Fri 9/25/20 Missing unicorn; More bugling; washed my car; Mountain Thai w/ Jean; Luna races Razr; Sold Deming land; Kim's MRI result;

 

London, England

12th operating temple

Dedicated: 7-9 Sept 1958

By: David O. McKay

Jesus Christ, Messenger of the Covenant

John 5:36

But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

3 Nephi 15 - Jesus announces that the law of Moses is fulfilled in Him - The Nephites are the other sheep of whom He spoke in Jerusalem - Because of iniquity, the Lord's people in Jerusalem do not know of the scattered sheep of Israel. About A.D. 34.

AGC/LSG

"The Finest Homes"

Elder L. Whitney Clayton

The attributes of Christ are acquired in the "process of time" by intentional progress along the covenant path. Christlike attributes adorn the lives of those who strive to live with goodness. They fill homes with gospel light, whether the floor is mud or marble. Even if you are the only one in your household who follows the injunction to "seek after these things," you can contribute to the spiritual furnishings of your family's home.

I woke up at 3:45 this morning and could not go back to sleep so I got out of bed and began my day. I was pretty tired by early afternoon. 

James is still bugling for the elk but he did not have any answer today. It might be too warm or maybe because it is archery elk season they are all going back up on the mountain. 

I spent a couple of hours washing my car this morning. It is so small that it is pretty easy to wash. I got cleaner for the tires and they looked so pretty and shiny when I was finished. 

I picked up my friend Jean around 11:00 this morning and we went to lunch at Mountain Thai in Lakeside. We ordered #9, vegetable and noodle soup and then we sat out on the patio because the dining room was not open. Jean got shrimp and clear noodles with her soup and I got chicken and egg noodles with mine. We asked for a bottle of their sweet chili to put in our soup. I forgot how much I love this soup with the sweet chili. Like Jean says, it is quite addictive. Neither one of us could finish so we both took the rest home for dinner. It was a beautiful day to be sitting outside in the shade. We were right by the highway and heard all of the traffic, otherwise it would have been perfect.

Kim got the results of her MRI today. This is what she said when I texted her: Yes. Just talked to the neurologist. I have acute sinus disease. I have it on both sides but it is way worse on the left with 50% blockage. Some has calcified. I may need surgery, I hope not though. I told the doctor that I feel like I've had a sinus infection for a month and a half. He said that it has been much, much longer that that. But it also explains why my temples hurt, my head hurts, my ears hurt, the left sides is numb, etc. Seeing an ENT on Monday. Say prayers that I won't need surgery. 

 Luna raced the Razr up the hill this evening and she won. She has so much personality for a horse!

We sold some land in Deming. One of our renters has missed about 32 payments so we decided we needed to try and sell it. James knew someone who wanted to buy. This money will help him buy a new truck since the insurance money only wants to give him $9,000 to replace it. 

National Daughter Day

Winnipeg, Canada temple

Thur 9/24/20 Elk; English Trifle; 2016 seminary graduation; Darrel's fam 2016; Favorite squirrel; Birthday cards & gifts Lois & Dawn; Pres. Trump; Lola

Hamilton, New Zealand

11th operating temple

Dedicated: 20-22 Apr 1958

By: David O. McKay

Jesus Christ, Messenger of the Covenant

Luke 4:43

And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

3 Nephi 14 Jesus commands: Judge not; ask of God; beware of false prophets - He promises salvation to those who do the will of the Father - Compare Matthew 7. About A.D. 34.

AGC/LSG

"Come and Belong"

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf

There is no threshold of perfection you must attain in order to qualify for God's grace. In truth, God does not show favoritism - the things the world values mean nothing to Him. He knows your heart, and He loves you regardless of your title, financial net worth, or number of Instagram followers. As we incline our hearts to our Heavenly Father and draw near to Him, we will feel Him draw near to us.

Inklings

We had several elk in our field this morning. I got a picture of one.

James has a lot of paperwork, including typing up a contract for a piece of property he sold in Deming. He would much rather be working outside on the fence. He was going to set some fence posts but that is a two person job. Anthony was supposed to come today but he called and said he was worried about the transmission in his truck so he turned around and went home. 

I watched a few dances from the new season of Dancing with the Stars today. I don't like Tyra Banks as the hostess and I miss Lindsay and Whitney who are both out this season having babies. 

This afternoon I went to the post office and then to Dollar General. I got some greeting cards. They are a $1 a piece at Dollar General and $3-8 at Walmart. I got a sympathy card for Rita, and birthday cards for Lois, Dawn, and Scarlett. I also got some snacks and some car care products. 

James rode Luna again this evening and tonight when he ran her she didn't buck. 

I bought a birthday gift for Lois and Dawn using my credit card rewards points. I got Lois a birthday calendar kind of like mine and I bought Dawn a journal, some notebooks, and markers. I guess I like to buy things that I like. 

James and I started the next Sadie Hofmiller book in the culinary mystery series by Josi S. Kilpack. This one is in England and is called "English Trifle."

I love the covers of these books.

I think there are 12 or 13 of them.

I started a new audio book by Betsy Brannon Green called "Hearts in Hiding." This is part of the Haggarty, Georgia series. I have read one other book in this series and I like the characters in Haggarty.

Michael and Alex's seminary graduation

My favorite squirrel picture

March 2018 

Two years makes such a big difference when

you are a kid.

 

Wed 9/23/20 Elk; Luna waiting for James @ front porch; James's trip to town; Deliver Liana's card, Benson's question; Pres. Mtg; Addy & friends; Charlie

 

Los Angeles, California

10th operating temple

Dedicated: 11-14 Mar 1956

By: David O. McKay

Jesus Christ, Messenger of the Covenant

Matthew 15:24

But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

3 Nephi 13

Book of Mormon Central

AGC/LSG

"Finding Refuge from the Storms of Life"

Elder Ricardo P. Gimenez

I know that we are all children of God, that He loves us, and that we are not alone. I invite you to come and see that He can lighten your burdens and be the refuge you are seeking. Come and help others find the refuge that they so year for. Come and stay with us in this refuge, which will help you resist the storms of life. There is no doubt in my heart that if you come, you will see, you will help, and you will stay.

The first thing James did this morning when he got up was bugle for elk. He got three or four elk answer him. This is his favorite time of year.

  When it was time for Luna's breakfast she was outside by the front steps waiting for James to come out. She gets out of the fenced area by walking up the hill and going around where James stopped the fence. 

Waiting for James to come out and

feed her breakfast.

James made a trip in to town to look at counter tops at Home Depot. He also went to Walmart where he got a garbage can with wheels at my request. He also stopped at the post office and picked up our mail. The last time we picked up mail was a week ago on Wednesday.

Mail for the last week.

James and I finished our first Josi S. Kilpack book in the Culinary Mystery series, "Lemon Tart." I like the cover.

The next book in the series is called, "English Trifle." 

I had a presidency meeting at the church this evening. The first one we have had in months. I went early so I could go by the Grapp's to give Liana her birthday card and cash. I parked my car outside the fence and walked up to the house. There was a big black spider on the front porch that freaked me out. When Tildy opened the front door I pointed out the spider to her. She didn't even flinch. She knew it was there and acted like it was normal. Creepy.

I could tell I came at dinner time so I didn't want to stay long. Leland stood by me and was looking up to see if I had anything for him. I asked him if he would take Liana her card. He took it and ran across the room and gave it to Liana. He is the cutest little two year old boy!

Liana gave me and hug and thanked me and then showed me her English riding pants which was what she asked for for her birthday.

Not what I thought English riding pants looked like. I guess I am too old-fashioned.

On to my meeting. Kerri and I were the first ones to arrive. The bishopric also had a meeting as well as the Young Women's presidency and the Primary presidency. 

When Maxine and Tamara arrived we went to the Relief Society room and sat around the table. We talked about ministering, sewing medical masks as part of a stake service project, and the new people in our ward. I went home with 10 masks to sew and new people to call to let them know about sacrament meeting this Sunday. I also need to make all of my ministering calls before the end of the month. 

James went riding tonight. When he started Luna loping she started bucking trying to throw him off. She bites on the bit so James can't pull back on the reins to stop her. He has to pull her head around to get her to stop. She did it twice. James thought about what would happen if he fell off with his brittle bones and although he was having fun, he made her stop. I told him this probably happned because she had not been ridden for so long.

Kerri told us in our meeting tonight that during the entire pandemic she and her mom had only taken the sacrament one time. That is so sad. 

Also, the Miller's are moving and renting their house here. The Reynolds may rent from them.

I got my new silk pillow case and used it tonight. I also sleep with my glasses on to protect my eye lashes. 

What's for dinner

Compared the first five books of the Old Testament with the first five books of the New Testament. Very interesting!!