2023 October 21, Journal Entry

 

Another day of recovery. We both are doing well. My black eye is almost gone and Cathy seems to be continuing to recover well from her eye surgery. 

Among other things we decided to drive the beautiful Alpine Loop again. Most of the orange and red leaves have disappeared but as you can see, the aspen trees are still a beautiful yellow.

We stopped in to visit Beth and Karen. Karen had an impression that she should see a doctor about her broken foot and that turned out to be a good thing. Xrays showed her for was not healing properly so she is taking appropriate steps including using one of those "kneel on" cart and crutches in order to drastically reduce the weight she placed on her injured foot. It's interesting how she first, lost her job in the Bay Area, then decided to accept Beth's invitation to live with her for awhile, then had her accident where she broke her foot and it all leads to her being here for at least an extended period of time. From my perspective, Karen is a wonderful woman who is attractive, smart and dedicated to the Lord and still, as yet, unmarried. I truly believe that she is being guided from the other side of the Veil to what?... Unknown for now but stay tuned.

Then Cathy and I went to lunch at Thanksgiving Point. The weather was great and the outdoor patio dining was uplifting to say the least. 

Then Cathy took a nap and I went for a neighborhood walk and finished my 7500 step a day goal. Since October 14th I have exceeded 7500 steps every day except one. So I'm a good boy in that regard anyway.

Come Follow Me 

2 Thessalonians 2:3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;

"After a time the Church as established by the Lord fell into spiritual decay. His teachings were altered; His ordinances were changed. The Great Apostasy came as had been foretold by Paul, who knew that the Lord would not come again “except there come a falling away first.”…Thus a complete restoration was required. God the Father and Jesus Christ called upon the Prophet Joseph Smith to be the prophet of this dispensation. All divine powers of previous dispensations were to be restored through him.  This dispensation of the fulness of times would not be limited in time or in location. It would not end in apostasy, and it would fill the world." Elder Russell M. Nelson, October 2006

"Those who wholeheartedly turn their lives over to our Savior and serve God and fellowman discover a richness and fulness to life that the selfish or egotistic will never experience. The unselfish give of themselves. These may be small gifts of charity that have a grand impact for good: a smile, a handshake, a hug, time spent in listening, a soft word of encouragement, or a gesture of caring. All these acts of kindness can change hearts and lives. When we take advantage of the unlimited opportunities to love and serve our fellowmen, including our spouse and family, our capacity to love God and to serve others will greatly increase."

"Are You Sleeping through the Restoration?" By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Second Counselor in the First Presidency, April 2014

Book of Mormon reading 

Chapter 5, The Nephites repent and forsake their sins—Mormon writes the history of his people and declares the everlasting word to them—Israel will be gathered in from her long dispersion. About A.D. 22–26.

Chapter 6, The Nephites prosper—Pride, wealth, and class distinctions arise—The Church is rent with dissensions—Satan leads the people in open rebellion—Many prophets cry repentance and are slain—Their murderers conspire to take over the government. About A.D. 26–30.