090426, Friday

Weight: 231.7

BP and Pulse: 114/68, 73

GMI: 6.9, Glucose level Three day Average: 151 (128) Daily Average)

CGM: 134 (0445)

Reported Sleep: 6:30

Yesterday's Steps: 9,405

Journal Entry:

Jake brought all of his kids over for a visit yesterday afternoon. It was good to see them. I remember as a youth that visiting my grandparents wasn't the most exciting thing in my life but these visits strengthen families in many ways and that is perhaps more important than I even realize in my old age. Anyway, the fact that he did that speaks well for him and I truly appreciate him.

Come Follow Me:

Psalm 139: 1 O Lord, thou hast searched me, and known me.

2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.

3 Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.

"You may not have heard the Lord call you by name, but He knows each one of you and He knows your name. God has known you individually for a long, long time. He not only knows the names of all the stars; He knows your heartaches and your joys. He knows you perfectly and loves you completely."

Sister Elaine S. Dalton, Second Counselor, Young Women General Presidency, April 2005

090326, Thursday

Weight: 233.0

BP and Pulse: 114/72, 72

GMI: 6.9, Glucose level Three day Average: 149 (115 Daily Average)

CGM: 127 (0510)

Reported Sleep: 7:41

Yesterday's Steps: 10,187

Journal Entry:

Come Follow Me:

Psalm 127: 1 Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.

"The Savior stands ready to accept our humble offerings and perfect them through His grace. With Christ, there is no imperfect harvest. We must have the courage to believe that His grace is for us—that He will help us, rescue us from the depths when we falter, and perfect our less-than-perfect efforts."

Elder Vern P. Stanfill of The Seventy 

090226, Wednesday

Weight: 234.5

BP and Pulse: 117/77, 80

GMI: 7.0, Glucose level Three day Average: 149 (138 Daily Average)

CGM: 143 (0345)

Reported Sleep: 5:08

Yesterday's Steps: 2,934

Journal Entry:

Come Follow Me:

Psalm 119: 105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

106 I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.

"We can go to the scriptures. They teach us about Jesus Christ and His gospel, the magnitude of His Atonement, and our Father’s great plan of happiness and redemption. Daily immersion in the word of God is crucial for spiritual survival, especially in these days of increasing upheaval. As we feast on the words of Christ daily, the words of Christ will tell us how to respond to difficulties we never thought we would face."

President Russell M. Nelson, Apostle 

090126, Tuesday

Weight: 232.5

BP and Pulse: 102/73, 73

GMI: 7.0, Glucose level Three day Average: 146 (131 Daily Average)

CGM: 134 (0425)

Reported Sleep: 6:06

Yesterday's Steps: 3,822

Journal Entry:

I'm considering asking to be released as a Temple Worker and serving instead at the Bishops Storehouse on Thursdays. The need for people on Thursdays at the Storehouse is greater than Tuesdays and I think it would be a void match for me. My hearing is such that it's difficult for me to serve in the temple and having to be there at 0500 is getting to be challenging. Plus Cathy and I can serve together at the Bishops Storehouse. We'll see.

Come Follow Me:

Psalm 116: 1 I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.

2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

3 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.

4 Then called I upon the name of the Lord; O Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.

"Because Heavenly Father has all power and knows all things, He can see all His children and can hear and answer every prayer. You can come to know for yourself that He is there and that He loves you.

When you know that Heavenly Father is real and that He loves you, you can live with courage and hope! “Pray, he is there; speak, he is list’ning."

Sister Susan H. Porter, Primary General President, April 2024

083126, Monday

 Weight: 232.5

BP and Pulse: 115/73, 74

GMI: 7.0, Glucose level Three day Average: 151 (134 Daily Average)

CGM: 142 (0420) 

Reported Sleep: 7:06

Yesterday's Steps: 8,755

Journal Entry:

Come Follow Me:

The Come Follow Me lesson in We Believe today addresses how we, in general, view our bodies. That is an interesting topic because in a very real way this has a lot of impact on our relationships. One of the things mentioned was that 63% of women in one study were not satisfied with their bodies. And 50% of men were likewise not satisfied. This is kind of a sad reflection on our current mortal existence and, I think, contributes to some of our failures as human beings to become involved in positive marital relations among other things.

As I thought about this, I, first of all, am very satisfied with my body and my wife's body. But as I thought about it I can honestly say that I truly believe that the vast majority of us, if not all of us, have the potential  to be very attractive though many fail. 

But it's an interesting topic with lots of areas to ponder. And I'll leave it at that for now.

083026, Sunday

Weight: 232.3

BP and Pulse: 120/77, 72

GMI: 7.1, Glucose level Three day Average: 154 (76 Daily Average)

CGM: 123 (0410)

Reported Sleep: 7:12

Yesterday's Steps: 9,121

Journal Entry:

Come Follow Me:

Psalm 85: 8 I will hear what God the Lord will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly. 

"Obedience brings blessings here and now. Jesus said, “If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.” Happiness and peace are found when we are in harmony with ourselves, with God, and with our fellowmen.

Through obedience we build spiritual strength that sustains us during times of adversity."

President Barbara W. Winder, Relief Society General President, October 1985

"Once we bind ourselves to our Savior through covenant, only we can sever the tie. Jesus never will. As we remain tightly bound to Him, He is bound to us. We can expect His power to bless us with strength and joy even when we are experiencing a steep stretch of life. But if we turn away, we have no such promise."

Elder Brian J. Holmes of The Seventy, April 2026

082926, Saturday

Weight: 235.4

BP and Pulse: 122/69, 73

GMI: 7.1, Glucose level Three day Average: 162

CGM: 

Reported Sleep: 5:45

Yesterday's Steps: 5,075

Journal Entry:

Come Follow Me:

Psalm 71: 1 In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.

"The voices and pressures of the world are engaging and numerous. But too many voices are deceptive, seductive, and can pull us off the covenant path. To avoid the inevitable heartbreak that follows, I plead with you today to counter the lure of the world by making time for the Lord in your life—each and every day.

If most of the information you get comes from social or other media, your ability to hear the whisperings of the Spirit will be diminished. If you are not also seeking the Lord through daily prayer and gospel study, you leave yourself vulnerable to philosophies that may be intriguing but are not true. Even Saints who are otherwise faithful can be derailed by the steady beat of Babylon’s band."

President Russell M. Nelson, Apostle