Monthly Archives: May 2017

Lunch and a Meeting with the Vehicle Mechanics

This transfer we’ve had a special assignment for three of our Elders–they’ve been helping with some vehicle maintenance and repair.  Today we fed them lunch, then met to discuss their progress and activity.  A lot of good has come of … Continue reading

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White Salmon Hermana’s Apartment

I LOVE dropping in on our missionary apartments, especially with no warning.  We get to see real life, missionary style.  Hermana Fano and Hermana Burrup were apologizing that things were so messy.  I thought the apartment looked great.Don’t know that … Continue reading

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Baptismal Interview in White Salmon

Here is the church building in White Salmon.  It’s in a beautiful spot, up on a mountainside.  We met with the Hermanas and their investigator, Jesus, here tonight for his baptismal interview.The Azaleas were Glorious!!We are so grateful to the … Continue reading

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Lake Taco, Hood River = Delicious!

We found a new Mexican Restaurant this evening and it’s a Keeper!  Lake Taco is the name of the place and it’s about 2 minutes from the LDS Church in Hood River.  I had a taco and an enchilada and … Continue reading

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Interviews in Hood River

Hood River is about 30 minutes farther south along the Columbia River.  It’s a beautiful drive, always beautiful every time of the year.An annual community blood drive was happening today at the Hood River building.We were welcomed by the Hermanas … Continue reading

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Interviews in The Dalles

We drove by fields of purple Lupine and wind turbines on our way from Goldendale to The Dalles.  It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood.These good Elders greeted us when we arrived.Elder Hunt cut Elder Bird’s hair.  Got the numbers … Continue reading

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Interviews in Goldendale

We left bright and early this morning for interviews in our southern zone.  This was our last day of interviews this transfer.  It’s always fun to head to The Dalles. Sister Grigg and Sister Wadman, serving in GoldendaleSister Grigg:  I … Continue reading

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How to be more Likable

Here are the wonderful lists of ideas I’ve given out during  interviews this last transfer.  There are things here we can all improve on.  We talked about the difference between being POPULAR and being LIKABLE.  Being Popular redirects attention toward … Continue reading

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Memorial Day Monday at the Office

It was a very quiet day at the office.  Probably because Sister Call wasn’t there.  We miss her when she’s gone.  She’s being a grandma this week with her newest granddaughter.  It’s also Memorial Day, so many of the missionaries … Continue reading

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Welcome, Welcome, Sabbath Morning!

This is the view from my bed this morning at 5:00 a.m.  When I saw the morning light, the words of the hymn, “Welcome, Welcome, Sabbath Morning” immediately danced through my mind and I smiled.  By 6:00 the room was … Continue reading

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