Sisters Coming & Going - Finding Rest In Our Home

Dec 14 Going Home: Sister Sontag to Scottsdale AZ

Sister Fleshman to Idaho

The day they go home they go to the temple in the evening so they arrive at our place any where from 10:30-11:30. They are tired, and and leave at 6:30 in the morning.

Sister Burnam arriving from Oakland - Sister Cummins returning to SLC Temple Square

Danita's Baptism December 4th 2010

We had a truly spiritual baptismal experience with our sister Danita. Her family was there and her brother-in-law/former minister was there. He was very gracious.

She was baptized in the Dearborn chapel where she previously attended and was taught by (LR) Elders Charles and Smith. There were many from her previous ward to support her. Elder Smith's mother by the way is a Hoopes. We need to figure out our genealogical relationship.

In the second picture on the back right is our son Jonathan waiting as friends gather. In the front row is Gwen who was baptized the week before and two investigators.

Elder Erichson on the left from the Grandriver Branch baptized Denita.

Danita bore her testimony which was very uplifting and showed how spiritually sensitive she is. For example she began fasting the day before so, as she explained, she would be completely cleansed by her baptism. Another beautiful example of her preparedness was that she wore no jewelry and only flesh colored polish on her nails. Danita is beautiful in every way.

The three Danita's, daughter and granddaughter .............. Her dear family support.

Dec 3rd, 4th & 5th Jonathan's Visit

How wonderful it is to have children stopping by to visit. Jonathan who lives in California was in Indiana working for two weeks. Over the weekend he drove for 3 hours to come and see us. He was happy to just go along with us as we did our missionary labors. We loved having him here.

Marni sent with him for us, a Scentsy Warmer Candle with a peppermint scent. We love it so much that we have taken it to the office for all to enjoy. Everyone is really enjoying it and so happy we brought it in.

The Great Blessing of Attending Zone Conference with our Younger Elder and Sister Missionaries

We are learning so much about the strength of our missionaries and the work they do. How blessed we are to be with and learn from them. We love them for their tremendous and humble efforts to build the Lord's Kingdom here upon the earth.