082326, Sunday

Weight: 233.0

BP and Pulse: 124/77, 68

GMI: 7.2, Glucose level Three day Average: 159

CGM: 135 (0400)

Reported Sleep: 5:29

Yesterday's Steps: 4,269

Journal Entry:

It's difficult to get outside and walk during these very hot days. We did walk at Rock Canyon Park for a short time but it was so hot we gave up and just went for a drive. I've exercised in the house at least every other day this past week and that's definitely helped me feel better.

I'm not complaining when I say that Cathy wants me to exercise with her but she has a hard time sometimes getting up for actually getting out. We both are aging and that makes it a little more difficult. Exercising at home is good and I just need to make myself continue to do so.

Come Follow Me:

Psalm 46: 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

"We can be blessed to conquer our fears and strengthen our faith as we follow the Lord’s instruction: ‘Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.’” The Savior’s invitation helps us focus on Him and receive peace in the midst of uncertainty."

Elder David A. Bednar, Apostle 

Stand Firm in Perilous Times

Let us be prayerful. Let us pray for righteousness. Let us pray for the forces of good. Let us reach out to help men and women of goodwill, whatever their religious persuasion and wherever they live. Let us stand firm against evil, both at home and abroad. Let us live worthy of the blessings of heaven, reforming our lives where necessary and looking to Him, the Father of us all. He has said, “Be still, and know that I am God” (Ps. 46:10).

Are these perilous times? They are. But there is no need to fear. We can have peace in our hearts and peace in our homes. We can be an influence for good in this world, every one of us.

Gordon B. Hinckley, Apostle 

082226, Saturday

Weight: 231.7

BP and Pulse: 118/65, 64

GMI: 7.3, Glucose level Three day Average: 162

CGM: 131 (0430)

Reported Sleep: 6:29

Yesterday's Steps: 3,641

Journal Entry:

Come Follow Me:

Psalm 40: 1 I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.

"So while we work and wait together for the answers to some of our prayers, I offer you my apostolic promise that they are heard and they are answered, though perhaps not at the time or in the way we wanted. But they are always answered at the time and in the way an omniscient and eternally compassionate parent should answer them. My beloved brothers and sisters, please understand that He who never sleeps nor slumbers cares for the happiness and ultimate exaltation of His children."

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Apostle 

082126, Friday

Weight: 233.2

BP and Pulse: 123/74, 71

GMI: 7.3, Glucose level Three day Average: 163

CGM: 146

Reported Sleep: 6:16

Yesterday's Steps: 9,978

Journal Entry:

Served in the temple this morning. Initiatories the whole time (only 90 minutes). Glad to have served.

Come Follow Me:

Psalm 34:4 I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

5 They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.

17 The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

"Deliverance from our trials is different for each of us, and therefore our focus should be less about the way in which we are delivered and more about the Deliverer Himself. Our emphasis should always be on Jesus Christ!"

Sister Amy A. Wright, Second Counselor, Primary General Presidency, April 2022

082026, Thursday

Weight: 232.3

BP and Pulse: 123/75, 74

GMI: 7.4, Glucose level Three day Average: 163

CGM: 145

Reported Sleep: 6:40

Yesterday's Steps: 10,965

Journal Entry:

I actually did some exercising last night before having my shower. I slept pretty well and feel pretty good this morning. I hope I will have the character to continue with exercising along with other things each day when possible.

Cathy and I attended An endowment session yesterday and then went to sealings. We had three couples sealings and three child to parent sealings of our own in addition to assisting others. Sealings are a great way to assist those on the other side of the Veil while also assisting our fellow members on this side of the Veil with their efforts. It was a good day in the temple.

Come Follow Me:

Psalm 28: 7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

8 The Lord is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.

9 Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever.

"We do not need to achieve some minimum level of capacity or goodness before God will help—divine aid can be ours every hour of every day, no matter where we are in the path of obedience…

I bear witness that God the Father lives, that His Son, Jesus Christ, is our Redeemer, and that the Holy Spirit is present with us. Their desire to help us is undoubted, and Their capacity to do so is infinite."

Elder D. Todd Christofferson, Apostle 

081926, Wednesday

 Weight: 232.3

BP and Pulse: 121/68, 78

GMI: 7.4, Glucose level Three day Average: 166

CGM: 155

Reported Sleep: 7:20

Yesterday's Steps: 3,250

Journal Entry:

I didn't exercise last night. I was pretty tired when I got home from the Bishops Storehouse but I did get a good night's sleep and things will be better today as far as excersizing.

Come Follow Me:

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

'Nuff said

081826, Tuesday

Weight: 234.5

BP and Pulse: 120/73, 68

GMI: 7.4, Glucose level Three day Average: 172

CGM: 167

Reported Sleep: 5:04

Yesterday's Steps: 10,387

Journal Entry:

I'm not doing well in my personal exercise and eating. This is reflected in my numbers above. I would like to cut back on some of the unhealthy things I eat and drink and then try to do some decent exercises every evening... Or most evenings... Just before I have my shower and go to bed. I'll try to document the results if my efforts here and I hope this will reflect in lower glucose results and a little lower weight. Sometimes I tell my self that I'm 80 years old so I shouldn't have to workout or worry about my health too much but at other times I honestly feel pretty good and realistically might make it to agree 95or even beyond. Really, there's no reason not to at least try. We'll see. Documenting this here is a good first step but only a first step.

Come Follow Me:

Psalm 8: 3 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;

4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?

5 For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.

"You are known and remembered by the most majestic, powerful, and glorious Being in the universe! You are loved by the King of infinite space and everlasting time!

He who created and knows the stars knows you and your name—you are the daughters  [and sons] of His kingdom."

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Apostle 

081726, Monday

Weight: 232.3

BP and Pulse: 126/85, 65

GMI: 7.4, Glucose level Three day Average: 174

Finger Prick: 238 (0434), CGM: 173

Reported Sleep: 5:55

Yesterday's Steps: 3,546

Journal Entry:

Come Follow Me:

Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

"When you trust in the Lord, when you are willing to let your heart and your mind be centered in His will, when you ask to be led by the Spirit to do His will, you are assured of the greatest happiness along the way and the most fulfilling attainment from this mortal experience."

Elder Richard G. Scott, Apostle