Thursday, March 30, 2023: 4:43 Matt 14:24-The wind was contrary... like Vernon, Glendale airport bolt story, Heavy on Hallmark, finished "The Secret of the Sonnets", started "Grace to Charity"

 

Albuquerque, New Mexico

73rd operating temple

Dedicated: 27 Feb 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Testimony of

2 Corinthians 1:12

For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

Book of Mormon

Jarom 1:1-15

Come Follow Me

Matthew 14:22-35; Mark 6:45-52; John 6:15-21 Jesus Christ invites me to set aside my fears and doubts and exercise faith in Him.

Jesus' Name

Bread of Life

Word

Five Thousand

Phrase

It is I; be not afraid. John 6:20

OctGenCon

Be True To God And His Work

Elder Quentin L. Cook

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

In our day one of the most significant challenges is contention and verbal abuse related to societal issues. In many cases anger and abusive language have replaced reason, discussion, and civility. Many have abandoned the admonition of the Savior's senior Apostle, Peter, to seek Christlike qualities such as temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and charity. They have also abandoned the Christlike quality of humility.

In addition to controlling anger and bridling other passions, we need to lead pure moral lives by controlling our thoughts, language, and actions. We need to avoid pornography, evaluate the appropriateness of what we are streaming in our home, and avoid every form of sinful conduct.

Up at 4:43. ...the wind was contrary. (Matt. 14:24) We know what that's like here in Vernon!

James has been having all kinds of delays and weird happenings with the Glendale airport job. Concrete has had to be cancelled numerous times, mostly because of weather, but now because Armando is not ready and can't get enough help. Also, there has been quite a run around for anchor bolts which are embedded in the cement to hold  the building up. Armando goes to Mesa and they say they aren't there, but in Glendale. He goes to Glendale and they don't seem to know anything about them. Finally James got involved and spoke to someone in Mesa. This guy said the person working in Glendale was new and didn't know where the bolts were but they will be available when Armando goes back. This is not the first time this has happened. Another thing, concrete goes up $1,400 in April.

I read some things on a site called Heavy on Hallmark today regarding out "The Way Home" series. Here is what people are speculating: Colter is a time traveler. People are saying this because he recognized Kat as an adult. 

The dog that Jacob chased was a time traveler and Jacob followed him to the pond and jumped in. Jacob is caught in the 1800's and Kat goes back to find him.

I finished the book "Secret of the Sonnets" and I started Emily's new book, "From Grace to Charity." I also worked on my cake scrapbook this afternoon. I had forgotten how many cakes I have made. 

It snowed today which was not predicted. It was powdered sugar snow and most of it melted but it just kept coming down.

James and Collin Dewitt drove to a scheduled family history meeting in Lakeside this evening. When they arrived at the stake center they looked all through the building looking for the meeting. They finally asked some sisters that were sitting in the foyer and one of them said: "Oh, that was cancelled. No one told us either." James said, "Yes, but we drove 35 miles to get here." Collin said if they rescheduled it that he probably wouldn't go. They were going to show a film from RootsTech that he had already seen. None of the sister family history consultants from our ward went and now I'm glad they didn't.

I did some research for my Easter talk this evening. I have three different directions I am considering going. I eliminated one. Now I have two.

When James got home we walked and listened to "Into the Flames."

It is now 1935.

Tanna & Ryker

 

Wednesday, March 29, 2023: 4:24 James leaves @ 5, I feed Luna, Blog, Sweep, mop, vacuum, Cake book, TWP, James home, "In The Flames", Glendale Airport job jinxed

 

Hermosillo, Sonora

72nd operating temple

Dedicated: 27 Feb 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Testimony of

1 Corinthians 12:3

 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.

Book of Mormon

Enos 1:11-27

Come Follow Me

Matt 14:15-21; Mark 6:33-44; John 6:5-14 The Savior can magnify my humble offerings to accomplish His purposes.

Jesus' Name

Bread of Life

Word

Five Thousand

Phrase

Be of good cheer: It is I; be not afraid.

OctGenCon

We Can Do Hard Things

Elder Isaac K. Morrison

Of the Seventy

The hard things in our lives should come as no surprise once we have entered the strait and narrow path. Jesus Christ learned "obedience by the things which he suffered." As we follow Him, especially in our difficult times, we can grow to become more like Him.

One of the covenants we make with the Lord in the temple is to live the law of sacrifice. Sacrifice has always been part of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is a reminder of the great atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ for all who have lived or will live on earth.

100 Favorite Verses - #100 "Whom Say Ye That I Am?"

Matthew 16:13-16

13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. 

15 He saith uno them, But whom say ye that I am?

16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

A testimony born of divine revelation rather than human wisdom.

I got up at 4:24 this morning. James got up at 4:45 because he wants to leave at 5 for the valley. We had family prayer before he left and I told him to grab a piece of chicken for lunch, which he did.

I had the last of the pasta and Italian sausage for breakfast. I've always been a little unconventional when it comes to breakfast. 

I worked on my blog this morning. It was slow going because I didn't feel well. I took an early rest time. Some other things I did today: Swept and mopped all of the tile floors on the ground level. Vacuumed the family room, fireplace room, and our bedroom. Damp mopped the wood floors on the ground level. It always feels so good to do a little cleaning.

I worked on my cake scrapbook, watched a little T.V,, and listened to Ben Wilcox on "Teaching with Power." I also walked 13,000 steps and listened to a conference address and my book, "Secret of the Sonnets."

James got home around 7 p.m. He came home the Payson way so he couldn't bring me a mixed burro. Instead he brought me a drink and a Slinger from Sonic. 

As soon as James got home he wanted to do some walking. We walked over an hour while listening to "In The Flames" our book about the depression in America and Hitler's rise to power before World War II.

It was 59 degrees today but it was windy.

Today I sent out a Book of Mormon message to the family. In it

I quoted 1 Nephi 3:7. Was it coincidence or inspiration that 

Jared wore these socks today?

Asa River Hoose

Tuesday, March 28, 2023: Happy 95th Birthday Aunt Gene! "Celebrating a Christ-Centered Easter", "The Way Home" finale, Grilled lime chicken, Paid bills, etc.

Cuidad Juarez, Mexico

71st operating temple

Dedicated 26-27 Feb 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Testimony of

1 Corinthians 2:1

And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.

Book of Mormon

Jacob 7:21-Enos 1:10

Come Follow Me

John 5:16-47 Jesus Christ honors His Father.

Word

Five Thousand

Phrase

It is I; be not afraid. John 6:25

OctGenCon

Nourishing and Bearing Your Testimony

Elder Gary E. Stevenson

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

I invite you to seek opportunities to bear your testimony in word and in deed. Such an opportunity came to me recently, at the end of a meeting with the mayor of a capital city in South America, in his chambers with a number of his cabinet officials. As we concluded with very cordial feelings, I hesitantly thought I should share my testimony. Following the prompting, I offered a witness that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God and the Savior of the world. Everything changed at that moment. The Spirit in the room was undeniable. It seemed everyone was touched. "The Comforter ... beareth record of the Father and of the Son." I am so grateful I summoned the courage to bear my testimony.

100 Favorite Verses - "Be My Disciple"

Luke 14:33

So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.

D&C 98:13

And whoso layeth down his life in my cause for my name's sake, shall find it again, even life eternal.

Alma 22:18

O God, Aaron hath told me that there is a God; and if there is a God, and if thou art God, wilt thou make thyself known unto me, and I will give away all my sins to know thee, and that I may be raised from the dead, and be saved at the last day. And now when the king had said these words, he was struck as if he were dead.

"Covenant keepers are entitled to a special kind of rest that comes to them through their covenantal relationship with God." - President Russell M. Nelson

4:50 Up for prayer and study. 

Whose image do I bear?

I read several chapters from Emily's book, "Celebrating a Christ-Centered Easter." She focuses on the people surrounding the Savior the last week of his life. 

I had cereal, black berries and pistachios for breakfast. For lunch James grilled the chicken that has been marinating in the frig in honey-lime marinate. I made rice pilaf and steamed some fresh broccoli and we had a delicious lunch. It was so good.

This afternoon we watched the finale of "The Way Home." We still don't know what happened to Jacob. All we know is Kat has an idea where he might be and it probably involves the pond. Now we have to wait until next season to see what happened. Of course.

I paid bills and James worked upstairs running back and forth to the printer in our bedroom. Not only did I pay bills but I caught up on my blog.

This evening James and I did some walking while listening to "Into the Flames." Benji's friend Mose dies. Very sad. I also listened to "The Secret of the Sonnets." According to this book, a Regency romance, Anne Hathaway, Shakespeare's wife, wrote the sonnets that were credited to him. Interesting.

To bed early because James is leaving for the valley at 5 in the morning.

Sheri:

Lola & Ivy

Ben after his run in the snow

Lunch

Love this guy!

Jared

 

Monday, March 27, 2023: Up @ 4:30 Prayer, plan, study, Smell in kitchen, Errands, Sonic, Walmart, Circle K, "I Can Only Imagine", TWP

Kona, Hawaii

70th operating temple

Dedicated: 23-24 Jan 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Testimony of

1 Corinthians 1:6

Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:

Book of Mormon

Jacob 7:1-20

Come Follow Me

Matt 14; Mark 6; John 5-6 "Be Not Afraid"

Jesus' Name

Bread of Life

Word

Five Thousand

Phrase

"It is I, Be Not Afraid."

OctGenCon

The Virtue Of The Word

Elder Mark D. Eddy

Of the Seventy

I testify that our Heavenly Father has given us the word because He loves us perfectly and wants each of us to return home to live with Him forever. I testify of "the Word . . . made flesh," even Jesus the Christ, and of His power to save and to redeem us. I know that His virtue flows through the words of His prophets, both past and present.

100 Favorite Verses - "Faith Without Works Is Dead"

James 2:17, 26

17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

Up at 4:30 for prayer, planning and study. 

Around 7:00 I walked into the kitchen for some breakfast. I noticed a funny smell. I mentioned it to James and he said he smelled it to. I checked the frig and the garbage but it didn't seem to be coming from either one. I asked James when was the last time he checked the mousetraps. He said it had been awhile. Sure enough, there was a dead mouse in one of the traps. That means the cover is missing from the hole outside where they come in.

We left for town to run errands a little before one. Our first stop was Sonic for lunch and then on to Walmart where James dropped me off while he went to Circle K to get gas and to wash my car. 

The garden section of Walmart had some beautiful plants set out, including some daffodils, one of my favorite flowers. I really wanted to buy some for our front porch planters but I thought it might be too soon in the year for them to do any good. I am sure we are going to have some more cold weather.

I saw my friend Jana Grombach in Walmart. She told me she was just recovering from Covid. I told her I had something for her and she said don't chance it by coming to my house. I told her I would just leave it on her porch.

One the way home we stopped at the post office. My book "Celebrate a Christ-Centered Easter" came and so did the jet nozzle I ordered for the hose. 

When we got home and after the groceries were put away I sat down in the family room and found the movie Stacy told me to watch on Prime. It is called "I Can Only Imagine." It was sad but really good and soon James joined me in watching it. It is based on a true story. The guy wrote a song about what it would be like to die and see the Savior. The name of the song: "I Can Only Imagine."

After the movie James went out to feed Luna and when he came back in he said: "It's freezing out there." Although we did have sunshine today it didn't get above 43.

We both had cereal for dinner. I have chicken marinating in the frig that we will have tomorrow at noon.

This quote goes with this week's "Come Follow Me" lesson:

"A desired outcome combined with an action of faith often leads to a miracle."

Show Low Creek overflowing

Sheri left some cookie dough.

I made some cookie cakes.

Benson and his dog