Wednesday, July 5, 2023: Feeling better today, Kacey text, Tabby catches a mouse, Trip to town w/ J in truck, Wlmrt, Culvers, HD, Baked ziti, Lemon creme pie, Casa Grande airport job

 

Pocatello, Idaho

170th operating temple

Dedicated: 7 Nov 2021

By: M. Russell Ballard

Jesus Christ, Types of, in Anticipation

Deuteronomy 8:3

And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.

Book of Mormon

Alma 27:16-28:8

Come Follow Me

Acts 2:36-47; 3:12-21 The principles and ordinances of the gospel help me come unto Christ.

Jesus' Name

Jesus Christ

Word

Pentecost

Phrase

But ye shall receive power to testify of me

Affirmation

Through the sacred gift of the Holy Ghost, I am comforted, guided and empowered. His gentle promptings inspire me to follow the teachings of the Savior and align my will with God's will.

AprGenCon

Safely Gathered Home

Elder Quentin L. Cook

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

President Nelson has taught, "The Book of Mormon came forth as a sign that the Lord had commended to gather the children of the covenant." 

The last two days I have felt pretty miserable, today I am feeling a little better although I do still have some dizziness.

I fixed ham, eggs, and hashbrowns for breakfast this morning. The talk around the breakfast table was that Tabby caught a mouse. She played with him awhile and then when James brought her dinner out she left him by the side of her bowl while she ate her cat food. We hope she teaches Tom how to catch a mouse. 

After breakfast we had prayer and then scriptures and a nice gospel discussion plus we watched the video of Peter and blessing the blind man at the temple.  

James and I went to town, James had to get some more bags of concrete for the curbs he is pouring in the back yard and I did some shopping at Walmart. I'm making baked ziti for dinner tonight and steak and mashed potatoes tomorrow night. Rowan loves mashed potatoes. On the way home we stopped at Culver's and picked up some lunch. James had a fish sandwich, I had a kids hamburger and fries but wished I had ordered the strawberry salad and we took a cheeseburger home to Rowan. 

I made a lemon creme pie for tonight desserts, baked ziti, french bread, and a salad. This meal is an instant replay of the meal I prepared for the missionaries last time. 

We ate our meal together. I am really enjoying getting to know Rowan. 

James has been communicating with Armando who is working on the jobs at the Casa Grande airport. I have been praying for Jared all day at 30 minute intervals and will continue to do so until he gets better. 

Today I listened to part of "Unshaken Saints" with Jared Halverson.

It is hot and dry here in Arizona and there have been several small wildfires, one between here and Globe on the reservation causing highway 60 which we use to travel to Globe, to be closed. 

Puzzle Mania

Aunt Hilda & Uncle Leone

My friends uncle owned Bill's Bar, a Show Low icon

Horseback riding at the Howard's

 

Tuesday, July 4, 2023: Happy 9th Lola, Happy 4th of July, Lazy day, not feeling well, James brings back Firehouse subs, 5 loads of laundry, new puzzle, new book, J, R work outside

 

Winnipeg, Manitoba

169th operating temple

Dedicated: 31 Oct 2021

By: Gerrit W. Gong

Jesus Christ, Types of, in Anticipation

Helaman 8:14

Yea, did he not bear record that the Son of God should come? And as he lifted up the brazen serpent in the wilderness, even so shall he be lifted up who should come.

Book of Mormon

Alma 27:1-15

Come Follow Me

Acts 1:1-8, 15-26; 2:1-42; 4:1-13, 31-33 Jesus Christ directs His Church through the Holy Ghost.

Jesus' Name

Jesus

Word

Pentecost

Phrase

But ye shall receive power to testify of me

Affirmation

Through the sacred gift of the Holy Ghost, I am comforted, guided and empowered. His gentle promptings inspire me to follow the teachings of the Savior and align my will with God's will.

AprGenCon

Ministering

Elder Gerrit W. Gong

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Elder Perry also offered practical advice. He said, "Give companionships a reasonable number of assignments, prayerfully chosen, clustered geographically where appropriate so travel time is used well." He would counsel, "Start with those who most need visits. Build from those most likely to welcome and respond well to visits." He concluded, "Faithful consistency brings miracles."

Happy 4th of July

and

Happy 9th Birthday to Lola!

Nice outfit Lola!

Lola memory, four or five years ago

James and Rowan start work about 6 a.m. They take a break and come in for breakfast, prayer and scriptures around 8. Having prayer and scriptures with Rowan and James has been a pleasure for me. It feels to me like Rowan has a testimony and a desire to serve a mission. I am so grateful for him and his goodness.

Today was a lazy day for me because I was not feeling well. I did manage to do five loads of laundry and finish my June blog. 

James went in to town today and brought back Hook & Ladder sandwiches from Firehouse for Rowan and I. This was the high point of our day celebrating America and free enterprise. This country really is the greatest country in the world and I am so grateful for those who protect our freedoms. God Bless America!

I started a new puzzle today. It's a Re-marks, my favorite brand. It's called Childhood Favorites and refers to children's books. 

James and I started a new audio book: "The Gentleman's Deception."

Rowan and James worked in the yard today. They are pouring a curb along one edge of the to be planted yard.

Some of the other things I did today. Watched "Sue Thomas F.B.I.", listened to "Don't Miss This" and "Follow Him." Also I did my walking getting over 12,000 steps.

Some notes I took from DMT: Repentance is daily turning toward Jesus.

Follow Him: Discern prophetic priorities.

No Fireworks again tonight. We are in Stage 1 fire control now.

Levi & Sue

Dimitri, Tara, Bobby, Lucy, Levi, Myles, Sue and Jack

Addison & Bentley

Scarlett

The Griffin's

Molly & Charlie

Cowgirl Molly

Monday, July 3, 2023: Leave for valley @ 6:30, my infusion, James Casa Grande airport, D&T leave, Costco, Chili's, home again, parade chairs, Ro at our house

 

Durban, South Africa

168th operating temple

Dedicated: 16 Feb 2020

By: Ronald A. Rasband

Jesus Christ, Types of, in Anticipation

Alma 33:19

Behold, he was spoken of by Moses; yea, and behold a type was raised up in the wilderness, that whosoever would look upon it might live. And many did look and live.

Book of Mormon

Alma 26:17-37

Come Follow Me

Acts 1-5 "Ye Shall Be Witnesses Unto Me"

Jesus' Name

Jesus Christ

Word

Pentecost

Phrase

But ye shall receive power to testify of me

Affirmation

Through the sacred gift of the Holy Ghost, I am comforted, guided and empowered. His gentle promptings inspire me to follow the teachings of the Savior and align my will with God's will.

AprGenCon

Just Keep Going - With Faith

Elder Carl B. Cook

Of the Presidency of the Seventy

Thankfully, when we are weak or incapable, the Lord can strengthen our faith. He can increase our capacity beyond our own. I have experienced that.

We left for the valley this morning at 6:30 a.m. My infusion is scheduled for 10:30 which gives us plenty of time. We went the Payson way in my car.

We went through Burger King in Payson and got croissants. I got bacon and James got ham. James dropped me off at AARA before ten and he left to meet Armando at the Casa Grande airport. Frances called me right back after checking in. Armanda started my infusion somewhere between 10:05-10:10. 

I finished my infusion before James got back from Casa Grande so I walked over to Costco. James arrived about 20 minutes later. Here are some of the things we bought:

Toilet tissue, a 27 gallon storage container, two loaves of Dave's thin bread, banana walnut mini loaves, Swiffer duster refills, trash bags, walnuts, pistachios, a watermelon, acai and pomegranate juice, lemons, and my alkaline balanced water.

After our shopping spree we were hungry so we looked up the nearest Chili's. Kim gave James a gift card for Father's Day. The closest Chili's was at Stapley just south of the 60. 

I got a text from Trina asking where the vacuum was. They are cleaning up and getting ready to go. They will be leaving soon and Rowan is going to stay there to help James work this week. I asked her to take a selfie which she did.

Love these faces!

We were disappointed with our meals at Chili's. I wanted my Carribean salad which they don't offer any more. I got a steak with potatoes and broccoli. The steak was tough and the potatoes tasted like they came from a box. James got a philly cheesesteak and he said it wasn't as good as the one at Persnikkity's in Show Low.

We went home the Globe way so James could stop at the Peeler's for some measurements. While James was at the Peeler's I went to McDonald's and got an ice cream. 

We got home before 5. Rowan helped James get rid of some more bees. James said about 1,000 this time. I was outside on the patio and got stung. Rowan got stung too. 

We had a frozen pizza, leftover burgers, and cereal for dinner. 

James and I walked to get our 10,000 steps after spending half of the day in the car. 

Got my new credit card today to replace the one someone used.

Peter preaching