Saturday, September 23, 2023: JA goes to town, Razr flat tire, Uriah Miller's baptism, JA takes the afternoon off, study my lesson for tomorrow

 

Hermosillo, Sonora

72nd operating temple

Dedicated: 27 Feb 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Book of Mormon Reading

Helaman 8:11-28

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2 Nephi 4:34

O Lord, I have trusted in thee, and I will trust in thee forever. I will not put my trust in the arm of flesh; for I know that cursed is he that putteth his trust in the armof flesh, Yea, cursed is he that putteth his trust in man or maketh flesh his arm.

Come Follow Me

2 Corinthians 13

April General Conference

"Peace Makers Needed" by President Russell M. Nelson

Jared Ammon helped James outside until about 11:30 at which time he borrowed the truck to go in to town to pay his phone bill. He returned before we left for Uriah Miller's baptism. I teased him saying, "what, no accidents?" He was walking downstairs with his backpack on. He stopped and said, "No, actually I'm a very good driver." I said, "I know you are, I was just joking." That was the last time I saw Jared until Monday morning.

 We got to the church just as the baptismal program was starting. Uriah Miller is Wesley and Anne Miller's youngest son. Wes was our Bishop. He and his family bought a ranch and moved to Kansas almost three years ago. Bishop Miller is here for an archery elk hunt and since they have so much family in the area they decided to have Uriah, who just turned 8, baptized while they were here. 

The room was packed when we got there and we had to set up our own chairs in the back. There were lots of ward members and lots of family. Brother Allen conducted the meeting. The grampas gave the talks and of course Uriah's dad baptized him. For the confirmation all of the Melchizedek priesthood holders were invited up. I believe there were at least a dozen, including James. 

After the baptism was over James and I both went up to talk to Andyn who is now 14. She was in my Primary class and also James's. She seems so grown up. She loves it in Kansas but she says they are in the middle of a drought. We know what that is like I told her.

We went into the kitchen and got some cookies and milk and gave Anne a hug and spoke with her a few minutes. We absolutely love this family!

Jared Ammon called while we were here and we called him back on the way home. He was riding the Razr up on the hill and he got a flat tire. James told him if the rim wasn't touching the ground to drive it home, which he did.

When Jared got home, instead of going outside to help James he went downstairs to take a nap. He got up around 8, I was in the bedroom working on my lesson, and apologized to James saying he was extremely tired and then went back to bed. 

We went to bed a little after 9 because I wanted to get up at 4 to finish working on my lesson. While we were in bed James had a coughing spell and it was after ten before we went to sleep.

2016

Vermont

Friday, September 22, 2023: 5:30 and all is well, Window open, J digs postholes for Joe Vaal, J fixes waterline, J, JA work on stable, pulled pork, "Love Unseen",

 

Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

71st operating temple

Dedicated: 26-27 Feb 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Book of Mormon Reading

Helaman 7:13-8:10

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2 Nephi 12:3

And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths; for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

Come Follow Me

2 Corinthians 8-13

April General Conference

"A Voice of Gladness" Elder Kevin R. Duncan

I got up at 5:30 this morning. We have been sleeping with the window open so the room is cool in the morning. It feels so good!

James took the Cat to Joe Vaal's to dig post holes for the fence he is putting up.  This afternoon he went to town, yet again. 

I finished my lesson outline but I have a lot of tweeking to do. This concept, the Savior abiding with us and us with him, is so imortant for the sisters to understand. I hope I can do it justice.

I listened to my new book while walking today. It's called, "Love Unseen" and was written by Rachel Kelley Stones, an unknown author to me. James and I are still reading the Barrington saga which is like The Work & the Glory, historical fiction about a family's story of joining the Church in the 1800's. 

For dinner we has Asian salad, pulled pork sandwiches, mashed potatoes and beans. Quite tasty.

I got my 10,000 steps by 8 p.m. a rarity for me as of late.

Denise, Dennis, Peg at the

Mall of America

Thursday, September 21, 2023: Liberty Mutual money stresses, J, JA trip to town, Prepare to feed sister missionaries, Sisters Brooksby, Fish & Soku

 

Kona, Hawaii

70th operating temple

Dedicated: 23-24 Jan 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Book of Mormon Reading

Helaman 7:1-12

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1 Nephi 16:4-5

And it came to pass that I, Nephi, did exhort my brethren, with all diligence, to keep the commandments of the Lord. And it came to pass that they did humble themselves before the Lord; insomuch that I had joy and great hopes of them, that they would walk in the paths of righteousness.

Come Follow Me

2 Corinthians 12:5-10 The Savior's grace is sufficient to help me find strength in my weakness.

April General Conference

"My Mind Caught Hold Upon This Thought" by Elder Neil L. Andersen

Jared Ammon asked if his friend Sammi could come up for a visit.  I said yes but please let me know before she comes so I can get the upstairs ready. 

After breakfast I went in to work on my lesson on the computer. At first I didn't think what I worked on yesterday had saved so I started another document. Now I have two lessons.

I listened to Inklings today with Emily Snyder, Jess, and Michelle Craig.

James and I are still both frustrated because we haven't received our almost $15,000 check from Liberty Mutual. Another frustration is our agent Roshelle is not answering any of James's emails. 

James and Jared went to town on errands. I stayed home because we have the sister missionaries coming for dinner and I needed to prepare. 

The sisters arrived at 5:00 and we were ready for them. They all loved our home. I was surprised there were three sisters, not two. We hurriedly set up another place setting. The three sisters on one side of the table, James on the end and Jared and I on the other side of the table. I said the blessing on the food and then we invited the sisters to be first in the line for dinner. We had a big salad, baked ziti and french bread. 

I asked the sisters to each tell a little bit about themselves. Sister Soku was first. She is from New Hampshire and has one younger sister. Her dad is a surgeon and she spent one year at BYU. She has been on her mission for one week. 

Sister Fish was next. She has four brothers and I told her Jared also had four brothers. She is from Rigby, Idaho and has been on her mission for 17 months and will be going home the end of October. She hopes they will announce in General Conference that sisters can now serve for 24 months. 

Last but not least was Sister Brooksby from North Carolina. She has 7 brothers and 2 sisters and she has been out on her mission for almost four months. 

James served apple dump cake for dessert and then the sisters had a message for us. Sister Fish asked me to read 2 Nephi 1:30-32 and then we discussed what constituted a true friend. Sister Fish even asked Jared a question. The sisters had an appointment in Show Low and had to leave. I took their picture on the front porch.

Sister Soku, Sister Brooksby, and Sister Fish

James was going to help me do the dishes. He went outside to feed the horse and came back in and said a water pipe in the well house burst and there was six inches of water on the ground. This is a pipe that goes to the sprinklers. One more thing to fix.

Walking, listening to our book, and me blogging. This is how we end our day.

My friend Sue Hubble is in New York

My drink arsenal

Another beautiful sunset

Wednesday, September 20, 2023: Happy bday Kacey!, Prayer first, cheese omelet w/ side of ham for J & JA, salisbury steak & mashed potatoes, Trip to town,

 

St. Paul, Minnesota

69th operating temple

Dedicated: 9 Jan 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Book of Mormon Reading

Helaman 6:32-41

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1 Nephi 21:16

Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.

Come Follow Me

2 Corinthians 11:1-6, 13-15; 13:5-9 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith.

April General Conference

"When to Receive Your Patriarchal Blessing" by Elder Kazuhiko Yamashita

Happy Birthday Kacey!

I was up at 5:30 this morning. I made a big cheese omelet and ham for the guys for breakfast. They are working on the stable and watering the grass which is growing!

For lunch I made one of my dinner recipes, salisbury steak with onion and mushroom gravy and mashed potatoes. I think I overcooked the meat and the gravy. James and Jared Ammon did the dishes. 

I made a trip to town by myself today stopping at Circle K for gas first. I couldn't make my EasyPay card work which was really frustrating as it saves me ten cents a gallon. As I was shopping at Walmart I got a text from the sister missionaries regarding dinner tomorrow night. They would like to come at 5 o'clock. I told them that was fine. I bought stuff for salad, French bread and apple cake.

On the way home I listened to "Unshaken Saints" Brother Halverson's podcast about this week's "Come Follow Me" lesson. I also listened to a chapter from my book, "Love Unseen."

I got home at 5:30. James was outside talking to Greg Anderson on the phone. He carried in my groceries for me.

The sunset was gorgeous this evening!

Beautiful sunset

Tuesday, September 19, 2023: I made brkfst, stable work, Cherry Dilly Bars, J trip to town, Pasta House reservation, Grombach's, WCTH, Hllmrk movies

 

Raleigh, North Carolina

68th operating temple

Dedicated: 18 Dec 1999

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Book of Mormon Reading

Helaman 6:15-31

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3 Nephi 18:16

Behold I am the light; I have set an example for you.

Come Follow Me

2 Corinthians 8:1-15; 9:5-15 I can cheerfully share what I have to bless the poor and needy.

April General Conference

"Followers of the Prince of Peace" by Elder Ulisses Soares

Read about the ancient welfare system in 2nd Corinthians today. 

I actually made breakfast for everyone. James and Jared Ammon were outside working on the stable. I made hashbrown patties, sausage links, biscuits, and fried eggs for the guys. After breakfast James and I had scriptures and prayers. James invited Jared Ammon the other day to join us anytime but so far he hasn't. Maybe we should ask again. 

I took my blood sugar this morning and it was a little high. James shouldn't have bought me that box of cherry Dilly bars. 

Paul posted a snip of Joshua's play on the internet and I was very disappointed in the language. 

James went into town to get some more lumber and stuff to finish the oil change on the Razr. 

I confirmed with The Pasta House for next Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. for 8 people. I hope it's as good as everyone says it is.

This evening James took the lumber he bought today over to Willy's and I went with him. It was a nice evening for a ride. Willy has a nice shop as so many guys do here in Vernon. He and James got to talking about their pets and Willy told us about Grizz, his big dog, bringing a rat into the house to play with. Yikes! It's bad enough that they are outside! We didn't get to see Janna. I guess she was probably in the house. 

I made no dinner at James's request. He said we have enough leftovers. Jared had some of the chicken I made yesterday, saying that he loved it.

I started reading a talk by Brother Lynn G. Robbins in this month's Liahona about virtues and how in excess, every virtue becomes a weakness. I needed an example and he gave several:

* Boldness in excess becomes overbearing (see Alma 38:12)

* Diligence becomes burnout or running faster than you are able (see Mosiah 4:27)

* Honesty in excess becomes crass and tactless. This is excusable with children but not with adults who lack the virtues of being thoughtful, kind, and empathetic.

* Frugality in excess becomes selfish, stingy, miserly.

* Tolerance in excess becomes permissive, lax, laissez-faire.

* Love in excess becomes pampering, stifling, crippling, enabling.

Such a good article!

Dennis & Denise found a place to eat in Fargo

Vernon sunrise

Desert sunset