2021 Journal

 31 Aug 2021, Tuesday Priorit ized Daily Tasks Debbie went to exercise early; when she got back I went to the Legacy Center to walk and jog.  We had prayer and listened to D&C Come Follow Me.   Debbie called and talked to Gary Ratcliffe, land surveyor, 801-420-2915, and Neil Reay, our neighbor who is president of our homeowner association.   They are coming over this Friday afternoon. We worked on a book and our trip in Sep and Oct 2017.  IT IS DIFFICULT TO TYPE WITH ONE HAND! There is much more happening than what I have written.

 30 Aug 2021, Monday Priorit ized Daily Tasks Contact Brother David and Sister Marsha Knutsen who is the coordinator for sacrament services at Abbington Memory Center.  Brother and Sister Knutson live at 1207 W 1800 N, Lehi.     phone 801-822-6884                        Paula, Director Abbington Memory Center                                                 Abbey, Activity Director                                                                           Susan, CNA.  801-768-4712 call Revere health about an appointment Sep 1st 2PM with Dr. Ryan Richards  (sometime before we leave ...

 29 Aug 2021, Sunday Priorit ized Daily Tasks Beverly Jane Wilson Bushnell Martin died today.  Her funeral will be next Saturday in Twin Fall, ID Lehi 7th Ward Conference I had somewhat of a rough night with my hand swelling and my ribs on my left side hurting when I turn or breathe heavy.  I showered last night wrapping my left hand in a towel and covering it with a plastic bag and taping it to my arm.  I got dressed and Ryan tied my tie.   9 AM - Lehi 7th Ward Conference today.  Ryan, Stephanie, and the boys attended.  They got back to the house in time to see their ward conference broadcast from St. George.   After church, I got Brother Mark Grow, our home teacher, and Brother Neil Reay to administer and bless me. Michael came by the house after dropping Autumn off at the Salt Lake airport.  He put the registration sticker for 2022 on the Land Rover before leaving to drive back home to San Clemente.

28 Aug 2021, Saturday Priorit ized Daily Tasks Ljubica Jelicic's 70th Birthday Notes from Jared Halverson's Come Follow Me podcast on YouTube, D&C 94-97 for week Aug 30 - Sep 5:                                                                      He drew 3 circles that overlapped each other.  One he named, Students Needs; the second, What is the Prophetic Intent; and the third, Prompting of the Holy Ghost.  The teacher wants to be in the area where all three circles overlap.       The scriptures are boring only when they are not relevant. If you want to profit from your scripture study, find its relevance in your life.  "liken the scriptures unto yourself" As our lives are wholely dedicate to God we are building a temple after the pattern God has given. I talked to Debbie...

27 Aug 2021, Friday Priorit ized Daily Tasks make an appointment to see Stepanie Scott, Acapuctunie 1934 Moyle Dr., Alpine, UT phone 801-712-8046 Debbie and I soak feet in Black Oxygen Call Matthew to check on Ava and the girls.  Ava was in a lot of pain last night.  Matt was on his way back home from taking Madeline and Bella to school.  He went live with his software last night or early this morning. 12 noon - Legacy Center walk, exercise Brunch, soak our feet in the Black Oxygen and listen to some of the D&C Come Follow Me Lessons. Tylee came over and later Ryan, Stephanie, and the children arrive.  Debbie took Tylee and Kylie to Twin Falls.  They are going to spend the weekend with Libby celebrating her 16th birthday. I to talked Ora and Dan.  Dan's sister, Peggy's, daughter, Margaret, age 60, came and visited on the back porch with COVID-19 mask most of the afternoon.  I talked to Elain who has finally got on the road from Heber, UT to Lo...

26 Aug 2021, Thursday Priorit ized Daily Tasks 6:30 AM Debbie went to exercise. I talked to Ora, Susan her daughter had surgery this morning.  Her appendix reptured. 12 Noon -  dinner with Michael, Autumn, and Alex in Provo 3:30 PM - tour Encircle Home near Provo City Temple.  Was originally built in 1891.  It is the same architectural style as stick's (1860s -1870s) and shingle's (1879 -1912).  The house style is similar to that of George Mariam Smith, Uncle Babe's, near Delta, AL.  Stephenie Larsen is CEO and Founder, her husband is Dr. Mitch Larsen; Jacob Dunford is COO; Stephenie and Jacob with other staff gave us a tour and introduced us to some of the children whose sexual orientation is not considered straight.  In fact there we 12 different categories for someone to choose from to identify yourself when signing in.  John Williams was a friend of Anteon, and Steve Young dominated $100 M each.  Michael and Autumn want to open an En...

 25 Aug 2021, Wednesday Priorit ized Daily Tasks Blake Brown Reynolds' 34th birthday      (Wished her a happy birthday in a text addressed to Elender Brown) 2:50 PM - Dr. Ryan Richardson at Mt. Peak Hospital in Lehi; C-scan showed ring finger bone connecting to my wrist shoved up into wrist bone with chips and pieces broken off.  Surgery is not practical; my hand was put in a new splint. Ava came through surgery to relocate her left elbow.  It will be watched to see if it stays in place. I settled with Umang Dave for repair work on his 2015 Honda Fit I rented this month while I was in GA.  I paid him with Citi Visa cred card through PayPal for $26.40.                                                                      Grandpa McAlpin (me)           ...

 24 Aug 2021, Tuesday Priorit ized Daily Tasks  talk to Celeste - tour guide to Vikings River Cruise   9:30 AM - Legacy Center to exercise Drive up to the cabin to get a neighbor's cat out of the house. Debbie visit at Laura Gourley with Hillary, Tiffani, and their mother, Lori Hobbs 2:50 PM - Dr. Ryan Richardson, Orthopedic Surgeon, regarding my left hand. I got a new splint which I will have until Wed., Sep 1st at 2 PM when it will be changed to something for 3 weeks, then therapy to get movement back. I received instructions from Umag Dave to pay my part for the repair work on his 2015 Honda Fit I rented through Turo while I was in Georgia.  The quote that was accepted was from Decatur Auto Repair and Body Inc. at 301 Dekalb Industrial Way, Decatur, Ga was for $1,070.00. The tag is GA  RVC9185 and Vin. no. 3HGGK5H88FM761902 on the 2015 Honda Fit.  I sent Umag $900 for my part through his PayPal account, id. number, usdave@gmail.com.

 23 Aug 2021, Monday Priorit ized Daily Tasks My sister, Elain, called today.  She is leaving for  L.A. today or tomorrow. I got an appointment to see Dr. Ryan Richards, Orthopedic Suregon, about my left-hand tomorrow at 2:30 PM. I received another quote from Umang for repairs on his Honda Fit I rented through Turo when I was back in GA and FL earlier this month and in July.  The quote was from Decatur Auto Repair and Body Shop, 301 Dekalb Industrial Blvd. Decatur, GA. phone 404-499-0205, for $1,070. Tylee came by and later Debbie went to get her neils done. Debbie and I listened to Jared Halverson's podcast D&C 93. Adoration is a deep love, and respect for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and a striving to emulate them.  To do this we must know them, and to know them is eternal life. "John 17:3"   We must pray and ponder.  The celestial room in the temple is a place to be still and know God, the work we came to the temple to do, is done....

 22 Aug 2021, Sunday Priorit ized Daily Tasks Call Robert and Ljubica Maccbee 9 AM - Sacrament meeting Lehi 7th Ward 10 AM - Debbie and I teach 6-7-year-olds Jr. Sunday School 10 AM - Alex speaking in Christianitos Ward        (We were able to hear part of her talk.  We need to study the scriptures, have prayer and attend church.) After church Jared, Tylee, and Tate came over. I talked to all the children on the phone. Debbie and I had dinner and listened to D&C 93, Come Follow Me with Jared Halverson.  Like begets likes; "For intelligence cleaveth unto intelligence; wisdom receiveth wisdom; truth embraceth truth; virtue loveth virtue; light cleaveth unto light; mercy hath compassion on mercy and claimeth her own; justice continueth its course and claimeth its own; judgment goeth before the face of him who sitteth upon the throne and governeth and executeth all things." D&C 88:40   When a vibrating tuning fork is placed near another t...

 21 Aug 2021, Saturday Priorit ized Daily Tasks Matthew and Melodie Anniversary - called and texted them a happy 11th anniversary Debbie and I had prayer and studied Scriptures. Some notes: some who take Christianity casually, maybe a causality of Christianity. Rode over to Lehi High School football field and watched Porter play.  We missed Tate's game but did get to see Max play flag football game. We got home and I went for about an hour jog and walk.  While I was jogging on the sidewalk I came to a place I did not see where a section had been pushed up by a tree root or something and I tripped.  I tried to break the fall with my left hand but still caught some of the fall with my head.  I did not stop but finished by just walking.  I came home, showered, cleaned up while Debbie fixed brunch.  When I set down to eat she noticed I looked as if I had been mugged.  After we ate we went over to the clinic where my hand was X-rayed.  I had ...

 20 Aug 2021, Friday Priorit ized Daily Tasks Debbie and I had prayer and she went to Curves to exercise.  I went for a walk and jog around the neighborhood.  We ate breakfast and I worked in the yard killing dandelions and other weeds.   Umang (I have been calling him David) sent me a text and called.  He had quotes on the repairs to his 2015 Honda Fit car.  I asked him to send me the quotes he has in an email.  He had one quote from DeKalb Collision Center in Avondale for the right rear door ($1,438.99) and a quote for a splash shield and fender liner under the front of the car ($477.80).  The other quote was from My Favorite Automotive on DeKalb Ave., Atlanta, GA for a splash shield and fender liner ($590.89). Anniversary - Ryan and Stephanie Hobbs (sent them a text and email wishing them a happy 18th anniversary) 7 PM have Porter and Tate at a high school football game to run out on the field with the high school team between a row o...

 19 Aug 2021, Thursday Priorit ized Daily Tasks Debbie went to exercise at Curves early this morning; later we  had prayer and listened to Jared Halverson's Come Follow Me podcast of part of D&C 88. 10 AM Dentist Chris Jacobson at  3397 N. 1200 E. Ste, #102,  Lehi, UT. 801-541-9950 12:30 PM - Debbie's hair appointment.   Costco was out of Acai so I ordered an assortment through Amazon online. I get an investment newsletter:  I am not investing in stocks myself but have and have had others investing for me.  Sometimes I come out ahead and sometimes I don't.  I did pick up some information that is worth considering for anyone investing in stocks.  Look at debt to equity ratio;                                                                    Price to book value r...

18 Aug 2021, Wednesday Priorit ized Daily Tasks Debbie and I had prayer together; she went to Curves to exercise and I went to the Legacy Center.  The Legacy Center was closed this week for maintenance.  I went to Costco and picked up a few groceries. I got Debbie a spring bouquet of flowers today. Debbie and I reviewed the changes Celest sent to our Austrian flights in Sep. and Oct. that have been canceled by Austrian Airlines.  Debbie and I listened to some of Jared Halverson Come Follow Me Podcast on D&C. We are having some periods of heavy rain today. I received a text from Dan Guinn about the $3 M plus I am being charged for regarding my 2019 IRS tax return, I scanned and sent it to him last night, that he had received it and has sent it to Barbara who does the tax returns. I worked on confirming reservations for 25 people in 7 rooms, from July 18th to July 23rd, 2022 at the Grand Moon Palace in Cancun, Mexico through Arelis Almonte, Sales Representative,...

 17 Aug 2021, Tuesday Priorit ized Daily Tasks Orders flowers for Debbie Kimball and Debbie McAlpin (Flowers will be delivered to Debbie Kimball this afternoon.  I will give my wife flowers tomorrow) Note from Church on Sunday:  Brother Sharpe, son of President Sharpe our Tennessee Chattanooga Stake President when we lived in Rome, GA. 3:45 PM Turn Honda Fit into Dave, 1746 Indiana Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 call  650-267-1500 Atlanta to Salt Lake City – DL - 540. Today, Aug 17th, Depart 6:59 PM–Landing 8:55 PM Note from Church on Sunday:  Brother Sharpe, son of President Sharpe our Tennessee Chattanooga Stake President when we lived in Rome, GA.  There was a family that had a 5-year-old daughter and a 19-year-old son.  The little girl loved and adored her brother.    Each day the family would have family prayer and plead with the Lord to turn the son back to Him, that he would humble himself, and do the things that are right...

 16 Aug 2021, Monday Priorit ized Daily Tasks 1:30 AM -  Depart Ora and Dan's in Mimar Beach, FL 8:30 AM -  Arrived in Cedartown and filled the rental car with gas, 7.8 gallons Debbie called and was on a walk with Karlene.  She said there is so much smoke from the wildfires in California you can not see very far. Call Garden Lakes Property Managers about 20/22 Brookstone water sunk pump.  They have put an order in to the plumber but have not heard from him. Will, Spencer and Nancy's son, is here with his grandparents.   He is sick and will be here a few days.  Debbie is staying home from the temple to care for him.   I followed Max over to his and Debbie's apartment in Atlanta across from the Temple.  I spent the night here. I did not go by and see Scott and Jane Shealy Chandler.  They are uncomfortable having guests because of COVID.  They did send me a picture.  Jane is Aunt Eva McAlpin Shealy's youngest child....

 15 Aug 2021, Sunday Priorit ized Daily Tasks Betty Reynolds 2nd birthday I had my personal prayer, shower, shaved, Debbie called and we had prayer together.    9:00 AM - Destin Ward, Fort Walton Beach Florida Stake, 99 North Geronimo Street. Miramar Beach, FL 32550-4061.  I attended Sacrament Meeting and Sunday School.  Spencer made an announcement at the end of the Sacrament meeting about the letter from the First Presidency regarding COVID, asking members to wear masks, social distance, and get the vaccine.  He told them to pray and ask God if he revealed this to President Nelson and wants you and your family to do.   Spencer told about when he was a boy, his family would have family prayer.  Then his father, Max Kimball, would look at them and ask, "What do you think Heavenly Father would have us do?"  Spencer is a counselor in the Fort Walton Beach Florida Stake Presidency.    Spencer invited me over this afternoon wh...

 14 Aug 2021, Saturday Priorit ized Daily Tasks I had my personal prayer and listened to some of Jared Halverson D&C 89-92, Come Follow Me, assignment for this week. "My life cannot implement in action the demands of all the people to whom my heart responds." a quote by Anne Morrow Lindbergh I sent Jane "Shealy" and Scott Chandler some pictures of Roy and Elaine Bryant as well as Ora and Dan Truitt.  I told them I would like to come by to see them this Monday. I was up early and had my personal pray as I do each morning and evening. It is too early to call Debbie.  She is an hour earlier in Idaho.  She called me later and we had prayer together. Dan and I went to the gas station and fill our cars with gas before the storm arrives.  Call Regions Bank after I saw a $15 low balance fee charged to my saving account.  I called the bank and got the fee waived and changed so I do not have to keep a balance of $15,000.  It has no effect on my checking...