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It’s been a bit of a “dry spell” making it hard to write,  even though we’ve had plenty of rain.  On June 12th, we were asked to test for COVID because a sister serving had become very ill with it and we are together daily.  Sadly, three couples and three Elders also tested positive, soContinue reading “June 26, 2022”

On June 12, 2022, Bishop Causse’ and sixteen others visited Adam-ondi Ahman.  In sacrament meeting that day, Elder Dunford who was invited to meet with them shared his experience. Just for the record we have a butterfly explosion here today! Elder Dunford explained that each area of the world has a DTA, or director ofContinue reading “BONUS ENTRY FOR JUNE 12, 2022”

It’s been two weeks since I shared a post.   I flew to Utah on May 26th, to be with my family as my father passed through the veil. I learned that death is a process like birth, and is just as painful.  I thought it was difficult to see a daughter in labor, but watchingContinue reading “June 12, 2022”

May 22, 2022 We’ve had so many extra special experiences here that we wonder how that pattern can continue week after week, but it does!  The Lord’s awareness of us and the desires of our hearts is evident on a frequent basis. This week was an excellent example. Monday the sisters traveled to Liberty HallContinue reading “May 22, 2022”

 Sizzling summer came too fast for us this week.  We had multiple days of 90 plus weather and the kind of humidity that snatches your breath. In spite of that— we had a wonderful week!  We are more in awe of the saints who were Missouri for the summer of 1838 without AC or dehumidifiers.Continue reading “May 15, 2022”

 Happy Mother’s Day to wonderful mothers everywhere!  I mentioned to our family this morning something I have learned over a lifetime.  Being surrounded by good mothers is a blessing and source of joy no matter where you are or how old you are.  They make the best friends, best daughters, best sisters and best companions.Continue reading “May 8, 2022”

Spring has finally arrived at Adam-ondi-Ahman! The Grand River is quite high which means we’ve had a lot of rain this past week.  Even so, we’ve had some unique and memorable moments this week that have added to the beauty of the land awakening. We’ve had a chance to share this sacred place that isContinue reading “May 1, 2022”

       This week has been one like no other of our mission.  The work has carried on smoothly and efficiently as usual with the arrival of the 2022 missionary couples.  Work to restore the old red barn near the 4-plex began and the new flower beds at Tower Hill were turned over to the sisters.Continue reading “April 24, 2022”

HAPPY EASTER! “Of all the victories in the chronicles of humanity, none is so great, none so universal in its effects, none so everlasting in its consequences as the victory of the crucified Lord, who came forth from the tomb that first Easter morning. . . .” President Gordon B. Hinckley Today was perhaps theContinue reading “EASTER SUNDAY-April 17, 2022”

 This past week was likely the busiest of our mission thus far, and absolutely amazing. Monday our nephew, Michael Peterson, his wife Sarah and his children Sage and Adam, and Anders came for lunch and a visit. We spent the afternoon sharing as much of Adam-ondi-Ahman as possible in the few hours we had.  ItContinue reading “APRIL 9, 2022”