Thursday, May 11, 2023: Up @ 5, J works @ BB's by himself, made chili, Cherry Delight dessert, blog, puzzle, walk, listen to books,

 

Brisbane, Australia

115th operating temple

Dedicated: 15 June 2003

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Testimony of

D&C 84:62

Therefore, go ye into all the world; and unto whatsoever place ye cannot go ye shall send, that the testimony may go from you into all the world unto every creature.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 27:18-37

Come Follow Me

Matt 19:16-22; Mark 10:17-22; Luke 18:18-23 If I ask the Lord, He will teach me what I need to do to inherit eternal life.

AprGenCon

"There Can Be Nothing So Exquisite And Sweet As Was My Joy

Elder Craig C. Christensen

Of the Seventy

My desire today is to strengthen the connection between joy and repentance - more specifically, the joy that comes when we repent and the feelings of joy we experience as we invite others to come unto Christ and receive His atoning sacrifice in their lives.

Trusting The Doctrine Of Christ

Elder Evan A. Schmutz

Of the Seventy

Preach My Gospel summarizes five important elements of the doctrine of Christ. It says, "We invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end."

I was up at five this morning which gave me an hour by myself, which I need. When James got up an hour later as soon as he was dressed we had prayer and family scripture, reading from the Book of Mormon and the Come Follow Me lesson for this week. 

After a little breakfast James left to work at Barbara's. He is working alone today and tomorrow because Greg is gone to the valley. 

I am determined I am going to accomplish more today than I did yesterday. I erased all of the episodes of Reba off of the TV. I listened to three conference talks instead of watching TV. I made the chili I've been going to make all week. I made it before noon so James could have it when he came home for lunch. 

After lunch James and I took a nap. We are so predictable! I also started a new puzzle. This one is called "Words of Wisdom."

I've never done so many puzzles in my life. I guess they are filling some kind of void or need that I have. 

I did three loads of laundry today and made a cherry cream cheese dessert with a walnut crust I have. I haven't tasted it yet but I am sure it is going to be delicious.

James and I walked this evening. I was finished with my 12,000 steps before 8 p.m. It was a good day.

This is a cake. I'm not sure about the antlers.

Madison Lueck all grown up!

She was four or five when we left Chandler.

Praying for you Stacy!

Wednesday, May 10, 2023: J's thumb hurts, a little rain, tools get wet, morning nap, paid concrete bill, Lois's card sent & Autumn's resent, card from Lois, Hmm w/ J

 

The Hague, Netherlands

114th operating temple

Dedicated: 8 Sep 2002

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Testimony of

D&C 76:79

These are they who are not valiant in the testimony of Jesus; wherefore, they obtain not the crown over the kingdom of our God.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 27:1-17

Come Follow Me

Matt 19:3-9; Mark 10:2-12 Did Jesus teach that divorce is never acceptable or that divorced people should not remarry?

AprGenCon

Your Patriarchal Blessing - Inspired Direction from Heavenly Father

Elder Randall K. Bennett

Of the Seventy

Our beloved President Russell M. Nelson has repeatedly taught about the importance of a patriarchal blessing, that it gives each recipient "a declaration of lineage back to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob" and that each blessing "is personal scripture to you."

I did not get to sleep until after 2 o'clock this morning so I slept in until 7. 

James went to work at Barbara's complaining about his thumb and how his tools got wet out in the rain. The weather report never said rain.

Today was a slow day, even for me. It's the last day we can pay for the concrete James got last month for the Glendale Airport job and get a discount so I wrote a check and James stuck it in the mail. The problem is, they never sent us an invoice so James had put it on the back burner. I reminded him today and I am glad I did.

I received a handmade Mother's Day card from Lois today and I sent hers off today with the Amazon gift card inside. We also re-mailed Autumn's birthday card. I guess I put the return address in the wrong corner. 

After walking, James and I watched a Hallmark movie starring Erin Cahill. She is a publicist to a big league pitcher who just happens to be her former high school boyfriend.

Tuesday, May 9, 2023: K&B get ready to leave, Brian has a flat tire, James fixes it , Kim gives me a card, goodbye, puzzle piece missing, vacuum, nap, Donna & Stefani, Wlgrns, Hamblin mansion

 

Nauvoo, Illinois

113th operating temple

Dedicated: 27-30 June 2002

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Testimony of

D&C 76:74

Who received not the testimony of Jesus in the flesh, but afterwards received it. 

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 26:14-39

Come Follow Me

Matthew 19:3-9; Mark 10:2-12 Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God.

AprGenCon

He Could Heal Me!

Elder Peter F. Meurs

Of the Seventy

"My father particularly loved the account of the Savior's visit to the people of Nephi. This sacred account is of the resurrected and exalted Lord Jesus Christ. He had drunk of the bitter cup and suffered all things so that we would not suffer if we would repent. He had visited the spirit world and organized the preaching of the gospel there. He had risen from the dead, and He had been with and received commandments from the Father to share scriptures with the Nephites that would bless future generations. He was exalted and had all of His eternal power and capacity."

 I didn't get up until 7 this morning. What's with that?

Kim and Brian are getting ready to leave. James went to work early and then returned and told Brian he had a flat tire on his Bronco. Kim says they don't have a jack to change the tire and she tells Brian that should be a priority.

Dad uses the compressor to fill the tire, then comes in the house and asks me to borrow the Rubber Cement. I guess it worked because they made it home safely. They did miss their one o'clock appointment though.

Love these two!

Kim gave me a card before she left and told me not to open it until Mother's Day. I hope I can resist opening it until then.

I did some vacuuming and dusting and worked on putting the pieces in my Childhood Stories puzzle. 

At 2:00 my ministering sisters, Donna Peeler and Stefani Hunsaker came for a visit. They looked at my puzzle, we talked about it for a few minutes and then we went in to sit down. It's funny how we always sit in the same places when they come. We talked about family and then the topic of Barbara Bartels wedding came up. I guess she wants carrot cake. Stefani asked me if I had ever baked a carrot cake and I told her I had for Cammy Grapp's birthday a couple of years ago.

November 2, 2021

After Donna and Stefani left, they brought me "popcorn, popping on the apricot tree", James and I went to town.

On the way to town we listened to "Coming Home to Bellingham."

James dropped me off at Walgreen's while he went to Home Depot. 

I wanted to get an Amazon card for Lois for Mother's Day. Walmart doesn't have Amazon cards. I picked up a $50 card and ended up spending $93. 

Before going home James and I drove over to Lakeside to see what I am calling the Hamblin mansion. Here is picture:

I wonder how many children they have

I did not feel well this evening. I had beets and toast for dinner. 

James and I did some walking before going to bed.

Brian got me these flowers for

Mother's Day 2015

I love them

I love the color of the frosting on this cake

So sad that there is a piece missing. I emailed the company.

Let's see if they send me a new one.

Monday, May 8, 2023: James leaves for mtg in valley w/ Frank & Samantha, Cake for brkfst, ministering w/ Kathy to Chelsea, Catherine. Cake to the Thompson's, I win 5 Crowns!

 

Ascunsion, Paraguay

112th operating temple

Dedicated: 19 May 2002

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Testimony of

D&C 76:50

And again we bear record - for we saw and heard, and this is the testimony of the gospel of Christ concerning them who shall come forth in the resurrection of the just-

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 25:15-26:13

Come Follow Me

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

Jesus' Name

Good Master

Word

Paradox

Phrase

... for with God all things are possible.

AprGenCon

Accessing God's Power through Covenants

Elder Dale G. Renlund

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

"Like the Amazon, we have a natural flow to our lives; we tend to do what comes naturally. Like the Amazon, with heavenly help we can do seemingly unnatural things. After all, it is not natural for us to be humble, meek, or willing to submit our wills to God. Yet only by doing so can we be transformed, return to live in the presence of God, and achieve our eternal destiny."

I got up at 5:30 and had prayer with James before he left for the valley. He has a meeting with Frank and Samantha of Advantage Medical. Frank didn't show so James had to talk to him over the phone. Funny thing is James asked him if they could do a phone meeting and Frank said no so James had to make a special trip to the valley for this "meeting." 

I had the perfect breakfast, cake and milk. 

I worked on my puzzle this morning. At 12:30 I left with my ministering partner Kathy Crane to visit Chelsea MacArthur and Catherine Halcomb. 

The MacArthur's are moving to Alaska in July. They either want to lease or sell their place. Kathy thinks it would be perfect for Amy and Cope Reynolds who are looking for a place to rent. 

Scotty, the little four year old calls me Lambson. I think it's because her sister Peyton told her not to call me sister. Chelsea says they won't be taking their dog Ernie to Alaska and Kathy Crane really wants him. She already had two dogs but I think she feels sorry for him.

Catherine was at home and already had the dogs put in the backyard because she knew we were coming. Catherine has been sick with a cough but she is feeling much better. 

The main topic of conversation with Catherine was Barbara Bartels wedding. Kathy said that Barbara has not reserved the church yet. I asked her if she would call Barbara and talk to her about reserving the building. Catherine is making Barbara's dress. They are going to the valley on Friday to pick out material. 

As we were leaving Catherine said her husband gave her a blessing. He passed away 10 years ago. She is always telling me that she talks to him. I know that she misses him very much.

When I got home I got the two pieces of boxed up cake out of the refrigerator and delivered them to the Thompson's. Maxine had been out working in the yard. Gary was nowhere to be found so Maxine gave me a tour of the house by herself. It is a modular home but is very nice. I especially loved the huge island in the kitchen and the shower in the master bedroom. There was a chair in the shower and she says Gary takes extra long showers and sits in the chair.

When I got home I told Kim I needed to take a little nap. While I was resting, James came home. We had a little something to eat and then Kim, Brian, James and I all played Five Crowns. 

James was ahead the first half of the game but he slowly lost his lead. I actually ended up winning, something which rarely happens.

James and I said good night to Kim and Brian and went into the bedroom to walk and listen to our book before going to bed. Our book is called, "Coming Home to Bellingham." 

These files are filled with names that Maxine

Thompson has ready for temple work.

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.