2025 Journal

 16 Jun 2025, Monday Priorit ized Daily Fill the Enterprise rental car with gas Notes and Quotes:  A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.  Jackie Robinson When it is hard and you are doubtful, Give more.  Francis Chan No one has ever become poor by giving.  Anne Frank Zion like people care about people, and they have time for people, they move on with life, they don't idle away their time, they move along speedily, taking time for the woman who touches the hem of their garment, pausing for individuals who need them, and then they move on to the next place. Scott Esplin You can't expect God to guide your footsteps unless you move your feed, President Marion G. Romney A wife praising her husband's spirituality said he will not make any decision without praying about it.  When he goes shopping with me, he will not make a decision about two cans of vegetables without praying about it.  Elder Oaks said that strikes me ...

 15 Jun 2025, Sunday Priorit ized Daily 9:00 AM - Sacrament in Double Peek Ward,  2255 Felicita Road,  ESCONDIDO, CA, Bishop Michael McDonwell 10:30 am - Camden Hobbs' mission farewell Father's Day I was up at 6:15 am, had prayer, showered, shaved, and got ready to the day.  I texted Debbie, and she called.  We had prayer together, and she wished me a happy Father's Day.  I sent texts to all the fathers in my family wishing them a happy Father's Day.  I told Matthew and Melodie last week when they were talking about celebrating today, that all Sundays are the Lord's days, and once a year we get to honor Fathers, and the Father of us all is Heavenly Father.  I want to keep the Sabbath Days special and holy by not working or having others work on the Lord's Day.  I drove to church at the Double Peak Ward,  2255 Felicita Road,  ESCONDIDO, California.  I attended sacrament and priesthood and met Matthew and Melodie's former bi...

 14 Jun 2025, Saturday Priorit ized Daily Patrick Hobbs' 43rd Birthday Notes and Quotes:   People are like stained glass windows, they sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness set in their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.  Elizabath Kuber-Ross You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.  C.S. Lewis Fortune does not change men, it unmasks them.  Suzanne Necker I was up early at 5:30 AM PST and texted Debbie, she had already left to go and see Jody and some of her family run a half-marathon.  I had my personal prayer, exercised, showered, and read scriptures.  Matthew worked on his software on the computer.  Debbie called and told me the WiFi at the house has been down for 3 days and Jody and her family can't watch any sports or movies.  Matt helped her get the AT&T WiFi on her phone to connect to our Apple TV so they can watch TV.  The fiber-optic cable ...

 13 Jun 2025, Friday Priorit ized Daily Check with Matthew on my Dropbox storage account Theater with Matthew, Melodie, Ava, Madline, her friend, Emma, and Grandma Vickie.  We stopped at the convenience store and got candy, etc, for the movie.  The theater had reclining seats with trays for food.  The theater had waiters and waitresses who came by and took our order for food and drinks.  They continued to keep the cup refilled with soft drinks.   Notes and Quotes:   The time is always right to do what is right.  Martin Luther King, Jr. The road to hell is paved with good intentions.   12th-century French abbot Bernard of Clairvaux Failure is success if we learn from. Malcolm Forbes As a child, our family menu consisted of two choices: take it or leave it.  Buddy Haackett (I heard it a little differently: "peas and pon, eat it or leave it alone")  1:30 pm -  Jean, who has been working in support for Matt for ...

12 Jun 2025, Thursday Priorit ized Daily 11:30 am - 12:30 pm - phone meeting with Matthew, Melodie, Debbie, and me about next month's Royal Caribbean Cruise and next year's cruise with 12-year old grandchildren and their mothers 7:30 pm - Matthew's appointment for an MRI on his ankle.  Notes and Quotes:   Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.  Cardinal Leon Joseph Suenens From what we get we can make a living; what we give however makes a life.  Arthur Ashe It is always the secure who are Humble.  Gilbert Chesterton  Matt came in at 6:30 am this morning and got on a phone call with a prospect with 67 nursing homes.  Jordan, who works for Flowtrics, Matt's company, got the referral from PayChecks, with which Matt has partnered with.  Later, I called and talked to Debbie, and we had prayer together.  Matthew and I had breakfast together.   Melodie cooked pancakes for Ava....

 10 Jun 2025, Tuesday Priorit ized Daily 9:00 am - pick Owen  up from football practice at Buchanan High School Camden Hobbs - Gets his endowments in the temple with family before his mission Notes and Quotes:   If you really want to do something you will find a way.  If you don’t you will find an excuse.  Jim Rohn We don’t stop playing because we grow old.  We grow old because we stop playing.  George Bernard Shaw It is hard to beat a person who never gives up.  Babe Ruth I got up at 6:30 am, and called and talked to Debbie.  We had prayer together.  Brett took one of the boys to their sports activity earlier this morning.  He came home, got Weston, and took him to his basketball camp at Buchanan High School.  Luke got back from taking Owen to football and picked Brody up and took him to his basketball camp.  He is picking Westin up and bringing him home.  I picked Owen up from his football practice.  ...

 11 Jun 2025, Wednesday Priorit ized Daily Elain Brown's 78th Birthday Jared and Jami Hobbs' 21 wedding anniversary  Notes and Quotes:  You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.  Wayne Gretzky Don’t wait, the time will never be just right.  Napoleon Hill Madeline and Bella are going to Pacific Ridge School this year.  Ava finished 4th grade at Double Peak Elementary this year and will be homeschooling her next year and she will also be going to a charter school. A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.  Confucius  I was up at 6:30 am, had prayer, showered, and shaved.   Debbie was on the phone when I texted her earlier.  I called, and we had prayer together.  Brett, Rae Lynn, and Luke took Owen, Brody, and Weston to their sports activities.  I packed the car at 9:00 am left to drive to Matthew and Melodie's in San Marcos.  I stopped for a tolit break and fill the car with gas near San ...

 9 Jun 2025, Monday Priorit ized Daily Debbie's appointment to get her  cholesterol checked Note: “Allegory”: a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning. Another definition of allegory is “a representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete or material forms; figurative treatment Symbolism -  A symbol is something that stands in for or represents something else. The Greek root of “symbolism” means “to throw together,” Metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. The Tree of Life is symbolic of a woman who bears fruit that gives eternal life.  The fruit of the woman that gives eternal life is Jesus Christ, the literal son of God; the only way of living forever in the presence of God is through Jesus Christ, who was nailed to a tree. The words "fruit tree" and "fruit trees" are mentioned a total of 9 times in the King...

 8 Jun 2025, Sunday Priorit ized Daily 9:00 am - Vista Hermosa Ward 11:30 am -  Chris and Stacy Circuit Beth friend from BYU at Galvasini, Kevin and daughter Gisele - Alpine Germany Mission Debbie's family reunion at Moab ends Last night, I slept in Maggie's room and prayed when I got up at 7:30 a.m. We got dressed and ready for church at 9 a.m. I moved the rental car back to the street in front of Beth's apartment.  We attended the Visa Hermosa Ward.  Last week was their stake conference, so today was fast and testimony meeting.  Beth taught Relief Society, and I attended Priesthood.  Our lesson was on the conference talk, "True to the Faith that our Parents have Cherished."  I volunteered to provide security at the Newport Beach Temple from 3 to 5 pm today so Ryan Sandberg, the Elder's Quorum President, would not have to do it again. Tucker drove his Jeep to church.  Andrew was with us, and Beth took him home before we went to Gisele Galvas...

 7 Jun 2025 Saturday Priorit ized Daily Exercise at the gym Note:  Pain is weakness leaving the body. United States Marine Corps  6:00 pm Beth - take Maggie to San Clemente School to catch a ride on the bus to the Orange County Airport to fly to Washington D.C. for her graduating 8th-grade class trip I was up at 7 am and had prayer.  Beth took Charlie, their dog, for a walk this morning.  Beth and Rae Lynn went shopping together.  Later, the 3 of us went to Lifetime Fitness Center.   I did pull-ups (about 5 decent ones where my feet never touched the floor), lifted weights, and spent 30 minutes on the stair stepper.  I went to the whirlpool and steam room for another 30 minutes.  I got dehydrated, and paramedics came.  I met Bri, the general manager, and she took a picture of Michael, who is part of the staff, and Enzo, who is a friend of Blake's, my grandson.  Beth picked me up and we came home.  She went shopping fo...

 6 Jun 2025, Friday Priorit ized Daily I was up at 6:15 am, had prayer, and did some situps and push-ups before studying scriptures and checking to see if Royal Caribbean had credited back on my charge cards the  $2,031.12 balance from the  $7,520.97 I paid as a deposit.  Total Credit $5,489.85 so far.  I spoke with Jasmine with Royal Caribbean Customer Service She gave the dates and amounts of refunds they have made.  The amount is $7,520.97 on my Visa and American Express Charge Cards. I checked my credit card statements for refunds by Royal Caribbean, the amount is $7,520.97.  I have received a full refund from Royal Caribbean and CitiBank has put back a credit form  Staybridge Suites Orlando for $133.51, $133.51, and $137.87.  They have the opportunity to respond before it become permanent.  Tucker and Ethan are playing video games and Andrew has his friend, Deacon, to play.  Beth and Rae Lynn played pickleball this morning...

5 Jun 2025, Thursday  Priorit ized Daily Karlene Searle Higham's 65th Birthday Camdon Hobbs' high school graduation 1:30 pm Gracie's graduation from San Clemente High School Note:  Governor  Newsom posted, "Californians pay the bills for the federal government. We pay over $80 BILLION more in taxes than we get back. Maybe it's time to cut that off, @realDonaldTrump." Newsom was reacting to the Trump administration preparing to cancel portions of federal funding for California over the state's policy's regarding illegal immigration, energy, and boys competing in girls' sports.  I got a good night sleep, had prayer, and when Beth took the children to school I showered and shaved.  At 10:30 am, Beth and I had brunch with Maggie at Vista Del Mar School.  Later I drove over to Michael and Autumn's and helped clean and set up for Gracie's graduation party this evening.  Autumn has tickets to get into the graduation ceremony at San Clemente High S...

 4 Jun 2025, Wednesday Priorit ized Daily Ryan Hobb's 50th Birthday Beth was up early and got the children ready for school, and they went to the gym.  I got up around 7:30 am and had prayer.  Debbie is with the children and grandchildren in Moab.  I went to Life Fitness Center and enjoyed the steam room.  I shaved with a safety razor without irritating my upper lip.  Beth ordered lunch for Andrew and us from Chick-fil-A, and we went to Vista Del Mar Elementary School.  We ate with him and three of his friends and their parents.  The children put on skits and took pictures.  I got a picture of his 5th-grade class and Mrs. Jill Lafever.  Later I drove over to see Autumn, Gracie, and several of her senior class friends who had been down to the pier.  I gave her the lei that Debbie made for her.  I also gave her the present Pat gave Matthew and me to give to her.  When I got home Beth had dinner ready for all of us excep...

 3 Jun 2025, Tuesday Priorit ized Daily Debbie is traveling to the Family Reunion in Moab, Utah Ethan's graduation from Buchanan High School, Clovis, CA I was up at about 7 am, had prayer, saw everyone off this morning except Craig, Ronda, and Terra.  I took the garbage out to the street.   I missed Laura Gourley's phone call at 8:44 am.  I called her back at 9:12 am, but no answer.  I left a message and studied scriptures.  Terra took her dog for a walk.  I watched movie, The Greatest Game Ever Played about Fraincis Ouimet, Ameture Golfer.  We went to lunch and afterwards we came home and then to Buchanan High School stadium for Ethan's graduation.  Ethan was a salutatorian whose grades were all "A" except for one "B" through high school.  Over 800 students were graduating.  Matthew and I left after Ethan received his diploma.  We left at about 9:30 pm from Clovis and arrived at Beth's at about 1:30 pm.  Beth le...

 2 Jun 2025, Monday Priorit ized Daily 6:30 pm - Ethan's senior party in Clovis at Brett and Rae Lynn's for Ethan and 4 of his friends.  Jan, Rae Lynn's friend from high school and college days in Provo. Judy Rose, Jan's mother and landlord of the apartment where they lived          I slept in until 7 am, had my personal prayer, called and talked to Debbie, she is getting ready for the family reunion starting tomorrow in Moab, we had prayer together, the children have all gone to school, Michael and Beth went for a run and to the gym, and Brett's father, Creg, took his daughter, Terra, Hobbs to McDonalds for breakfast.  Brett has gone to work;  Rae Lynn went to the gym to meet up with Beth and Micahael.  Matthew is working on his software for customers and prospects.  We all went to lunch at a Spanish restaurant.  Gavin is on his way up to Clovis.  After lunch Matthew and I filled the rental car with gas.  Gavin ...

 1 Jun 2025, Sunday Priorit ized Daily Church in Clovis CA, fast Sunday ( Luke helped administer the sacrament, Brody and Brett bore their testimonies) 7:30 pm - Ethan's graduation from seminary Note:  There is much symbolism in the scriptures, nature, and all of life Heavenly Father has given us. Today in testimony meeting, a mother talked about a picture of her son where portions of his face and body had been removed and added back.  She was making the point that as he serves the Savior, he takes on His attributes, just as Christ has taken on the attributes of Heavenly Father. *Note: D&C 59:  7 Thou shalt thank the Lord thy God in all things . 8 Thou shalt offer a sacrifice unto the Lord thy God in righteousness, even that of a broken heart and a contrite spirit. 9 And that thou mayest more fully keep thyself unspotted from the world, thou shalt go to the house of prayer and offer up thy sacraments upon my holy day; 10 For verily this is a day appoint...