2026 Journal

30 Sep 2028, Wednesday Prioritized Daily Task 1:00 PM -  Andrew Garrett, DO at Rock Creek Neurology, 1248 East 90 North, Suite 203, American Fort      (801) 609-9310 Up at 7 am, prayer, showered, shaved, took my thyroid medicine, and vitamin supplement.  Debbie is awake but still in bed, and all the children are still sleeping.  I worked on my journal until some of the children started to move.  Michael, Beth, and I cooked scrambled eggs, made avocado toast, hash browns, apple juice, and sliced some banana nut bread Debbie had made earlier. We visited, and everyone left at around 11 pm.  I went at 1:00 pm to see  Andrew Garrett, DO.  He gave me an order for new blood work to see if the tremor in my left hand is Parkensons.  The disease usually shows up when you are in your 50s, not in your 80s.  I went and got the blood work done after picking up my Ipratroplum Bromide nasal solution spray at Costco Pharmacy.  When I got h...

29 Sep 2026, Tuesday Prioritized Daily Task 9:40 AM - Revere Health, American Fork, behind the hospital, 801-418-0807.  American Fork ENT, 1175 E 50 S, Ste. 211, American Fork, Utah 84003-2845. Joshua Vance, PA, sent me vocal cord exercises https://www.medbridge.com/blog/slp-toolkit-7-everyday-tools-for-voice-therapy-exercises WE GET ONE SHOT AT THIS: TO BE A LOVING SPOUSE, HUSBAND, FATHER, WIFE, MOTHER.  IF WE LEARN ENOUGH, WE WILL BE PERMITTED TO BE FATHERS AND MOTHERS IN THE ETERNITIES. Note: "Stand Forever" Ep. 34 | The Truth—The Church of Jesus Christ Part II | Elder Lawrence E. Corbridge  (quotes by Joseph Smith and Spencer W. Kimball) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vX0CzrhLPc Pick Matthew up at Provo Airport Up at 7 am; Debbie had already gone to exercise; had prayer, showered, and shaved.  (Weighed 182.3 lbs.; 105 mg/dl blood sugar before eating breakfast) Debbie got home and made a copy of the certified death certificate of Jackie Julius Rush, and I sent F...

28 Sep 2026, Monday Prioritized Daily Task Inez "Nezzy" Thrash Reynolds 10th Birthday  - sent her a text and called and left her a singing happy birthday song from her g-uncle Leonard on her mother's phone 1:00 PM Rental Budget to SNA, 18601 Airport Way - Ste 73 Santa Ana, CA, September 28, 2026 1:00 pm (949) 252-6240 2:17 PM, Depart SNA - 5:06 PM Breeze Airways arrive in  PVU Flight MX616, 1h 49m  Anaheim/Orange County -  Provo Airport (PVU) Debbie and I had prayer and breakfast together at the Holiday Inn Express.  Checked out, drove to SNA Airport, and turned in the Budget Tesla Rental car.  We went through TSA PreCheck security.  Caught our Breeze flight to Provo.  It was raining when we arrived.  Debbie got the car while I got my checked luggage.  We got home and checked the mail.  I had a certified death certificate for Jackie Rush that Floyd Farless sent me from Rome, GA.  Debbie and I had prayer and went to bed at about...

27 Sep 2026, Sunday Prioritized Daily Task 9:00 am - Debbie arrives at SNA on Breeze Airlines MX2711 and flies back with me on the 28th 10:30 am - Sacrament, Tucker's farewell Tony Traveller's 56th Birthday I got up at 5:30 am, had prayer, showered, and shaved.  I sent Tony a happy birthday wish.  I also got an email from Bishop Derrek Soderquist reminding the members that Fast Sunday has been moved to today because the following week is General Conference and the next Sunday is the Primary Sacrament program.  We had a good turnout, but there were many who were not able to come.  Michael, Matthew, Melodie, and the girls came.  Rae Lynn and Luke were here. Beth, Maggie, Andrew, Paul, and his son, Goldie, were here. Autumn came and sat with the family in the front of the chapel.  Ken and Sid, their daughter, son, JC, his new wife, and her daughter were here, and others were here for Sacrament meeting and to hear Elder Tucker Davis speak.  After Sacrament...

26 Sep 2026, Saturday Prioritized Daily Task Up at 8 am, prayser, exercised, showered, and shaved.  I went downstairs here at the motel for breakfast.  I left a tip for the girl who was setting up the food and cleaning when everyone left.  I called and talked to Debbie before she left with the girls this morning to go shopping.  I called and talked to Matthew.  He was able to get on base with Ava for the father and campout.  At noon, I started back at APRIL 24 TUESDAY 1990, proofreading and editing my journal, and got to May 1, 1990.  I had a late lunch/early dinner at the Fat Fish Susie Restaurant at 4:00 pm across the street from the Holiday Inn Express on Lake Forest Drive, Suite B.  I drove the Tesla down to San Clemente to the Target Store just above Beth's.  I charged the batteries to 80% and drove down and visited with Beth, Paul, Rae Lynn, Tucker, Luke, Maggie, and Paul's son, Goldie.  Andrew was with his dad, JC.  Ever...

  25 Sep 2026, Friday Prioritized Daily Task Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest - Irvine East - confirmed. #22594541  (stay 3 nights)      20768 Lake Forest Dr,‌  ‌Lake Forest,‌‌ CA‌ 92630, United States.  Front Desk: Phone  19499001288 I was up early, prayer, exercised, showered, and shaved.  I went with Matthew in the Tesla truck to a farm on Cloverdale Rd., just north of the intersection of San Pasqual Valley Road, where Sean and Allie Chapman and the San Diego Zoo are, and Matthew has been storing his trailer for about 20 years. *(Matthew found Kody  Songer using an old missionary technique: tracting up and down farm roads to find someone who would let him park his trailer with a permanent California tag. We came back to the house on Pearl Drive, and I got my rental car.  We parked the truck and trailer in the back of the parking lot where Matthew is making arrangments to get the cubicles and furniture.  We went t...

24 Sep 2026, Thursday Prioritized Daily Task Matthew and Melodie in San Marcos Call the Unclaimed Property Division of GA. Dept. of Revenue:  24 Jul 2026, Friday .......... called Unclaimed Property at the GA Dept. of Revenue, 855-329-9863, and spoke with Holly.   She understood why my emails would not go through.  It was because of my attachments and their internet security.  She had Kimberly Gifford  call me back when she got into work.  Since I could not email the data I wanted to send and I do not have a way to fax, I read the letter I had written to James Jarrett, the manager of the Unclaimed Property Section, because the conversations are recorded.  She said she would be on the lookout for my letter and package that is supposed to be delivered by mail on Tuesday, 28 July, 2026.   Letter:   Jarrett, James <James.Jarrett@dor.ga.gov> CLAIM NO. 2702706 Thu, Aug 20, 2:50 PM to   Mr. Mcalpin,   Per our...

23 Sep 2026, Wednesday Prioritized Daily Task 9:00 am - Substituting for  Brother Isip at Saratoga Springs Temple 7:31 pm Breeze Flight MX1644 1h 59m Provo/Salt Lake City Anaheim/Orange County Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) John Wayne Airport (SNA) 07:31 pm Depart   - 08:30 pm  Arrive Budget Car Rental  Pickup Budget,  SNA,  18601 Airport Way - Ste 73  Santa Ana, CA September 23, 2026 9:00 pm.  (949) 252-6240 Rental Drop Off Budget, at  SNA,  18601 Airport Way - Ste 73,  Santa Ana, CA September 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm            (949) 252-6240 Drive to Matthew and Melodie's in San Marcos and spend a couple of nights. Up at 5:45am, prayer, showered, shaved, and got ready to work at the temple.   When Debbie got up we had prayer together.  Debbie cooked breakfast and I went to the Saratoga Springs Temple and worked for Brother Isip.  I got home at about 2 PM.  Debbie went ...

22 Sep 2026, Tuesday Prioritized Daily Task 5:10 am Debbie substituting in Saratoga Springs Temple Debbie was up early and went to work the 1st shift at the Saratoga Springs Temple.  I got up before 5 am and had prayer and exercised for 35 to 40 minutes.  Showered, shaved, and got ready for the day.  I worked on my 1990 Journal until Debbie got home.  We visited and had prayer together.  I worked on my journal until after lunch.  I am leaving tomorrow for Southern California.  Tucker's farewell Sacrament is next Sunday, the 27th of September.  I am leaving tomorrow afternoon and stopped on APRIL 16, Monday, 1990.  Debbie is going to the Mt. Timpanogos Temple tomorrow with Pam and Rick Allenbach.  We had prayer and got to bed at about 9 pm. l 1990, proofreading and editing my journal, and started packing.

21 Sep 2026, Monday Prioritized Daily Task Floyd Farless Check with Brad Gale for me, PA - 801-768-1699; call about 4 tests for brain and swelling in left leg - voice, slobbering, and drooling (10:00 am appointment). Brad Gale: make an appointment for Debbie with a blood doctor that is not a cancer Will review before seeing an attorney  Make hotel reservation in San Clemente Fri Sep. 25 through Sun Sep. 27 Wake Forest Holiday Inn Express Confirmation Number 22594541 3:00 pm - Fall colors in mountains of Wellsville Up around 5 am, prayer, and worked on my 1990 journal.  Made an appointment to see Brad Gale at 10:00am today.  Debbie got up, and we had prayer before she went to the gym to exercise. I got an appointment and went by and saw Brad Gale, PA.  He is making an appointment to see two or three specialists.  I stopped at the barbar shop in the Costco parking lot and got my hair cut. Sister Ann Raye came over and dried clothes.  Her dryer is out and has ...

20 Sep 2026, Sunday Prioritized Daily Task Note:  Email to nieces and nephews:  Ally-al_k@rocketmail.com Avery-averyrobinson04@gmail.com Truitt-truittrobinson@gmail.com Danny-dkshore@icloud.com Patrick-pkshore@icloud.com Grace-graceskelly@icloud.come Note: email to Ora and Dan's grandchildren:                                                  I hope you have heard about our family reunion next year, “Aug. 22, 2027 – 4th Sunday in August.”  Our family reunion started in 1938.  There are only two family members who are still living who were there. I made a promise to your Great-Grandfather, Olin McAlpin, my dad, that I would keep the reunion going after he was gone.  This cannot happen without your help. The reunion will be held at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Community Center in Haralson County near Tallapoosa, GA.  The cemetery whe...

19 Sep 2026, Saturday  Prioritized Daily Task 5:10 am -  Substituting for Timothy Williams at Saratoga Springs, Temple, first shift Up at 3:15 am, prayer, showered, shaved, and cooked eggs and hash browns for breakfast before driving to Saratoga Springs Temple.  I worked the first shift, came home, paid bills, and ate lunch.  I did not hear from Floyd Farless after he called yesterday.  He told me on Sep. 11th and yesterday that he was emailing the death certificate and mailing a certified hard copy.  Debbie went to Bradock's football game and afterwards shopped with Jody and Libby.  I watched a YouTube video that would be good to show at the Family Reunion in 2027.  I sent our friends, Mirko, Ljubica, and Bojana Jelicic, an email and worked on my 1990 journal, had prayer, and got to bed at about 10:00 pm.  Debbie, Jody, and Libby got home late.

18 Sep 2026, Friday  Prioritized Daily Task Brad Gale, PA - 801-768-1699 call about 4 tests for brain - swelling in left leg - voice  Will reviewed Floyd Farless - death certificate? (Sep 11th, Friday, " I called Floyd Farless this afternoon, and he said he has a certified copy of Jack Rush's death certificate that he will email this afternoon and mail it tomorrow morning." Slept in until 7:30 am, had prayer, Debbie and I had prayer together before she left to go exercise.  I tried to set an appointment to see Brad Gale, PA, but could not get anyone to answer.  I called Floyd Farless, and he is in court this week.  I spoke with Nadine, Floyd's secretary for 10 years.  She took Pam's place.  I exercised and worked on the family reunion next year.  Susan Roinson called me back from yesterday, and she and all her children are on board for next Aug. 2027.  I sent Blake an email yesterday and one to Amy today about the reunion.  Floyd called ...

17 Sep 2026, Thursday Prioritized Daily Task 5:10 am - 1st shift Saratoga Springs Temple Aug 23, 2027 family reunion: call Roy and Elaine Bryant, Jane Shealy Chandler (she told me about Jeff, her and Scott's youngest son), Robyn Johnson, Lori Lynn Lively, Eddie Jean Hutcheson Wilson, Lori Lynn Lively, Billy Jean Pruitt and his sister, Helen (they both were at the first McAlpin in 1938.  Helen did not answer.  Billy Jean will be 92 in November this year.  His son lives next door to him in Piedmont, Alabama.  I sent Blake Reynolds an email and called and talked to Michael about the reunion.  Richard Clark's 80th Birthday Up at 3:15 pm, had prayer, and exercised before showering and shaving.  Debbie and I had prayer and worked 1st shift at the Saratoga Springs Temple.   During and after our shift, I did initiatory work and an endowment session.  We got home and talked to Dan.  He is sending me contact information for all his family.  I...

16 Sep 2026, Wednesday Prioritized Daily Task Elder Tucker Davis starts Home MTC 8:45 am - Debbie Core XV Exercise Up at 4:45 am, had my personal prayer, exercised for 45 minutes, and worked on my journals.  Later, I had prayer with Debbie and went to the Family History Center in Thanksgiving Park.  Debbie got her hair fixed and went grocery shopping.  We had prayer together before going to bed.  I just went to sleep, and Elian, my sister, called about the family reunion and her children and grandchildren.  

15 Sep 2026, Tuesday Prioritized Daily Tasks 7:45 am - Core exercise walk 1:00 pm - Debbie Neils by Aub 6:30 pm - Stake Presidency Temple Interview, President Hobbs I was up at 4:30 am, had prayer, exercised for about 45 minutes, and studied some in Isiah, Come Follow Me.  I had prayer with Debbie before she left to go to her core exercise class.  When she got home, I drove the Tesla to the Family History Center.  Randy Bryson had found a switch for the Himalayan salt lamp we keep on the sink counter in the master bath.  Debbie went to get the nails done, and I talked to Beth and Tucker.  My friend Max Kimball called.  Leroy Glenn, our friend in Birmingham, is not doing well.   Max also told me that Rick Youngblood, Earlton's oldest son,  has been called to be the Temple President in the Knoxville Tennessee Temple.  Jared Hobbs came by this afternoon.  Debbie asked him to try to find someone to pour concrete curbing around...

14 Sep 2026, Monday  Prioritized Daily Task 7:45 am - Debbie, Core XV exercise Draper Flowers Pros. - 12288 S 700 E, Draper, UT 84020 to Ancestry, Find a Grave,  42 Future Way, Draper  Find software for my Mac computer that will read my printed journal to me Pick up dry cleaning Does the health dept. in Georgia counties have death certificates, and for how far back Note:   Congratulations Wyatt, You've come a long way, and your whole life is in front of you.  Don't exclude the Lord from it. Make him your partner and keep him your friend. Some people will tell you it doesn't matter what you believe, but don't fool yourself. It does, not only to you, but to those you have influence on. You're very special, and we love you. Uncle Leonard and Aunt Debbie. Up at 5:45 am, had prayer, exercised, and when Debbie got up, we had prayer together before she left to go and do her core exercises.  I sent a text to Wyatt yesterday and called him last night....