Monthly Archives: January 2017

After a few hours, the missionaries were back with stories to tell.  We all visited with them and their companions, listening to their adventures.Then we had a little break for some snacks.Next we did a bit of orientation.  I introduced … Continue reading →

This is our favorite door!  It’s filled with photos of our missionaries and their families.  If your family photo isn’t there, please send us one so everyone here can see you!  The missionaries LOVE looking for their friends and the … Continue reading →

We were greeted at the Mission home by these wonderful helpers in their lovely new aprons, Sister Garcia and Sister Edwards.  And the aroma of warm Monster Cookies!For lunch we had pulled pork sandwiches, chips and broccoli salad.After lunch some … Continue reading →

Here is our first glimpse of our 5 new missionaries coming from the Provo MTC.  Elder Davis will arrive this evening from the Mexico MTC.  The got off the plane our departing missionaries boarded.  You can see they had a … Continue reading →

We woke to a morning of pretty heavy snowfall on this wintry departure morning.  Pres. Lewis was up early clearing the driveway.  We got 4-5 more inches this morning.Here is the view from the bedroom upstairs where the Sisters slept:Watching … Continue reading →

This afternoon at the end of their P-day, our 4 departing missionaries made their way to the Mission Home.  They came with all of their lives packed into 2 suitcases and a carry on, transported by good members or fellow … Continue reading →

Here we go–hang on to your seats!  This is a busy week, filled with emotion and goings and comings.  Today 4 missionaries will complete their missionary service here and tomorrow they will fly home.  Tomorrow new missionaries will join us. … Continue reading →

The changing of the AP guard is happening this transfer.  Elder Cannon has served with us for 6 months and he will be going back into the field this week.  We’ve loved serving with him and will miss him like … Continue reading →

We attended the Cottonwood Canyon Ward today and ran into these beautiful Sisters in the halls as the YSA ward was gathering to meet. This afternoon Sister Hansen came for her departing interview.  It’s happening again.  Beloved missionaries are leaving … Continue reading →

When you share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with your friends, good things happen.  Ashlynn told Reggina about the joy she’s felt in her life since her baptism last year and today that joy doubled.  We all welcomed Reginna as … Continue reading →