Introducing "Matthew Samuel" Okelberry

Matthew Samuel Okelberry
Born: 10 September 2010 - 10:06 p.m.
10 lbs. 4 oz.
21 1/2 inches long

Proud Parents:
Sam and Mona
Big Sisters: Krystal and Gabriella

Isn't he a doll? Already looks 2 weeks old!
(smile)

We are FREE TODAY...because....OTHERS GAVE THEIR BEST

THANK YOU...to ALL who sacrificed
for me and my children...

Elder Neal A. Maxwell: Hope through the Atonement of Christ

Elder Neal A. Maxwell: Hope through the Atonement of Christ

Treasures in Heaven

I am posting this TWICE...once for those who can't see the entire film on your screen on this post...Either CLICK to pull up the film....or if your screen is wide enough...see it directly on this post...Either way....I pray...you will be edified deeply like I was...Love, Deb

BYUtv - Treasure In Heaven

BYUtv - Treasure In Heaven

Gospel "Formulas"

Today, in Relief Society...we had some fun with "Gospel Formulas"...We only touched on a few of them...and so...over the next few days...I will post some of the ones I came up with....There are MANY MANY MORE...Send me some of YOUR FAVORITES...and I will POST THEM! It would be fun to see how many we can come up with...This would INCLUDE...General Conference talks...Quotes from the Brethren...

OK...Here are a couple to get started - (my two favorites):

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT Individuals or Situations:

"But I say unto you, Love your enemies,
Bless them that curse you,
Do good to them that hate you,
and Pray for them which despitefully use you,
and persecute you...
Matthew 5:44

FORMULA:

• LOVE them
• BLESS them
• DO GOOD to them
• PRAY for them

GODHOOD

"SERVICE is not something we endure on the earth
so we can earn the right to live
in the celestial kingdom.
SERVICE is the very fiber of which an EXALTED LIFE
in the celestial kingdom is made.
Knowing that SERVICE is
what gives our Father in Heaven fulfillment,
and knowing that we want to be where He is
and
as He is,
why must we be commanded to SERVE one another?
SERVICE
is
What GODHOOD
is all about."

President Marion G. Romney - Ensign - November 1982, page 93
Quoted By: M. Russell Ballard - Ensign - September 1992, page 73

FORMULA:
SERVE ONE ANOTHER

ANNUAL Chili Cook- OFF...And the Winner is....................

For those who were not able to make it to our Ward ANNUAL "Chili" Cook- Off...you missed some GREAT TASTING CHILI! Lots to choose from...plus...homemade "corn bread" and homemade "goodies"!!!!! SO GOOD....All "diets" were put on hold! (smile) Before I put forth some of the pictures taken last night...a HUGE THANK YOU goes to Janie Toren...for overseeing this entire event...She had many "extra" pair of hands...who helped "set up" and "take down"! That is what WARD FAMILIES DO! (smile) LOVE IT!

Wally and Mary Lou Hartman

Time to EAT!

Susanne and Shane Hill (left)
Mark and Grace Guest (on right)

Steve and Debbie Perrone
Debbie did it without "blinking"! (smile)

Stefanie and Jeff Walter
"Newly SEALED this past YEAR" ! YEAH!

Tony Robinson and Sons
AJ (older son)
A. Robinson - aka "Asher"

Pat and LeRoy Turner

Michele Hemsley having SOME FUN with her sons!

Melanie Labrum with "Attitude"
LOVE IT, Melanie! (smile)

Kara Baisden with darling son - Alma

Heidi Stott with our NEW MOVE-IN!
Sonya Lloyds and her little cutie son - "Teryx"

Garvin only won by "ONE" vote!
Best "Chili" of the evening!
Has been a FAMILY FAVORITE! Garvin's own "original"!

Sassy...Fran Mc Carrell
My camera DELAYED... MISSED her "funny" look she made at me! (smile)

GREAT FOOD!
See what some of you missed last night!

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One of the sweetest to behold last night...were parents with their children.
Bart Van De Car with his little son...

Hey! Bishop Robison!

Is there anyone here...that can't RELATE to this SCENE! (smile)
You have got to love the expressions on the BAISDEN children! (smile)

Amy Duvall WON the BEST "Treat"

You will need to come NEXT YEAR...to know what YOU had MISSED!

Aidien, Wendy Storey, Athena with Grandma - Sheryl Ruggles

Lots of Activity...going on...

Aaron Denney playing "tic tac toe" with son - Joseph