Monday, August 18th, 2025: Up @ 3:46 I can't stop thinking about Autumn and Sheri, mighty prayers for them, every 30 min prayers for Autumn, Kacey, Tanner, Kim makes my carrot cake, the house smells divine, Joshua's ordination this Sunday the day of my lesson, Amy R. will switch w/ me, Lasagna soup, Red Door purse shopping, Charlie Clark's, Wlmrt, Circle K, apple pie ala mode Oreos, Polar Pop, Sheri's music, Tom on top of Brian's car, Charlie & Scarlett's earring,

 

McAllen, Texas

183rd dedicated temple

8 Oct 2023

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Book of Mormon

Alma 52:1-18

* What important gospel truth can we derive from Teancum's abandoning his attack on the city of Mulek?

D&C

89:1-5

Come Follow Me

D&C 89-92 "A Principle with Promise"

April General Conference

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

Other

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

Priesthood Power - 'Spiritual Treasures' Pres. Nelson

A.S.K. 'What Lack I Yet?' Elder Larry R. Lawrence

Liahona

21 Days Closer to Christ - Day 18

I was up at 3:46. I can't stop thinking about Autumn and Sheri. I offered mighty prayers for both of them. For awhile during the day I prayed every 30 minutes for Autumn, Kacey, and Tanner. I also prayed for Palmer, Scarlett, Benson, Jared, and Charlie. 

Kim began making my carrot cake today. The house smells divine.

Stacy texted everyone to let them know that Joshua is being ordained to the Melchizedek priesthood this Sunday, the 24th. I told her it was the week of my Relief Society lesson. She asked me if I could get someone to take my place. I told her I would try. I texted Amy Reynolds, the other teacher, to see if she would trade weeks with me. It took her awhile to text me back because she was at work. I was so happy when I received her text. She said yes, that would be fine. Thank you Amy!

I made some lasagna soup for lunch. Kim and Brian both loved it. 

We left for the Red Door consignment store in Lakeside at 3:00. I knew they had the Chala brand purses and I wanted to pick out one for Charlie for her birthday, and one for Scarlett for her birthday. 

I sent these for Kacey to look at. She chose the turtle for Charlie and the fox for Scarlett. 

I texted the turtle, fox, and monkey to Kacey. She chose the turtle for Charlie and the fox for Scarlett, along with the earrings I bought them.

The white dog looks like Ollie.

After we were finished at Red Door we drove on over to Pinetop to Charlie Clark's. They open at 4:30. We were a little early but as soon as the clock ticked 4:30 we walked in through the door. A few people who were in the bar were ahead of us, but it wasn't crowded. 

Brian and I both got ribeye, Kim got a poblano chili chicken dish, Sheri got a salad which she said was delicious. James got the stuffed mushrooms. He did not like them very well. They were huge and were supposed to be stuffed with crab but James didn't like the taste.

Sheri loved her salad, Kim liked her chicken with cheese and poblano chili. Brian and I both had prime rib. Mine was good, I ordered it medium but maybe I should have ordered it medium-well.

My prime rib, carrots, and salad. I did like the horseradish.

It was very mild.

Mushrooms

Sheri's salad

Kim's chicken, cheese and poblano chili dish

We stopped at Walmart on the way home because I needed to get some protein shakes. Sheri and Kim both had something they wanted to get so I wasn't putting anyone out. I told James that since it was my birthday I was going to splurge and get a Polar Pop at Circle K before going home. While I was in Walmart he walked over to Circle K and got me one. How thoughtful. Brian picked these up in Walmart: 

Delicious!

Sheri did the driving because her car is big enough for everyone to ride together and ours is not. She loves playing music while she drives. 

At home Tom let Sheri rub his back. She felt so special. 

Kim, Brian and Sheri watched a Hallmark Christmas movie. I went in my bedroom to work on my blog.

Sunset and where is Tom? He is on

top of Brian's Bronco, Bruce.

 

Sunday, August 17th, 2025: Up @ 2:30, Wilford Woodruff quote about prayer, by 8 I need another Perk, sit in back row w/ KB, Tignor's & Reynold's, Dobson's speak, Brother Brown teaches SS, I sit by Amy Bowen, Catherine w/ Moore's, mts w/ Bros Allen, Knight, Wilhelm about 5th Sunday, marriage class Martians vs. Venusians, Lorraine has lost 30 lbs, Andy & Lily W. attend, chicken noodle soup to Miller's on Thursday, TM - Sheri is coming! Brian is Sheri's 8th favorite person, Joshua says he's not getting my texts, Farmington, NM temple dedicated by Elder Andersen

 

Moses Lake, Washington

182nd dedicated temple

Dedicated: 17 Sep 2023

By: Elder Quentin L. Cook

Book of Mormon

Alma 51:-37

* What cane we learn from the Nephites about maintaining peace in these verses? (51:22)

"Division and contention can destroy peace in our lives just as it did for the Nephites."

D&C

88:125-141

Come Follow Me

Sunday School D&C 88 taught by Brother Brown

April General Conference

'Our Heavenly Guidance System'

Elder Sergio R. Vargas

'Worship'

Elder D. Todd Christofferson

Priesthood Power

'Spiritual Treasures' President Nelson

Lesson

'Faith: A Bond of Trust and Loyalty'

Elder Sandino Roman

A.S.K.

'What Lack I Yet?' Elder Larry Lawrence

Other

'21 Days Closer to Christ'

I was up at 2:30 this morning. By 8 a.m. I needed another Perk.

 I love this quote by Wilford Woodruff as I read D&C 88:126. President Woodruff: "There is one admonition of our Savior that all the Saints of God should observe, but which I fear, we do not as we should, and that is, to pray always and faint not. I fear, as a people, we do not pray enough in faith. We should call upon the Lord in mighty prayer, and make all our wants known unto Him. For if He does not protect and deliver us, and save us, no other will. Therefore our trust is entirely in Him. Therefore, our prayers should ascend into the ears of our Heavenly Father day and night."

During sacrament meeting we sit in the very back row of the cultural hall with Brian, Kim, the Tignors and the Reynolds.  The speakers today were Dalton & Alexandra Dobson and their 8 year old son Cary. Dalton is Cary Dobson's son. They moved here to help him on his ranch.

Cary Dobson - I chose to be baptized. The Holy Ghost told me I made the right choice. Once when my horse ran away with me I prayed and the Holy Ghost told me I would be okay. The Holy Ghost is a personage of spirit. I know the Church is true.

Alexandria Dobson - We are now full time ranchers with my inlaws. We are from the Gila Valley. I have been assigned to speak about Elder Michael B. Strong's talk, 'Charity - A Sign of True Discipleship'. In 1 Corinthians 13:2 it says: "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."  Without charity we are nothing. Charity brings us from acceptable to exceptional. Elder Strong says: 

"Discipleship is a deliberate journey that we take to become transformed through the Lord's atoning sacrifice and His enabling power. The real destination of discipleship is literally to become as Jesus Christ is - even to the point where we receive 'His image in our countenances." (Alma 5:14; 5:19). To be the Lord's disciples, we must intentionally imitate His thoughts and actions every day - for example, His obedience, humility, and patience. As we gradually incorporate these attributes into our own identities, we become "partakers of His divine nature."

Dalton Dobson - As we bind ourselves to act as covenant disciples, our relationship with the Father and Son is enriched, our joy enhanced, and our eternal perspective is expanded. 2021 talk by President Russell M. Nelson, "The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation." John 15:9-10 - Keep my commandments and abide in my love that your joy may be full.

Brother Doug Brown taught our gospel doctrine class. Kim and Brian chose seats in the back row and I ended up sitting by Sister Amy Bowen. I got to know her a little better. She has lived in 8 or 9 different states. She says Arizona is by far the best and that she is here to stay. I was not in the lesson very long. I got called out by Brother Steve Allen for a meeting with him, Brother Knight, and John Wilhelm. We are all speaking on the 5th Sunday during the second hour on Home-Based, Church supported gospel learning.

Bishop doesn't think the members of the ward are preparing for Sunday School like they should by reading from the scriptures and using the Come Follow Me manual. 

3rd hour James and I attended Brother Lauritzen's marriage class. We are still discussing the differences between Martians and Venusians. I guess I am going to have to buy the book. 

Lorraine Vaught is in the class. Her birthday is August 15th. Before class started I asked her if she would like me to bring her some carrot cake on Tuesday. She said no, she no longer eats sugar. She has lost 30 lbs. Andy Wilhelm and his new wife Lily attended the marriage class today. Andy's parents, Sandra & John also attend.

Cress Miller is one of my heroes. After Sunday School as she limped down the hallway, she just had knee replacement, I asked her if I could bring her some soup on Thursday. She said that would be wonderful. When I asked what her favorite soup was she said it was chicken noodle. Cress and her husband Richard are in the 60's and they are raising three of their young grandchildren. That is why she is one of my heroes. 

When we got home from church Kim made the announcement that Sheri is coming this afternoon. I asked how that happened and she said, well she wanted to come all along but things at work and home have been a little crazy lately. She asked me if you had anything planned for your birthday. I told her on Monday we were going shopping at the Red Door thrift store and then we were going to Charlie Clark's for dinner. They are supposed to have the best prime rib in the entire southwest. Kim went on to explain that on my birthday we were eating carrot cake, going to the temple where I was being sealed to my parents, and then going out for Mexican food. The temple sealing, 'sealed the deal' and Sheri decided to come. Sheri left around 11:00 this morning and arrived around 2:30. I gave her a big hug and thanked her for coming. She brought a loaf of her homemade sourdough bread. Sheri and Brian got to talking and Sheri said Brian was her 8th favorite person. She posted a picture on Instagram.

I got a message from Kacey that Autumn is struggling with anxiety. She asked us to pray for her. I put her name on the Snowflake temple prayer roll.

While Sheri, Kim, Brian and James watch the movie, "Superman" I am in the bedroom working on my blog. 

Joshua says he is not getting my texts and he says the ones he sends me aren't going through either. 

Brother Neil L. Andersen dedicated the Farmington, New Mexico temple today.

"It is imperative that we have charity in our discourse, both public and private."

- President Russell M. Nelson

D&C 88:126

Pray always, that ye may not faint, until I come. Behold, and lo, I will come quickly, and receive you unto myself. 

One of my favorite pictures of my

sweet Ruby

Sheri's post

Saturday, August 16th, 2025: Up @ 5:19 Worst night ever to best night ever, Elder Held's talk abt. spir/temp learning, Just Whistle-Mike $400, Dump, K&B here @ 2J'sAmz order made him smile, Brian has diverticulitis, K & I enjoy sunset, Joshua: "You're breaking my heart", Forgot Andy Wilhelm's reception, Cards from Dave & Laura, and our accountant Cheri Witt

 

Bentonville, Arkansas

181st operating temple

Dedicated: 17 Sep 2023

By: David A. Bednar

Book of Mormon

Alma 51:13-21

* What are Church members' responsibilities during a time of war?

D&C

88:103-124

Come Follow Me

D&C 88:77-80, 118-26 "Seek learning, even by study and also by faith."

- Russell M. Nelson, "Become Exemplary Latter-day Saints" OGC 2018

- Elder Mathias Held, "Seeking Knowledge by the Spirit", AGC 2019

- "For the Strength of Youth" - 'Truth Will Make You Free'

- Topics & Questions: "Seeking Truth: Avoiding Deception"

- 'Revelations in Context' - "A School and an Endowment"

April General Conference

' The Plan of Mercy'

Elder James R. Rasband

Liahona

The Whitney Store

Priesthood Power

"Spiritual Treasures" by President Russell M. Nelson

Lesson

"Faith: A Bond of Trust and Loyalty"

Elder Sandino Roman

Up at 5:19 am. I went from the worst night ever to the best night ever. I only got up once and I felt like I was sleeping on a cloud. I love my 'cot' mattress! I did take some Lyrica which probably helped. Thank You Heavenly Father for a good nights rest!

Another tender mercy was in Elder Held's talk about spiritual/temporal learning and focusing our eyes, one eye representing temporal learning and the other spiritual. I wrote it all out in my "Spiritually Defining Moments" journal.

Michael at 'Just Whistle' is our refrigerator repairman. He says it's going to cost $467.00 to order the part and repair the refrigerator. We gave him $400 cash and said we would pay the rest when he came back with the part. 

James went to the dump today. I gathered all of the outside garbages for him and then watered my flowers, vincas and mums.

Kim and Brian got here around 2 p.m. I was telling Kim how much I loved my new chocolate drink, Perk. James heard me and said, "It sounds like you are addicted." I lost it and slugged him in the arm and went off about how negative that was. REPENT! (We did apologize to each other a little later.)

James got his Amazon order today and he finally had something to smile about. 

As Kim and I were visiting, the topic of Sheri came up. We are both worried about her. She told Kim earlier: "It's been a crappy week."

Brian has diverticulitis. He is miserable. He came with the idea that he would rest better here than he would if he stayed at home. 

Kim and I go out on the deck and enjoy the view and the sunset. 

I finished my 10,000 steps by 5:30. I also finish my puzzle, take a picture, and then put it away. 

I wrote to Joshua: "Joshua, you are breaking my heart." I said this because I have texted him several times and he has never answered me. After I texted him this message he answered today's scripture question. 

I thanked Laura for my birthday card. Darrel & Trina thank me for their anniversary card.

Sheri, Addy, and I are listening to the conference talk by Elder Larry Lawrence, "What Lack I Yet?" I asked the Lord this question and got an answer. Now that my knees are not hurting I need to kneel for prayer and I need to stop being prideful. 

Erik spoke with James today and said the company we bought the Razr engine from sent the wrong engine. He is sending it back and they will have to send the right one. Just another delay in a two year series of delays.

In all of the excitement of the day, having Kim and Brian here, James and I forgot to attend Andy & Lily Wilhelm's wedding reception at George Wallace's place. I texted Sandra to apologize and told her I would bring them their card to church tomorrow.

I get to sleep on the 'cloud' again tonight!

"When we exercise faith in God and His Son, Jesus Christ, we receive clear assurance of Their reality and of Their concern for us."

- Elder Benjamin M.Z. Tai, AGC 2025

D&C 88:125

And above all things, clothe yourselves with the bond of charity, as with a mantle, which is the bond of perfectness and peace.

Charlie and Benson

James's torch. I'm getting one for

Darrel for his birthday.

Yes, he's asleep

Friday, August 15th, 2025: Up @ 3:15, one of the worst nights of my life! Beautiful rainy day, called temple about being sealed to my parents, I fall, temple session & appt. for sealing on my birthday, Karen Gilliland: "Can I crash the party?"

 

Brasilia, Brazil

180th operating temple

Dedicated: 17 Sep 2023

By: Neil L. Andersen

Book of Mormon

Alma 51:1-12

* What happens when people are divided?

- Abraham Lincoln said: "A house divided against itself cannot stand." 

Just before the Savior carried out the Atonement he pled for unity:

'That they all may be one, as Thou, Father, art in me, and I in Thee, that they also may be one in us.'

The Savior knows that contention divides and weakens marriages, families, friends, neighbors, wards, and nations.

Elder Marvin J. Ashton taught about the negative effects of contention in "No Time for Contention" (April 1978). Elder Ashton shared these ideas for alleviating contention:

1.) Pray to have the love of God in your heart. The Spirit of the Lord can soften hard feelings and mellow a callous spirit.

2.) Learn to control you tongue. 'Think twice before you speak and three times before you act.'

3.) Don't allow emotions to take over, rather reason togehter.

4.) Refuse to get embroiled in the same old patterns of argument and confrontation.

5.) Practice speaking in a soft, calm voice.

D&C

88:86-102

Come Follow Me

D&C 88:67-76  I can become clean through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

April General Conference

'Thou Art the Christ'

Sister Amy A. Wright

Others

Priesthood Power

Lesson: "Faith: A Bond of Trust and Loyalty" Elder Roman

A.S.K. - "What Lack I Yet?" Elder Larry Lawrence, OGC 2015

Liahona

 21 Days Closer to Christ - Day #15

'The Second Coming of the Lord'

Up @ 3:15. Oh my, this was one of the worst nights of my life. I dreamed of James being in love with some 20 year old. I also had severe pain in my right hip because of the bed. James flipped the mattress yesterday. This side is so hard. I took Tramadol, Lyrica, and moved to the family room recliner where I could use the heating pad. 

I had my Perk which always gets me going in the morning. It was a beautiful rainy day. 

Number one on my To Do List today was to call the temple and find out what I need to do to be sealed to my parents. I spoke with Brother Gardner in the records office. They need to have been sealed, check. I need to bring in a family group sheet. Brother Gardener told me where to go to find it on family search and I ran one off. 

I had an appointment at the temple today for the 3:30 endowment session where I was meeting my friend Ruth Gale. In my excitement to get to the temple early I was walking quickly down the hallway at home in my new pink dress when the toe off my dress shoe caught on the step going up to the kitchen and I fell. I yelled for James to please come and help me get up. I skinned both elbows and one knee but didn't hurt anything else except my pride. James said: "You aren't going to go now are you?" I said, "Yes, now more than ever!"

 I did leave a little early so I could go to the records office to make an appointment and to give them my family group sheet. 

This sister who helped me was very kind. I told her I wanted to make an appointment to be sealed to my deceased parents on Tuesday, August 19th because it is my birthday. She asked me if 2:30 would work and I said that would be fine. She told me I would need to be at the temple at 2:00 and someone would be waiting for me downstairs. She asked me if I had a particular sealer I would like to do the sealing. I told her I didn't know anyone and then she mentioned Brother Gilliland. I said, "Oh yes, he would be perfect. He is in my stake and I am friends with his wife." Brother Gilliland it is and I am delighted. He is the former president of the Phoenix temple. 

While Ruth, Jewel Turley (Ruth's friend), and I were waiting for our session to begin I mentioned to Ruth that I was being sealed to my parents on Tuesday and Brother Gilliland would be the sealer. Karen Gilliland, my friend, happened to be sitting in front of me. She turned around and said: "Who is Brother Gilliland sealing on Tuesday. I told her I was being sealed to my parents and she said: "Can I crash the party?" I told her I would love it if she came.

I am getting excited about it and I am so glad I made that phone call this morning. 

After our session I said goodbye to Ruth and Jewell. We had decided earlier not to go out to eat. 

I was home by 6:00 instead of 7:00 because we didn't go out to eat. I cook myself a smash burger and fill the house with smoke. James comes in from outside and I apologize for the smoke saying I really miss our stove's built in fan that is broke. He promises he will get it fixed. He said the refrigerator repairman was a no-show but will be here tomorrow at 10 a.m. 

I finish my steps and work a little on my puzzle, which helps me to relax. James is a little cranky about getting my phone so late. (This is before we realize he can download the Deseret BookPlus app on his phone).  I chastise him. He apologizes later and so do I. 

Before going to bed I text Joshua and say: "Joshua, you are breaking my heart." I am determined tomorrow that I will express my love to Rowan. I also ask both Rowan and Joshua if they got their birthday cards. 

I finished one blog post and then went in to take a shower. I'm just too tired to do anymore. James and I are in bed a little after 9. I love my "cot" mattress.

Willy was here today and told James how much he loved the soup and Italian bread. He wants Janna to get the recipe from me.

"In our covenant bond with the Father, He is ever the Giver and we the humble recipient.

- Elder Patrick Kearon, AGC 2025

D&C 88:124

Cease to be idle; cease to be unclean; cease to sleep longer than is needful; retire to thy bed early, that ye may not be weary; arise early that your bodies and your minds may be invigorated.

Ro's trip: String Lake

Yesterday was Rowan's 19th birthday

Addy posted this.

Clouds over Montoso

 Charlie enjoying a book

Tom enjoying our new quilt

Thursday, August 14th, 2025: Happy 19th Birthday Joshua! Up @ 2:25, new pink dress fits, Ro's vacation, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Glacier, lasagna soup for Willy G., snickerdoodles, my puzzle, repairman lost will come tomorrow, J flips our mattress,

Saratoga Springs, Utah

179th operating temple

Dedicated: 13 Aug 2023

By: Henry B. Eyring

Book of Mormon

Alma 50:21-40

* Why was there never a happier time among the people of Nephi (v. 23). 

"Faithfulness to God brings happiness, even amid turmoil."

D&C

88:67-85

Come Follow Me

D&C 88:62-64 "Draw near unto me."

HBE's AGC 2025 address

April General Conference

'And We Talk of Christ'

Elder Gary E. Stevenson

Inklings

Talk: 'Participate to Prepare for Christ's Return'

Elder Steven D. Shumway

Scripture: D&C 84:106

Word: Serve

Phrase: "Who did you bring with you?"

Affirmation: "I am willing. I have a divine mission in mortality, and I choose to fulfill it as I seek personal revelation and willingly serve in my calling, relationship and community." 

Happy 19th Birthday Joshua!

Stacy's cake

Kim's cake

Up at 2:25. My new pink dress fits! Perk so I'm alert. 

For his graduation trip Rowan wanted to go to Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons and Glacier National park. His birthday was on the 10th and Darrel & Trina's anniversary was on the 8th. They all left to celebrate at the three national parks and had a blast. Trina said these are the most beautiful places she has ever been. Because Rowan has been gone, he hasn't answered any of the scripture questions. Some of the pictures they have taken have been pretty incredible!

We got some rain this morning. James ask me to come out and sit on the front porch with him to enjoy it. We sat on the porch, watched it rain and enjoyed the wonderful smells.

I made lasagna soup for lunch and then had James take a pot over to Willy with some buttered Italian bread and snickerdoodle cookies. Willy loved the soup and said he wanted Janna to get the recipe from me. He said the bread was amazing!

I love working on my puzzle. These Ben-Ben puzzles with the letters on the back are the only puzzles I want to do. 

The repairman who was coming out to look at our refrigerator, Mike at "Just Whistle" got lost. James sent him a detailed map and he said he would try again tomorrow. 

I had to take a couple of naps today because I got up so early. 

Joshua turned 19 today. He will be getting the Melchizedek priesthood on August 24th. That's the day I teach my RS lesson. I am going to see if Amy Reynolds will trade with me.

I love days like this, cool, overcast, rain, and the opportunity to stay home and enjoy it. I finished two blogposts today and wrote up "Tender Mercies" or "Spiritually Defining Memories" for five days in my "Spiritual Defining Memories" journal. 

Since I didn't take notes during "Follow Him" because we were in the car, I decided to make a list of my favorite D&C 88 scriptures. There are so many! It's going to take awhile to go over all of them since there are 141 verses in section 88. 

I listened to President Eyring's talk, "Draw Near Unto Me" today. He has the best quote:

"Many of you have loved ones who are wandering off the path to eternal life. You wonder what more you can do to bring them back. You can depend on the Lord to draw closer to them as you serve Him in faith."

I am clinging to this quote!

I called Kim today as she and Brian are coming up either tomorrow or Saturday and told her about our refrigerator being out. I told her we had all of our food in the small refrigerator in the garage. She was quite concerned as they always bring up a lot of food plus she is making my birthday cake up here. I told her I would clean the frig and send her a picture so she could see if she thought they would have enough room. Here is the picture I sent:

Kim said this would work

After my nightly shower I always put on Amber Romance lotion. I am out so I am not going to smell as good as I normally do.

I loved Inklings with Emily and Elain Dalton today. They discussed Elder Shumway's talk and how our callings prepare us for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. 

"Daily repentance will bring humility to our hearts."

- Eder Christopher H. Kim, AGC 2025

D&C 88:122

Appoint among yourselves a teacher, and let not all be spokesman at once, but let one speak at a time and let all listen unto his sayings, that when all have spoken that all may be edified of all, and that every man may have an equal privilege.

Baby Benson

Today's sunrise

Tom practicing walking on the railing

 

Wednesday, August 13th, 2025: Up @ 3:40, It's going to be a great day! CFM - law & light both come from Jesus Christ, love letter to Joshua, Karen S. card & chat, J&P fence, Circle K, Wlmrt, snickerdoodles, MacArthur's postpone

 

Helena, Montana

178th operating temple

Dedicated: 18 June 2023

By: Gary E. Stevenson

Book of Mormon

Alma 50:1-20

* I will prepare to withstand temptation by . . .

* I will stand firm when . . .

"It is better to prepare and prevent than to repair and repent." - President Ezra Taft Benson

D&C

88:42-66

Come Follow Me

D&C 88:6-67 Light and law come from Jesus Christ.

Timothy J. Dyches, "Light Cleaveth Unto Light", AGC 2021

Sharon Eubanks, "Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness", AGC 2019

April General Conference

"By This All Will Know That You Are My Disciples"

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Lesson

"Faith: A Bond of Trust and Loyalty"

Elder Sandino Roman

The Atonement of Jesus Christ

'The Infinite Atonement'

A.S.K.

'What Lack I Yet'?

Elder Larry Lawrence

Other

21 Days Closer to Christ #13

The Second Coming of the Savior Jesus Christ

Liahona

Up at 3:40. Oh boy, it's going to be a great day! James seems to be feeling a little better. 

Our "CFM" lesson today was about light and law. Both light and law come from Jesus Christ.

I prayed about Joshua and how he is refusing to answer my question about why he has chosen not to serve a mission. The answer I received was to tell him how much I love him, which I did. Still no response. In the mean time, Evan gave one of his best answers ever to the scripture question today. 

I got an e-birthday card from my friend Karen Schneider today. I thanked her for it and we visited for awhile. It is always nice to connect with good friends.

The MacArthur's were scheduled to come over for FHE at 6. I had my day all planned. My computer was doing an update this morning so I barely got started on my blog post when it was time to go to town. I left at 11. James and Paul were still working on the fence. 

My first stop was at Circle K where I got .25 cents off a gallon for my  gas. At Walmart I got the ingredients for two lasagna soup recipes and a loaf of Italian bread. I'm taking soup to Willy tomorrow and I always/sometimes like to have enough to make two batches. I love that this recipe includes fresh basil. I bought a fresh basil plant and it smells so good. 

I was home before 2. James carried in my groceries for me. He is drilling a hole in the wall under the bathroom sink trying to find the plug in for the refrigerator so he doesn't have to pull it out from the wall. It's hard to do without taking the door off because the island is in the way.  As he is doing this project I remind him that we are having the MacArthur's over tonight and we will need access to this bathroom. 

As soon as the groceries are put away I begin making a batch of snickerdoodle cookies for tonight. We are having FHE with the MacArthur's. I thought to text Chelsea just to make sure she remembered about coming over. Here is the answer I got:

I have been getting ready for a vendor show at the Payson rodeo tomorrow and it's been a little crazy. I'm not sure we can make it tonight and I'll be out of town until Sunday. Can we reschedule for early next week possibly? I'm so sorry! I didn't even know what day it was.

Me: It's okay. Does Monday work for you?

Chelsea: Yes, Monday will be perfect and I'll make sure to keep it in my calendar! What time?

Me: 6. A FHE lesson refreshments and a game.

Well, I'm embarrassed to say I had to cancel Monday because Kim, Brian and Sheri were here and we were going to Charlie Clark's for dinner. We still need to do our FHE.

I decided to take short break on the family room recliner. Tom climbs up on me and James takes my phone. I am at their mercy. I take a nap, finish my puzzle, listen to part B of "Follow Him", shower, and go to bed.

"Through the matchless power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, you can be made whole again."

D&C 88:19

For after it hath filled the measure of its creation, it shall be crowned with glory, even with the presence of God the Father.

I know I'm obsessed

Family Birthday Calendar needs an update

I looked all over for my straw. I finally

gave up and then realized Tom was 

playing with it. Needless to say I got

a new straw.