Ogden, Utah
14th operating temple
Dedicated: 18-20 Jan 1972
By: Joseph Fielding Smith
Book of Mormon
2 Nephi 24:1-32
Come Follow Me
Sunday School
October General Conference
'Live Up To Your Privileges'
Sister Emily Belle Freeman
"Carefully study and ponder the Aaronic and the Melchizedek Priesthood ordinances, the covenant promises we make with each and the power of God we access through those ordinances."
James and I are fasting for Tim & Becca's daughter Val today. James texted Tim last night and he said she is doing better. She is able to feed herself and is up walking around. She still has a ways to go.
The program today said that "Bishop" Steve Allen was conducting. Are they trying to tell us that Steve is going to be the new bishop? He was sick today so Bishop Hunsaker conducted the meeting.
We had several visitors from Waypoint today. Many of the members greeted them and gave them hugs. The DeWitt's were not here today.
The Rosen's were called as family history consultants today, which please James. He is ready to get started with them.
The Penrod's, a new young family in our ward had their baby blessed today. Brother Penrod blessed the baby and Sister Penrod bore her testimony. Sister Penrod's maiden name is Ray and her dad, Brian Ray introduced himself in Sunday School. Kim & Brian know him. Kim gets a brain scan every week from Brother Ray's company.
Testimonies:
Bishop Hunsaker - We have everything we need to return to our Heavenly Father. I love you and Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love you.
Children: George Wilhelm, Junie Westbrook
Brother Penrod - My 60th great grandchild was blessed today. Lived in Vernon years ago. Grateful for the Prophet Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon.
Tom Peralta - Only through Jesus Christ can I commune with my Heavenly Father. He has always protected me. Grateful for President Nelson. I sustain all that are in authority over me, beginning with President Nelson. "By His stripes are we healed." Recited the Lord's prayer.
Cope Reynolds - We belong to the only true and living church upon the face of the earth.
Young Boy - I was prompted by the Holy Ghost to give a talk on repentance.
High School girl - Good things can come from our trials as we draw closer to the Savior.
Waypoint visitor - Thank you for your help. I know Joseph Smith is a prophet of God.
James Lambson - Jesus is the Christ. Power of the priesthood. Fasted for John Wilhelm.
Sister Penrod (older visitor) - There are miracles everyday if we take the time to look for them. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are real and I love them.
Attended Jimmy Applegate's Sunday School class. We continued to discuss D&C 1:30. Sometimes it felt like we were beating a dead horse but towards the end of the class I felt like I was actually getting why Jimmy was stressing this point about us being the only true and living Church upon the face of the earth. He wants us to be humble in our dealings with others and to realize all churches have good things to offer.
Catherine tells me about her fall. When I ask her if she is going to get a cane she says, no. She has neuropathy in her feet and takes pills to alleviate the pain. She says she is going to give a couple of pills to James to try. We would be grateful.
After nap time this afternoon I wrapped the MacArthur's kids gifts and texted Chelsea to remind her we were coming. She didn't respond. When we arrived and knocked on the door, no one answered. We knocked again and Chelsea answered with a little sleep in her eyes. We came at nap time. I was hoping nap time would be over. When we walked inside the girls came walking out of the bedroom with sleep in their eyes.
The reason we bought gifts for the kids is because all of them have had birthdays. I gave the girls their gifts and gave Chelsea Boone's gift as he was still asleep. I also gave her a Come Follow Me manual, and scripture stories of the Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants. James gave Jared an intro to Family Search paper. We didn't stay long because we didn't want to wake Boone. As we were leaving Chelsea mentioned that their chicks had hatched. There are 9 out of 20 eggs, although some of the eggs weren't fertilized. Last time I came the eggs were in the incubator.
Scotlyn who is 6, and Peyton who is 9
Cute little chattering chicks
Before going home we dropped off family history information to the Tignor's.
For James's dinner I fixed him a tuna sandwich with vegetable beef soup. In return he made me some delicious freshly squeezed orange juice.
Autumn sent me some pictures of Scarlett and Charlie and a couple of Mason. She also announced that she is having a baby boy sometime near the end of July. How exciting!
We got a Happy Sabbath picture from Charlie which definitely makes our Sabbath happier!
Stacy called and we chatted for awhile. She is concerned about Joshua and whether he is going to choose to go on a mission. He wants to make a trip to NAU to look at the campus. I told her about the letter I sent him and that there would be more to come.
I made a temple appointment for James and I on Friday and ran off a couple of my family names, Winnifred and Orval Walker. We will be attending the 9:30 session.
I found a book upstairs that I have had for years. It's called "Preparing for Your Mission" by Ed Pinegar and his wife. Maybe I will get some ideas for my letters in this book.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo sang at the Oscar's. Ariana sang "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", Cynthia sang a song I didn't recognize and then they sang "Defying Gravity." I loved Ariana's dress. I did not watch the Oscars but I knew Ariana and Cynthia were performing so I looked it up and watched it on YouTube.
Some photos from Italy. I look forward to Sheri's posts everyday.
Don't like the looks of those skeletons
