Tuesday, February 4th, 2025: Bad knee giving me grief, Lunch w/ Harold, Dennis & Denise for Harold's 76th bday - El Rancho, Vickie sick, Scotts Reservoir, post office I see Sister Penrod but she doesn't see me.

 

Urdaneta, Philippines

190th operating temple

Dedicated: 28 Apr 2024

By: Dallin H. Oaks

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 1:1-12

Come Follow Me

D&C 6, 8-9

Heavenly Father speaks to me through the Holy Ghost.

"Spiritually Defining Memories" Elder Neil L. Andersen

"Hear Him" Bonnie Cordon

October General Conference

'This Is My Gospel' - 'This Is My Church'

Elder Dale G. Renlund

" The access to God's covenantal power and His covenantal love is through His Church. The combination of the Savior's gospel and His Church transforms our lives."

Today is my brother Harold's 76th birthday. Happy Birthday Harold.

Dennis said he and Denise were taking Harold to El Rancho's in Pinetop for his birthday and asked if we would like to come. Of course I said yes!

We arrived at the same time, well they were going in when we drove up. When we got in the restaurant Dennis and Harold were seated in a booth. I asked where Denise and Vickie were. Vickie didn't come because she was sick, and Denise was in the bathroom. Too bad Vickie is sick because she is the one who loves El Rancho.

Harold and Dennis saved the ends of the booth, one for Harold and the other for Denise and James and I slide into the middle. This is the same booth we had many years ago when Amy Lamb was with us. I ordered a virgin pina colada and they brought me the real thing.

I asked Denise how her mom was and she said she just had a bad fall and broke her pelvis in three places. Denise's sister-in-law is staying with her. She has to use a walker. Peg is 88 years old but she looks and acts much younger. 

Dennis, Denise and I all ordered the same thing. Harold ordered #8, a bean burro and I'm not sure what else, and James ordered a chicken enchilada with green sauce and a side of refried beans. Back to Dennis, Denise and I. We all ordered apollo asada enchiladas with red sauce and a shredded beef crispy taco. Denise and I both ordered a small side of guacamole.  When our waitress brought the food I noticed the sauce on our enchiladas looked exactly like James's green sauce. I asked her if my enchilada had red sauce on it. She looked at it and said, no. Dennis and Denise both piped up and said they ordered red too. Not wanting to cause her any trouble I told the waitress I would keep mine as it was. She then said, "Oh, it's no trouble to change it." Off she went with three plates.

I really liked the chicken meat in my enchilada, it had a grilled flavor, but the red sauce was not as good as Eva's or La Casita's. James said his sauce nor his refried beans were as good as La Casita's or Eva's.  

I saved my shredded beef taco for later when I got home. It tasted great with the guacamole on it. 

We told our waitress that it was Harold's birthday so she brought him a fried ice cream sundae with five spoons. 

I told him to smile but he says he

doesn't smile. I also told him I

really liked his hat.

On the way home James and I passed the sign for Scott's Reservoir. Neither one of us have ever been there so we drove the short distance to the water. The water looked a little murky, but it's close to our house and would be a fun place to come if we had a little boat.

We stopped at the post office to pick up the mail. James went in and as he was carrying two packages out he stuck his tongue out at me. He didn't know that in the next car was a member of our ward. It was Sister Shanna Penrod. I told him and he was a little embarrassed. One of the packages was the fan lightbulbs we ordered and the other was a food chopper that I ordered. When I got home and unwrapped it I realized it requires me to watch a video before I use it.

As we were checking out at the restaurant I mentioned to Denise that I used to buy Beanie Babies here. There is a little closed off room and it was full of gifts you could buy. She said that she did too and then mentioned that tomorrow is Abbey's 3rd birthday. Abbey is Denise's granddaughter, Rachel's youngest.

Kacey & Jared wanted a copy of the Milky Ranch stories so I sent it to them. Kacey thinks I should share some of them on my blog since they are a part of our family history.

Autumn sent me some pictures of Charlie and Scarlett today. Thank you Autumn!

My right knee is still very painful and I am walking stiff legged most of the time. I took a nap when I got home and then cleaned a small area of my closet and organized my Valentine goodies. I decided to order some ring pops to round out my small gifts for the sisters I minister to and the MacArthur kids. This evening I blogged while James walked. He doesn't have to use my phone anymore because he is listening to volume one of Saints and it's on his Gospel Library app.

In closing here is a quote from Jeffrey R. Holland:

"The fundamental fact of the Restoration is the spirit of 

revelation."

Love these two books

Scarlett & Charlie

Pretending these boxes are their ships

Making pizzas

Scarlett passed her level test in gymnastics!

Way to go Scarlett!

Monday, February 3rd, 2025: Knee problems today, a no-burn day, Collin directs traffic fire by hiway, Beach's house, good lunch, not so good dinner, no prednisone, Ro's letter, blog

 

Red Cliff, Utah

189th operating temple

Dedicated: 24 Mar 2024

By: Henry B. Eyring

Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 22:11-31

Come Follow Me

Feb 3-9

" This is the Spirit of Revelation" 

D&C 6-9 Introduction and Video

October General Conference

'God's Favorite'

Elder Karl D. Hirst

"There is much for us to do in this life, but self-loathing and shameful self-condemnation are not on that list. However misshapen we might feel we are, His arms are not shortened, No. They are always long enough to 'reach our reaching' and embrace each one of us."

The low today was 42 and the high was 65. No more moisture in sight for now. I did pretty well this morning until about 9:00, when I crashed on the family room recliner. My bedroom recliner was taken by Tom who was out all night. I took an hour nap and I am feeling a little better, although my right knee still pops when I bend it. I was going to start a stew but that didn't happen. I went back to sleep for another hour or so. 

James called me on his phone from outside where he's been using the Bobcat. He went crazy cutting off branches with his new chainsaw and now he's taking the branches to the burn pile. He called the Vernon Fire Dept. to see if he could burn, and they said no. Even though there is no wind and it's going to be 65 degrees, it's a no burn day. James was upset because he says it's going to be windy the rest of the week and this was what he thought would be the only day he could burn. 

James asked if he could help me with anything. I said, yes, he could help me fix lunch. He made a salad and I sauteed mushrooms, onion, and bell peppers to go with our Steakums. This made a good sandwich. I used the brats buns Walmart makes in their bakery and this made them extra delicious!

We cleaned the kitchen together, and then we took naps on the family room recliners.

I called Arizona Arthritis to see if they would prescribe me some prednisone for my bad knees. When I got the call back, Ashley, the messenger girl, said Rana wanted to evaluate me when I came in to see of the pain in my knees was caused by rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. She said I could use Tylenol, along with Tramadol for the pain, and I could get some Volatren cream to rub on my knees.

I must say, I was a little disappointed.

When I woke up from my nap and taking Tylenol and Tramadol, I felt pretty good. I worked at my computer and was going to work on my budget when James came in and asked if I wanted to go with him to Beach's to shoot some shots with the laser. I asked how long it would take to do the actual work and he said, "ten minutes." I asked if we could stop at Dollar General and get a loaf of bread. He said, "of course."

Before reaching the Y we saw a couple of firetrucks and a police care flashing their lights on our side of the road. Someone had started a fire on the side of the road and they, it looked like, had just put it out. James said, look who that is, I looked up and saw Collin DeWitt directing traffic around the trucks. I told James that he was the acting fire chief in Vernon and that's why he was there. I was a little disappointed he didn't have his fireman's hat on. 

After turning onto the Stanford Rd. we turned left on 8149 and drove all the way down to the end of the road to Mr. Beach's home at 8172. He was there working. James forgot the level for the laser and also the battery was dead so he didn't get to take any shots. Mr. Beach came over and struck up a conversation with Mr. Beach, whom from now on, we will call Brother Beach. James said he needed to leave because his wife was waiting for him in the car. Brother Beach said he needed to come over and meet me, which he did. We got to talking and he served his mission in Ecuador in 1977-79 and then went back a couple of years ago and served another mission. We told him we had a son who was called to serve in the Guayaquil, Ecuador mission. He was excited and said he would like to meet him sometime. He seemed extremely nice, but I really wasn't groomed for company. I thought we were going out in the middle of nowhere and there would be no one else there. Brother Beach lives in the valley. This is a small vacation home that he is building on 8172.

After stopping at Dollar General I asked James for his change and I put it in the dump budget which is kept in my jewelry box in the bathroom. 

It was about an hour later and we were surprised to see the firetrucks still parked in the road and Collin still directing traffic. I seems like the fire chief would delegate this job to someone else, and why so much attention to a fire that is out. I guess they want to make sure.

I guess the person who started the fire didn't know it was a no-burn day.(Haha)

, 

I made hotdogs for dinner. Not very nutritious but quite delicious.

James walks while I blog and work on Rowan's letter. Tom is in and out, he can't decide where he wants to be.

Such a good photo of Scarlett

and I love it in black and white.

Does anyone else remember the Skyride?

Congratulations Johnny!

This looks better in real life 

than it does in this picture.

I wonder? 

Who says?

For my lesson,

"Burying Our Weapons of Rebelliion"

Really?

Sunday, February 2nd, 2025: Up @ 5, Walk & Talk w/Jesus, Bad knees, will I make it to Church? Yes! Fast & Testimony meeting, SS, Broke our fast, No clouds & 61, Monte's Milky Ranch story, WCTH

 

Orem, Utah

188th operating temple

Dedicated: 21 Jan 2024

By: D. Todd Christofferson

Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 21:22-22:10

Come Follow Me

Sunday School class

October General Conference

'Live Up To Your Privileges'

President Emily Belle Freeman

"President Russell M. Nelson taught:

'Everything that happened in Harmony has profound implications for your lives. The restoration of the priesthood, along with the Lord's counsel to Emma, can guide and bless each of you. . . .

'. . . Accessing the power of God in your life requires the same things that the Lord instructed Emma and each of us to do.'" 

I was up at five this morning and had my regular devotional of planning, praying, and studying. Sometimes I call it my 'walk & talk with Jesus.

We started our fast for moisture yesterday afternoon. I was not sure I was going to make it to church...my knees were so bad it was hard to bend them. I took some Tramadol and took a 30 minutes break in my recliner.

I did manage to get out of the recliner and get ready for church, even taking a shower. 

Our goal is to be in our seats by 8:45 so we can listen to the prelude music and try not to talk to our friends. Of course today is fast & testimony meeting and everyone is fasting for moisture. Bishop Hunsaker conducted the meeting. Here is a short version of the testimonies that were born:

Bishop Hunsaker - My testimony is my core, it is number one in my life, next to my family. Jesus Christ knows us better than anyone else and He loves us. He is there to help heal, and guide us. I testify of the truthfulness of every facet of the gospel. I am so grate for my Savior.

Steve Rosen - Talked about how much he loves his dog and how much his dog loves him and his wife. God loves us unconditionally.

Children - Three Miller's grandchildren.

Alicia Hunsaker - Grateful for families, on both sides of the veil. I have a strong testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith, President Nelson, Heavenly Father, and Jesus Christ.

Greg Anderson - I give my life to Christ. I said to a stranger: "The Lord loves you very much and He has a plan for you." 

Becky Skousen - We are all Heavenly Father's children and He loves all of us. I am grateful for this knowledge. "Doubt Not, Fear Not" is the new Youth Theme. Our youth are awesome!

Barbara Tignor - Jesus Christ suffered for each and everyone of us. He sacrificed His blood for us. He loves us so very much.

Susan Crane - D&C 3:7 - You should not fear man more than God. We must overcome our fears to serve God.

Lily Finnegan (YW) - "Doubt not, Fear not." My brother overcame his fear so he could serve a mission.

Mel Wilhelm - How many times in Vernon have we prayed for moisture. The Spirit whispers to us. Love to watch things grow, including Primary children.

Tana Westbrook - (crying) I have felt my Savior's love. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are always there for us.

Owen Peeler - What am I doing to sustain Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ?

Amy Bowen - I was baptized at 18 but I still thought God hated me. Knowing Christ is here to help me means everything to me. Jesus loves us.

Sunday School. I made Kathy Crane, Owen, and James move down one seat so I could save a place for Catherine. I am so glad I did, because when she came in she said: "Did you save this place for me?" When I said yes, she smiled. I must say, Catherine seemed back to her normal self. Today she said her brain was okay but her body is falling apart. Last week it was her brain that was the problem. 

Natalie Robles taught Sunday School today, the Applegate's were not here. Natalie did a good job, as she always does when she teaches.

When we got home we broke our fast, had some lunch, and took naps. Today there were no clouds and the high was 61 degrees. 

I got a text from my nephew Monte Maxwell this evening. He says he wants to write a book about Grandpa Marlin, my dad, and the Milky Ranch. He sent me a Google Doc with stories about my dad and the ranch. He wonders if I have anything to add. I really don't, but James says he does. Monte wrote most of the stories, although there is one by Tasha, Vickie, and a couple by Harold and one by Dennis. Monte's stories are really good and I enjoyed reading them. 

I guess I can honestly say I am glad I didn't live in Show Low and wasn't a part of the Milky Ranch. That may sound harsh, but if you read some of these stories you would know why. My dad was the total opposite of the kind of person that I want to be. 

James did some outside watering. He texted Darrel and talked to him about encouraging Rowan to serve a mission. Darrel says they are encouraging Rowan and are taking him to a missionary fireside this evening. 

James and I watched "When Calls the Heart" this evening. James also played 'Pinky' with Tom. Tom loves it and jumps so high!

Today was a beautiful Sabbath day.

Happy Sabbath from

this beautiful girl.

London Bridge in Lake Havasu, Arizona

Saturday, February 1st, 2025: J chopped & carried wood 3 hrs yesterday - sore today, Dump - Chuck & Jeff's garbage too, Town - new heater, Firehouse Subs, Start Fast for moisture, "Unexpected Valentine"

 

Lima, Peru

187th operating temple

Dedicated: 14 Jan 2024

By: D. Todd Christofferson

Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 21:1-21

Come Follow Me

D&C 5:1-10

Jesus Christ gave us His word through Joseph Smith

(see also 2 Nephi 3:6-24)

October General Conference

'The Triumph of Hope'

Elder Neil L. Andersen

"Ben explained: 'Clarity came to my soul as God taught me through His Holy Spirit,. I awoke at 4:00 am. and was filled with indescribable peace and joy. How is this possible? ... The passing of Trey is so very painful, and I miss him so much. But the Lord does not leave us comfortless....I look forward to a joyful reunion.'"

For the first time in quite sometime, the water in the horses trough was not frozen. James was excited! Yesterday he chopped and carried wood for three hours and because of that, his back is very sore and he didn't feel like chopping icy water.

As we were going on our errands I noticed there were several cars at the church and then I remembered that the RS is having a gardening class this morning.

James and I went to the dump and town around 11:00 this morning. We had two bags of garbage and two heaters to take to the dump. James went to get Chuck's garbage and there were six bags. Chuck takes Jeff's family's garbage to. It cost us $8. The Cranes have taken our garbage for the past 2-3 weeks so we are fine. After the dump we went on to town. Yes, we are in the truck.

My knees are really swollen and stiff today making it difficult to walk. Along with my Tramadol I took some 8 hour time release Tylenol. 

I have to backtrack a little and tell what happened when we were leaving the house. I got in the truck and we started to drive away. I said to James: "I forgot my phone, could you go get it for me, I think it's in the bathroom." James took about five minutes or so to back up to the front door. He went in the house and a few minutes later, came back outside. When he got back in the truck I asked him where my phone was, he said, "Oh that's what I went back in for", and left again. While he was in the house the second time, I checked in my back pants pocket and lo and behold, there was my phone. I called and told James. I'm not sure which one of us is the most forgetful.

Our first stop in town was at the UPS store where James went in and returned the extra clock that was sent to us. Next he dropped me off at Walmart where I was immediately asked by a cute little Girl Scout if I wanted to buy some cookies. I bought some Thin Mints and Lemon cookies. Later, when James came to pick me up he bought some Brownie Bites, not knowing that I had already bought two packages of cookies.

One of the reasons we came to town was to buy a new space heater for our bedroom. James said he couldn't find one at Home Depot so I bought one at Walmart that cost $45. James did buy a new toilet seat for our bathroom toilet and installed it as soon as we got home. Thank you honey.

We love the new heater. It puts out a good amount of heat and it makes absolutely no noise. James and I both laid down to take naps. He was on the bed, I was on the recliner with Tom, the cat. James's nap was short, and mine was long. 

This evening James worked on revising our will. He asked me to help and I said when he was finished I would type it and we could discuss it then. I blogged yesterday...I can't believe I am actually caught up!

I watched the newest Hallmark "Loveuary" movie starring Lacey Chabert, "The Unexpected Valentine."

I love my sleeping kitty

Our new heater!

Good job!

It's Adrienne's birthday too, in the white

t-shirt and tan shorts.

Watched them everyday as a kid.

Friday, January 31st. 2025: Ham to Penrod funeral - huge crowd - J chops & carries wood, J gets on Church websites & FS, I pay bills, etc., "The Way Home" like or disapprove?

 

Okinawa, Japan

186th operating temple

Dedicated: 12 Nov 2023

By: Gary E. Stevenson

Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 20:1-22

Come Follow Me

D&C 5

Through the Holy Ghost, I can gain a witness of the Book of Mormon.

October General Conference

'The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again'

President Russell M. Nelson

"Please listen to this promise of Jesus Christ to you: 'I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up.'(DC 84:88)

There is no limit to the Savior's capacity to help you. His incomprehensible suffering in Gethsemane and on Calvary was for you! His infinite Atonement is for you!"

Today is the day of Kim Penrod's funeral. He is the estranged husband of our ward member Shanna Penrod. They have lots of friends and family in this area. They expect a big crowd at the funeral, maybe 200 people. I cooked a 9.35 lb ham and had James take it down at noon. He said the parking lot was packed, not one empty space and there were cars lined up on the street. He figured there might be up to 400 people at the church...I think he is just guessing. I said, I wonder if they will have enough food. Tina Allen, the compassionate service leader asked for 10 hams. In my guestimation that's enough to feed 200 people. Maybe there will be a miracle like there was in Cibecue. I felt a little guilty for not going down and helping with the food but I was feeling pretty miserable.

Things I did accomplish today: Paid our two biggest bills, Rocket Mortgage and the credit card James uses for his business. Maybe my greatest accomplishment was to help James get his Church accounts restored. I found a FamilySearch number for him to call and then they gave him the number he needed to restore his main Church account that has all of the information he needs for his calling, i.e., ministering assignments. For the first time in almost a year he can get on his accounts!

I cleaned the hall bathroom, did laundry, and fixed dinner, okay, I put two pot pies in the oven. 

James watched this week's episode of "The Way Home" with me. I don't like Kat or Del that much or Kat & Elliot and their makeout sessions, but I love Alice. Maybe because she is younger and more innocent. I also love her singing voice.

My blood pressure has been high for the last four or five days, around 160/90. I watched a video online today featuring a naturopathic doctor, Barbara O'Neill. She says she has developed a pill that will keep blood pressure under control. She said high blood pressure is caused by a lack of vitamin K2. I ordered two bottles of Glucobio on Amazon. She said people see results in 17 hours and blood pressure stabilizes in 3 weeks. I am excited for both James and I to try it. He takes Nifedipine for his blood pressure which keeps it pretty normal but Dr. Moffat says Nifedipine has many side effects.

Thursday, January 30th, 2025: Inklings w/ Emily & Michelle, Burying Our Weapons of Rebellion, Temple w/ James, Virgil Cooper, Sue Hubble, Eva's, J helps setup chairs, RMN - enlist in youth battallion

 

Bangkok, Thailand

185th operating temple

Dedicated: 22 Oct 2023

By: Ronald A. Rasband

Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 19:7-24

Come Follow Me

D&C 4

I can serve God with all my heart, might, mind, and strength.

October General Conference

'Sons and Daughters of God'

Elder Ruben V. Alliaud

"Jesus's commandment to be 'perfect, even as our Father which is in heaven is perfect' is a clear reflection of His high expectations and our eternal possibilities. Now, none of this will happen overnight. In the words of President Jeffrey R. Holland, it will happen 'eventually.' But the promise is that if we 'come unto Christ,' we will be 'perfected in Him.' That requires a lot of work - not just any work, but a divine work. His work!"

'Focus On Jesus Christ And His Gospel'

Elder I. Raymond Egbo

"Joy in Christ began for Alma when he exercised faith in HIm and cried for mercy. Then Alma exercised his faith in Christ by laboring to help others taste of the same joy. These continuous labors produced great joy in Alma even in trials and troubles of every kind. You see, 'the Lord loves effort,' and effort focused on Him brings blessings. Even severe trials can be 'swallowed up in the joy of Christ.'"

Inklings today featured Emily and Michelle Craig discussing Elder Christofferson's talk, "Burying Our Weapons of Rebellion." This is the lesson I will be giving on February 23rd so I was very invested in watching and listening. It was very good but I am going to have to go back and listen again. I didn't quite make it to the end because I had to get ready to go to the temple.

We left the house at 9:30 and stopped in downtown Vernon to pick up Virgil Cooper. I met my friend Sue Hubble who now lives in Snowflake, in the session. 

Virgil took forever to dress and make it to the session. James and I both thought he was going to miss it, but he made it. Sue has not made any close friends in her Snowflake ward. She and I had been going to the temple together when she was in the Vernon ward, and we plan to continue doing so. She still isn't completely familiar with the temple. She went through the veil a head of me so I was surprised when she wasn't in the Celestial room when I got there. I waited and waited and waited for her, along with James. Everyone had come through and still no Sue. I went to the dressing room and didn't see her there. When I went out in the large waiting room upstairs I saw her. 

I went and sat by her and asked how long she was in the Celestial room. She said she was never in the Celestial room, from the veil she went right out into the hall and then to the dressing room. She went out the side door the workers use. Well, that explains what happened. I don't think she will do that again.

James, Sue, and I waited for Virgil for over 30 minutes after the session. The men went down the stairs and Sue and I rode the elevator. Sue is having knee surgery on her right knee on Monday. She had the other one done a couple of years ago.

We went to Eva's for lunch. James paid for everyone. Sue, Virgil and I all got chili relleno's with green sauce, ala carte. James got his normal chicken enchilada with green sauce and a side of refried beans. I forgot how good their chili rellenos are. 

Sue had not heard about James's brain bleed so I told her the story. Of course Sue has a daughter who died of a brain tumor a couple of years ago so she has been through a lot. She took her on a cruise before she got too sick and she had a brain bleed while on the cruise. They put a drain in her brain which drained into her stomach. 

Sue's little granddaughter Kaylynn, her daughter's daughter, is taking the missionary discussions and Sue is so excited!

I gave Sue a hug and wished her good luck with her surgery and told her to give me updates. It was around 3 o'clock when we got home. We were gone 3 1/2 hours. Normally it's 3 hours. I took a nap with Tom while James went to the church to help set up chairs for Kim Penrod's funeral tomorrow. 

I got up from my nap and worked on my blog while watching and listening to "Wicked" on my phone. It took 2 hours and 40 minutes, the length of the movie to blog January 25, 26, 27. 

James and I had scriptures and "Come Follow Me" this evening. We listened to President and Wendy Nelson's talk to the youth given in 2018. It's when President Nelson called the youth to enlist in the Youth Battalion of the Lord. So good!

Here are some things he asked the youth to do:
1. Disengage from constant social media, take a 7-day fast.

2. Weekly sacrifice of time for 3 weeks to know how to help gather

 Israel.

3. Do a thorough life assessment with the Lord. Are your feet firmly planted on the Covenant Path? Practice daily true repentance.

4. Pray daily that all of God's children will be able to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ.

5. Look like, and act like a disciple of Jesus Christ. Read and discuss For the Strength of Youth. Share with someone who doesn't have a copy.

My Bunco shirt, made by

Lynne Wallace

Wednesday, January 29th, 2025: Tom 3:21, why so early Tom? James picked up the Razr which cost $624, over $1,000 so far and it doesn't work, Valentines for ministering sisters shopping today, James's stake meeting

 

Feather River, California

184th operating temple

Dedicated: 8 Oct 2023

By: Ulisses Soares

Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 18:21-19:6

Come Follow Me

Dale G. Renlund "A Framework for Personal Revelation"

OGC 2022

October General Conference

'Sacred Scriptures - the foundations of Faith'

Elder Quentin L. Cook

"President Russell M. Nelson has said, 'I promise that as you prayerfully study the Book of Mormon every day, you will make better decisions - every day.' He also promises that if 'you daily immerse yourself in the Book of Mormon, you can be immunized against the evils of the day.'"

Tom woke me up at 3:21. Why so early, Tom?

A little more snow today. James picked up the Razr today. It cost him over $624.00. On the way home as James made the turn on to the Vernon Rd. the Razr fell off the trailer. Paul and Owen Peeler were at the post office and helped James get it back on the trailer. After talking to Erik yesterday we are encouraged it may be able to be fixed. 

I went to town today too. James took his truck and I went in my car. I got gas at Circle K and then went to Walmart where I picked up a prescription for James and shopped for valentines for the sisters I minister to and the MacArthur's kids. I spent more than I should have then went to Dollar Tree and spent some more. On the way home I saw James and the Peelers and noticed the Razr wasn't on the trailer. Paul Peeler told James if he didn't have bad luck he wouldn't have any luck at all. 

James went to a stake meeting tonight for Chuck. Chuck took Dave Kostusiak to see Dr. Memon in Globe and didn't make it back in time for the meeting. James rode with Bishop Hunsaker to the meeting. The meeting was for Elder's Quorum Presidents, Relief Society Presidents, and Bishops. I finished my three blog posts for the day while he was gone. He didn't get home until around 9:30.

Mason and Charlie

So cute!