Monday, May 15, 2023: James works @ MacArthur's, I volunteer to help Barbara w/ 30 calls, Cupcake puzzle is hard, Rain!, I indexed today & I am caught up on my blog!

 

Manhattan, New York

119th operating temple

Dedicated: 13 June 2004

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Testimony of

D&C 124:20

And again, verily I say unto you, my servant George Miller is without guile; he may be trusted because of the integrity of his heart; and for the love which he has to my testimony I, the Lord, love him.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 29:33-47

Come Follow Me

Matt 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20; John 12 "Behold, Thy King Cometh"

Jesus' Name

Savior

Phrase

"And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive." Matt 21:22

Affirmation

I love the Lord, my God, with all my heart, and with all my soul, and with all my mind, and I want to love my neighbor as myself. My purpose is to love God completely, love self correctly, and love others compassionately.

AprGenCon

Focus On Jesus Christ

Brother Milton Camargo

First Counselor in the Sunday School General Presidency

I testify that the Lord Jesus Christ is the solution to even our most difficult problems Specifically, He has overcome four problems that every one of us faces and that not one of us can solve on our own:

1. Physical death.

2. The tribulations, difficult experiences, sadness, pain, and unfairness of this world.

3. Spiritual death arising from sin.

4. Our limited, imperfect natures.

We can be perfected by the grace of Christ and one day become like Him.

I got a call from my brother Dennis this morning. He needs my signature to turn a strip of land near Wilcox that dad owned, over to him. He has been paying the taxes on the land and I already told him I would sign my name so he could have the land. I agreed to meet him and Denise at Chase on Wednesday at 1:30.

James worked at the MacArthur's most of the day today taking out the old tile in their bathroom. He was bent over most of the day and now his back is really bothering him. We used some Deep Blue and his massager to help it to feel better.

I texted Barbara Bartels yesterday and asked if there was anything I could help her do to get ready for her wedding. She said yes there was and thanked me "a thousand times." This morning she brought over a list of names for me to call to let them know that the time for the wedding has been changed from six to five. It seems the bishop, who is performing the ceremony has a meeting in Lakeside at 6:30.

I also did some indexing, vacuuming, and laundry today. I also started a new puzzle. It's Kim's cupcake puzzle and it is going to be hard because there is so much white and pink.

It was overcast most of the day today and rained for about an hour and a half. Everything looks so beautiful after it rains. 

James watched the end of the movie "Dream Moms" with me this evening. I really liked it. Him, not so much.

My layout for the cupcake puzzle

Sheri's cake

Scarlett and her biggest fan

I love the look on Scarlett's face when she sees Charlie

Sunday, May 14, 2023: Happy Mother's Day!, RS honors mothers, James does kitchen duty today, Messages, gifts, feelings, so grateful, FT Jared's family

 

Copenhagen, Denmark

118th operating temple

Dedicated: 23 May 2004

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, testimony of

D&C 109:38

Put upon thy servants the testimony of the covenant, that when they go out and proclaim thy word they may seal up the law, and prepare the hearts of thy saints for all those judgments thou art about to send, in thy wrath, upon the inhabitants of the earth, because of their transgressions, that they people may not faint in the day of trouble. 

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 29:16-32

Come Follow Me

Review this week's lesson

AprGenCon

Christlike Poise

Elder Mark A. Bragg

Of the Seventy

Spiritual poise blesses us to stay calm and focused on what matters most, especially when we are under pressure. President Hugh B. Brown taught, "Faith in God and in the ultimate triumph of right contributes too mental and spiritual poise in the face of difficulties."

Happy Mother's Day! And what a day it was from start to finish. A beautiful card and gift card to Cheesecake Factory from Kim. A handwritten letter from James. He fixed me breakfast and lunch, did the dishes, emptied the dishwasher and helped me finish my puzzle, "Words of Wisdom." 

I got messages from Autumn, Addy, Sheri, Kim, Stacy, Jared, Kacey, Darrel, Trina, and Brian. 

Bishop Hunsaker and Brother Skousen came in to Relief Society. We had a delicious fruit salad, heard sisters talk about their mother's and other influential women in their lives, listened to Brother Skousen read a story and share some personal stories and then the bishop expressed his appreciation for mothers and their influence. I sat by Donna Peeler and Barbara Bartels. I am so grateful to be friends with both of these sweet sisters.

This evening we FaceTimed with Jared, Kacey, and Charlie. Charlie sang "Mother I Love You" to me and we had a nice visit with Jared & Kacey. We told them we would like to come out for a visit the last part of August. Jared said that was when it was hottest there but we don't care. We want to be there to celebrate Charlie's birthday. 

Talking with Jared, Kacey, and Charlie was the ending of a perfect day. I am so grateful for my family. Oh yes, and Heavenly Father sent us rain! Like I said, the perfect Mother's Day!

Substitute coffee for hot chocolate

Sheri's Rocky Road cake

One of these is Melanie Lambson.

We aren't sure which one but we guess it

could be the one on the far left.

Lola wants this birthday cake.

Lola takes the plunge

Today's clouds which brought the rain

Charlie & Kacey

Saturday, May 13, 2023: J goes to Wallace's for service project, I order Ruby a necklace, Hatch's are in Tonga now, J does my groc shpng, My bonus, Missed potluck at Wallace's

 

Accra, Ghana

117th operating temple

Dedicated: 11 Jan 2004

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Testimony of

D&C 100:10

And I will give unto him power to be mighty in testimony.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 29:1-15

Come Follow Me

Luke 18:9-14 I should trust God's mercy, not my own righteousness.

AprGenCon

Jesus Christ Is The Strength Of Parents

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

God has given parents the "sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, and to teach them to . . . observe the commandments of God."

After breakfast this morning James went out to the Wallace's for the ward service project at their place. He was gone two or three hours.

When he got home he changed his clothes and went into town to do some grocery shopping for me for Mother's day. He also gave me some money to spend on myself. I'm already being spoiled and the day isn't even here yet.

I read on Instagram that Greg and Florence Hatch have been transferred to Tongo. They are doing a service mission. Greg is a dentist and I believe that Florence is his assistant. They were originally called to Tongo but because of Covid the country has been closed. It was just recently reopened. Susan and Pierce Goodman are also going there and doing a service mission for the Church. Pierce is a dentist too. I wonder if they will get to meet.

We missed the ward potluck party at the Wallace's this evening. I just didn't feel like going and James actually forgot. We spent a quiet evening at home. I am becoming a bit of a recluse or as Jared would say, socially awkward.

Charlie and Lovie love each other

Can you find Ruby?

Dave, Kevin, Bremen

Congratulations Bremen!

Lilacs from our lilac bush

I finally got a frame for Addy's picture

Charlie and her red rain boots

Emily's prayer circle

Friday, May 12, 2023: Swelling on my face, dental appt w/ Pierce, Sonic, CVS, Lowe, Wlmrt, gas, Amazon gift card from Sheri, mini dolls, tile @ MacArthur's, Prsthd Comm campout

 

Redlands, California

116th operating temple

14 Sep 2003

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Testimony of

D&C 88:88

And after your testimony cometh wrath and indignation upon the people.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 28:1-20

Come Follow Me

Matt 20:1-16 Everyone can receive the blessing of eternal life, no matter when they accept the gospel.

AprGenCon

The Work Of The Temple And Family History - One And The Same Work

Elder Benjamin De Hoyos

Of the Seventy

After the Lord restored the sealing keys to Joseph Smith, the work of salvation on both sides of the veil began in our dispensation. 

President Boyd K. Packer taught that "this signal event went unheeded by the world, but it would influence the destiny of every soul who has ever lived or will live. Things began quietly to happen. The Church became a temple-building church.

 Up at 4:56. I woke up with swelling on the right side of my face. I had an appointment with Pierce at 10:30 to have him check my teeth for cavities. My swelling wasn't too bad so I consented to go. Wouldn't you know it, I have cavities. Five little ones in the front. Pierce grinded, drilled and filled for about an hour and a half. 

We paid him $150 for me, $30 a cavity and the extra $50 was for him to fix James's chipped tooth before he leaves on his mission for Tonga. 

When I got up out of the chair and tried to walk I was a little woozy. It was all that drilling I am sure.

James drove back home to get me some Benadryl to take. We think I may have some kind of an allergy. We then made our way into Show Low. We stopped at Sonic for lunch and then went to CVS so James could pick up his prescription. He also went to Lowe's to order something for Barbara's job. My face is swollen on the other side now and is very noticeable. My lips are droopy and I look like I had a stroke. I waited in the car for over 30 minutes. I didn't even want to get out to walk. 

Next stop was Walmart. James had the assignment to bring 50 hotdog buns to the Fathers & Sons outing tonight. We stopped at the gas station going out of town for five gallons of gas for the gas container. 

The post office in Vernon had three packages for me. One was an Amazon gift card from Sheri, another was some small notebooks I ordered and the last was a set of six little sleeping dolls I ordered.

My first Temu order. I am a sucker for

cute toys. I got this car at Walgreen's

the other day:

I've always had a thing for 57 Chevies. My cousin Dan Strickland had a red 57 Chevy and I wanted to buy it from him. He said it was too souped up for me to drive. He used to race it a Dag's Raceway on Beeline Highway. I was so disappointed. I thought it was such a beautiful car. Red and white on the outside with white leather seats and a red steering wheel and dashboard.

I forgot to mention that this morning before going to Pierce's we went by to see the tile job Chelsea MacArthur needs done in her bathroom. James said he would do it for her at no cost. All she would need to do was pay for the materials. He will probably do it on Monday. 

Chelsea says that Alice Wilhelm is going to rent her house. I asked if she was going to live alone and she said no, she is getting married to someone named Trace from Round Valley. We will be happy to have Alice as our neighbor.

James went to the priesthood commemoration program, and cookout at the Wallace's this evening. He took his 50 hotdog buns with him. 

I stayed home and ate some of the cherry dessert I made. It was soo good. I also listened to "Divine Signatures". When James got home we did some walking and listened to "Coming Home to Bellingham."

These prescribed burns make everyone nervous.

She is cute!

My steps