Detroit, Michigan
63rd operating temple
Dedicated: 23 Oct 1999
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 12:1-16
Come Follow Me
Sunday
"He Is Risen"
April General Conference
'Participate to Prepare for Christ's Return'
Elder Steven D. Shumway
"Callings and other ways we embark in God's work uniquely prepare us to meet the Savior."
James forgot his white shirt and had to make a trip to Walmart this morning before church. We went to church in Chandler with Sheri to Galveston 3rd ward. Evan, and Ben & Cayli went too. Dave, Laura, Cathi, Terry, Erik & Amelia, and Kit & Kristine are in this ward too.
Their meeting started at 9 so we left about 8:20.
We arrived before Sheri did and we sat in the back where she sits. Many people in this ward were in our ward when James was the bishop. So many people came up and spoke with us. Lynda Cull, Sharon Lynn, Dave Miner, the Dowdle's, Bill Valentic, Christa Moreno, Kurt & Laurie Jensen, the Tolman's Kyle, Nancy, Alex, Colee and their spouses and kids. The Gunther's, Dave & Laura, Cathi & Terry, and Erik. Steven & Michelle Menlove, and the Chipman's are also in this ward. It felt a little like home.
We took a picture after the meeting.
The program was all music and scriptures. We enjoyed the Primary singing "Gethsemane" and "I Stand All Amazed."
Also enjoyed Evan and the other YM & YW singing "As I Have Loved You."
We went back to Darrel & Trina's for a short visit and to change our clothes. Darrel's family was concerned because Trina's brother Westley's oldest daughter had run away from home after getting into a fight with her sister. Darrel said they may have to miss church to go out and look for Emma. A few minutes later Trina got a call that Emma had been found. Their prayers had been answered. No need to miss church.
We left for Tempe to join Lois, Dawn, Aunt Faye, David, Laura, Cathi & Terry for Easter dinner. We had ham, pineapple, rolls, Laura's green beans, and Cathi's funeral potatoes. For dessert we had white cake, brownies, and lemon pie. The food was delicious and the company was great. I have a nice visit with Laura and enjoyed Cathi telling us about their new dog Wally. Wally came to them while Ladybug was still alive and now comforts them since she is gone.
Good food and great company
Around 2:00 the doorbell rang. It was Terry's boys, Nathan and Christ and Nathan's girl friend Kate. They had come by to see their grandmother.
Aunt Faye, James & I left at the same time. We went back to Darrel & Trina's. They were home from church. They all attended together.
Trina said everyone was together and happy. I'm wondering why Darrel, Trina, and Rowan are the only ones with even a hint of a smile. I love all of these people!
James and I took quite a long nap. When we woke up the Case family Easter dinner was in full swing downstairs. James went down and brought me up some of Darrel's smoked TriTip. It was delicious. He said Trina wanted me to come down and visit. I told him to tell her I was in my comfy clothes and wasn't presentable. Trina told James she was put on her sweats so I would feel more comfortable. I decided I better go down and say hello lest I was labeled as standoffish.
James and I both went down. Lexy greeted me and so did Trina's mom. We talked to Trina's mom for a few minutes. I had a piece of cake and then we went back upstairs. I didn't see Ruby, Rowan or Addy but Lola was hanging out with several of her girl cousins. Suzy, Trina's mom, was starting to play some kind of game with them with some plastic eggs. No one noticed when we left.
Sleeping in Rowan's bed is comfortable for me. We slept with the window open and the fan going. Rowan has 16 Suns jerseys on his wall, four guitars, and the coolest Lego pirate ship that I wanted to take a picture of. Thank you Rowan for giving up your room for us.
Our ward sponsored this breakfast forthe entire community.
Easter in Texas
Ander Hoose
