Thursday, July 25, 2024: Inklings w/ Emily & Katy Hughes, James trip to Taylor and DG wherein he loses his load, garlic cheese bombs, Rain, Bunco @ Becky's

 

Pueblo, Mexico

191st operating temple

Dedicated: 19 May 2024

By: Gerrit W. Gong

Book of Mormon

Alma 34:1-17

Come Follow Me

Alma 33:2-11; Alma 34:17-29

I can worship God in prayer, anytime and anywhere.

April General Conference

"Call, Don't Fall" Elder Taylor G. Godoy

Inklings

"Be One with Christ" Elder Quentin L. Cook

D&C 20

D&C 109:53-56

Atonement

Phrase: "If you have not chosen the kingdom of God first, it will in the end make no difference what you have chosen." -Neal A. Maxwell

Affirmation: "I strive to be one with Jesus Christ as I choose to participate in sacred ordinances and make covenants. I seek to promote unity with others as I expand my circle of oneness by loving my neighbor and gathering Israel."

I listened to Inklings this morning with Emily and Katy Hughes. They discussed Elder Cook's talk, "Be One with Christ."

This afternoon James went to the Kays Lumber & Supply in Taylor to pick up some materials for the Hipps job. It was metal trim roofing material. Long pieces of metal. I was at home making snacks for tonight's Bunco meeting when I realized I got the wrong kind of biscuits. I had asked James to stop at the Walmart in Taylor and pick up some Grand biscuits and some sticks of mozzarella string cheese. He said he would, even though he was pulling a trailer. I thanked him. 

James called and said he got engrossed in the podcast he was listening to and went right past Walmart. He could tell I was a little upset when I said I would "make do."

He was at the Y and decided to go to Dollar General to see if they had what I needed. He made the sharp turn and didn't notice when he load left the truck. He did notice when he got out of the truck at Dollar General. He quickly went in and bought two cans of Grand biscuits and a bag of mozzarella cheese sticks. 

When James got back down to the turn where he lost his 600 lb. load he was wondering how he was going to get it back on the trailer. Just after he stopped, someone else stopped beside him. It was someone James had met when he poured Barbara Tignor's concrete slab. He works for the Hunsaker's and his name is Pete. James couldn't remember his last name. Pete got two more people to stop to help. Thank goodness the metal was not blocking traffic. They had the load repositioned on the trailer in no time. Thank goodness for good people who stop to help. 

The biscuit garlic cheese bombs, along with marinara dipping sauce, were a success at Bunco. There were some leftover that I took home with me.

Janna Grombach called me and asked if she could pick me up for Bunco. I told her it was too far out of the way and that I would meet her at the church. It was raining when I transferred my stuff in to Janna's pickup truck. 

The game is at Becky Skousen's tonight. It was still raining when we arrived at Becky's and precariously walked up the wet ramp to her house. 

We had four subs tonight. Michelle Beckham, India and Kaitlyn Sedig, and Sally Sedig. Those missing: Patsy Tedder, Amy Reynolds and the Hunsaker twins, Alicia and Stefani. 

Tina Allen had her arm in a sling. She hurt it at a family hike up Mt. Baldy. She will probably have to have surgery.

It was a fun night but we only lasted three nights because so many of us were tired. I had the lowest score so I got to pick one of the earlier gifts. I got a candle, something I always like to get.

As we were leaving Becky asked Janna to call her phone because she couldn't find it. Imagine how embarrassed I was when it rang my back pocket lit up. I had Becky's phone in one pocket, and mine in the other.

When I got home I had dishes to do. While I was cleaning the kitchen, James took my phone and did some walking.

A Dancing Queen

Mason

Our Patrol Cat

Vernon skies

Our two homes.

James built them both, along with our Pinedale home.

 

Wednesday, July 24, 2024: The Shumway's are leaving, trip to town, gas and snack for Bunco, Rain, J walks and I prepare my lesson, Tom spends the night outside

 

Urdaneta, Philippines

190th operating temple 

Dedicated: 28 Apr 2024

By: Dallin H. Oaks

Book of Mormon

Alma 33:12-23

Come Follow Me

Alma 32:26-43

I can know for myself.

April General Conference

"The Testimony of Jesus" Elder D. Todd Christofferson

D&C 109:54

Have mercy, O Lord, upon all the nations of the earth; have mercy upon the rulers of our land; may those principles, which were so honorably and nobly defended, namely, the Constitution of our land, by our fathers, be established forever.

James and I went to town early this afternoon. James needed to fill his truck with gas, a gas container, and a diesel container.

I needed to get ingredients for appetizers for Bunco tomorrow night, and a Bunco prize. I am making garlic biscuit cheese bombs. For the prize I got a beach towel and some micro fiber cleaning clothes and some wintergreen Icebreakers.

On the way home we stopped at Culver's so James could get his cod fillet sandwich. I got chicken tenders. I got Culver's Signature sauce and it was disgusting. James wanted me to be happy so he went inside and got me honey mustard and BBQ sauce. I saved two of my chicken tenders so I could use the Chikfila sauce I have at home. 

Once we got home and settled in we both took a nap. Tom slept on my lap on the recliner. After awhile James says he needs to roll up his truck windows in case, or before, it rains. I informed him that it had been raining for awhile.

James walks with my phone while I work on my lesson. In spite of the wind and the rain, Tom insists he's staying outside. Fine Tom. See you in the morning. 

Notes & Quotes

"What is the testimony of Jesus? 

It is the witness of the Holy Spirit that He is the divine Son of God, the Messiah and Redeemer. It is John's testimony that Jesus was in the beginning with God, that He is the Creator of heaven and earth, and that 'in him was the gospel, and the gospel was the life, and the life was the light of men.' It is 'the testimony of the Apostles and Prophets, . . . that He died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven.' It is the knowledge that 'there is no other name given whereby salvation cometh.' It is the 'testimony, last of all,' given by the Prophet Joseph Smith, 'that he lives! . . . That he is the Only Begotten of the Father - that by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God.'"

Grand Marshall of the Salt Lake

Pioneer Day Parade

Goodbye to the Shumway's

Temple memory

Tuesday, July 23, 2024: Finished "Secret of the Sonnets" & began "Highcliffe House", chills & achiness, lesson, walk, nap, Tom is my bright spot, J working @ home, love learning about covenants

 

Red Cliff, Utah

189th operating temple

Dedicated: 24 Mar 2024

By: Henry B. Eyring

Book of Mormon

Alma 33:1-11

Come Follow Me

Alma 32:17-43 

I exercise faith in Jesus Christ by planting and nourishing His word in my heart. 

"Christ is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains" President Russell M. Nelson, October 2021 General Conference

1.) Study and become an engaged learner. Learn about miracles 2.) Chose to believe in Jesus Christ and stay faithful. 3.) Act in faith.

4.) Partake of sacred ordinances 5.) Ask in the name of Jesus Christ for help.

April General Conference

"Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ" Elder Brian K. Taylor

D&C 109:53

53 But inasmuch as they will repent, thou art gracious and merciful, and wilt turn away thy wrath when thou lookest upon the face of thine Anointed.

I finished the book I was listening to, "Secret of the Sonnets," and started another one, "Highcliffe House" by Megan Walker.

It almost feels like I have the flu. I have chills and achiness. I had to take a morning nap before I felt like doing anything. I do this after taking a couple of Tramadol. 

I worked on my lesson and walked and that's about all I accomplished today. It's hard to be accomplished when you don't feel well. Tom is a bright spot for me since I don't have any grandchildren close by.

It was quite warm today and no rain. James is working at home. He graded part of the backyard. I think Paul Peeler is doing some painting at the Hipps's. Otherwise they are just waiting for the roofers. James has contracted Brother Laren Ellsworth to put the roof on. Brother Hipps isn't feeling well so he went and had a Covid test done. No results yet or at least if he got results he hasn't shared them. 

I had 12,000 steps on my phone when I gave it to James to listen to his story while he walked. I really do love learning about the Abrahamic covenant or what is now called the New and Everlasting Covenant. I read an articled from the October 2022 Liahona by President Nelson called "The Everlasting Covenant." So good!

Notes & Quotes

3 Nephi 20:25-27

25 And behold, ye are the children of the prophets; and ye are of the house of Israel; and ye are of the covenant which the Father made with your fathers, saying unto Abraham: And in thy seed shall all of kindreds of the earth be blessed.

26 The Father having raised me up unto you first, and sent me to bless you in turning away every one of you from his iniquities; and this because ye are the children of the covenant -

27 And after that ye were blessed then fulfilleth the Father the covenant which he made with Abraham, saying: In thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed - unto the pouring out of the Holy Ghost through me upon the Gentiles, which blessing upon the Gentiles shall make them mighty above all unto the scattering of my people, O house of Israel.

Happy Birthday Summer!

They look more like sisters than

mother and daughter.

Look at those cute bunny feet

Go ahead, call me the Cat Lady

All three lived in Show Low

Carol and Loretta are sisters

Leone was friends with my mom & dad

Beautiful Mt. Montoso

Somewhere in Europe, at a Taylor Swift concert,

probably Munich

Kacey with her sisters and ...

I love how Kacey and her sisters do these

sister trips. It looks like so much fun!

Monday, July 22, 2024: Oh what a beautiful morning, J & I are pretty miserable in spite of the beautiful day, Tom lets me pet him before leaving, mailed our voting ballots, Voted for Mark Lamb, Biden withdraws reelection bid

 

Orem, Utah

188th operating temple

Dedicated: 21 Jan 2024

By: D. Todd Christofferson

Book of Mormon

Alma 32:30-43

Come Follow Me

July 22-28: "Plant This Word in Your Hearts" Alma 32-35

April General Conference

"God's Intent is to Bring You Home" Elder Patrick Kearon

Walk with Him

"Covenant Confidence Through Jesus Christ" Elder Ulisses Soares

O what a beautiful morning, O what a beautiful day! It is a beautiful day but James and I are both pretty miserable. I feel like I have the flu, James said Covid but I ignored him.

Tom headed for the door to go outside this morning and I said to him: "Aren't you even going to let me pet you?" He lays down, and looks up at me. I think he understands me!

We got a little rain today, but not much. I saved working on my blog until evening and then I was too tired to do it. 

I did manage to work on my Relief Society lesson a little. It is based on President Oaks's talk, "Covenants and Responsibilities."

James and I mailed our voting ballots in today. They are due next Tuesday. We voted for Mark Lamb. I didn't know anyone else on the ballot. I hope Mark wins for U.S. Senate. He is running against Kari Lake.

Biden has resigned his bid for re-election. Now it's Kamala Harris against Trump. I don't think she is much better than Biden.

Notes & Quotes

"Inscribed on the front of each temple is a solemn statement: "Holiness to the Lord." These inspired words are a clear invitation that when we enter the Lord's house, we embark on a sacred journey of learning to become higher and holier disciples of Christ."

'Covenant Confidence Through Jesus Christ'

Elder Ulisses Soares

Mason Griffin Templeton

Time flies when you have kids

Is this a joke?

Rowan

Ruby

 Lola

Tom waiting for his prey to come out.

Deanne & Marion Hatch with a granddaughter

 

Sunday, July 21, 2024: Robles family speak in sacrament meeting, Sunday School too much time on Korihor, lunch and nap on recliner, Rain, lightning, thunder, Tom sleeps on my lap, delicious watermelon, love the rain!

 

Lima, Peru Los Olivos

187th operating temple

Dedicated: 14 Jan 2024

By: D. Todd Christofferson

Book of Mormon

Alma 32:14-29

Come Follow Me

Sunday School and Review

April General Conference

"Trust in the Lord" by Elder Paul B. Pieper

D&C 109:53-56

53 But inasmuch as they will repent, thou art gracious and merciful, and wilt turn away thy wrath when thou lookest upon the face of thine Anointed.

54 Have mercy, O Lord, upon all the nations of the earth; have mercy upon the rulers of our land; may those principles, which were so honorably and nobly defended, namely, the Constitution of our land, by our fathers, be established forever.

55 Remember the kings, the princes, the nobles, and the great ones of the earth, and all people, and the churches, all the poor, the needy, and afflicted ones of the earth;

56 That their hearts may be softened when thy servants shall go out from thy house, O Jehovah, to bear testimony of thy name; that their prejudices may give way before the truth, and thy people may obtain favor in the sight of all;

I studied the lesson off and on all night. I am teaching Alma 30-31 which includes Korihor, the Zoramites and their prayer, Alma's prayer, and the "virtue of the word of God." 

The Robles family spoke in sacrament meeting today, all six of them, beginning with Eli who shared his testimony of Joseph Smith. 

Logan is the oldest and the only one not in Primary. Who spoke about being true to the truth. Ethan talked about loving your enemies and Makenzie talked about inviting a friend to church.

Natalie Robles - Talked about intentional parenting using President Nelson's talk from 2015. She reminded us that we should all have the Church magazines because they are free now. Natalie talked about their family going camping and how much they enjoy being out in nature. She also talked about pouring the concrete slab for the home they are building and how many from the ward helped. She said she noticed many ward members being patient with her children and she was very appreciative. She said instead of getting in a hurry she noticed many being patient and helping the way the Savior would help. 

Jacob Robles - Elder Alonso's talk, "Jesus Christ at the Center of Our Lives." Brother Robles told of a time when he got lost at night. This thought came to his mind: When lost, look up, there is always a way back. I was taught by the Lord and was reminded of the Resurrection. Prayer is powerful. We must keep Christ at the center of our lives. I am grateful for all of you. I have never had so many friends. Christ is our light.

Brother Applegate greeted the class and started out by doing an activity on the chalkboard. He asked for the class members to give him ways that Satan tempts us. When he was finished he asked me for my list. I told him that my list was different. It wasn't how does Satan tempt us but how to we overcome Satan. I got these five ideas from a podcast I listened to:

1. Recognize his tactics.

2. Encourage performances of the Church. Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly.

3. Have a testimony based on evidence.

4. Know the truth, know the doctrine.

5. Don't get too involved in anti-Church literature as it appeals to the natural man.

At the end of the lesson, this is how I felt. I spent too much time on Korihor and ran out of time for prayer and "the virtue of the word." 

I did share what I wanted to from President Benson and some of what President Nelson says about the Book of Mormon. If I had it to do over again I would have done the prayer comparison of the Zoramites and Alma and the "virtue of the word of God" first, asking people to share experiences they have had with the word of God. 

I was exhausted when I got home.  and fell asleep on the bedroom recliner after having some lunch. I slept most of the afternoon.

We got more rain today, and lots of it. Tom did not like the thunder. He cuddled up on my lap. I love hearing the rain on the roof and the smell of wet pine trees.

James cut up the watermelon we bought and it is delicious! 

This evening I worked at my desk until I got tired and went to the recliner to take a nap. James woke me up and we had scriptures. 

Notes & Quotes

"Each of us is a beloved spirit son or daughter of a loving Heavenly Father. But while that spiritual genealogy provides a foundation, it does not of itself create a meaningful relationship with God. A relationship can be built only when we choose to trust in Him."

'Trust in the Lord'

Elder Paul B. Pieper

Sweet Scarlett

Charming Charlie

A memory of Lady before she lost

her eyes and eye sight.

Snowflake Reunion

I don't know this guy, but this is a bit much.

Reservation Lake in

the White Mountains of Arizona

One of my very favorite Christmas movies!

"It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"

Tom, I think you've outgrown this chair.

Outside view of the rain