Wednesday, August 6th, 2025: Up @ 4:55, James's hearing - he won't know the results for a week or so, he feels pretty good, Whataburger w/ Armando & his boys, Home by 3, Soup, Snickerdoodles, afternoon visits, so tired I need a late afternoon nap, finish steps, soup for dinner

 

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

171st operating temple

Dedicated: 8 May 2022

By: Gary E. Stevenson

Book of Mormon

Alma 46:11-28

*How was Moroni different from Amalickiah in his desires?

*How would you describe Captain Moroni?

*What did Moroni pray for?

*What 3 ideals did Moroni feel that Christians should defend and uphold? 

*What are some ways we can defend our families, our religion and our freedom today?

Quote: "If we keep our covenants, God will bless us."

D&C

86:1-8

Come Follow Me

D&C 85:6 "The Spirit speaks with a 'still small voice.'" 

Video: 'Thus Saith the Lord'

April General Conference

'Draw Near Unto Me'

President Henry B. Eyring

Lesson & A.S.K.

"Faith: A Bond of Trust and Loyalty"

Elder Sandino Roman

The Atonement of Jesus Christ

The Infinite Atonement - Chapter 11

Liahona

Self-Reliance

Other

"Follow Him"

21 Days Closer to Christ

The Second Coming of the Lord

Up at 4:55. James is in the valley awaiting his hearing over the Darryl Johnson job. It begins at 9 a.m. He won't know the results for a week or so. He feels pretty good about how it went.  He and Armando are maintaining they finished the work and Darryl sabotaged it by going back and putting paint where it shouldn't be. Darryl calls them liars and says he is an honest man. Darryl has said his purpose for filing this complaint is to get even with James for filing a lien to collect some of the money he owed us. He is an unstable, selfish, vindictive man.

Everyone in our family is praying for James. Jared and Kacey fasted for him on Sunday. Paul said he prayed that the judge will have the gift of discernment. I love that!

At around 12:30 today I began preparing for my afternoon visits to the MacArthur's - CFM handouts and snickerdoodles, Catherine - "The Light We Share" book, pink heart-shaped jewelry box, and snickerdoodles, and Tignor's - vegetable soup and snickerdoodles.

James called and said he would be home by 3, and he was. He delivered the Tignor's soup and cookies and met their two new dogs. On the way to the Halcomb's I mailed Darrel & Trina's anniversary card and Rowan's birthday card at the Vernon post office. 

I visited Catherine and Kerri and Catherine was so excited about her new hearing aids. She had to show me how they have a charging station. They seem to be working quite well for her. I left the Halcomb's and headed for the MacArthur's, hoping that James would meet me there. He didn't. 

It is difficult for me to walk from my car to their house because they have big cinders that are difficult to walk on, especially when you have your hands full. I walked up to the door and knocked. There was no answer and it was very quiet. This was around 4:30 and I know the kids get home somewhere between 3:30-4. Just as I was leaving someone drove up on an ATV. The man introduced himself as their neighbor, Jody. I told him no one was home. He said, "Oh, they probably went on a buggy ride." By a buggy he meant their ATV. I agreed and we both left. When I got home James was there and said he saw the MacArthur's on their ATV. 

Chelsea texted and said she was home. I told her I knocked and no one answered and so I left. I told her I wasn't feeling well and I would try again next week. We then settle on next Wednesday. They are coming to our house after dinner for FHE, a lesson, refreshments, and an activity outside. 

I am hurting, especially my left arm. I need my heating pad, so I lie down on the recliner and take a nap. James waters my flowers and does the dishes and fixes his own dinner. I love my Sweetie. We had soup for dinner. 

I did manage to finish my steps before going to bed.

"The invitation to repent is an expression of God's love. Saying yes to that invitation is an expression of ours."

- Sister Tamara W. Runia, AGC 2025

D&C 86:11

Therefore, blessed are ye if ye continue in my goodness, a light unto the Gentiles, and through this priesthood, a savior unto my people Israel. The Lord hath said it. Amen.

Kim, Ruby, Lola, and Rowan

Not sure what year this was.

This was this year

Smoke from fires on the Reservation

Perfection

Charlie and her 2nd grade teacher

Sunset

Tuesday, August 5th, 2025: Shake @ 3:50 up @ 5:14 hurried to catch up all morning, James is miserable, heat rub and heating pad, CFM - keeping a personal journal- Wilford Woodruff, court case, temple session w/ J & Virgil, Eva's, J leaves for valley in my car he arrives safely @ Stacy's

 

Pocatello, Idaho

170th operating temple

Dedicated: 7 Nov 2021

By: M. Russell Ballard

Book of Mormon

Alma 45:15-46:10

*How do we avoid being prideful?

D&C

85:4-12

Come Follow Me

D&C 85:1-2 The Lord wants me to "keep a history."

Journals: Of Far More Worth Than Gold

"Turning Hearts"

April General Conference

'My Love for My Savior Is My "Why"

Elder Ricardo P. Giminez

Lesson and A.S.K.

'Faith: A Bond of Trust and Loyalty'

Elder Sandino Roman

Other

Priesthood Power

Liahona

'From Grace to Charity'

"Follow Him"

I had my protein shake and T&T at 3:50 and went back to sleep and didn't get up until 5:14. I hurried to catch up all morning as my schedule starts at 4.  James had a miserable night. He was going to go to town at 6 this morning to get some lumber but he just wasn't feeling up to it. Instead I gave him a heat rub down and he laid in bed on the heating pad for awhile. He got up and we had prayer and our morning devotional. This part of the "Come Follow Me" lesson was on keeping a personal journal. President Wilford Woodruff kept a personal journal for 63 years. I rather enjoyed the message since I am a journal writer. After we were finished James said: "I guess this means I have to start writing in my journal again." I said, "I think so."

After our devotional James took T&T (Tramadol & Tylenol) and laid on the recliner with the heating pad. After about an hour he felt better and got up and worked on his hearing material. The manager of Darryl Johnson's building finally answered James's question as to whether she told Mr. Johnson not to give Lambson Construction a key as he, Mr. Johnson, said. She said she did not. This is the answer James has been waiting for.

We left for the temple around 11 and picked up Virgil Cooper on the way. We attended the 12:30 endowment session. I saw my friend Karen Gilliland and spoke to her. She said to me: "You have lost weight. Are you okay?" I assured her I was okay. We also saw the Klug's and Maxine Thompson. They come every Tuesday and try to do two ordinances. Maxine did two sealing sessions and the Klug's did two endowment sessions. 

After our session was over we waited about 20 minutes for Virgil. James went in once to check on him and asked if he was okay. Virgil said: "Yes, just slow." James was a little stressed. We want to go eat and go home. He wants to leave for the valley by 5. His hearing is in the morning at 9 a.m. in Phoenix.

We ate at Eva's just ahead of a huge group of people we came in right after we did. James had a chicken enchilada with green sauce and a side of refried beans. Virgil had a green chili burro enchilada style and I had a chili relleno with green sauce. Yummy, delicious food. As I said before James was in a bit of a rush and he finished eating first. He didn't engage in conversation because that would take extra time. Virgil started talking to me about things that are going to happen before the Second Coming. He talked about the return of the Lost Ten Tribes which will be led by John the Revelator, the return of the city of Enoch, and then he said the city of Salem where Melchizedek was king will also return. I had never heard this before and told him so. I decided I would go home and listen to Brother Gerald Lund's book, "The Second Coming of our Lord" and see what he has to say about it. 

Again we had to wait for Virgil again, this time to finish his dinner. 

James let me run in to Walmart to get some zucchini and green onions so I can make vegetable soup for the Tignor's. Barbara wasn't at church today because she has shingles. 

We were home by 4:20 instead of 4 as we had planned but James still left for the valley on time, at 5 p.m., in my car. He arrived safely at Stacy's where he is staying and he had a meeting with Armando around 8:30 p.m. to plan their strategy for tomorrow. We are all praying for him.

"When we say yes to serving, we are saying yes to Jesus Christ."

- Elder Steven D. Shumway, AGC 2025

D&C 86:7

Therefore, et the wheat and the tares grow together until the harvest is fully ripe; then ye shall first gather out the wheat from among the tares, and after the gathering of the wheat, behold and lo, the tares are bound in bundles, and the field remaineth to be burned.

Tom does not like Sammy being in the house

If looks could kill

Happenings in Erik & Amelia's family in

the last six months

Mabel's birthday

Tabitha and Aurora

 Erik and Oliver

Aurora and friends

Oliver at bat

Oliver's birthday

Amelia graduates from ASU

Backpacking and hiking

Monday, August 4th, 2025: Up @ 4, I am so grateful for my life & my blessings, share Max's response, heat rub for J before he leaves for Hipps', Hope Lootans photo, "To Win a Lady's Heart", "Follow Him" James's dinner

 

Winnipeg, Manitoba

169th operating temple

Dedicated: 31 Oct 2021

By: Gerrit W. Gong

Book of Mormon

Alma 44:16-45:14

*What happens to those who sin against "so great light and knowledge?"

D&C

85:1-3

Come Follow Me

D&C 85-87 "Stand Ye In Holy Places"

Introduction

April General Conference

'The Atonement of Jesus Christ Provides the Ultimate Rescue'

Elder Quentin L. Cook

Lesson & A.S.K.

'Faith: A Bond of Trust and Loyalty'

Elder Sandino Roman

Atonement of Jesus Christ

The Infinite Atonement

Other

Liahona

Forgiveness

'From Grace to Charity'

"Follow Him"

Up at 4, onward & upward! It's a new day with new possibilities! I am so grateful for my life and all of my blessings. 

The first thing I saw this morning was Max's response to yesterdays' scripture question. I want to share it here:

I haven't been keeping up these past few days because I have been so busy. 

I immediately got whole body chills while starting verse 4 (Now ye see that this is the true faith of God; yea, ye see that God will support, and keep, and preserve us, so long as we are faithful unto him, and unto our faith, and our religion; and never will the Lord suffer that we shall be destroyed except we should fall into transgression and deny our faith.) I think we learn to just have faith above all else from these verses. We do not need to worry if we live righteously, everything will turn out okay. God has a plan for us if we are willing to place our faith in him. I got an overwhelming sense of peace while reading. I have been struggling recently with anxiety and depression, overthinking tings, stressing out and having trouble sleeping, trying to calm my mind. These verses helped me to block out all my overwhelming thoughts and focus just on the present. Everything is alright. I know I am a child of God. I know I can be forgiven and do better. I will try my best to be more faithful. Going forward I have so much to look forward to and feel excited about. God has brought me a great happiness I searched for for a long time in the social and material things of the world, but never found. 

God has brought me peace.

I feel the sincerity of what Max is saying. He isn't afraid to share his ups and downs and weaknesses. The important thing is he now has faith in God and that is bringing him peace.

James got a heat rub on his back and both of his hands before leaving for Hipps's.  He was back around 11 and I was just finishing up a blog post. By the time I get to the kitchen to see if he wants me to fix him something to eat he has fixed himself a Beddar Cheddar Turkey Sausage on a bun with mustard and relish. I got back to my peanut butter apple and celery.

Tom has been sleeping on his chair at the high table. As soon as I sit down on the family room recliner he is right there with me. First he makes "biscuits" and then he circles around lying down with his tail in my face. When I get up, he moves to the bed with James.

My dear sweet friend Winna Ulmer posted Hope's picture on Facebook with the caption that she has been missing from her family for three months and was last seen in Chandler. She makes it shareable and there were over 450 shares. I shared it and then posted it on the family thread. 

While I walk today I listen to the book, "To Win a Lady's Heart." I have read it before but since I don't remember much it's like reading a new book. I also listened to "Follow Him." The  guest this week is Robert Freeman who wrote a book called, "Saints at War." 

This evening James is working on the shelves for the tack room. I vacuumed our bedroom and picked up a ton of cat hair. I started working on cleaning out my closet, a project I've had since the beginning of the year, when James came in and wanted some dinner. His dinner is ready and now he is in the shower.

James and I are going to the temple tomorrow and taking Virgil Cooper with us. The earliest session I could  get was the 12:30.

"As part of the prophesied restoration of all things in the latter days, ancient prophets and apostles personally conferred priesthood authority upon Joseph Smith."

- Elder David A. Bednar, AGC 2025

D&C 86:5

Behod, verily I say unto you, the angels are crying unto the Lord day and night, who are ready and waiting to be sent forth to reap down the fields;

I know it looks gross, but can you imagine?

I know it's late but I wanted to remember
 

Sunday, August 3, 2025: Call frm Bro Allen, 5th Sunday on scriptures will I be a presenter, Fast & Testimony mtg, Vernon Day best in 20 yrs, John W. teaches SS, Bro Lauritzen marriage class, FaceTime J,K,Ch, loved talking w/ them

Durban, South Africa

168th operating temple

Dedicated: 16 Feb 2020

By: Ronald A. Rasband

Book of Mormon

Alma 44:1-15

*What truths can we learn from Alma 44:4-6 that can help us in our spiritual battles? 

Quote: "Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy. 

- Ten Commandments

D&C

84:103-120

Come Follow Me

Personal  "Come Follow Me" notebook

April General Conference

'Right Before Our Eyes'

Elder Ronald A. Rasband

Lesson

'Faith: A Bond of Trust and Loyalty'

Elder Sandino Roman

A.S.K.

'Small and Simple Things'

President Dallin H. Oaks, AGC 2018

Other

Priesthood Power

Forgiveness Scripture

Liahona

"Follow Him"

"Look Unto Christ in Every Thought"

"To Be A Jew"

Up @ 4:41 already had T&T, I went straight to my desk to have my prayers. Prayer, D&C, CFM, BM & R.E.J., "Spiritual Treasures".

Marinate chicken. get ready to go to my meetings. I got a call from Brother Steve Allen who is a counselor in the bishopric. He asked if I would be a presenter at the 5th Sunday presentation on home scripture study. I said I would be happy to. He said he and Brother Knight, our high councilman would be the other presenters. He would have more information forthcoming.

I said a prayer before we left for church. A few minutes later James asks me if I am going to pray. I told him that I already did. He looks confused and says he doesn't remember. When we arrive at the parking lot and park our car, before getting out he asks me to offer another prayer, which I did. I am a little worried about this. 

Bishop Hunsaker had to shush us during the prelude. People were talking louder and louder over the music. It was much better after the shush. 

Today is Fast & Testimony meeting. Bishop expressed his gratitude for all of the support received for the Vernon Day celebration yesterday. Paula Johnson, who is the president of the park and in charge of Vernon Day said it was the best they have had for 20 years. The main purpose of Vernon Day is to raise money for the park. Bishop called it part of the "Hear Him" initiative and a missionary tool.

John Wilhelm taught Sunday School today. It was rather last minute but he did a good job because he knows how to ask questions. He is the Sunday School president. 

At 11:30 we attended Brother Lauritzen's marriage class. I was surprised by how many people attended. Here are the people I remember being in the class. Since I sat in the front I may have missed some of those sitting in the back: Oksana, Lynda Finnell, Tamara Applegate, Alicia Hunsaker, (Bishop came for a short while but then had to leave), the Diewalds, Lorraine Vaught, Teresa Hein Brother Lauritzen's wife Rosie, Susan & Jeff Crane, the Frost's and sister Frosts parents who are visiting, the Flakes, and John and Sandra Wilhelm.

James and I get in to a little argument on the way home. Not a good since we just got out of a marriage class. 

We have no clouds and no rain today. It is becoming quite a concern as the monsoon usually starts around July 20th. 

We break out fast and have grilled chicken, and strawberry spinach salad for lunch. After the kitchen is clean it is time for some Rest & Reading. Then it's time to work on my blog. I text Kacey to see if we can Face Time today. She asks if we can do it right now. James is still sleeping. When he wakes up I text them and soon we are connecting via Face Time. Here is a brief summary of our Face Time.

The first face we see is Mason's. He is looking at us and smiling but he doesn't wave. Charlie is very afraid of the storms they are having and today she, along with Jared & Kacey fasted that she would no longer be afraid. The other night she woke up very frightened because she thought a tree was going to fall on the house. Charlie also got her ears pierced, something she has been wanting to do for a long time. When she goes to the library with her mom Kacey tells her she can check out six chapter books. She reads them all in one day. She and Scarlett played the "Finding Jesus" game the other day. They looked for Jesus by doing service for other people, mainly Jared & Kacey since that is who they were with. Charlie sang, "I Love to See the Temple" for us at the end of our call. 

They are going to Bentonville this week to attend the temple with Kristine's son who is going on a mission. Autumn is doing well physically but her anxiety attacks are coming back. Mason comes to visit on Sunday evenings. Tanner is no longer living with them but they hope he will come and visit while Mason is here. Mason loves him. So grateful we got to connect with our Texas family. We so enjoyed talking with them and miss them very much. Oh yes, Kacey is happy about Summer's engagement to Johnny or JB as they call him. He is not LDS but is religious and is a good influence on Summer. Baby Benson is adorable!

Something I wanted to mention earlier but will do so now. Catherine Halcomb was not at church. Kerri says her hip is bothering her. This is something new and I will check in on her this week.

Also, Winna Ulmer bore her testimony and said her granddaughter, Hope Lootans has been missing for three months. Hope was one of my young women when I served as a counselor in that organization. I put her name on the temple prayer roll.

I blogged July 27th at a slow pace and start July 28th but I am falling asleep. I take a shower and that helps for awhile but soon I am falling asleep again. We have prayer and go to bed.

"Devoting our Sabbaths to the Lord and His purposes is itself an act of worhip."

- Elder D. Todd Christofferson

D&C 84:109

Therefore, let every man stand in his own office, and labor in his own calling; and let not the head say unto the feet it hath no need of the feet; for without the feet how shall the body be able to stand?

Mason

Mason & Charlie

King Tom on his throne

Autumn & Benson in the sling

we got for their shower.

 

Saturday, August 2nd, 2025: 5 a.m. not going to Farmington, Hurt too much & too tired, James sweet about it, shelves for the tack rm, mow, Chuck goes to dump, Start fasting arnd 1, ordered a new dress, Finished "Heirs of Falcon Point" Vernon Day a success!

 

Arequipa, Peru

167th operating temple

Dedicated: 15 Dec 2019

By: Ulisses Soares

Book of Mormon

Alma 43:41-54

D&C

84:81-102

Come Follow Me

'Spiritually Whole in Him'

President Camille N. Johnson

Lesson

"Faith: A Bond of Trust & Loyalty"

Elder Sandino Roman

A.S.K.

"Small and Simple Things" Pres. Dallin H. Oaks, AGC 2018

Other

Priesthood Power

Forgiveness scripture

'From Garce to Charity'

'To Be a Jew'

'Look Unto Christ In Every Thought'

I made a decision before getting up this morning at 5. I don't want to go to Farmington, New Mexico to the temple open house. I hurt and I am so tired and I just don't want to sit in the car for 8 hours today. When I told James he was very sweet about it. He ended up going back to bed for awhile. I worked at my desk until James gets up and we have prayer, Book of Mormon, and "Come Follow Me."

Since we had planned on being gone, the day holds many possibilities. At one point James asked if we were going to Vernon Day. I said, "Only if you want to." He really didn't.

James said he wanted to build shelves for the tack room so he could clean out Luna's stall. He was going to go to the dump but when he called Chuck, Chuck said he already had his stuff loaded up and he was ready to come over and get ours. James conceded. 

James did mow and edge the back lawn.  Something is pulling up tufts of our grass and James is frustrated because he can't figure out what it is. 

I'm just going to work on the things I normally work on when I am at home with an emphasis on doing two blog posts. 

I reminded James that tomorrow is fast Sunday and our first marriage and parenting class. We will plan on eating at 12:30 today starting our fast at one and fasting until one tomorrow. 

I made omelets for our last meal today. I made James a 3-egg omelet with ham, onion, cheese, and green chilies. I had a 2-egg omelet with provolone and cheddar cheese. James agreed that it was a great lunch. We are fasting again for Rowan, Evan, and Joshua serving missions. 

My computer photo app is giving me grief again and is the main reason I don't always get two blogposts done a day. 

I ordered a dress on Amazon. I ordered a size medium and will have to shrink into it. I finished the book, "The Heirs of Falcon Point." It was a good one. James is still reading it. 

Tom was very clingy today and I loved it. 

I gave James a haircut this evening. He needs a trim about every two weeks.

"We are all important to God."

- Elder Sergio R. Vargas, AGC 2025

D&C 84:106

And if any man among you be strong in the Spirit, let him take with him, him that is weak, that he may be edified in all meekness, that he may become strong also.

Yay Charlie!

Lola's blessing day

Friday, August 1st, 2025: Up @ 3:51, Prayer & BM w/ James, concrete pour at Hipps's, "Spiritually Defining Memories" notebooks, Danny saves the concrete pour, Soup & snickerdoodles,

 

Lisbon, Portugal

166th operating temple

Dedicated: 15 Sep 2019

By: Neil L. Andersen

Book of Mormon

Alma 43:27-40

*What strategies did Moroni use to succeed with his army that was much smaller than the Lamanite army? Moroni was only 25 when he led the Nephite army but he was very righteous and inspired.

D&C

84:61-80

Come Follow Me

D&C 84:62-91 The Lord will be with me when I am in His service.

April General Conference

'As A Little Child'

President Jeffrey R. Holland

Lesson

"Faith: A Bond of Trust and Loyalty"

Other

'The Infinite Atonement'

A.S.R. 'Small and Simple Things' DHO, AGC 2018

Liahona

'Look unto Christ in Every Thought'

'To Be a Jew'

'From Grace to Charity'

'Follow Him'

Up at 3:51. Prayer and Book of Mormon with James. We will do "Come Follow Me" when he gets home from work. 

I love studying about the Atonement of Jesus Christ in Brother Callister's book, "The Infinite Atonement." I have been listening to Elder Roman's talk: "Faith: A Bond of Trust and Loyalty". Elder Roman talks about getting a notebook and keeping track of spiritually defining memories. I decided this morning that is what my handout for the lesson is going to be, a notebook to keep track of "Spiritually Defining Moments." I thought I would go to Dollar Tree and get some small inexpensive notebooks. This afternoon I was at Walmart. They had 8 x 10 spiral bound notebooks for 35 cents a piece. I did some quick calculations in my head and figured I could get enough for the sisters in our ward for around $20. I began loading up my car, 12 purple, 12 green, 12 yellow, 12 blue, and 12 red, 60 in all. 

I have now labeled one to share on here:

President Eyring keeps a daily journal and always looks for ways the Lord had place in his or his family's life that day. That is what I am going to encourage the sisters to do, find someway, everyday that the Lord has touched their lives.

When James got home around noon I asked how his pour had gone.

He said: "You must have been praying for me because it went perfectly." Danny, a guy who works for the Hunsaker's, who came to help did most of the work. I was so glad to hear that James had help besides Paul.

This afternoon I made snickerdoodles to be auctioned off at Vernon Day tomorrow. First I went by Pat's and gave her some more soup, this batch was much better than the last and some snickerdoodles. She thanked me and said that now she had some dinner. I left Pat's and drove to Paula Johnson's who is the president of the park and in charge of Vernon Day. Since we are planning on being gone tomorrow I left her with the two dozen cookies. She thanked me and said they looked great. 

In Show Low I dropped off Molly's card at the post office. Since it's going to the Bahamas I put 8 stamps on the outside just to make sure it would get there. I also mailed a payment to Cheri Witt, our accountant. I went on to Walmart and stopped to get gas on the way home so we would have a full tank starting out for Farmington in the morning. 

At home I finished walking, rested and showered. We are leaving for Farmington at six a.m. our time, 7 a.m. New Mexico time. It is about a 4 hour and 12 minute drive according to Google, or 241 miles.

"I invite you to follow Moroni's counsel to ponder on the many ways the Book of Mormon teaches "how merciful the Lord hath been.""

- Elder James R. Rasband, AGC 2025

D&C 84:88

And whoso receiveth you, there I will be also, for I will go before your face, 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.

Zoey, the devil dog

    Sleeping Sammy

Mason

Newport Beach mission

Elder Wilhelm on the left

Thursday, July 31st, 2025: Up @ 4:25. James left for Hipps's w/ Paul Peeler early & was back for lunch, Smash burgers, beets & beans, rain & thunder, CFM, baked ziti, ride w/ Stefani to Bunco @ Becky's which is so fun!

 

Port-au-Prince, Haiti

165th operating temple

Dedicated: 1 Sep 2019

By: David A. Bednar

Book of Mormon

Alma 43:15-26

*Why is it important to be prepared. What should we be preparing for?

D&C

84:35-60

Come Follow Me

D&C 84:43-61 Living by the Word of God brings light and truth into my life.

April General Conference

'Confidence in the Presence of God'

President Russell M. Nelson

Lesson

'Faith: A Bond of Trust and Loyalty' - Elder Sandino Roman

Liahona

A.S.K. 'Small and Simple Things' President Dallin H. Oaks, AGC 2018

Inklings

'The Times of Restitution of All Things' - Elder David A. Bednar

JSH

restitution 

Phrase: "As you pray earnestly with the expectation to both receive and act upon an answer from God, as did young Joseph Smith, your capacity to recognize and respond to that divine witness will be increased."

Affirmation: "I am grateful for the blessings of the Restoration. I follow Joseph Smith's example as I seek personal revelation with the intention to act on the knowledge I receive. I know God wants to guide me."

I was up at 4:25. James left for Hipps's before six with Paul Peeler. He was back for lunch. We had Smash Burgers with all of the fixings except for buns, beans and beets. It was a nice lunch as we listened to the rain and thunder outside. James mentioned we still needed to do "Come Follow Me." I asked if I could finish eating and then do the dishes. James started loading dishes in the dishwasher, and then went into the bedroom. I finished up in the kitchen and went into the bedroom to find James asleep on the bed. I brushed my teeth and went back into the family to R&R on my favorite recliner. I read from "Look unto Christ in Every Thought" and "To Be A Jew." I call this my R&R, read and relax time. Tom joined me for about an hour.

After an hour I got up and went outside to put my cornhole game up so it doesn't get wet. I then went into the bedroom with Tom following. Tom saw James on the bed and jumped up beside him. 

When James got up from his nap he was upset because we hadn't done "CFM." I said, "Let's do it now." We did and it took less than ten minutes. 

This afternoon I made baked ziti to take to Bunco this evening. 

James went into town for some kind of a scan. He was late and they stayed opened past closing time to accommodate him. 

I got a call from Ashley @ AARA regarding my shoulder x-rays. I have osteoarthritis and they recommend I see another doctor. I said, "Wait a minute. Dr. Kumar said I could get cortisone shots every four months in my shoulders and knees." Ashley said, "Let me talk to the doctor and get back with you." She called back a little later and we scheduled injections for August 11th at 10:15, both in my knees and shoulders. 

My baked ziti and I rode with Stefani Hunsaker to Bunco at Becky Skousen's house. Her sister, Alicia, is with bishop and Colter in Farmingtom, New Mexico. They are going to the temple open house in the morning.

Bert was Alicia's sub at Bunco. It was an especially fun evening and we even talked about going on a Bunco cruise. Everyone was talking about my haircut and how James was the one who gave it to me. 

People also noticed that I have lost weight. 20 lbs to date.

When I get home James is ready for bed. We say our prayers and he hits the sack. I take a shower, do a little walking, and put my baked ziti away and wash the casserole dish before going to bed.

"We have a covenantal responsibility to build Jesus Christ's kingdom and prepare for His return."

- Sister Amy A. Wright, AGC 2025

D&C 84:80

And any man that shall go and preach this gospel of the kingdom, and fail not to continue faithful in all things, shall not be weary in mind neither darkened, neither in body, limb, nor joints and a hair of his head shall not fall to the ground unnoticed. And they shall not go hungry, neither athirst.

Can you see the missing piece. I'm sending this puzzle back

and they will send me a new one.

 

A sleeping kitty

Working on the refrigerator

Is this normal? Do other people's husbands

leave their tools on the dining room tabe?

My dinner: