Sunday, May 7, 2023: Fast & Testimony meeting, Kim wows our SS class, Autumn's birthday, puzzle, blog, DMT, Rocky Road cake & steak dinner, Rebecca's card

 

Campinas, Brazil

111th operating temple

Dedicated: 17 May 2002

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Testimony of

D&C 76:22

And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 24:16-25:14

Come Follow Me

Matt 19-20; Mark 10; Luke 18; "What Lack I Yet?"

AprGenCon

Finding Personal Peace

President Henry B. Eyring

Second Counselor in the First Presidency

First, the gift of peace is given after we have the faith to keep His commandments. For those who are covenant members of the Lord's Church, obedience is what we have already promised to do.

I got up at five this morning and finished my scripture workbook for this week's Come Follow Me lesson. 

Kim and Brian came to our ward today and stayed for both meetings. We got there first and saved a back row for them. I noticed that Dave & Tammy Montgomery were behind us. We talked to them after the meeting. They came up to do some spring cleaning at their place. They said Neal & Kim Tarwater had been up here but they left. Neal is the bishop that Brian is a counselor to.

Kim made some awesome comments in Sunday School which wowed the class and Brother Applegate, our teacher. She talked about the symbols behind the parable of the good Samaritan. The Good Samaritan is of course Jesus. The victim represents mankind who is wounded with sin. Jerusalem is Paradise or Heaven where God lives and Jericho is the world. The Priest represents the law of Moses and the Levite the Prophets. The law and the prophets are not enough to save his, we must have the atoning blood of Jesus Christ. The beast represents Christ's body, the Inn is the Church and the Innkeeper is the Head of the Church.

She also made a comment as we discussed the Prodigal Son. She said there were two sons who needed the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The first son was prideful and jealous. She said more but that basically was the point she made.

When we arrived home I had to wait to change my clothes because I thought I was going to go visit Janna Grombach. We scheduled her for tomorrow but she is taking her mother shopping for a new temple dress. Janna had Young Women presidency meeting after church so we had to wait awhile. I finally changed in to some pants and a top. 

Janna and Kathy ended up coming here and I gave them both their dishtowel and M&M's with the Magnificent & Marvelous card. We had a short visit on the porch. Janna didn't want to come in because Willy was waiting in the car. She said they are going on a picnic with Cope and Amy Reynolds.

Kim was working on my rocky road cake and Brian was making dinner when James and I went in to lie down for awhile. When we got up dinner was ready. Brian called in lunch and we settled on linner. We had steak, broccoli, sweet potatoes, and regular smashed potatoes. Everything tasted delicious! Thank you Brian!

Today is Autumn's birthday and Jared made her an Italian creme cake. Here is a picture:

Kim finished the cake and did such a good job decorating it:

It was delicious!

This evening I worked on my blog, listened to "Don't Miss This", and worked a little on my puzzle, "Childhood Stories."

Don't Miss This

The woman healed by touching Jesus' robe.

Our sweet Charlie & Scarlett

Scarlett has a lazy eye.

She has to wear this patch for two hours a day,

according to her eye doctor, Dr. Lambson.

Saturday, May 6, 2023: Peyton's ball game, Taco Bell, Dollar and a Quarter Tree, Circle K, Moms are magnificent & marvelous, K&B here, cake, Ben back, Kaufman's,

 

Monterrey, Mexico

110th operating temple

Dedicated: 28 Apr 2002

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Testimony of

D&C 67:4

And now I, the Lord, give unto you a testimony of the truth of these commandments which are lying before you.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 24:1-15

Come Follow Me

John 11:1-46 Jesus Christ is the Resurrection and the Life

Jesus' Name

I Am

Word

Restore

Phrase

I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.

AprGenCon

A Living Prophet for the Latter-days

Elder Allen D. Haynie

Of the Seventy

"Knowing by revelation that there is a living prophet on the earth changes everything. It causes one to be uninterested in the debate about when is a prophet speaking as a prophet or whether one is ever justified in selective rejection of prophetic counsel. Such revealed knowledge invites one to trust the counsel of a living prophet, even if we do not fully understand it."

I got up early and then went back to bed. I just can't seem to get enough sleep lately.

I paid the Owens Energy bill this morning and Lambson Construction's White Cap bill before leaving for Peyton MacArthur's softball game. James is too busy to go with me. 

The game was at a park in Lakeside on Woodland Lane which is the way I used to go to Nannie's house. Chelsea told me it was across the street from the castle. I wasn't sure what she meant until I saw "the castle." It looks like a motel. I asked Chelsea who the house belonged to and she said Dr. Hamblin, who is a dermatologist here in Show Low. 

Peyton's game was at a place called Mountain Meadow Park. It was very windy and I wish I had worn a jacket. Chelsea came and sat by me but I told her to sit by her family who was here. Peyton got two doubles. I enjoyed watching the game.

After the game I went in to Show Low. I had lunch at Taco Bell and then went in to Dollar Tree. I wanted to find some dishtowels to go with my M&M mother's day tags, and also some M&M's. They had the dishtowels but not the M&M's. Next I went to Circle K because I didn't feel like going to Walmart. They had all flavors of M&M's. I got peanut, peanut butter, plain, and almond. 

I came home and paired the M&M's with a dishtowel, put a bow around them and attached the tag which says:

Mom - Magnificent & Marvelous. Why didn't I take a picture? You tell me. Because I am sooo forgetful.

Oh yes, one thing about Dollar Tree. The reason it is my favorite dollar store is because everything is a dollar. Well, that has changed. 

I saw $1.25 signs in the store. When I got in line to checkout I heard the registers: a dollar twenty five, a dollar twenty five, a dollar twenty give,... Everything changes.

When I got home the first thing I did after changing in to my comfy clothes is to take a nap... my favorite thing to do.

Kathy called during my nap so I had to get up and get dressed because she said she was bringing something over to me. 

Kathy brought me chocolate covered strawberries. She gave me four because she knew Kim was coming. How thoughtful!

Kim and Brian arrived around 5 o'clock this evening. Kim brought me a piece of the orange creamsicle cake she made. I loved it!

James was out working on the fence when Kim and Brian got here. He came in and Brian was cooking some dinner. He was kind enough to feed James and I thank him for that.

James suggested that we have family prayer with Kim and Brian, which we did. 

Friends gathered to congratulate the

Kaufman's on serving a mission.

Robin & Kerry Finlinson

The Kaufman's with Bob & Connie Barnett

Kathy & Lynn Jones

Can't remember their names, 

Trudy Lamb and Sherry Holtey

Bishop Jones and Gail,

John & Sharon Ballard

Hailey & her Tio

At the Coronation

Of King Charles

William, King Charles, and George

Ben is home and Olive is happy

 

Friday, May 5, 2023: Dennis's birthday, Lola's dance recital, Charlie's fashion & style, Scarlett's dance recital, Kim's creamsicle cake, Trip to town

 

Lubbock, Texas

109th operating temple

Dedicated: 21 Apr 2002

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Testimony of

D&C 62:3

Nevertheless, ye are blessed, for the testimony which ye have borne is recorded in heaven for the angels to look upon; and they rejoice over you, and your sins are forgiven you.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 23:16-39

Come Follow Me

Luke 17:11-19 Gratitude for my blessings will bring me closer to God

Jesus' Name

I Am

Word

Restore

Phrase

I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.

AprGenCon

Safely Gathered Home

Elder Quentin L. Cook

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

"Our doctrine is clear that there will be a time and a season for all people to receive and to respond to the gospel message. These examples are just a part of a much larger picture. President Nelson has continuously emphasized that the gathering of Israel is "the greatest challenge, . . . cause, and . . . work on earth today."

 I got up at 4:30 this morning. I had my personal prayer and did my scripture study. James and I then had prayer and scripture together, which is the way it should be. 

James got a message from Armando that he needed $300 to pay Henry. James's reaction was, Yes, pay Henry! He then told me about this little Mexican man. He said when they were pouring concrete he would run to get tools and materials. He was always running and hustling and trying to get others to do likewise. He said he is one of the best workers he has ever had and he wants him to stay happy, so Pay Henry!

I was supposed to be on a Zoom call at 11:30 today, from Dawn. She and Lois are having a card making class and inviting family members. I really wanted to be on that call but I was so tired I couldn't function. I texted Dawn and told her how I was feeling. She was very kind and understanding. 

After speaking with Dawn I took some Tramadol and took a very long nap. James came home and woke me up and invited me to go to town with him. I got up and got ready and felt better. I have these fatigue episodes quite often and really the only way to deal with them is to take some medicine and sleep for awhile. I am grateful for modern medicine and the ability to rest to rejuvenate my body.

James has a dilemma at Barbara Bartels. He has the water hooked up to the new modular home and there should be water in the faucets of the home, but there is not. He called the place where Barbara bought the home and they said they would come out on Monday to assess the problem.

Speaking of Barbara, she called today and invited us to her wedding on May 27th at 6 p.m. She didn't talk too long because she said she was afraid she was going to lose her voice as she was calling people on the ward list. 

The first stop James and I made today was at Taco Bell. I ordered two regular tacos and James ordered a Mexican pizza. 

Our next stop was Lowe's where James had to go in and get something. I waited in the car and ate my tacos. They were tasty. 

On the way home we finished our book, "The Unassuming Curator." 

I listened to "Divine Signatures" while walking this evening. 

A pregnant cow elk was in Luna's corral this evening. James moved the curtain on the door to the patio to take a picture and she ran away.

Today is my brother Dennis's 69th birthday. I texted him and we had a nice visit.

James and I listened to a video by President Nelson about the healing power of gratitude as part of the Come Follow Me lesson. It lasted about ten minutes and ended with President Nelson saying a prayer. It was very sweet.

Lola's dance recital

Charlie's fashion and style

Kim's orange creamsicle cake

Scarlett's dance recital

 

Thursday, May 4, 2023: Advantage Medical mistake, Trip to town, Inklings, golfing and 153, "Divine Signatures", pregnant elk, 50 hotdog buns, wind keeps blowing and blowing....

 

Snowflake, Arizona

108th operating temple

Dedicated: 3 Mar 2002

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Testimony of

D&C 58:13

And that the testimony might go forth from Zion, yea, from the mouth of the city of the heritage of God-

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 22:10-23:15

Come Follow Me

Luke 16:1-12 What was Christ teaching in the parable of the unjust steward?

Jesus' Name

I Am

Word

Restore

Phrase

I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.

AprGenCon

"Ministering"

Elder Gerrit W. Gong

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

"As followers of Jesus Christ, we seek to minister to others as He would because lives are waiting to change."

I got up around 5:30 this morning. I really need to get up earlier because James got up the same time that I did and I had no time alone to say my prayers. He wanted to have family scriptures and prayer right away and I felt like I wasn't ready. I really do need my alone time with Heavenly Father before I face the world.

The reason James hasn't received any money from Advantage Medical (Jerod Bowen's company), is because they wrote his account number down wrong. They thought a one was a seven. They should be able to clear up the mistake and get the money in our account by tomorrow or Saturday. 

Big news! Ruby ran the mile in 5:53 today. Chandler's coach heard about it and he wants Joshua to talk her in to coming to Chandler High School next year. Fat chance, but it's still an honor that they want her because Chandler has the best track program in Arizona, according to Michael anyway.

I watched and listened to Inklings today with Emily and Courtney Rich. In John 21:11 it talks about Peter counting the fish they caught when Jesus told them to cast their nets on the right side. There were 153 fish. Emily said that 153 in Hebrew means "I am God."

Courtney told a story about going golfing with her son Westin who is 13 or 14. He came to a hole with a big sand trap with lots of trees around it. He said he needed help and said a prayer. He hit the ball and it looked like it went into some trees near the sandbar. They looked for the ball quite awhile and couldn't find it. Courtney looked out onto the green and saw the ball. She said to Westin, "Westin, your ball is on the green." They looked at each other and said, "Jesus did this."

Emily encouraged us to look for signs of Jesus in our everyday life. Someone on the comments said this reminded her of Gerald Lund's book, "Divine Signatures." I found the book on Deseret Book Plus and downloaded the audio and I have been listening to it. It is so good!

James had a meeting this evening about the ward activity next week. His assignment is to get people to bring cobblers and to purchase 50 hotdog buns. 

I looked out this evening and saw an animal in Luna's corral that was not Luna. It was a female elk. James said she is pregnant and will be giving birth any day. He pulled back the curtain on the door going out to the patio to take a picture, and she ran away.

The wind just keeps blowing and blowing and blowing. When will it ever stop?

Ian Wanlass and his bride