Monthly Archives: June 2018

The Jackmans at the Mission Home

This afternoon we brought the Jackmans home.  We only had a few hours to empty everything into their eager hearts and minds.  They are going to be wonderful here!  We went right to work.  They got a grand tour of … Continue reading

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Welcoming President and Sister Jackman!

We took our last trip to the Yakima Air Terminal this afternoon.  Our trusty car pulled into the front row, #1 spot, excited, as we were, to meet the Jackmans.Their flight was scheduled to arrive from SLC at 2:45 p.m.The … Continue reading

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Our Last Day in Yakima

Today is our last full day in Yakima.  We had lists of things to do as we finish up our work here.  We stopped by the office this morning to prepare a few more documents and to finish getting things … Continue reading

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Yakima Days for Girls Kits Reach Haiti this Week

Two hundred more Yakima kits have been sent to Haiti this last week!  These girls are so happy for this wonderful gift.This is Evelyne, our wonderful friend and sister who helps with the distributions there.  Thanks to Ashlee Frank in … Continue reading

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Some Final Visits

Today we said some more goodbyes for now.  Nothing is ever final.  I keep telling myself, “this is a departure, not a funeral.”  We keep moving forward.  Nonetheless, I will dearly miss my friends and our missionaries here.  Tomorrow the … Continue reading

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Elder Taylor Flamm Returns to Yakima with Family who Plan to Stay!

Last week we got word that Elder Taylor Flamm from Rexburg would be returning, in a moving truck, with his uncle and all their stuff!  The news got better.  The uncle’s name is Jeff Bushman, and they were moving in … Continue reading

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Yakima Days for Girls “Bag Ladies” at the Holy Family Catholic Church

This morning I attended the weekly Days for Girls work day at the Holy Family Catholic Church.  These good women have been sewing bags for our Yakima DfG Team for 2.5 years now!  We fondly call them our “Bag Ladies!”  … Continue reading

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Visiting the Elders in Naches

This evening we went to visit Elder Larkin in Naches.  Elder Gifford, one of the Selah Zone Leaders, was with him while Elder Goetz was with Elder Hunt for their exchange.The Naches Elders live in what was once a motel.Meet … Continue reading

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Trainer & Trainee Training in Moses Lake

This morning we stopped by the office to pick up Elder Hancock and Elder Jolley, who came up from The Dalles. They traveled with us to Moses Lake for our Trainer & Trainee Training there at 1:00 p.m.  Shortly after … Continue reading

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Sister Royal in her Quilt Element

This evening we dropped by the Royal’s home. I wanted to see Sis Royal and her quilts before we leave.   Sis Royal and I share a love for quilts and quilting.  I brought about 20  quilts or so with me … Continue reading

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