Thursday, August 28th, 2025: Up @ 3:20, Happy 21st Addy, my dream about Jarred M., Good Shepherd, nutella bars, Pam Giles lunch @ Persnikkity's, Trenda @ Walmart, James buys a new frig, Bunco @ Tina's

 

Coban, Guatemala

193rd dedicated temple

Dedicated: 9 June 2024

By: D. Todd Christofferson

Book of Mormon

Alma 57:17-36

* Why did the Lord preserve the stripling warriors?

D&C

93:26-32

Come Follow Me

Finish yesterday's

April General Conference

'Harden Not Your Heart'

Elder Christopher H. Kim

A.S.K.

'Confidence in the Presence of God' President Nelson, AGC 2025

Inklings

'Your Repentance Doesn't Burden Jesus Christ: It Brightens His Joy' 

Sister Tamara W. Runia

Scripture: Alma 29

Word: Light

Phrase: "Why were we so afraid in the dark? And why did we stay there so long?

Affirmation: I am beloved and eternally precious to my heavenly parents and my Savior. My worth never changes. When I make mistakes I can run into my Savior's arms and be healed because of His Atonement.

Up at 3:20. I had a dream about who will be our new bishop. It is a little big strange because this person doesn't even come to church and I am not sure he has been to the temple. In my dream I saw Jarred MacArthur become our bishop. I believe a bishop should have a good character and a kind heart and Jarred has both of those. 

Steve Allen would be one of his counselors and John Finnell the other.

I made Nutella bars for tonight's Bunco gathering. I doubled the recipe and put them in the frig so they would set up.

My friend Pam Giles bought me lunch today at Persnikkity's. I had the Sesame chicken salad. It was delicious! We had such a fun visit!

After lunch I had to go to the UPS store to return something James ordered. That's one of the reasons I like to order from Amazon, it is so easy to return things.

My next stop was Walmart. As I walked in the door I was heading to the restroom I saw Trenda (Wilhelm) Ellsworth with two of her preschool boys in the self-checkout aisle. I stopped to say hello and we got to talking. She was here getting stuff to make a birthday cake for her youngest son. I think his name is Elden and the older one with her is Emerson. She has one more and I think his name is Emmett. All of her kids names start with an E and sometimes I get confused. This younger, Elden, looks like he is probably turning 2 and the older one is probably 3 or 4.

She said Emerson was being potty trained and needed to go potty. I offered to watch Elden and her basket while she took Emerson to the bathroom. She took me up on the offer. 

This little boy was so sweet. He never batted an eye about being left with a stranger. When Trenda came out she seemed so grateful that I was there to help her and she called me a tender mercy. We talked and she said she and her mom would love to come over some time for a visit. She thought her boys would love playing at my house. I told her we should definitely plan on it! I felt like Trenda was a tender mercy to me!

My shopping included these items: Nutella, canned green chilies, two loaves of Italian bread, garbage disposal cleaner, oranges, bananas, and an indoor extension cord. 

When I got out to my car in the parking lot a man walked up to me and asked me if I could give him and his drunk girlfriend a ride to Goodwill. I told him I couldn't let him get into the car with me but my husband was coming and the two of us could take them to Goodwill. He said thank you and that he would be waiting at the bus stop nearby. James came because we are going to go look at refrigerators at Lowe's. He parked his truck and the two of us drove over to the bus stop to pick up this guy, his name is David Giles,(didn't I just have lunch with Pam Giles), and his drunk girlfriend, and boy was she drunk. He tried to help her get in to the car and she fell down. He had a hard time picking her up so James went out to help. They got her in to the car and we drove the mile or so to Goodwill. David thank us so many times. I like doing things for people who are grateful. He said he needed to go in to Goodwill to get some clothes for his girlfriend, he never did tell us her name, because she soiled herself. He said afterwards they would walk across the street to Denny's and get something to eat. When they got out of the car she just sat on the curb. I think he left her there while he went in to Goodwill. It is so sad to see people so drunk they can't even stand up. I hope David gets some help for her. We offered to take them home but he said no, they lived close by and could walk.

James and I went to Lowe's, picked out a refrigerator and James stayed there to make the deal while I went home. I stopped at Splash & Dash and got gas for $3.07 using my debit card. I loved looking at the clouds on the way home. I had to stop for construction and then made a stop at the post office. I got an Amazon package, Shapewear tummy control shorts, more commonly known as a girdle. 

I put the groceries away, walked, and worked on my puzzle. James came home and said they were delivering the refrigerator on Saturday and that they would take the old one away. Oh Happy Day!

I cut the Nutella bars and headed to Tina Allen's this evening. The Hunsaker's are gone camping so I drove over by myself. These are the people who attended: Janna Grombach, Becky Skousen, Oksana, Lynda Finnell, Cheryl Sedig, Donna Beckham, Amy Reynolds, Lynn Wallace, Bertie who was subbing for Stefani, Tina, me and Maddie who is Lynn's sister. I got lots of comments about how good I look. 

"We should neither believe those who falsely claim divine sanction nor venture into metaphorical deserts or secret chambers to be taught by counterfeits." 

- Elder Dale G. Renlund, AGC 2025

Happy 21st Birthday Addy!

21 years old!

Darrel lighting Addy's cake with the torch we

gave him for his birthday:

Scarlett & Benson

James & Addy 10 years ago

Wednesday, August 27th, 2025: Happy 7th Birthday Charlie! Trip to valley, AARA, Costco, Chandler Eyecare, Carwash, Stacy's, Lsheowe's, Deseret Book, Sam's Club, home thru Globe, "The Priesthood Power of Women", "Under the Scottish Sky"

 

Taylorsville, Utah

192nd operating temple

Dedicated: 2 June 2024

By: Dale G. Renlund

Book of Mormon

Alma 57:1-16

* What do we learn from the imagery of the Nephites sleeping upon their swords and keeping guards before their enemies?

D&C

93:19-25

Come Follow Me

D&C 93:1-39

The glory of God is light and truth.

April General Conference

'Beware the Second Temptation'

Eder Scott D. Whiting

Up at 2:26. Happy Birthday Charlie!

 James and I left for the valley at 7:15, going the Payson way, stopping there for a potty break. Our next stop was at AARA in Mesa where I have my infusions. I arrived at 10:45 for my 11:00 appointment. 

Amanda, who administers the infusions, had a "high" ponytail. I commented on it and she said she was trying to imitate Sandy from "Grease." I told her she did a good job. 

It seems like I just got settled in with my infusion and read two Liahona articles while watching J-Hud on the TV when my timer went off. That was a quick 30 minutes!

James was waiting for me outside. I told him I wanted to go to Costco next because I was hungry. So off we went.

We bought chocolate Fairlife shakes for me,James's Shamrock lactose free shakes, Italian bread, blackberries, and a brisket for Friday night when we feed the missionaries.  We had lunch at the food court. Each of us had a hotdog and a drink, and spent $3.00.

I had mine without the bun. Yummy!

Our next stop was at Chandler Eyecare. We brought Addy and Darrel's birthday gifts and told Addy to open hers, which she did.

A while back Addy did a pencil drawing of a duck for me. It faded away and I have been asking her to draw me a new one. She did and today she gave it to me.

Ducky the II

I gave Addy her dad's torch to give to him along with his birthday card. I gave Ben a hug and waved to Cayli who was on the phone at the front desk. Sheri was dressed up because she did an early morning temple session. She says the temple is the only place she feels peace. 

Our next stop was at the carwash on Arizona Avenue just south of Germann. We were on our way to Stacy's to give her some Tramadol because she says she can't afford to go to the doctor to get a prescription. She wasn't home so James put the bag of pills under the doormat, which has flamingos on it, by the way. I wonder if Addy has seen it. 

Next we turned south onto Arizona Avenue and went to the Lowe's about a mile or so from Stacy's house to look at refrigerators. We found a couple that will fit into our space.

.

It can't be any deeper than 30" so that

really cuts down the selections.

From Lowe's we headed over to the Deseret Book in Gilbert. I am getting a new temple dress and some garment tops because my old ones are way too big now. 

I found a dress I like and tried it on. It is a little long but otherwise fits me perfectly. I got the dress, some shoes, a new bag, and two garment tops. James got some socks, a tie, and some garments. 

Our last stop was at Sam's Club for James's Pom juice. He swears that it keeps his cancer from coming back. They don't have it anymore at Costco hence the stop at Sam's. We also got more shakes, green powder, James uses this when he doesn't get enough veggies, and cucumbers.

Our trip home went through Globe and Salt River Canyon. We got home around 6. I finished walking, listening to "The Priesthood Power of Women" by Barbara Morgan Gardner, and "Under the Scottish Sky."

Happy Birthday sweet Charlie!

Tuesday, August 26th, 2025: 3:44 hit the ground running, frig dsn't work...again, Addy's & D's cards, J's MRI, send papers to JoNell, leave for temple, "Everything looks perfect", 11 session, Beatrice Florine Rutledge, I can see rain by Vernon from temple, UPS return, Walmart Janna, Cheryl, Lynda Price, J looking for new frig, dryer works, cat fight with Blackie & Sammy,

 

Pueblo, Mexico

191st dedicated temple

Dedicated 19 May 2024

By: Gerrit W. Gong

Book of Mormon

Alma 56:41-57

* What moments in our lives might require "great courage" like that of Helaman's sons?

D&C

93:6-18

Come Follow Me

D&C 93 Like Jesus Christ, I can be glorified and receive God's "fulness."

April General Conference

'Charity - A Sign of True Discipleship'

Elder Michael B. Strong

Other

Lesson

Priesthood power

A.S.K.

3:44 Oops, I slept in. I hit the ground running. It's 6:53 and I've prayed, written in my general conference journal, read from the Book of Mormon, sent questions to REJ and wrote in the REJ journal, read from the D&C study guide, studied 'Come Follow Me' on my own, and made the bed and ate my breakfast.

The refrigerator/freezer is not working. I am convinced we are going to have to buy a new one. 

After our devotional (Prayer, Book of Mormon, and 'Come Follow Me', James and I signed birthday cards for Addy and Darrel.)

I got 5,000 steps this morning before leaving for the temple. I called JoNell to tell her I was sending her information via email as she asked me to but she was not in and won't be until 11. I am leaving for the temple at 9:30. I spoke with Tommy Thompson, the attorney that JoNell works for. I told him I would call back around 3:00 or 3:30. After I hung up I decided I was going to go ahead and send all of the information right now before I leave for the temple, which I did. 

I left for the temple at 9:30. James was already on his way to his MRI. He called and said to go down to 3144 and take the back roads until 3148 to avoid construction, which I did. It didn't help because the construction crew had already moved passed that point. I had to wait about 15 minutes which put me behind. I normally arrive at the temple 30 minutes before the session starts which give me plenty of time to get ready and get to the session a little early so I can sit and ponder or pray. Today I arrived at 10:45 for the 11 session. Locker 7 was empty so I grabbed it and changed into my white clothing. 

I kept praying that I would make the session, and I did. I went through for Beatrice Florine Rutledge, one of Nannie's relatives. 

After the session was over and I went back outside to the parking lot, I could see dark clouds and what looked like rain over Vernon. Pretty exciting! I looked at my phone and I had a response from JoNell:

"Everything looks perfect."

Before going home I went in to the Show Low UPS store to return a dress I bought on Amazon. I also did some shopping at Walmart where I saw Cheryl Sedig, Janna Grombach, and Lynda Price. Lynda and Cheryl were preparing for family reunions and Janna was going camping. This weekend is Labor Day. Lynda is planning on having 80 family members at their place and Cheryl is having 30. I am preparing to feed the missionaries on Friday and I thought that was stressful!

Before going home I stop at the Book Barn to get a copy of Brother Lund's book, "The Second Coming of Our Lord." I have his first edition but there is so much more in this one!

When I get home I see that our place and the surrounding area has been drenched. There are standing puddles of water everywhere. James went on and on about what an awesome rain it was, the best so far this year. I missed it but I wouldn't have missed going to the temple for it. James was supposed to go with me but he forgot and scheduled an MRI at the same time.

James is looking for new refrigerator's online. He says it will cost too much to fix the old one and we will have to buy used parts. I can see that he is right, we need a new one. He says the dryer works and I am grateful for that. 

Kacey texted and said that Charlie got her gift a day early and couldn't resist opening it. I told her it was okay to open gifts on your birthday eve.

She loves it all and it excited to

have Halloween earrings!

This evening before going to bed I broke up a cat fight between Sammy and the Crane's cat, Blackie. James says Blackie may be in heat. Oh great. I'm telling Kathy, if Blackie has another litter of kittens that she brought it on herself.

Stacy needs Tramadol so I count out some to give her tomorrow. Evan answered the scripture questions. I get Addy and Darrel's gifts ready for delivery tomorrow. Read an article in the Liahona: "Preparing for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

"To all who recognize what you have lost, we invite you to come back so you can once again taste the joyous fruit of the gospel."

- Elder S. Mark Palmer, AGC 2025

D&C 93:20

For if you keep my commandments you shall receive of his fulness, and be glorified in me as I am in the Father; therefore, I say unto you, you shall receive grace for grace.

My 3 Jesus and the sheep pictures

Which is your favorite Charlie?

Sister Patricia Holland

Haboob at Sky Harbor Airport

in Phoenix

Monday, August 25th, 2025: Up @ 2:40, Kate Hahn, TPR, information to JoNell, James's report card & pathology reports, beautiful rain! dryer broke, "Beloved Emma", "Men from Mars, Women from Venus",

 

Urdaneta, Philippines

190th dedicated temple

Dedicated: 28 Apr 2024

By: Gerrit W. Gong

Book of Mormon

Alma 56:18-40

* How did the fathers of Helaman's warriors support the war?

D&C

93:1-5

Come Follow Me

D&C 93 "Receive of His Fulness" - Introduction

April General Conference

'Reverence for Sacred Things'

Elder Ulisses Soares

Other

Lesson

A.S.K. - 'Confidence in the Presence of God' - RMN

'The Atonement of Jesus Christ'

Priesthood Power

The Second Coming of Our Lord

'Look Unto Christ'

'Beloved Emma'

'To Be a Jew'

I went to bed last night at 9 and this morning I was up at 2:40. That's about all of the sleep I need. During my prayers I realize how many names I have on the Snowflake temple prayer roll. Kate Hahn is one of them. She has had cancer for many years. Now she has kidney disease and is struggling. She is at the Mayo Clinic and is running a fever. That can't seem to get it to come down. She is miserable and wants to come home. I told her that when she comes home I am going to fix her some homemade chicken noodle soup.

My schedule in the morning is all about studying the gospel and working on my blog, or personal history. I do have a temporal goal today and that is to get the information I need for JoNell at Thompson, Montgomery, DeRose law firm regarding the Agent Orange lawsuit regarding James's cancer. What I need is James's report cards from when he lived in New Mexico and his pathology reports concerning his cancer. Dr. Redimasu's office sent four pathology reports and James found the report cards we needed in a box upstairs in my office. This could have taken hours but only took a few minutes. I believe that was a tender mercy. I will have James sign the papers JoNell sent and have everything ready to sent before I go to the temple tomorrow. 

We had a glorious downpour of rain today and it was wonderful and so refreshing! The only sad thing that happened today was our dryer didn't get our clothes dry so I had to hang them around the house to get them dry. 

I am looking forward to tomorrow. I am taking Catherine and Kerri Halcomb to Woodland Lake to take pictures on the covered walking bridge.

I enjoyed reading from these books today: 

"Beloved Emma", and "Men are from Mars, Women and from Venus".

"When deacons, teachers, and priests help with the sacrament, they receive its blessings just like everyone else."

- President Steven J. Lund, AGC 2025

D&C 93:1

Verily, thus saith the Lord: it shall come to pass that every soul who forsaketh his sins and cometh unto me, and calleth on my name, and obeyeth my voice, and keepeth my commandments, shall see my face and know that I am;

The boys say hi from their cat couch

Scarlett

Scarlett & Benson

Sunday, August 24th, 2025: Up @ 3 am mrng study until 8, rdy to go, Pray w/ J, Gal 3rd Lambson ward, Sheri's lesson, Oreos to D's fmly, Joshua's ordination,

Red Cliff, Utah

189th dedicated temple

Dedicated: 24 Mar 2024

By: Henry B. Eyring

Book of Mormon

Alma 56:1-17

* What do you find unique about the 2,000 warriors?

April General Conference

'Divine Helps for Mortality'

President Dallin H. Oaks

Up at 3 a.m. Prayer first. I have so many names on the temple prayer roll and I go through them everyday. I did my early morning gospel study until around 8 am when I went back upstairs and got ready to go to church. I had prayer with James and then when he went to get dressed he realized he forgot his white shirt. He woke Joshua up and borrow a "tiny" one from him. It's a good thing he had his suit coat to hide how short and tight the sleeves were. 

We attended Sheri's ward which is our old ward now called the Galveston 3rd ward. It's where most of the Lambson's go, Cathy & Terry, Dave & Laura, Kristofor & Kristine, Erik & Amelia, and Sheri's family. 

These are some of the people I said hello to: Crista Moreno came over and gave me a hug, Lynda Cull, Sherry Holtey, Laurie Jensen, Jackie Hall, Amelia, and Kristine. I sat by Robin Finlinson during Sheri's lesson in Relief Society. Before the lesson started there is a missionary moment, announcements, and a spotlight. Today the spotlight was on Kate Gunther. She works in construction and when the question was asked, "if you wrote a book what would be the title?" Kate said, "In the Shadow of the Porta-Potties."

Sheri's lesson was taken from Elder Relund's talk, "Personal Preparation to Meet the Savior." I enjoyed the lesson and the comments that were made. Afterwards I spent a few minutes talking to my friend Jackie Hall. 

James and I went back to Stacy & Paul's and had a simple lunch. They were gone to their meetings. Not only was it simple but it was quick. Afterwards we drove out to Darrel & Trina's and delivered Oreos. Ruby and Rowan were the only ones at home. I left the Halloween Oreos for Lola, the Selena Gomez ones for Ruby, the apple pie ala mode for Addy, and the regular flavored for Rowan. Joshua took the mint flavored so now all I have left is the thin Oreos for Evan and the blueberry ones for Sheri and I will give them to them after Joshua's ordination. 

We didn't visit long. Rowan had just gotten out of the shower and was getting ready to come to the ordination. We left and I think he was right behind us. We all made it in plenty of time.

Those attending the ordination:

Paul's parents, Marvin & Mary Johnson, Chad Schaub, George & Tina Johnson, Bishop Taylor, Joshua's bishop now and a high councilman. Paul, Stacy, Adam, James and I, Kim, Brian, Sheri, Ian, Evan, and Rowan.  Paul ordained him and did a nice job although at the end he called him Adam.

Here are some pictures we took:

Joshua with James and I

"Grampa and Gramma"

Proud Parents!

Adam, Stacy, Joshua, Paul

Adam was Joshua's only brother who came.

Kim & Brian - Brian is Joshua's elder's

quorum president.

Evan, Joshua, Rowan

Mary & Marvin

Back at Stacy & Paul's, Paul began cooking dinner. Sophie likes me now. If I sit down she will come and sit by me. Shipley loves her bean bag chair.

My bag of Oreos.

I'm a little ocd.

Shipley in her "happy place."

We packed up, gave hugs, and said our goodbyes. It's James's turn to decide our route so we are going home the Globe way. We got home around 5 amid scattered showers, on the way home, but not at our place. Forestdale is lush and green. 

I had dinner, blogged, and put my stuff away. Tom and I rested together on the recliner. When I got up he followed me around. 

James trimmed my hair in the back, I took a shower, and we went to bed around 9, with Tom at the end of our bed on his blanket.

"We ... treasure the gift of choice, of moral agency - helping to strengthen righteous choices approved by God that bring eternal happiness."

- Elder Neil L. Andersen, AGC 2025

D&C 90:24

Search diligently, pray always, and be believing, and all things shall work toether for your good, if ye walk uprightly and remember the covenant wherewith ye have covenanted one with another.

 

Saturday, August 23rd, 2025: Up @ 3:45 for my morning study and prayer, basics, alter green dress, feed kitties, pack ice chest, Oreos, etc., 9 am when we leave for the valley, Payson and dead trees, soccer players @ Arby's, S&P's at 1, J leaves for mtg @ Ravi Gupta's, "Beloved Emma"

 

Orem, Utah

188th dedicated temple

Dedicated: 21 Jan 2024

By: D. Todd Christofferson

Book of Mormon

Alma 55:15-35

* What do these verses remind us about Moroni's character? (55:18-19)

D&C

92:1-2

Come Follow Me

D&C 91 "The Spirit Manifesteth Truth"

April General Conference

'Joy Through Covenant Discipleship'

Elder John A. McCune

Up at 3:45 for prayer and my morning study. I did my basic housekeeping and then went upstairs to take up my green dress in the shoulder seam so it fits a little better. I'm going to wear it on Sunday to Joshua's ordination.

I fed the kitties, packed the ice chest and the Oreo's, my purple bag, my Sunday bag, my suitcase, dress, and a blouse to wear on the way home. It was a little after 9 this morning when we left for the valley.

We met Mike the repairman at the Circle K by the carwash in town to return a tool that he left at our house. We drove on to Payson. We are sad about how many dead pine trees there are because of the drought. 

We stopped at the Arby's in Payson. We got there the same time that the boys soccer team from Ash Fork did. Ash Fork is 50 miles west of Flagstaff. They said they came here for a soccer tournament and just beat Winslow 4-0. 

I had a burger patty with lettuce, tomato and pickles. It was quite tasty. James had two roast beef sandwiches.

We got to Stacy & Paul's at 1 p.m. James carried in the suitcases before leaving for Walgreen's to get a notebook to take to his meeting with Ravi Gupta and Armando. Mr. Gupta, probably a doctor, is a friend of Dr. Memon's. He is building an 8,000 sq. ft. home. He fired his first contractor and wants James to give him a bid for finishing up for him. James said it was a disaster and will require a lot of work. 

I visit with Paul for awhile and then Joshua comes home from the gym and I give him a hug. Stacy came downstairs and gave me my birthday present, the "Beloved Emma" book that was on display at her stake women's conference. I love it!! Liz Lemon Swindle is the illustrator. I love her artwork. 

James's meeting started at three and lasted for over two hours. It was too late to go shopping at Deseret Book, Sam's Club, and Costco because James didn't get back until 5:30. Most stores close early on Saturday.

We went to visit James's mom at Cathi & Terry's. Dawn gives me a CD of religious songs and said this is what she plays when she needs to feel peace. She also gave me another birthday card. Thank you Dawn.

We had a nice visit with Mom, Cathi, Terry, Dawn, Zoey, and Wally. Cathi showed us pictures of Ernesto Jiminez and their stake president, President Skopich on the set of the Book of Mormon videos. They are extras in the videos. 

Before we left Dawn said she was driving over to Tempe to turn the outside lights on at the house so people don't know that it is empty. After she leaves Cathi says that she, Dawn, is getting worse and that she shouldn't be driving. Cathi says she has a doctor's appointment this week and Cathi is going to talk to the doctor about Dawn driving. She says we have to get used to the fact that this isn't the Dawn we have always known. She is more like a young child. It is very sad.

On a more positive note Mom says they are going to sell the house and it should sell for $475,000. 

After saying goodbye to everyone James and I headed to the Chandler Walmart on Arizona Avenue. I got a Philly cheesesteak without the bread and it was very good. James waited and got a couple of tacos at Del Taco on the way home. I actually found blueberry Oreos at this Walmart, two packages! One is for Sheri and the other is for James to try. We also got Nutella, jerky, and A&W rootbeer zero. 

Our new bed, Stacy & Paul's old one, instead of twin beds in the bedroom we stay in is very comfy. 

My tender mercies today were Cathi and her positive attitude and receiving "Beloved Emma" from Stacy.

"Ask through heartfelt prayer to Heavenly Father to feel closer to His Beloved Son.

- President Henry B. Eyring, AGC 2025

D&C 90:17

Be not ashamed, neither confounded; but be admonished in all your high-mindedness and pride, for it bringeth a snare upon your souls.

Charlie's story

On the set of the Book of Mormon videos

President Skapich

Ernesto Jiminez

Ernest towers over his friend

Oz backpack

Friday, August 22nd, 2025: Up @ 4:15, TM-JoNell J qualifies, town for me, J waits for repairman Mike, mailed Charlie's card & present, returned battery, ordered new one, Wlmrt, $227 to fix dryer, DT cards for Sept, Circle K, search for BB Oreos, LOC late fee, Amaz. order, Tom sleeps w us, Charlie's sad story

 

Lima, Peru Los Olivos

187th dedicated temple

Dedicated: 14 Jan 2024

By: D. Todd Christofferson

Book of Mormon

Alma 54:13-55:14

* Why was Moroni unwilling to do what Ammoron said?

D&C

90:30-91:6

April General Conference

' Eternity's Great Gifts: Jesus Christ's Atonement, Resurrection, and Restoration' 

Elder Gerrit W. Gong

Other

A.S.K.

Lesson

The Atonement of Jesus Christ

The Second Coming of Our Lord

Liahona 

'Look Unto Christ in Every Thought'

Up at 4:15. 

One of today's tender mercies is when I called and spoke with JoNell at Thompson, Montgomery, DeRose law firm in Globe. This is the law firm that handled Mary Johnson's "Downwind" case where she received $50,000 tax free. JoNell said that not only Globe and Snowflake, but New Mexico has opened up regarding Agent Orange dumping. If James lived in New Mexico between 1944 - 1962 for only one year, he would qualify. He lived in New Mexico several years in that time frame. JoNell said she would need a report card or some kind of school record to verify, and his pathology reports regarding his cancer. Prostate cancer doesn't qualify but James also had colon and rectal cancer. JoNell said this to me: "There is a good chance of you getting $100,000 tax free." Wow!

I did errands in town today while James waited for Mike the repairman to bring the part for the refrigerator. Now our dryer isn't working so he is also going to fix it. 

The first thing I did in town was visit the UPS store. I mailed Charlie's birthday package and returned the battery James bought for his chainsaw that wasn't the right size. After getting the refund, James will order a new one. 

The repairman cost us $287.00 and he's not sure the part in the refrigerator is going to fix it. It didn't. We decide we are going to have to order a new one. The dryer is fixed though.

At Walmart I looked for Oreos. I promised the buys, Rowan, Evan, and Joshua if they would answer the scripture question one day I would buy them all their favorite Oreos. They all answered the question. I guess bribery works. I also promised Addy apple pie ala mode Oreos and Sheri the blueberry ones. Here are the ones I found and bought today: Oreo regulars for Rowan, Oreo thins for Evan, Oreo mint flavored, Selena Gomez Oreos, Halloween orange (regular flavored) ones, and apple pie ala mode. They did not have any blueberry. 

I also had to buy a new ironing board because James broke the old one when he was "working" on the dryer. Now I have a new board to go with my new iron. 

On the way home I stopped at Dollar Tree and got cards for the month of September. I got a sympathy card for Kim, Brian, and Joe, and one for the Peralta's and Mack's who lost their son and brother. I got birthday cards for: Darrel, Tamara Applegate, Chelsea MacArthur, Kacey, Denise Maxwell, Dawn, and Lois. I also got an anniversary card for Kim & Brian. There was a birthday card with a pink flamingo on it and although I already had a card for Addy I couldn't resist getting her the flamingo one. She hates them so Sheri and I tease her about them. 

I went to Circle K for gas and went inside looking for blueberry Oreos. I couldn't find a cookie in the place. Lots of other garbage, but no cookies. I decided to go to Safeway and check there. No blueberry cookies but I saw my friends Cheryl Sedig and Teresa Hein which was a treat. I also went to the Maverick station but like Circle K, no cookies. 

I stopped and got the mail and noticed a letter from Chase bank. They say we are late on the payment for our business line of credit. They automatically take it out of James's account but they have been taking it out on the 12th and it's due on the 5th. I spoke with someone named Christian and he told me what I needed to do. He also combined out accounts so now I only have one sign on. I am so happy about that! I either need to set up autopay for the line of credit or remember to pay it by the 5th. 

I got a box from Amazon. James got his cot mattress to put on the bed. We still have one more coming which will make 3 in all. I also got the book I ordered for our marriage class, "Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus." I was so excited to receive this book that I read the introduction. I think it's going to be good. 

I got my 10,000 steps. We had green beans and chili cheddar dogs for dinner. The dogs were our beddar cheddar turkey links. 

I vacuumed the living room and family room while walking, I blogged August 12th, and responded to the scripture question of the day to Adam, Max, Rowan, Evan, and Joshua. 

Charlie shared her miniature (3") Christus at school today during show and tell because it is so special to her. She came home sad because she said the kids didn't even care about it. This broke my heart. Because of Charlie I ordered my own 3" Christus. 

We are leaving for the valley in the morning around 9 a.m. Joshua is being ordained an elder in the Melchizedek priesthood on Sunday and James has a business meeting tomorrow afternoon.

"The reason behind our actions relates to our love for the Savior and our Heavenly Father."

- Elder Giminez, AGC 2025

D&C 90:11

For it shall come to pass in that day, that every man shall hear the fulness of the gospel in his own tongue, and in his own language, through those who are ordained unto this power, by the administration of the Comforter, shed forth upon them for the revelation of Jesus Christ.

No sunflowers in the fields this year,

only beside the highway.

These are from years past.

Autumn and Benson

One of my favorite pictures of

my little Ruby.