10/16/2026, Friday

Weight: 228.3

BP and Pulse: 112/72, 73

GMI: 7.0 , Daily Average Glucose: 146

Glucose level: 119 @0400

Reported Sleep: 5:51

Yesterday's Steps: 9,807

Journal Entry:  

We served in the Bishops Storehouse yesterday and I enjoyed it very much. Lately there seems to be an increase in patrons who arrive after 6:00 PM and that can seem a little discouraging after being there since 2:00 PM but we need to think about the fact that most of those late arrivers are coming after working all day and, personally, I'm glad that they are working and trying. And we are, after all, "open" until 6:30. So my attitude is improving and I'm happy to serve those late arrivers cheerfully. So even though we "close" at 6:30, I anticipate my actual closing as a little after that and I try to cheerfully help the late arrivers. The whole process is actually good for me and my attitude of serving others.

Come Follow Me:

Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;

3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.

"I know He is able to heal the sinner and those sinned against…

To all who are brokenhearted, captive, bruised, and perhaps blinded by hurt or sin, He offers healing, recovery, and deliverance. I testify that that healing and recovery He offers is real. The timing of that healing is individual, and we cannot judge another’s timing. It is important to allow ourselves the necessary time to heal and to be kind to ourselves in the process. The Savior is ever merciful and attentive and stands ready to provide the succor we need.

…To give what you have been denied is a powerful part of divine healing possible through faith in Jesus Christ. To live in such a way that you give, as Isaiah has said, beauty for the ashes of your life is an act of faith that follows the supreme example of a Savior who suffered all that He might succor all."

Sister Kristen M. Yee, Second Counselor Relief Society General Presidency, October 2022

Romans 8:16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

10/15/2026, Thursday

 Weight: 230.1

BP and Pulse: 114/71, 71

GMI:          , Daily Average Glucose: 154

Glucose level: 137 @ 0430

Reported Sleep: 6:59

Yesterday's Steps: 7,159

Journal Entry:  

We enjoyed an Endowment session yesterday in our Lindon Temple. 

I did my indoor exercise routine which includes 15 flights of stairs, quite a few steps and repeat use of my exercise bands. It's a pretty good routine that I can do here at home almost whenever I want to. I'd like to get into a routine of doing that exercise group every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I did it Monday and yesterday. And I hope to do it tomorrow. That will make a good week of exercise.

Come Follow Me:

Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.

2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.

3 And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.

"I know that as you lead in righteousness, this scripture in Isaiah will be fulfilled: “For, behold, … the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.” It will be discernable, and “the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.”

…I believe that as you awake and arise, your light will be a standard to the nations, but I also believe your standards will be a light to the nations. You are set apart. You distinguished yourselves in the premortal existence. Your lineage carries with it a covenant and promises. You have inherited the spiritual attributes of the faithful—even Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Your very nature reflects your divine heritage and destiny…Your divine characteristics will be magnified as you lead others and arise to your divine potential. Draw close to the Savior. He lives! He is the light, life, and hope of the world. He will lead you and give you courage to share your light."

Sister Elaine S. Dalton, Second Counselor, Young Women General Presidency, April 2006

10/14/2026, Wednesday

Weight: 232.3

BP and Pulse: 113/73, 66

GMI:          , Daily Average Glucose: 162

Glucose level: 145 @ 0400

Reported Sleep: 5:40

Yesterday's Steps: 3,105

Journal Entry:  

Come Follow Me:

Isaiah 59:1 Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:

2 But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.

"The Apostle Paul asks, “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?” He answers, “Neither death, nor life,…nor height, nor depth…shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Yet, there is someone who can separate us from God and Jesus Christ—and that someone is us, ourselves. As Isaiah says, “Your sins have hid his face from you.”

By divine love and divine law, we are responsible for our choices and their consequences. But our Savior’s atoning love is “infinite and eternal.” When we are ready to come home, even when we are “yet a great way off,” God is ready with great compassion to welcome us, joyfully offering the best He has."

Elder Gerrit W. Gong, Apostle 

10/13/2026, Tuesday

 Weight: 232.5

BP and Pulse: 100/62, 74

GMI:          , Daily Average Glucose: 162

Glucose level: 152 @ 0445

Reported Sleep: 7:19

Yesterday's Steps: 3,116

Journal Entry:  

I believe that I, in general, appreciate Sabbath days and do my best to "keep them holy". Attending to church related duties and attending Sacrament meetings are what I consider to be my specific responsibilities. Generally anything else should be what I consider to be in tune with my Heavenly Father. That leaves some discretion and choices but staying "in tune" is what's important to me.

Come Follow Me:

Isaiah 58:13 If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord, honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words:

14 Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

"The Savior identified Himself as Lord of the Sabbath. It is His day! Repeatedly, He has asked us to keep the Sabbath or to hallow the Sabbath day. We are under covenant to do so.

…How can you ensure that your behavior on the Sabbath will lead to joy and rejoicing? In addition to your going to church, partaking of the sacrament, and being diligent in your specific call to serve, what other activities would help to make the Sabbath a delight for you? What sign will you give to the Lord to show your love for Him?

…Not pursuing your “own pleasure” on the Sabbath requires self-discipline. You may have to deny yourself of something you might like. If you choose to delight yourself in the Lord, you will not permit yourself to treat it as any other day. Routine and recreational activities can be done some other time."

Elder Russell M. Nelson, Apostle 

10/12/2026, Monday

Weight: 230.3

BP and Pulse: 118/71, 75

GMI: Daily Average: 162

Glucose level: 152 @ 1015

Reported Sleep: 6:06

Yesterday's Steps: 6,073

Journal Entry: 

Come Follow Me:

Isaiah 58:6 Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?

"Satan would have you surrender your moral agency to various forms of addictive behavior, but a loving Heavenly Father has promised you through His prophet Isaiah that through sincere fasting, as you subdue your physical appetites, He will help you “loose the bands of wickedness” and “break every yoke.” Claim that promise through fasting. Our emptiness will provide more room for the fulness of the gospel. The hollowing precedes the hallowing."

Elder Spencer J. Condie of The Seventy, April 2002

10/11/2026, Sunday

Weight: 232.3

BP and Pulse: 112/69, 72

GMI: Daily Average: 156

Glucose level: 141 @ 0220

Reported Sleep: 5:26 

Yesterday's Steps: 6,694, 

Journal Entry: 

Come Follow Me:

Isaiah 58:6 Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?

"Satan would have you surrender your moral agency to various forms of addictive behavior, but a loving Heavenly Father has promised you through His prophet Isaiah that through sincere fasting, as you subdue your physical appetites, He will help you “loose the bands of wickedness” and “break every yoke.” Claim that promise through fasting. Our emptiness will provide more room for the fulness of the gospel. The hollowing precedes the hallowing."

Elder Spencer J. Condie of The Seventy, April 2002

10/09/2026, Friday

Weight: 

BP and Pulse: 

GMI: Daily Average: 

Glucose level: 168 @0500

Reported Sleep: 5:33

Yesterday's Steps: 3.2 miles

Journal Entry: 

I discovered that my iPad keeps track of my walking but not in steps, in miles. But loosely translated, I think I do about 1,000 steps per mile. But, of course this is of no major consequence. Once I get home and start using my iPhone again I'll be back to steps. Then I'll have a pretty accurate picture because my iPhone will give me steps and my iPad will give me miles. Maybe I'll just enter both numbers.

We had a pretty quiet day yesterday. We drove over to the Jamestown fairy and then to Smithfield. Then back. Today will be our last full day here in Virginia. Tomorrow we fly home.

Come Follow Me:

Isaiah 54: 7 For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.

8 In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the Lord thy Redeemer.

"So, in a world “tossed with tempest, and not comforted,” as Jehovah said it would be, how do we find what He called “the covenant of … peace”? We find it by turning to Him who said He would have mercy on us and “with everlasting kindness” would grant peace to our children. In spite of frightful prophecies and unsettling scriptures declaring that peace will be taken from the earth generally, the prophets, including our own beloved Russell M. Nelson, have taught that it does not have to be taken from us individually! So, this Easter let’s try to practice peace in a personal way, applying the grace and healing balm of the Atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ to ourselves and our families and all those we can reach around us. Fortunately, even astonishingly, this soothing salve is made available to us “without money and without price.”

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Apostle