2026 Journal

31 May 2026, Sunday  Priorit ized Daily Task  Note: Lori Newbold said, "A prayer is the soul's sincere desire". (Text by James Montgomery, 1771–1854). I kept asking the Lord for a husband and for children, and He did not give me what my soul desired.  After years, I quit praying and asking because I did not want to get to the point in my life where I resented the Lord, and I knew I would if I kept praying for a husband and the experience of giving birth to children.  (This helps me, James Leonard McAlpin, to always thank the Lord for everything, good and what I may think as bad, that comes in my life; even unanswered prayers). Loei Nwqvols is a very successful working woman's opinion of motherhood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc09qEPPBcs Motherhood is not a hobby; it is a calling. Pray to Heavenly Father, ask Him what He wants me to do to help Him raise His children and His grandchildren, not mine. Up at 6:30 am, had prayer, let Debbie sleep, and studied scr...

30 May 2026, Saturday  Priorit ized Daily Task  Note:  Faith is a choice, not a chance.  Faith is in Christ,   not in outcomes.   Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego were sentenced  to be thrown into the fiery furnace for not worshiping the 90-foot gold statue Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon had built.  They said to the king, we know you can throw us in the furnace, but we know our God can save us.  But if He does’t, we still will not bow down and worship your god.   Daniel 3 I liked the way sister Lori Newbold likened the scriptures unto herself by putting herself in the place of Naomi, and Naomi in the place of Jesus Christ. Ruth said to her mother-in-law, Naomi, I will not leave you and go back to the places and people from where I came.  Where you go, I will go, where you lodge, I will lodge, your people shall be my people, your God my God, and more also, and nothing can part me from you, not even death.  Ruth 1:14-18...

29 May 2026, Friday Priorit ized Daily Task  Carter Haight's birthday 5:00 pm   -  Helped Laurisa Reyes's family move in a U-Haul Trailer from driveway at 7840 West 1375 North Note:  "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." — Eleanor Roosevelt "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." — Thomas Edison Big  Shoes to Fill —the idiom used when someone feels pressure to perform as well as their predecessor. Example Joshua following Moses, who had led the people of Israel out of Egypt with all the plagues that accompanied their departure, along with the destruction of the Egyptian army in the Red Sea.  John Adams followed George Washington as President of the United States of America.  George Washington, who led a small ragtag army of colonists in defeating the mightiest army in the world.  Some have filled the shoes of their predecessors, and others who have not.  I have never been concerned about...

28 May 2026,  Thursday  Priorit ized Daily Task  5:10 am - 1st shift, Saratoga Springs Temple Woke at 3:00 am,  prayer, got ready for temple, Debbie woke, and we had prayer together.  She made us a drink supplement to take for breakfast. We worked the first shift from 5am to 10am.  When we got home, we had lunch at 12 noon. Worked on the message to send to the missionaries and Lula Allred, "Descendants of Manah".  Debbie and I worked, studied, and had prayer.  Libby came over to make dinner for us and give Debbie a facial.  Studied scriptures (Come Follow Me, Judges in the Old Testament), pryer together, and went to bed.   

 27 May 2026, Wednesday Priorit ized Daily Task  9:00 am - Debbie's red light therapy appointment Write the missionaries Debbie and I were up at about 7 am and had prayer.  Debbie went to her therapy appointment.  Later, Jared, Tate, and Jack came by.  Grandma Debbie got home and started working on the upstairs, making a bedroom and putting in a bathroom.  Lula Allred (a teenage girl in Lehi stopped by our homes asking for support in her race for Miss Teen Lehi) she has had a struggle because of the color of her skin.  Debbie and I had dinner, pray and got to bed at about 7:00 pm.                     Jared and boys starting bedroom and bathroom upstairs at home in Lehi

26 May 2026, Tuesday Priorit ized Daily Task  10:30 am - Tiffany, maid service, to clean the whole house except for the upstairs 2:30 pm - Appointment with James Macdonald, Dermatologist - ringworm and warts Check on SS-2 garments for Rae Lynn at Deseret Books W.F. Bank for EIN for Floyd and White NHs Note:   Having freedom without limits is being free from God's restrictions and has no moral standard.  Then the freedom of the strong becomes the slavery of the weak.   The Book of Judges in the Old Testament is an example of this. No political system can save a society.   "When men choose not to believe in God, they do not thereafter believe in nothing; they then become capable of believing in anything." G.K. Chesterton If you don't choose to put God first in your life, it won't matter what you put in second place. Debbie was up early and went to work in place of another worker she is substituting for on the first shift at the Saratoga Springs...

25 May 2026, Monday Priorit ized Daily Task  Memorial Day Up at 6 am, prayer, showered, and shaved.  Debbie and I think everyone else is still sleeping.  I used Wells Fargo Bill Pay to pay the old American Express card balance of $12.75 and paid the Wells Fargo Credit Card bill of  $2,047.18 ;  confirmation   H9NYPTNNf.  Debbie and I had prayer and helped clean the cabin.  We left Swan Valley and drove to Shelly.  We picked Karlene up, and Joe L. met us before we left Shelly Cemetery.  We took two SUVs with flowers, tools, pictures for water, and a weed-eater.  We went to three cemeteries.  The first was New Sweden east of IF, the second was Felding south of IF and north of Shelly, and the last one was the Shelly cemetery where Karl and Jalna Searle, Debbie, Karlene, and Reed's parents, are buried.  We planned to stop in Pocatello and visit with Anita, Debbie's aunt, but she had gone to the hospital due to the fall she too...

24 May 2026, Sunday  Priorit ized Daily Task  12:00 pm Lehi 7th Ward Church services 2:10 pm  Roger Harmon and I have a ministering interview with PH Leader 12:00 pm - Church in Wellsville Flowers on graves in Utah and Idaho Note: All our gospel questions can not be answered; they are not intended to be answered. President Oaks said if we had answers to all our questions, then faith would not be required, but faith is required.  "Doubt your doubts before you doubt your faith" is a famous quote by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), October 2013 General Conference Note: Priesthood lesson - Open your ears, open your mind, open your eyes, open your understanding, open your heart, and then you can open your mouth.    Listening, observing, and taking the time to truly understand a situation before speaking is a great approach.  Thoughts that were brought up by the brethren in discussing the April 2026 Gene...

  23 May 2026, Saturday Priorit ized Daily Task  12:00 pm - Hale Theater, Hallmark NOTE: 2025 Statistical Report at April 2026 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 17,887,212 total members; 32,046 wards and branches; 78,595 full-time missionaries; 204 temples in operation. David Camacho:   This really hits. I spend most of my time working with data, and it’s a good reminder that these aren’t just numbers—they represent real people, real choices, and real change. I’m honestly grateful to be a member of this church and to see how faith and service show up in lives all over the world. Note:  As the Lord touched the stones for the Brother of Jared and they gave light, so the people would not have to cross the great waters in darkness.  (Ether 3) He can touch you as well, if you will let Him, and if you do, you will shine.  Neither you nor those who travel with you will cross the great waters of life in darkness.  Rece...

  22 May 2026, Friday  Priorit ized Daily Task  Debbie Kimball's Birthday (7 months older than Debbie Mc'Alpin) 10:30am - Lindon Temple endowment session appointment Rae Lynn temple garments XX-Small. Note:  "I don't like that man.  I should get to know him better."  Abraham Lincoln. I thought of a man I felt this way about; I wrote about him in my journal, Fridayi August 18, 1989. "Bob Boice is the grandfather. He may have his faults; we all do, but it was very impressive to me to see his wife, Philis, and all their children: Rob, Scott, Joy, and Lori with their spouses and children. Penny, Rob's wife, was the only one not there. All the children have been married in the temples. No divorces. And all the grandchildren have been baptized when they are 8 years old. Both sons served missions. They now have some heartache  - they lost their oldest daughter to cancer. I feel fortunate to know him."  Debbie and I had prayer and got ready to drive to th...

  21 May 2026, Thursday  Priorit ized Daily Task  5:10 am - 1st shift, Saratoga Springs Temple Debbie and I were up at about 3:00 am, had prayer, showered, shaved, had prayer with Debbie, and went to the Saratoga Springs Temple at about 5:00 am.  I called Curt Lathon and asked him to have the power company to send the easement agreement in GA for his brother Jeff to Michael at my home in Lehi.  We will both be in California in a couple of weeks.  Debbie and I worked the 1st shift in the Temple and came home.  I called Brad Gale's office for Debbie and me.  Debbie needs a couple of prescriptions for heart medicine, and I need to see a doctor about swelling in my left leg.  Debbie took Ellie to lunch for her birthday and went over to Laura's and helped her with Allie's party with chocolate-covered strawberries and pretzels.  I studied scriptures, Exodus 19-40,   Faith Insights with Tyler Griffin,  and had prayer with Debbie ...

20 May 2026, Wednesday  Priorit ized Daily Task  Debbie and I were up at around 7:30 am.  We had prayer, got ready, and drove to Provo.  We went in the Marriott Center and found seats at about 8:30 am; at f9:00 am - Clara Gourley's Long Peak  H.S. graduation in Highland, Utah, at the BYU Marriott Center in Provo started.  We saved seats, and all of Clara's family sat together on the same row.  With all the picturue taking it lasted for almost 3 hours.  We drove back to George and Laura's for refreshments and visiting.  Debbie and I got home about 3 pm.  Debbie changed clothes and took the Subaru Outback and picked up the tables and chairs we loaned them.  I called Rae Lynn and told her she owes $288.50 for charges Brody and Andrew made at the arcade on the cruise ship.  I owe about $3,870 remaining to pay Royal Caribbean for the 12-year-olds' cruise.  Rae Lynn is putting the $288 plus money for XXsmall female garments in t...

19 May 2026, Tuesday  Priorit ized Daily Task  Carter Hobb's 16th Birthday Ellie Hobb's 18th Birthday 9:00am Debbie's red light therapy appointment (Red light Therapy delivers specific wavelengths of light that penetrate skin 1-10mm deep, stimulating cellular mitochondria to produce more ATP, increasing production by 30-150% depending on wavelength) Legacy Center to exercise Flowers and candy to Alice, Heather, and other staff at King and McCleary's CPAs. 5:30pm Larry and Nancy Willis for dinner here at house in Lehi I slept in until 7:30am, personal prayer, I talked to Roy Bryant, Dan Truitt, sent my sister, Elain, a text message (she is still sleeping), and had prayer with Debbie before she went to her therapy appointment, grocery shopping. I went to the Legacy Center to walk and exercise.  I stopped and purchased a thank you card, flowers, and candy.  I took them to Matt McCleary's office and gave them to Alice and Heather.  I got home in time ...

  18 May 2026, Monday Priorit ized Daily Task   Note: Earlton Youngblood sent me the first payment of $177.28 with a note not to deposit or cash it until after June 1st. Note: Repentance is not a substitute for obedience because of consequences (collateral damage).   We cannot sit on our hands and think all will be well in the end when we repent.  (That is false doctrine.)    "Stand Forever" Ep. 13 | The Way—Choose Christ | Elder Lawrence E. Corbridge                            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZ7ZmRszoko&t=2790s 9:00 am depart Twin Falls for Wellsville to celebrate Carter Hobb's 16th birthday tomorrow, the 19th. I was up at 7 a.m. and had prayer.  I put some of my thoughts down before I talked to Matthew.  We are now out of business with Janie Morris, and I would like to see us out of business with Jan Morris also.  The bed lease fees nee...

  Priorit ized Daily Task   17 May 2026, Sunday Prayer with Debbie, showered, shaved, breakfast, packed shaving kit and bag.  Debbie got ready, and we took the Outback I filled with gas last night, and we drove up to Jody and Tony's in Twin Falls.  We attended Sacrament, and I stood in the circle with Cache Traveller blessing his daughter and giving her a name, Margo Q, and a blessing.  After Sacrament, we rode over to Cache and Clara's for refreshments and to visit.  We came back to Jody and Tony's.  Shelby and Bradley were spending the night.  I unloaded the items Jody loaned Laura for Alex and Marlassa's wedding that we brought back and put in their garage.  Cache, Clara, Cooper, Kenna, and 3 g-grandchildren came over, visited, and played games.  Jody fixed dinner for everyone.  The boys and their families went home; Tony, Jody, Shelby, Bradley, and Debbie went for a walk.  I watched a powerful Bible story of about...

16 May 2026, Saturday Priorit ized Daily Task   Cruise Shuttle to Airport 10:35am Flight Miami to SLC  to Atlanta-2 hour 31 min layover-SLC 5:20pm - Arrive SLC  Miami to Atlanta Seats 28 C 28 D Atlanta to SLC 22D. 22C May 16-Day 8-Saturday —Miami -ship back in Port-6:00 am— Cruise Shuttle to airport-9:00 Debbie and Len—Delta 2836-Miami 10:35 to Atlanta 12:44-Seat 28C, 28D Delta 526-Atlanta 3:15 to Salt Lake City 5:20-Seat 22C, 22 D Beth and Andrew—Saturday May 16-MIami flight #1412- 2:25 to Den 4:50pm—Denver flight #3035- 7:50pm to SNA 9:30 pm Raelynn, Brody and Weston—Saturday, May 16-leave Miami AA 2828 depart at 5:31pm to DFW- arrive at 8:04pm.  Flight AA 2090 depart DFW 8:55pm to FAT 10:32pm. Melodie and Ava—Sat May 16, Leave Miami 7:50 pm AA 2578 and arrive  San Diego 10:28 pm We took a picture and had family prayer with everyone last night.  Debbie was up at about 4:30 am; I got up after she showered; we had prayer.  We let the boys sle...

  15 May 2026, Friday Priorit ized Daily Task  May 15-Day 7—Friday—Coco Cay—7:00 am-leaving 5:00 pm 7:00 Breakfast 8:00—Perfect Day Coco Cay-cabana (reserved)-waterpark (tickets bought) Lunch at cabana 5:30. My Time Dining International Dining Room, Deck 5 Aft                                                Grandpa and Beth at the base of the waterslides z                                                                                                                                                 ...

  14 May 2026, Thursday Priorit ized Daily Task DEBBIE -  Sub-Tori Cook  May 14-Day 6—Thursday—Cruising 8:30 Breakfast All day activities:  miniature golf,  8:45am flow rider, water slides, climbing wall, sport court, splash park, pool hopping, endless ice cream, arcades, bottomless drinks 10:00 am - tour of the bridge and food preparation on the cruise ship 3:00-Sushi candy class- 5:30 My Time Dining with Moms  Dining International Dining Room, Deck 5 Aft. (rear of ship) Debbie and I had prayer, got the boys up; Ava spent the night with Melodie last night.  We had prayer with the boys and Beth before going to the FlowRider.  Our family had it exclusively for one hour, from 9am to 10am.  Debbie brought them pastries; Melodie and Ava came before we left.  All the mothers went with Debbie for their Mother's Day massages and facials.  The children and I met our Geni at the elevators on deck 12 in the front of the ship.  ...

  13 May 2026, Wednesday   Priorit ized Daily Task May 13-Day 5—Wednesday—Cozmel— Ship arrives 8:00 am-leaving 6:00 pm  7:45 Breakfast- 9:30—For 6 people—Double ATV to Jade Cavern, Mud Trails, Snorkel and Lunch with Open Bar-BR-1368762807—Confirmation # 1751587909—Trip Advisor—9:30 (May 11th- pay $599.94 PAID). Take taxi to the Money Bar.  9:15 arrival.  MEETING POINT The Money Bar Beach Club The Money Bar Beach Club, Carr. Costera Sur Km 6.5-Sur, Zona Hotelera Nte., 77675 Cozumel, Q.R., Mexico START TIME 9:30 AM END POINT This activity ends back at the meeting point. DROP-OFF POINT SSA International Terminal-International Pier 9:00 —arrive 15 minutes before-For 3 people—Jade Caverns Private Jeep Tour with lunch and Snorkeling. 9:00 am.  Reference # 1371356769—meet at Royal Village Shopping Center.  (May 11 pay $269.97 PAID). DO NOT FORGET YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE IF YOU WANT TO DRIVE (Debbie, Melodie, and Ava rode in the Jeep.  At the sam...

  12 May 2026, Tuesday  -  Day 4, Roatan   Priorit ized Daily Task Jake Lively's 25th Birthday Ship arrives 7:00 am- leaving 4:00 pm MJ Tours -7:30 am—Note: Please make sure that on arrival the MJ tours and attraction representative Driver / Guide that receives you has an MJ sign or your name written on our guest list .Our meeting time is 30 Minutes to an one hour after you are allowed of the ship. zipline and sloth park -reserved-paid $189.48-partial payment paid This is an excellent combination of wildlife and adrenaline-filled adventure. Zip-lining is a fun and exciting sport suitable for all ages and families. It is an exhilarating experience that should not be missed. You will meet our representative at our meeting point, who will introduce you to your driver/tour guide, where you will board air-conditioned transportation for the short 25-minute drive from the port of Coxen Hole, Rotan, and 15 minutes’ drive from the port of Mahogany Bay to the zipline park...