Wheat must be like gold!

This past week we had our sisters brunch with the embassy girls. They had hygiene kits for us to put together for the rain victums. we did 50 kits. The girls said that they had found out where to buy whole wheat, it is not in the stores. We decided to go after 50 pounds to split up and share. I didn't know wheat was such a big item that it is under strict rules and heavy guards. We drove to an old volcano crater. As we saw it from the top it was filled with warehouses and silo's. We went down into it and as we came to the warehouse, we parked and only one person was to go to the window to order the wheat. We sent two. No camera's were allowed and no children even in the car. We got the order form, paid for the wheat then drove through an armed gate to get the 50 pound bag. We were not allowed out of the car so we popped the trunk, drove back to the armed gate where they checked the bag then left the crater. I have never seen so many guards with guns in one place. We were a little nervous and were glad to get out of there. We came back to the apartments to split up the wheat, only to discover that the girls got regular flour instead of wheat. The girls were so disappointed that they actually went back the next day for the wheat. I have just baked 5 loaves of wheat bread and Lon thinks that he has died and gone to heaven. It was quite an adventure for a bunch of grandma's. I can't believe how big the area was and there is no wheat flour in any of the stores. I wonder what they do with it? Anyway, there will be no pictures of the place but the bread is wonderful. Saturday was a very busy day at the Temple. We had six buses here at one time, I only got 5 of them in the picture though. There were people everywhere. It was a great day. Families come together on the buses (I think I probably road on some of these buses when I was a kid, they are so old) They bring the whole family and take turns watching the little ones. I have been asked to play the keyboard for Stake Conference the Saturday night session and play for the Stake choir. One of our embassy girls will be leading the music, the director and pianist have a concert then so they can't do the music. Lon and I are singing with the choir on Sunday morning. We haven't been able to practice with them till last night cause they have been practicing in another building and we have no transportation. The music isn't too hard, it is getting the words out that will be a challenge. It is good for me though, the more I speak or sing the Spanish the better I will be with it. Next Monday we are planning our monthly outing. We are going to a little town about an hour away and see the sights. It will be another adventure, but this time the men will be with us. It might be Tuesday before I get a chance to write and tell you about it, depending on what time we get home. We hope you enjoy a beautiful fall, we do miss the fall colors and the crisp mornings this time of year. We are doing great, walking 6 days a week, watching any of the college football games that we can get, and enjoying our time in the Temple with these loving, humble people. Thank you for your prayers. You are in our thoughts and prayers always. Love to all Lon and Nancy

The Best Medical Advice... ;-)

Lon received this email and had to share it with you. He is considering some of the advice, like not having to exercise, and diet foods, and pills. We thought you would enjoy it. The rain has finally stopped and the sun is out. It is so nice to see the sun again. It got kind of depressing so I had to buy an evergreen tree (Lon thinks it looks like a Christmas tree) and I put lights on it. No decorations (yet) but it brightened up our apartment. The people do not have washers and dryers so the sun was a welcome friend so they can get their laundry done. We were pretty much stuck in the apartment the past ten days as well. No one wanted to walk to the mall in the downpour. It rained for 10 days and nights. Our primary program was Sunday. We have about 30 children in our priimary, about 10 english and the rest San Salvadoran. They sang one song in English and the rest was all in Spanish, the English kids did their parts all in Spanish, even the 4 and 5 year olds can speak real good Spanish. The primary pianist is 10 years old. He plays for primary every week, his mother is the chorister. One or two songs were only one hand but the rest of the songs were the whole accompaniement. It was amazing to watch him. We are on the PM shift this week and we look forward to sleeping in to at least 7:00 or later. We send our love and hope each of you are well and enjoying a beautiful fall. We do miss the fall colors. Everything is so green still here. The schools today told the kids that they didn't have to wear their uniforms because it was an "artic" day. They felt it was too cold for the uniforms, it was probably down to 70 today with a slight breeze blowing. We really enjoyed it and walked to the mall to do some grocery shopping . Have a great week. We will. Love Lon and nancy
Love this Doctor!

Q : Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true?
A: Heart only good for so many beats, and that it... Don't waste on exercise. Everything wear out eventually. Speeding up heart not make you live longer; it like saying you extend life of car by driving faster. Want to live longer? Take nap.

Q : Should I reduce my alcohol intake?
A: Oh no. Wine made from fruit. Brandy distilled wine, that mean they take water out of fruity bit so you get even more of goodness that way. Beer also made of grain. Bottom up!

Q : How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?
A: Well, if you have body and you have fat, your ratio one to one. If you have two body, your ratio two to one.

Q : What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program?
A: Can't think of single one, sorry. My philosophy: No pain...good!

Q : Aren't fried foods bad for you?
A: YOU NOT LISTENING! Food fried in vegetable oil. How getting more vegetable be bad?

Q : Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle?
A: Oh no! When you exercise muscle, it get bigger. You should only be doing sit-up if you want bigger stomach.

Q : Is chocolate bad for me?
A: You crazy?!? HEL-LO-O!! Cocoa bean! Another vegetable! It best feel-good food around!

Q : Is swimming good for your figure?
A: If swimming good for figure, explain whale to me.

Q : Is getting in shape important for my lifestyle?
A: Hey! 'Round' is shape!

 Well... I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about food and diets.

Dear Family and Friends

We just spent the day at the beach. It took about 30 minutes to drive to Luicito's Ranch. We thought we were going to a ranch that was on the ocean, but it was a house that is a vacation rental on the beach. It is the rainy season, so we had the beach to ourselves. In Feb, March, and April the tourists come. All along this section of ocean were these "ranches". Each one had a swimming pool. this one had three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and another bathroom and changing rooms by the pool. We had a man climb the coconut tree and cut down a bunch of coconuts for us to try. They were not ripe and did not taste good. The water is not cold, just luke warm. It was a real relaxing day. Conference was great. we had the three days off and it was much needed. We are ready to go back to work tomorrow. We are on the PM shift for this week, YEA!! I really don't like getting up early. We went to the fish market, smelly! Lots of fish that I could not name. Last monday we spent the morning at the Immigration office trying to get the paperwork done for our 1 year visa's. We are here on three month visa's now. We had to get fingerprinted and pictures taken but mostly I think they just wanted the money, $240.00 for the two of us. Sharon, I don't know how many wards are in Bosser City, but the Kitleys kids just moved there. He is a chiropractor and their name is the Ericksons. I was sitting on a chair at the temple and had my legs out in front of me when a sister walked by and bumped into my legs. She said that my legs were so long and I was really tall. I told her that that was the first time I had been called tall in my whole life. She couldn't believe it and wanted to know how tall my siblings and kids were. Aunt Alice, thank you so much for letting us know about Aunt Ann. We have had her name on the prayer roll and are so glad that she is feeling better. Ron, Lon wants to hear all about the big elk that you get. We really enjoy the rainy season. The thunder and lightning are amazing and the rain comes down in buckets for ten to 20 minutes then the sun comes out and it doesn't even look like it rained at all. I told the people that I didn't even own an umberella in Idaho and didn't need one. Lon and I have been asked to sing a duet in Sacrament meeting this month. I think we will sing "I am a Child of God" We are singing in the ward choir. I have attached a couple of pictures for you. I wish pictures could really show the deep greens and flowers that are here. Every thing is so pretty. We are getting over a sinus infection, I last week and Lon this week. We've had a few sick people at the temple. They shared with us. But we are feeling better and ready to go to work. Thank you all for your prayers and support. We feel the strength of your prayers in our behalf. You are all in our prayers also. We send all our love Lon and Nancy