OUR FAMILY

Sunday, March 29, 2020

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020

Fortaleza, Brazil

164th operating temple

Dedicated: 2 June 2019

By: Ulisses Soares

Jesus Christ, Judge

Mormon 7:6

And he bringeth to pass the resurrection of the dead, whereby man must be raised to stand before his judgment-seat.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

Jarom

The Nephites keep the law of Moses, look forward to the coming of Christ, and prosper in the land - Many prophets labor to keep the people in the way of truth.

October 2019 Gen Con

"The Second Great Commandment"

President Russell M. Nelson

"Giving help to others - making a conscientious effort to care about others as much as or more than we we about ourselves - is our joy. Especially, I might add, when it is not convenient and when it takes us out of our comfort zone. Living that second great commandment is the key to becoming a true disciple of Jesus Christ. My dear brothers and sisters, you are living exemplars of the fruits that come from following the teachings of Jesus Christ. I thank you! I love you/! I know that God lives. Jesus is the Christ. His Church has been restored in these latter days to fulfill its divine purposes. I so testify in the name of Jesus Christ, amen."

"God Will Yet Reveal"

Neal A. Maxwell

October 1986

Ensign

"Turning Our Hearts"

Well the big news this morning is that 71 year old Prince Charles has the coronavirus. He is reported to be doing well and staying home at his residence in Scotland.

I blogged this morning with no problems. It's a miracle!

I did all of the tile floors today with Mop n Glo and they look great. I wonder how long they will last.

I worked on my books today. My goal was to buy 60 books this month and I am going to make it. My only concern is that I haven't sold any books for the last five days.

We got a report on Jace today from Brother Goodman. He says that he did not have the coronavirus. This sets my mind at ease. This means I can't be a carrier.

Jace died because his lungs filled with pneumonia. Nadine, his step mom is blaming herself because he said he was sick and she didn't take him to the doctor.

I am reading Emily Belle Freeman's book, "Grace Where You Are" and I am loving it. I bought it for Karen for her birthday but I think I am going to have to buy one for myself too.

Hayden painted this. I want it. It reminds

me of Vernon.

My friend Judy.

This is what the shoppers looked like in

Walmart on Tuesday.

Tuesday, March 24th, 2020

Kinshasa, DR of Congo

163rd operating temple

Dedicated: 14 Apr 2019

By: Dale G. Renlund

Jesus Christ, Judge

Mormon 3:20

And these things doth the Spirit manifest unto me; therefore I write unto you all. And for this cause I write unto you, that ye may know that ye must all stand before the judgment-seat of Christ, yea, every soul who belongs to the whole human family of Adam; and ye must stand to be judged of your works, whether they be good or evil;

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

Enos 1:18-27

Finish I/F Lesson

Oct 2019 Gen Con

"Deceive Me Not"

Elder Gary E. Stevenson

"I bear my witness of the Holy One of Israel - even the name of Jesus Christ. I testify of His abiding love, truth, and joy that are made possible by His infinite and eternal sacrifice. As we obey His commandments, we will always be led in the right way and will not be deceived. In the sacred name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, amen."

James talked to his mom on the phone today. She made this comment: "Stores are opening early for seniors so we don't get trampled in the rush to the toilet paper."

At 5:30 a.m. we left for Walmart. They are open at 6 a.m. for seniors over the age of 65. I thought this would be a good time to go shopping for two reasons: 1) It wouldn't be so crowded, and 2) the shelves would be stocked.

As soon as we drove in to the parking lot I could tell it was going to be crowded because the parking lot was full. There was only one door opened and James dropped me off at the closed door so I had to walk down to the other one. No biggie. They took one look at me, knew I was over 65 and let me in.

Many people had on masks and gloves. I would wear gloves but I refuse to wear a mask. Lots of shelves were bare but thank goodness they had some toilet paper. James got a separate basket from me and we both got a package of toilet paper. There was a limit, one package per person.

I saw Kerri looking for a document pen for Lucretia Barton. Catherine said she was there looking for flour and raisin bread and they were out of both. James told her he would grind her some flour for bread this week. We also saw Marie Robertson who came with the Halcomb's. She told me when the quarantine was lifted that I should come over and get some books from her.

I read from "Aunt Dimity Down Under" to James on the way home. I got home in time to listen to Kris and Kathy on the Book Profits webinar. They are my favorites. They said since we can't send books in to Amazon we should list them as merchant fulfilled until April 5th when we can send them in again. Good idea! Kathy also helped me change my shipping preferences for merchant fulfilled. Now the customer is paying for the shipping.

James has his lumber order ready for Chacon's and Armando is tying steel for the footings. Finally some progress!

Sheri texted me to tell me that they aren't going to come this week. She is afraid they are going to close down her office and she won't have the hours she needs. I must say I am a little disappointed.

Stacy needs a computer as she is going to finish her school from home. I told her she could have James's old one. She was excited.

I did one blog post today and I was lucky to get that. Must get faster! Jared asked about us. He knows we are waiting to hear the report about what Jace died from. How sweet of him to check on us.

Tonight we did the "Come Follow Me" lesson in the manual.