 

Collin wasn't at church today but Wendy was. James asked her to have Collin call him when he gets home from the valley, which Collin did. James wanted him to come over and give him another blessing but Collin is sick with a sore throat. He gave himself a Covid test and it came back negative. Collin called Owen Peeler and asked him if he could get someone and go over and give James a blessing, which he did. 

Pierce came with Owen and anointed James while Owen was voice for the blessing. It was a simple but powerful blessing basically telling James he would be healed of the cancer. Pierce was talking to James as they were leaving and Owen came over to me and handed me two $100 bills. He said it was for some work James had done at the house in Globe. 

Barbara Bartels dropped by today to give James a thank you note. When he opened it there was a check for $100 inside. When he told her she didn't owe him any money she said, I like to give bonuses to people who do a good job for me, take it while I still have it. This has been a blessed Sabbath Day!

Chuck Crane left after sacrament meeting today with a sore throat. He did a Covid test and it came back positive. 

I did some indexing this evening and watched part of "Don't Miss This" for next week. James packed his suitcase for our trip to the valley tomorrow. I will pack in the morning. 

Colorado where Summer went skiing

Addy & friends skiing in Flagstaff