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Darrel and I were privileged beyond our understanding to serve at Adam-ondi-Ahman, in Daviess County, Missouri.  Bishop Kenison asked us to report our experience through the lens of Sabbath Worship. I quickly asked if I could focus on “worship” in general because it is a topic I have pondered about for a few years.  Continue reading “Mission Report-Nov. 2022”

This is my last post as we will be released from our mission this afternoon via FaceTime. We will be the first group ever to be released using technology.  We anticipated Elder Walker returning to release us, but he was released as our GA director officially on Oct. 20, due to medical challenges.  Elder SchwitzerContinue reading “November 6, 2022”

Today is our youngest daughter’s 28th birthday!  We were thrilled to learn that she is spending a few days with another daughter in Texas.  There is little that brings greater joy than to know your children love and care for each other, often at great sacrifice. Our last guests left on Wednesday.  We were gratefulContinue reading “October 30, 2022”

It was a blessing to have Janna and her boys with us most of this week.  They missed the open house we hosted for Judy Smith last Sunday evening, but they came before bedtime. The open house was a great success.  We were thrilled at how many couples came and to witness how touched JudyContinue reading “October 23, 2022”

It’s beginning to feel like there is more than one Sunday each week. The days go by so quickly that it’s a bit scary.  Yet, even after 18 months, each day bring new opportunities and blessings.  We had a few 2020 missionaries visit last  weekend.  Our mentors,  Tim and Doris Bastian, stayed on until Monday. Continue reading “OCTOBER 16, 2022”

Today I am breathing a sigh of relief!  Our mission trip to Winter Quarters was Oct. 6-8.  I was asked to organize it and the pressure of feeling responsible for its success is over.  It was an inspiring visit.  The weather was perfect, our guides and presenters were the best to be found, and allContinue reading “October 9, 2022”

With General Conference yesterday, our hearts are full of gratitude.  As the world becomes increasingly regulated—inviting dependency and discouraging personal choice common sense problem solving—the trend in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is polar opposite.  There is clear emphasis on each individual accessing power from the Savior and developing greater spiritual self-relianceContinue reading “October 2, 2022”

Autumn is disorienting to me in Missouri.  By Sept. 25, I expect to see breathtaking evidence that Fall has arrived, but that’s not the case here.  Part of the week we were still in the 90’s and it doesn’t cool down at night here like it does in Utah.  When the wind blows,  leaves flutterContinue reading “September 25, 2022”

Our week was so full that I’ve struggled to find time to record it.  That’s a sign that life is good! Our favorite week of every month is when one of our GA directors visit.  Elder and Sister Walker were here at the beginning of last week. It was our privilege to have them hereContinue reading “September 20, 2022”

None living will ever forget where they were and what they were doing on this day 21 years ago.   Those memories are so vividly etched in our minds that it is hard to imagine it was that long ago.  Life changed that day! The signs of the times have become more evident.  How blessed weContinue reading “September 11, 2022”