2023 December 5, Tuesday, Journal Entry

We're taking Cathy to see her eye surgeon this morning. Dr. Jardine. I suspect she will need a second surgery to finalize what was started with the first one. She had terrible vision because of what was probably a birth defect that finally caught up with her as she agreed. One of the many blessings of living in our age is the miracles available through modern medicine. Can is 73 years old and her ancestors lived mostly into their 90's. So I figure she could have another 20 years or so and it would be nice if her vision was good. She needs to see well if for no other reason she might have to start doing most of our driving as I age.

Anyway, I'm hoping this will be a next step in improvement for her and us.

We have the Bishops Storehouse this afternoon. I'm now a manager on this Tuesday afternoon shift so a little more work because, among other things, I have to lock up the Storehouse at 6:30ish, our official closing time. We don't usually turn people away if they're late because that's not don't with our mission so often we're not done until 7 or so.

Some of my friends are going to the stake center at 8:30 to play basketball and pickleball. Is like to do that but I have to be at the temple by 4:45 tomorrow and staying up late tonight might not be smart. I don't think I'll do it.

For our last Mothers Day in Crestwood, Kevin gave Cathy a snow removal device (pictured here). It's been in its box in our garage ever since we moved here. But since our HOA is basically dropping the ball regarding snow removal, I decided to unbox it and put it together. It's obviously quite small and not meant for major snow but it might come in handy in some situations. We'll see.

Come Follow Me 

Revelation 2:7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.

"I also invite you to study again the account of the Savior’s appearance to the Nephites in the Americas, as recorded in 3 Nephi. Not long before that appearance, His voice was heard among the people, including these words of supplication:

“Will ye not now return unto me, and repent of your sins, and be converted, that I may heal you?

“… Behold, mine arm of mercy is extended towards you, and whosoever will come, him will I receive.”

Dear brothers and sisters, Jesus Christ extends that same invitation to you today. I plead with you to come unto Him so that He can heal you! He will heal you from sin as you repent. He will heal you from sadness and fear. He will heal you from the wounds of this world.

Whatever questions or problems you have, the answer is always found in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ."

"The Answer Is Always Jesus Christ" By President Russell M. Nelson

President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 2023

"Our job is not to teach someone who’s going through a rough patch that they are bad or disappointing. On rare occasions we may feel prompted to correct, but most often let’s tell our loved ones in spoken and unspoken ways the messages they long to hear: “Our family feels whole and complete because you are in it.” “You will be loved for the rest of your life—no matter what.”

By Sister Tamara W. Runia, First Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency, October 2023