050326, Sunday. Lindon Temple Dedication by President Henry B. Eyring

Vitals: 

     Weight: 229.9

     BP and Pulse: 115/73, 78

     GMI: 7.4   

     Reported Sleep: 7:34

     Yesterday's Steps: 9,826

Journal Entry:

Looking forward to today's temple dedication. We have an Endowment session scheduled this week and I have additionally scheduled an Initiatory session. I'm looking forward to serving as an official Temple Worker this coming Friday morning.

Come Follow Me 

Leviticus 19: 34 But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.

“The stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself.” 

“Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” 

And the Savior said:

“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:

“Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me.” 

The Savior lovingly acknowledged the widow whose contribution was only two mites because she did what she could. He also told the parable of the good Samaritan, which He concluded saying, “Go, and do thou likewise.” Sometimes reaching out is inconvenient. But when we work together in love and unity, we can expect heaven’s help."

President Linda K. Burton, Relief Society General President 

050226, Saturday

Vitals: 

     Weight: 229.9

     BP and Pulse: 106/72, 81

     GMI: 7.4   

     Reported Sleep: 5:48

     Yesterday's Steps: 10,254

Journal Entry:

Our grand children, Erica, Jill and Fredrick, participated in their annual piano concert yesterday and we enjoyed being there. Their piano teacher is very dedicated and puts on this concert every year for many of her students.

It sounds like Kathy Partridge may come by this morning to say hi to us. It will be nice to see them. They are here from Arizona in order to attend the women's conference at BYU.

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Come Follow Me 

Leviticus 19: 30 Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the Lord. 

"Perhaps above all, a saint is reverent. Reverence for the Lord, for the earth He created, for leaders, for the dignity of others, for the law, for the sanctity of life, for chapels and other buildings, are all evidences of saintly attitudes."

Elder Russell M. Nelson, Apostle 

050126, Friday

Vitals: 

     Weight: 228.3

     BP and Pulse: 109/75, 75

     GMI: 7.4   

     Reported Sleep: 7:40

     Yesterday's Steps: 3,700

Journal Entry:

When I look at the thought expressed in Come Follow Me below, I can't help thinking of Adam and Myisha and how I wish we could more completely enjoy our relationships. But, hopefully, things will improve there with time.

Come Follow Me 

Leviticus 19: 18 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord.

"The best ways for us to see the spiritual purposes of the Church are to live the true, pure, and simple teachings of Christ and also to apply the Savior’s two great commandments: “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart. … Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” 

Obedience to those two commandments provides a way to experience more peace and joy. When we love and serve the Lord and love and serve our neighbors, we will naturally feel more happiness that comes to us in no better way."

President M. Russell Ballard, Apostle 

043026, Thursday

 Vitals: 

     Weight: 230.6

     BP and Pulse: 102/63, 83

     GMI: 7.4   

     Reported Sleep: 5:05

     Yesterday's Steps: 3,718

Journal Entry:

Come Follow Me 

Leviticus 19: 9 And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy field, neither shalt thou gather the gleanings of thy harvest.

10 And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard, neither shalt thou gather every grape of thy vineyard; thou shalt leave them for the poor and stranger: I am the Lord your God.

"Because we are all brothers and sisters, we are all “neighbors,” though separated at times by distance, culture, religion, or race. Said the Prophet Joseph, “A man filled with the love of God, is not content with blessing his family alone, but ranges through the whole world, anxious to bless the whole human race.”  The Lord sets the example, “for he doeth that which is good among the children of men; … and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God.”  

To provide for others in the Lord’s way, we strive to care for ourselves and sacrifice to help those in need. The poor labor for what they receive and seek the betterment of others as well.  This pattern has been with us from the beginning.  

The Church welfare plan embodies this divine pattern, and faithful Church members follow it. Their offerings provide succor to the widow, care to the orphan, and refuge to the suffering."

Bishop Keith B. McMullin, Second Counselor Presiding Bishopric 

042926, Wednesday

Vitals: 

     Weight: 232.3

     BP and Pulse: 

     GMI: 7.4    (finger prick = 177, CGM = 165)

     Reported Sleep: 5:10

     Yesterday's Steps: 3,622

Journal Entry:

Come Follow Me 

Leviticus 19: 2 Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the Lord your God am holy.

"May the Lord bless us to be reverent, prayerful, full of worship and devotion, until we re-enter the holy presence of him who is our Father, I pray in the name of his son, the Lord Jesus Christ."

Elder Howard W. Hunter, Apostle 

042826, Tuesday

Vitals: 

     Weight: 230.6

     BP and Pulse: 109/74, 85

     GMI: 7.4    (finger prick = 124. CGM = 157)

     Reported Sleep: 7:09

     Yesterday's Steps: 7,309

Journal Entry:

Come Follow Me 

Leviticus 16: 9 And Aaron shall bring the goat upon which the Lord’s lot fell, and offer him for a sin offering.

10 But the goat, on which the lot fell to be the scapegoat, shall be presented alive before the Lord, to make an atonement with him, and to let him go for a scapegoat into the wilderness.

"When 12-year-old Jesus was found by His parents teaching in the temple, He told them that He had been “about [His] Father’s business.” And we can be too. Every calling, whatever it may be, is “His business” when embraced with a humble and willing heart and a desire to lift and comfort His children and share His good news. We are not merely filling an assignment when we respond to an inspired call but joining the Saviour of the world in His infinite, redeeming work. He needs you, and He needs me. Life is better—everything is better—when we are about His business."

Elder Patrick Kearon, Apostle 

042726, Monday

Vitals: 

     Weight: 228.8

     BP and Pulse: 118/69, 74

     GMI: 7.3

     Reported Sleep: 7:10

     Yesterday's Steps: 2,159

Journal Entry:

Come Follow Me 

Exodus 40: 13 And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments, and anoint him, and sanctify him; that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office.

14 And thou shalt bring his sons, and clothe them with coats:

15 And thou shalt anoint them, as thou didst anoint their father, that they may minister unto me in the priest’s office: for their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations.

Each person on earth is a beloved son or daughter of God. When we choose to be part of a covenant, it enhances and deepens our relationship with Him. President Russell M. Nelson has taught that when we choose to make covenants with God, our relationship with Him can become much closer than it was before our covenant, and it enables Him to bless us with an extra measure of His mercy and love, a covenantal love referred to as hesed in the Hebrew language. The covenant path is all about our relationship with God—our hesed relationship with Him.

Our Father wants a deeper relationship with all His sons and daughters, but it is our choice. As we choose to draw nearer to Him through a covenant relationship, it allows Him to draw nearer to us and more fully bless us.