050526, Tuesday

Vitals: 

     Weight: 229.9

     BP and Pulse: 117/74, 79

     GMI: 7.3

     Reported Sleep: 6:55

     Yesterday's Steps: 3,599

Journal Entry:

Come Follow Me:

Moroni 7: 48 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ; that ye may become the sons of God; that when he shall appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is; that we may have this hope; that we may be purified even as he is pure. Amen.

"The Redeemer of the world turned outward in love and service when He faced spiritual adversity or physical pain—in contrast to the natural man in each of us that turns inward in self-interest, self-centeredness, and selfishness. As we live as He invites us to live and with His help, our nature and character over time increasingly become more like His.

As we follow, love, and serve the Savior, we gradually focus less on our own desires and interests and more on understanding and addressing the needs of others. We do not merely perform benevolent deeds; rather, our state of being is changed and becomes increasingly Christlike. Charity, then, ultimately possesses us."

050426, Monday

Vitals: 

     Weight: 230.6

     BP and Pulse: 113/74, 74

     GMI: 7.3

     Reported Sleep: 6:07

     Yesterday's Steps: 7,648

Journal Entry:

Come Follow Me:

Numbers 11: 20 But even a whole month, until it come out at your nostrils, and it be loathsome unto you: because that ye have despised the Lord which is among you, and have wept before him, saying, Why came we forth out of Egypt?

"...[M]urmurers have short memories...Strange, isn’t it...how those with the shortest memories have the longest lists of demands! However, with no remembrance of past blessings, there is no perspective about what is really going on.

...Those of deep faith do not murmur. They are generously disposed, and they are reluctant to murmur, even while in deep difficulties...

Murmuring can also be noisy enough that it drowns out the various spiritual signals to us, signals which tell us in some cases to quit soaking ourselves indulgently in the hot tubs of self-pity! Murmuring over the weight of our crosses not only takes energy otherwise needed to carry them but might cause another to put down his cross altogether. Besides, brothers and sisters, if we were not carrying so much else, our crosses would be much lighter."

Elder Neal A Maxwell, Apostle 

050326, Sunday. Lindon Temple Dedication by President Henry B. Eyring

Vitals: 

     Weight: 229.9

     BP and Pulse: 115/73, 78

     GMI: 7.4   

     Reported Sleep: 7:34

     Yesterday's Steps: 9,826

Journal Entry:

Looking forward to today's temple dedication. We have an Endowment session scheduled this week and I have additionally scheduled an Initiatory session. I'm looking forward to serving as an official Temple Worker this coming Friday morning.

Come Follow Me 

Leviticus 19: 34 But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.

“The stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself.” 

“Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” 

And the Savior said:

“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:

“Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me.” 

The Savior lovingly acknowledged the widow whose contribution was only two mites because she did what she could. He also told the parable of the good Samaritan, which He concluded saying, “Go, and do thou likewise.” Sometimes reaching out is inconvenient. But when we work together in love and unity, we can expect heaven’s help."

President Linda K. Burton, Relief Society General President 

050226, Saturday

Vitals: 

     Weight: 229.9

     BP and Pulse: 106/72, 81

     GMI: 7.4   

     Reported Sleep: 5:48

     Yesterday's Steps: 10,254

Journal Entry:

Our grand children, Erica, Jill and Fredrick, participated in their annual piano concert yesterday and we enjoyed being there. Their piano teacher is very dedicated and puts on this concert every year for many of her students.

It sounds like Kathy Partridge may come by this morning to say hi to us. It will be nice to see them. They are here from Arizona in order to attend the women's conference at BYU.

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Come Follow Me 

Leviticus 19: 30 Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the Lord. 

"Perhaps above all, a saint is reverent. Reverence for the Lord, for the earth He created, for leaders, for the dignity of others, for the law, for the sanctity of life, for chapels and other buildings, are all evidences of saintly attitudes."

Elder Russell M. Nelson, Apostle 

050126, Friday

Vitals: 

     Weight: 228.3

     BP and Pulse: 109/75, 75

     GMI: 7.4   

     Reported Sleep: 7:40

     Yesterday's Steps: 3,700

Journal Entry:

When I look at the thought expressed in Come Follow Me below, I can't help thinking of Adam and Myisha and how I wish we could more completely enjoy our relationships. But, hopefully, things will improve there with time.

Come Follow Me 

Leviticus 19: 18 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord.

"The best ways for us to see the spiritual purposes of the Church are to live the true, pure, and simple teachings of Christ and also to apply the Savior’s two great commandments: “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart. … Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” 

Obedience to those two commandments provides a way to experience more peace and joy. When we love and serve the Lord and love and serve our neighbors, we will naturally feel more happiness that comes to us in no better way."

President M. Russell Ballard, Apostle 

043026, Thursday

 Vitals: 

     Weight: 230.6

     BP and Pulse: 102/63, 83

     GMI: 7.4   

     Reported Sleep: 5:05

     Yesterday's Steps: 3,718

Journal Entry:

Come Follow Me 

Leviticus 19: 9 And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy field, neither shalt thou gather the gleanings of thy harvest.

10 And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard, neither shalt thou gather every grape of thy vineyard; thou shalt leave them for the poor and stranger: I am the Lord your God.

"Because we are all brothers and sisters, we are all “neighbors,” though separated at times by distance, culture, religion, or race. Said the Prophet Joseph, “A man filled with the love of God, is not content with blessing his family alone, but ranges through the whole world, anxious to bless the whole human race.”  The Lord sets the example, “for he doeth that which is good among the children of men; … and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God.”  

To provide for others in the Lord’s way, we strive to care for ourselves and sacrifice to help those in need. The poor labor for what they receive and seek the betterment of others as well.  This pattern has been with us from the beginning.  

The Church welfare plan embodies this divine pattern, and faithful Church members follow it. Their offerings provide succor to the widow, care to the orphan, and refuge to the suffering."

Bishop Keith B. McMullin, Second Counselor Presiding Bishopric 

042926, Wednesday

Vitals: 

     Weight: 232.3

     BP and Pulse: 

     GMI: 7.4    (finger prick = 177, CGM = 165)

     Reported Sleep: 5:10

     Yesterday's Steps: 3,622

Journal Entry:

Come Follow Me 

Leviticus 19: 2 Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the Lord your God am holy.

"May the Lord bless us to be reverent, prayerful, full of worship and devotion, until we re-enter the holy presence of him who is our Father, I pray in the name of his son, the Lord Jesus Christ."

Elder Howard W. Hunter, Apostle