Fall is in the air

Well, as we go out of doors each day there are more and more trees getting color. It is going to be beautiful when in full fall colors.

We are just hoping that there are some still when Brett, Andrea and Greg and Jaron get here. It is sure going to be good to see them. Just about a month and they will be here.

It's been a crazy and busy two weeks. Almost too busy. I am really tired. I think Dad is, too. Next week has one free evening so far. I guess it's good to keep busy.

The Zone Outs were fun and the missionaries had a fun time. After the zone out we went out to dinner at a place called Hoggies for bbq brisket and pulled pork, went to an antique car show, to a place called Rosati's for frozen custard (always have to have our ice cream), then we went to a Cuyahoga Genealogical Society class on Women Spies of the Civil War. It was really interesting. Institute classes started up again. Sister Stay is an awesome teacher and so very smart. She will only be here until the end of October and then they are moving to Salem, Utah, where they bought a house.

Sunday, 20 Sept. 2009

Will try and finish this up this afternoon. Just finished dinner and dad is taking a nap. He doesn't get those very often so takes advantage when he gets the chance. I am going to work on an anniversary album I am making for Elder and Sister Haight's 50th wedding party we are having in December. It is going to be a surprise. I have been in contact with a son and daughter in Utah. They are collecting pictures and doing a dvd of "memories" of their parents/grandparents for me. I hope that it will be special for them. It's a special celebration for them and as they can't be home we are going to make it as special as we can.

Our month is practically full until after Brett, Andrea, Jaron and Greg are here. A couple days break then full until the middle of December. It is great to serve and help out where we are needed. Went to the Columbus temple yesterday with the Haights. Had a very special day. When we first got there a group of children were having their picture taken in front of the temple. We at first thought it was for someones wedding but found out that it was a Primary class and their teacher. They were all dressed in their Sunday finest and she had brought them to the temple and this Primary teacher was teaching her class about the importance of temples and what we do there. What a GREAT teaching moment. Then in the session we got to be the witness couple and there was an elderly African-American gentleman who was very disabled and had lost his wife about 6 years ago, and was going through the temple for the first time. He was assisted by a very kind Home Teacher/Bishop and his wife. It was an opportunity to serve while helping him dress and participate in the endowment session. When it was time for the prayer circle he went up with the aid of his bishop and wife and participated in that sacred ceremony. Some "tender mercies" took place that day. What a special day and feelings were in our heart. The temple is such a sacred and special place. We hope all who can, take advantage of this blessing in their lives.

We are anxious to go to the two new temples in the Salt Lake valley and on the way home we will stop in St. Louis and go to the one there. We hope also at Thanksgiving time to go to Palmyra and spend a couple of days.

We are going Monday after work and inspect thee missionary apartments, We do that every six weeks before transfers take place. Then Monday evening we are going over to Sister Moore and Gibbs for a BBQ and Family Home Evening. Tuesday, is Institute class, Wednesday Visiting teaching, Thursday, Taste of Home Cooking School in Canton with some of the Senior sisters, Friday date night Saturday the Women's Conference Sunday church and then start over, The next week we will have everyone at our apartment for General Conference brunch on Sunday and then Dinner between sessions. It isn't until 12 noon 1st session and then 4:00 for the afternoon one. So that will be fun. Then Brett and them will be here and then after they leave all the seniors here are going to Astabula and see the fall colors and the covered bridges. then we are having Thanksgiving here and this 50th anniversary party. Christmas parties at the ward and at the archives. Then January will be here and we will be on our way home. Sister Moore said that she put in our departure papers this past week. I am really having mixed feelings about leaving. But we are going to do some kind of a mission there when we get home. It's great to serve!!

We love serving and giving of what we have to help others. Our mission has cost a lot more than they said but we have had plenty to do what we need. The Lord blesses you when you do what you are asked. Paying tithing brings such great blessings. Never not pay that first. The Lord blesses us with so much he deserves back a little. We can never give back enough monetarily for all He gives to us.

We love all of you and know you will be blessed in all you do if you just do those things you know are right. Have faith and prayerfully seek for guidance in all decisions that you make. You are in our prayers always. Love Mom and Dad

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