Temple Grounds/Flowers

Click on this website http://www.vincentfam.net/2008-05-05_Flowers/ to see the beautiful gardens and grounds surrounding Temple Square in Salt Lake City. Just glorious. Thanks Dana N. for sharing this with me.

Dear Reader, will you let me know if you enjoyed this please.

Summer Reading Plus

My thanks to Alaina for lending me this series of books. I should finish the last in a week or two. This is something I can highly recommend.

What are you reading and would like to share with me?

In an ancient land in a time foretold by prophets, a babe was born beneath a shining star. Thirty years later, Jesus of Nazareth began teaching a message of hope, peace, and love. He claimed to be the Son of God, and his words - and his life - would change the world.
In Fishers of Men, the first volume in the new series The Kingdom and the Crown, best-selling author Gerald N. Lund transports us to the days of Christ's mortal ministry and invites us to experience the emotions and events of those extraordinary times.
Reports of Jesus of Nazareth have reached the ears of David ben Joseph, a merchant in Capernaum, who has waited and watched for the Messiah ever since a special, starlit night thirty years ago. He and his family decide to see for themselves whether or not the rumors are true and journey to hear Jesus.
Though David is quick to accept Jesus as the Messiah, the rest of his family is more cautious. His wife, Deborah, and his son, Simeon, leaders in the rebellious Zealot movement, look for a Messiah that will crush the Romans with power and the sword, not one preaching a message of love and forgiveness.
Meanwhile, reports of Jesus have reached into the very heart of Jerusalem, and both the powerful Sadducee Mordechai ben Uzziel and the Pharisee Azariah are growing uneasy with the news. Though they hold opposing political views, both agree that something must be done to stop this man from Nazareth before he gets out of hand. However, in Mordechai's own household the influence of the carpenter from Nazareth begins to create conflict.
Fishers of Men is a sweeping epic filled with memorable characters who bring to life an extraordinary time in the history of the world. It is a story about the importance of family, the power of faith, the miracle of forgiveness, and the strength needed to follow your heart.

Douglas Coy Miles

Do you recognize that name? Brother Miles created this amoung many other church awards-How many CTR rings have you owned in your life. How many have you lost or your kiddos lost in their lifetimes. Some people have expressed to me their dislike for this ring but NOT ME. I love it. I love what it stands for. I love how it can remind children, for whom it was created, or any age person to CHOOSE THE RIGHT. Thanks Brother Miles for this rings.

Brother Miles just passed away; you can go here to read about his life http://www.ldslivingonline.com/article.php?articleId=63390, I think it was worth my time.

Good Sabbath

What a great feeling to leave church and be uplifted, feeling so grateful to worship in my ward and knowing that I have learned and hopefully served well. Thanks for the lessons and sister comments dear friends.

Here's a quote I hope you enjoy as much as I do.

"Our homes are to be more than sanctuaries; they should also be places where God's spirit can dwell, where the storm stops at the door, where love reigns and peace dwells." -President Thomas S. Monson

United Families Internations

I sincerely hope you, all two of you who read this blog, will click on United Families International which is out of Gilbert, AZ and sign up to get their email newsletter.


We need to take a stand for all things good and keeping the family strong is definitely a good thing. It's empowering knowing you can make your voice heard and Stand For Truth and Righteousness. I love that "saying" and am so glad it is part of both the Young Women's and Relief Society statements.


Go ahead and do it. It's easy. I'm so proud of you. And here is this organizations web site http://www.unitedfamilies.org/index.cfm

2 New Temples

I thought you'd be interested in this and seeing the photos of these new temples is always thrilling to me.

Panama City, Panama (click for more facts)

The Panama City Panama Temple will be the third temple in Central America. The other temples in that region are located in Guatemala City, Guatemala, and San José, Costa Rica. In addition, the construction of three more temples in Central America has been announced: one in Tegucigalpa, Honduras; one in San Salvador, El Salvador; and one in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.

Twin Falls, Idaho (click for more info)

The Twin Falls Idaho Temple will be the fourth Temple in Idaho. The other temples in the state are located in Idaho Falls, Boise and Rexburg.

Check Out Another LDS blog

Here is a fun new blog...just click Light Refreshments Served and enjoy. It's a site where several LDS women blog. Read their profiles and if you're like me you'll think they would be fun friends.

Hope you're all enduring summer well. I'm blogging less I know. Guess I'd better get busy.