Lon and I are both fighting head colds so we are not getting a lot done other than our shifts at the temple right now. The AM shift week was too full and we did not get enough sleep. Hopefully by this weekend we will be on the mend again and have another week of the PM to get our rest and be ready for the AM again.
Do you remember me telling you about the young girl who has breast cancer? She thought it was in remission and they planned their wedding day for Nov. Then, in Oct she came to the temple and just crumbled into my arms and said that she needed a miracle this time. She was so sad and her eyes were not dancing. She was completely without hope. I wondered if I would ever know if she lived or died because I only knew her in the temple, didn't even know her name. On Sat the 1st, I was headed to the breakroom for a bite to eat, as I passed the recommend desk, there she was, sitting in a wheel chair with a blue mask over her face so she wouldn't catch everyones germs and dressed in a beautiful wedding dress. They had just come from their civil ceremony to be sealed for time and eternity. They were not on the schedule for the day so I went upstairs to tell Sister Petersen they were here and about my little friend. It was evident that they were getting sealed because she would soon be dying. Sister Petersen arranged for me to get to attend the sealing. The room was full of family and friends, but not her parents. They were in the states so I think they were against this wedding and the kids took advantage of them being gone. There wasn't a dry eye in the room even before the couple entered. Oh Karen, She had such a peaceful, content, happy look on her face this time. They removed the mask for the sealing and she insisted on kneeling at the alter. You could feel her spirit so strong. She was at peace with her situation and her husband was so attentive and loving and at peace also. They both knew that the promises and blessings they were to recieve were meant for the next life. Poor Pres. Majano had a real hard time getting through the ceremony as he along with the rest of us shed many a tear. Oh, what a blessing to know that there is life after death and that this special couple can be together forever. I am so thankful to have been given the privelage to know her and to see her for the last time so happy and at peace. My dear little friend, Mirian Marcela Vasques passed away on Dec. 4th. They didn't get much time together, but I know that they cherished every moment.
Dec 1st was also the first of our four devotionals that we are singing at this month. The Stake Sunday School put on a "road show" That is the only thing that I can compare it to. It opened with a grandfather and grandson talking about the Bof M and the first scene was the destruction of the Nephites with Mormon saying his speach about oh you beautiful sons and daughters why did you not repent as he looked over the battle scene. Then the choir sang Come unto Him. As I tell you the songs, you can guess what was acted out just before. The second song we sang was "Nephi's Courage" Boy, the third verse is a killer in spanish!! Next, I sang " O that I were an Angel", then a primary sang "The Army of Helaman", then Luciana and a nonmember sang "This is the Christ". This was our ward and they used one of the Americans to play the risen Jesus visiting the Americas. He grew a beard for the part and it was real impressive as the Lamanites came to feel the prints in his hands and feet. After the last play, Luciana and I sang a duet of "Joseph Smiths first Prayer" and had the congregation join in with the last two verses. I really got choked up as I led them in the last verse. I know so many of these people. The gym was clear full and the benches in the chapel were turned around and they went half way into the chapel as well. How am I ever going to leave them? I plan on cherishing every day from now on and try not to think about how soon I will have to go. It was a great program with great scenery, painted by our relief society president, Karina, and the costuming was good. After the program, the Alas's insisted on taking us out for pupusas for my birthday. We were exhausted but so happy. It was a fun way to begin the Christmas season.
We are practicing for three devotionals, the Temple workers devotional on the 16th, I am singing O holy Night and the choir three songs, then on the 22 we have a devotional for all the full time missionaries in El Salvador and on the 23 rd we do it again for the Stake. Sherilee and Rene have done great job of putting this together, translating music into Spanish and rewriting music to fit the words. It is going to be fun. I am singing a duet with Luciana and O Holy Night again and maybe Do you Hear What I Hear. So I am getting no Spanish lessons in at all, only music lessons as I study the words in Spanish so I can sing. I am sorry that you only get the one song to sing in Sac Meeting. Maybe next year she will be able to do more. I just love the songs of Christmas and I know you do too. I listened to the one you sent, it was great. I watached the first 15 minutes of the movie and the last 15 minutes. We are thinking of using it for our turn for home evening this monday. Is there anything in the middle that would not be good for missionaries and the Temple President? I just don't have time to proof it for myself.
I don't know how you keep up with scouts. What a challenge. Tracy is in Oregan right now taking another series of tests for two different towns. I don't think anyone will be hiring until January but he just has to keep testing and hopefully one of the towns will be hiring soon. They are getting a little nervous as his unemployment will be running out soon and they don't know about getting more or not. He is just trying to do all that he can do and then we just have to wait upon the Lord for the blessings. Well, I need to get dinner on. I just had to share my week with you. I am so happy and feel my Heavenly Fathers hand in all I do. It is wonderful. I love you Nancy
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Thursday, December 6, 2012
Sunday, December 2, 2012
December Already, WOW!
Not sure where November went but we are into December and loving the Christmas season with the music and lights and the spirit of love that fills the air this time of year. It is wonderful that the whole world spends one month a year thinking about their Savior and spreading love and good cheer around. Maybe we should have Christmas a few more of the months? I guess then it would not be so
special and it would be taken for granted.
We were taken to lunch to a new restaurant, the Cafe San Fernando. It is about a half hour from here and up in the mountains. The view was beautiful and the flowers and trees were breathtaking. I just wish pictures could do it justice but I have included a few pictures from there for you. Pictures #1,2,3 It was fun to actually see pine trees. The temperature was much cooler so it was a very nice afternoon.
We had a very busy week in the temple. This is the time of year for weddings here so we have had lots of sealings, a few scheduled, but most of the time the people just show up. I got to work in the baptistry three days this week. It is always fun to work with the youth but very tiring as you are on your feet all day. In the Boise and Twin Falls temples, the ordinance workers were not in charge of the laundry but here we are. So when you serve in the Baptistry you also work in the laundry. When the youth come in swarms, it gets real hard to keep up with only two washers and 4 dryers. The worst problem is that a lot of the women have never had washers or dryers and have no clue how to use them.
We got to go to Antique Custitlan for dinner with the Alas's on Saturday night. They have been trying to take us to dinner for a month to celebrate my birthday but our schedules just would not cooperate. Picture #4 is the four of us eating pupuses and picture #5 is of the tree in the center of town all decorated for the holidays. There were so many people there to see the lights, we felt like we were in a sardine can. The fireworks have begun also. Every night we have fire works all month of December. Then, on Christmas Eve, they start about midnight and go all night long.
Lon and I are busy with choir practices and solo practices to get ready for the three devotionals that we are going to sing at. It really brings the Christmas spirit into our lives. We hope each of you are doing whatever you can do to bring this spirit into your lives and homes. This is such a magical time of year and it is here and gone so fast. We send our love to all. You are in our prayers daily. May God bless you and your families with peace and love and happiness as you celebrate the birth of our Savior. Love you Lon and Nancy, Dad and Mom, Grandpa and Grandma.
special and it would be taken for granted.
We were taken to lunch to a new restaurant, the Cafe San Fernando. It is about a half hour from here and up in the mountains. The view was beautiful and the flowers and trees were breathtaking. I just wish pictures could do it justice but I have included a few pictures from there for you. Pictures #1,2,3 It was fun to actually see pine trees. The temperature was much cooler so it was a very nice afternoon.
We had a very busy week in the temple. This is the time of year for weddings here so we have had lots of sealings, a few scheduled, but most of the time the people just show up. I got to work in the baptistry three days this week. It is always fun to work with the youth but very tiring as you are on your feet all day. In the Boise and Twin Falls temples, the ordinance workers were not in charge of the laundry but here we are. So when you serve in the Baptistry you also work in the laundry. When the youth come in swarms, it gets real hard to keep up with only two washers and 4 dryers. The worst problem is that a lot of the women have never had washers or dryers and have no clue how to use them.
We got to go to Antique Custitlan for dinner with the Alas's on Saturday night. They have been trying to take us to dinner for a month to celebrate my birthday but our schedules just would not cooperate. Picture #4 is the four of us eating pupuses and picture #5 is of the tree in the center of town all decorated for the holidays. There were so many people there to see the lights, we felt like we were in a sardine can. The fireworks have begun also. Every night we have fire works all month of December. Then, on Christmas Eve, they start about midnight and go all night long.
Lon and I are busy with choir practices and solo practices to get ready for the three devotionals that we are going to sing at. It really brings the Christmas spirit into our lives. We hope each of you are doing whatever you can do to bring this spirit into your lives and homes. This is such a magical time of year and it is here and gone so fast. We send our love to all. You are in our prayers daily. May God bless you and your families with peace and love and happiness as you celebrate the birth of our Savior. Love you Lon and Nancy, Dad and Mom, Grandpa and Grandma.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving!
We want to wish each of you a very Happy Thanksgiving and hope you have a great day with family and friends and great food. Take time to reflect on all of your blessings and give thanks for all that you have been blessed with. We had a great Thanksgiving on Monday, the 19th. We had 21 for dinner and as you can see in the pictures, we had plenty to eat. Sister Kitley made either Pilgrim hats or Indian head dresses for all to wear. The plate of food was Elder Thompson's. He made sure that he got the most important foods first before he was too full for them. Elder Kitley read the Gettesburg Address to us, in English and Spanish. Wow, it really set a great spirit for our dinner as we reflected on our heritage and our great country.
School has been out for the El Salvadorians here for a week. They are on their "summer break" and go back to school in January. We have been disappointed at the small numbers at the temple these two weeks and thought that many would be here with school out. Well, we found out that when school ends, it is time for the parents to get the children registered for school for the next year. A single mom with 4 children who works as a maid for one of our embassy girls, Melissa, told us how it works. She lives in one of the shanties build of corregated steel and has no water or electricity and a dirt floor. She has to get in line to register her child for the second grade with all the other parents of all the second graders. She has stood in line all day, only to get to the next in line for the registration when 5:00 comes and the doors are closed for the day. She then has to return the next day and stand in line again. When she is finally able to register that child, she has three more to register and three more lines to wait in. It has taken her up to two weeks to get the 4 kids registered for school, missing work for the days that she is in line. This is for the public school system. Hopefully you are able to get your kids registered in two weeks because that is when the graduations start.
The Salvadorians love to party and I think they invent things to celebrate. Graduations happen after pre-school, after grade school, after secondary school and after college. This poor mother happened to have a child graduating from grade school and was expected to buy a $40.00 dress for the daughter as all the kids in the class are required to dress alike for the graduation. When Melissa heard this she took over. She took her maid shopping and found the exact fabric and made the dress for her and only ended up spending $20.00. $40.00 is a weeks wages for this woman. We figure we have at least one more week of the parties before the youth start filling the temple with baptisms again.
We send our love to all. Thank you for your love and prayers in our behalf. We do look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with you next year but for now, we are content and happy to be here serving our Heavenly Father in this beautiful temple with our new friends. Have a great day. All our love, Lon and Nancy, Grandpa and Grandma, Dad and Mom
School has been out for the El Salvadorians here for a week. They are on their "summer break" and go back to school in January. We have been disappointed at the small numbers at the temple these two weeks and thought that many would be here with school out. Well, we found out that when school ends, it is time for the parents to get the children registered for school for the next year. A single mom with 4 children who works as a maid for one of our embassy girls, Melissa, told us how it works. She lives in one of the shanties build of corregated steel and has no water or electricity and a dirt floor. She has to get in line to register her child for the second grade with all the other parents of all the second graders. She has stood in line all day, only to get to the next in line for the registration when 5:00 comes and the doors are closed for the day. She then has to return the next day and stand in line again. When she is finally able to register that child, she has three more to register and three more lines to wait in. It has taken her up to two weeks to get the 4 kids registered for school, missing work for the days that she is in line. This is for the public school system. Hopefully you are able to get your kids registered in two weeks because that is when the graduations start.
The Salvadorians love to party and I think they invent things to celebrate. Graduations happen after pre-school, after grade school, after secondary school and after college. This poor mother happened to have a child graduating from grade school and was expected to buy a $40.00 dress for the daughter as all the kids in the class are required to dress alike for the graduation. When Melissa heard this she took over. She took her maid shopping and found the exact fabric and made the dress for her and only ended up spending $20.00. $40.00 is a weeks wages for this woman. We figure we have at least one more week of the parties before the youth start filling the temple with baptisms again.
We send our love to all. Thank you for your love and prayers in our behalf. We do look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with you next year but for now, we are content and happy to be here serving our Heavenly Father in this beautiful temple with our new friends. Have a great day. All our love, Lon and Nancy, Grandpa and Grandma, Dad and Mom
Monday, November 12, 2012
Weeky Letter
Yes another week has come and gone and today is ladies day out and so I will write most of the letter today. (edited by Nancy) I got most of my chores done and Nancy thought that I should expand my horizon and so added to the list was dusting all the furniture. That should be it for this mission as we don't do that very often. I think that I have passed the test and am now certified as a true maid. (He only broke one item so that is good for the first time)
The people down here couldn't believe that they would even try. They had spare tires and gas cans on the roof of their SUV (advertising that they were tourists) and said that they could live two weeks out of their car. They even had a bed in the back. That gave me an idea about buying a tuk tuk which is a 3 wheeler motorcycle but has a back seat and is really cool.
They have them in the states but are about 7,000 dollars more expensive so I have thought that I could buy one down here and drive it home. When we finish in June, I would have good weather all the way home and it is somewhat enclosed and I could be home for hunting season in Oct. with time to spare. That way I could take the souvenirs that we don't have room to take and I could take the excess. I am trying to sell Nancy on the Idea. I still have time to convince her. (I don't think so)
This week we got to go to another concert or synfoncia and it was really good. That's something that we don't get to see in Idaho. We even knew most of the music.
Sunday was the primary program and they did super. It was 50% Americans and 50% Spanish. These kids are so amazing as all but 2 did their parts in Spanish and the pronunciation was perfect.
It's amazing how they learn.
We are preparing for our Christmas programs and I enjoy the music. Of course Nancy is at the time of year that she enjoys the most. The bad part is the 1st of Dec. is when we have the first program and Boise State plays Nevada probably for a share of the conference title and the 22 of Dec is the other program and that is the day of the bowl game that Boise State will probably be playing in. Thank heavens that I have a daughter that can record and I won't have to miss them. Who would believe that living down here we would ever have been able to do such a thing.
We love being here and love our mission. We love the weather, people and the blessing of serving our Heavenly Father. It's a life I wish all couples that could would do so they would feel the true love of our Heavenly Father. What a joy to be able to serve. Well better close for now as Nancy will be coming home soon. We love hearing from those that have time to write and know many are busy. We miss you and pray all will have joy and happiness in your homes and lives. Elder and Sister Thompson, Mom and Dad. and Etc.
We have had a good week and had a couple show up at the temple and as I was walking home I noticed that the vehicle had a Wyoming plate on it and so I went back into the temple and sure enough there was a young couple that had traveled all the way actually from Houston to Wyoming and then down through Mexico, Guatemala and have visited the temples and were on their way to Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and headed back through Belieze and try to get home by Christmas.
The people down here couldn't believe that they would even try. They had spare tires and gas cans on the roof of their SUV (advertising that they were tourists) and said that they could live two weeks out of their car. They even had a bed in the back. That gave me an idea about buying a tuk tuk which is a 3 wheeler motorcycle but has a back seat and is really cool.
They have them in the states but are about 7,000 dollars more expensive so I have thought that I could buy one down here and drive it home. When we finish in June, I would have good weather all the way home and it is somewhat enclosed and I could be home for hunting season in Oct. with time to spare. That way I could take the souvenirs that we don't have room to take and I could take the excess. I am trying to sell Nancy on the Idea. I still have time to convince her. (I don't think so)
This week we got to go to another concert or synfoncia and it was really good. That's something that we don't get to see in Idaho. We even knew most of the music.
Sunday was the primary program and they did super. It was 50% Americans and 50% Spanish. These kids are so amazing as all but 2 did their parts in Spanish and the pronunciation was perfect.
It's amazing how they learn.
We are preparing for our Christmas programs and I enjoy the music. Of course Nancy is at the time of year that she enjoys the most. The bad part is the 1st of Dec. is when we have the first program and Boise State plays Nevada probably for a share of the conference title and the 22 of Dec is the other program and that is the day of the bowl game that Boise State will probably be playing in. Thank heavens that I have a daughter that can record and I won't have to miss them. Who would believe that living down here we would ever have been able to do such a thing.
We love being here and love our mission. We love the weather, people and the blessing of serving our Heavenly Father. It's a life I wish all couples that could would do so they would feel the true love of our Heavenly Father. What a joy to be able to serve. Well better close for now as Nancy will be coming home soon. We love hearing from those that have time to write and know many are busy. We miss you and pray all will have joy and happiness in your homes and lives. Elder and Sister Thompson, Mom and Dad. and Etc.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Earthquake
"I felt the earth- move- under my feet, but nothing came tumbling down!" We are safe but we sure did feel this one. We were in the temple and the building rolled for several minutes. It was the strongest and longest quake we have felt. It is amazing that a structure that big and well build can roll like that, with no cracks in walls or windows. They issued a tsunami warning for the La Libertad coast but nothing has happened here. We did not feel any of the after shocks either. So we are safe and blessed here and feel for the people who were directly affected by the quake.
We were able to attend a Youth Symphony Concert on the 30th of October. The Majano's took us as a birthday gift for me. It was amazing. They have a program here funded by a Mexican Foundation that brings music into schools. The children from 7 - 18 are able to take lessons on any instrument or sing in the choir for free after school hours. The choir of around 90 youth sang the Hallalua Chorus in four parts in English. The orchestra was outstanding.
On the 5th, we missionaries took a trip back to San Sebastian to the fabric factory. The Gibbon's and Kitley's had things they wanted to get before they leave the country. We went to a quaint restaurant for lunch with an amazing view of Lake Ilopongo and the private golf course that Lon played at last year. Pictures 1 and 2.
Elder Thompson is wondering about Ron and Frank's hunting trips. He will never get the thrill of hunting out of his blood.
The El Salvadorian schools close here for about two months, starting next week. The American and British schools run on the same schedules as in the states. Everyone is starting to prepare for summer camps which take place the week after Christmas because that is when all the youth are out of school at the same time.
Winter has begun here with winds stronger than usual. This is what they call the cold season because the wind makes it feel colder than is really is. We don't sweat quite as much when we walk now. It is nice for us, but we still don't need a sweater.
Hope you all have a great week and are safe and happy. We miss you but love the work we are doing and the people we get to associate with. We send our love to all, Lon and Nancy, Dad and Mom, Grandpa and Grandma.
We were able to attend a Youth Symphony Concert on the 30th of October. The Majano's took us as a birthday gift for me. It was amazing. They have a program here funded by a Mexican Foundation that brings music into schools. The children from 7 - 18 are able to take lessons on any instrument or sing in the choir for free after school hours. The choir of around 90 youth sang the Hallalua Chorus in four parts in English. The orchestra was outstanding.
On the 5th, we missionaries took a trip back to San Sebastian to the fabric factory. The Gibbon's and Kitley's had things they wanted to get before they leave the country. We went to a quaint restaurant for lunch with an amazing view of Lake Ilopongo and the private golf course that Lon played at last year. Pictures 1 and 2.
Elder Thompson is wondering about Ron and Frank's hunting trips. He will never get the thrill of hunting out of his blood.
The El Salvadorian schools close here for about two months, starting next week. The American and British schools run on the same schedules as in the states. Everyone is starting to prepare for summer camps which take place the week after Christmas because that is when all the youth are out of school at the same time.
Winter has begun here with winds stronger than usual. This is what they call the cold season because the wind makes it feel colder than is really is. We don't sweat quite as much when we walk now. It is nice for us, but we still don't need a sweater.
Hope you all have a great week and are safe and happy. We miss you but love the work we are doing and the people we get to associate with. We send our love to all, Lon and Nancy, Dad and Mom, Grandpa and Grandma.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Happy Halloween to All!
It is hard to believe that another month has come and almost gone. We keep trying to enjoy each day but they come and go so fast. Elder Thompson of course is lamenting that football season is already half over. He doesn't get to see many of the games because of our schedule at the temple and the games he does get to watch are all on the east coast because it is a Florida channel that we have that carries the games. But he does get to watch the BSU games with Ginger on Skype so life is good.
I have attached a couple of pictures from yesterday, my birthday. We had our Sunday dinner with the missionaries and Sister Kitley made me a cake. We went to choir practice and Sister Broadbent made cupcakes. We then went to the Figueroa's for a surprise birthday dinner and another cake. I received flowers, cards and hugs all day long. We are so pampered and showered with love. It is really going to be tough to say good-bye.
We had a busy week in the temple and did enjoy the PM shift. Friday we had a first thought. At 7:30 pm, we realized that there were only 4 women ordinance workers left in the temple, Sister Petersen, Sister Kitley, Sister Gibbons, and myself. We have always had at least one or two natives to close the temple with, never just the gringa's. Then, on Saturday evening, we were on the swing shift, from 8-4, and Lon ended up putting in a 12 hour day because there were not enough workers to finish the day with. I only had to stay for 9 hours as there were more women. If we have to cut back on the temple hours it will be because of not enough workers to meet the needs of the patrons.
This week schools are out and on Friday, Nov. 2nd, it is "la dia de bruja", a mix between Halloween and Memorial Day here. We expect the temple to be over full, especially the baptistry. Last year it was huge so this year should be as well.
We send our love to all. Thank you for your prayers and letters. We do enjoy hearing from you. Love, Lon and Nancy, Grandpa and Grandma, Dad and Mom.
I have attached a couple of pictures from yesterday, my birthday. We had our Sunday dinner with the missionaries and Sister Kitley made me a cake. We went to choir practice and Sister Broadbent made cupcakes. We then went to the Figueroa's for a surprise birthday dinner and another cake. I received flowers, cards and hugs all day long. We are so pampered and showered with love. It is really going to be tough to say good-bye.
We had a busy week in the temple and did enjoy the PM shift. Friday we had a first thought. At 7:30 pm, we realized that there were only 4 women ordinance workers left in the temple, Sister Petersen, Sister Kitley, Sister Gibbons, and myself. We have always had at least one or two natives to close the temple with, never just the gringa's. Then, on Saturday evening, we were on the swing shift, from 8-4, and Lon ended up putting in a 12 hour day because there were not enough workers to finish the day with. I only had to stay for 9 hours as there were more women. If we have to cut back on the temple hours it will be because of not enough workers to meet the needs of the patrons.
This week schools are out and on Friday, Nov. 2nd, it is "la dia de bruja", a mix between Halloween and Memorial Day here. We expect the temple to be over full, especially the baptistry. Last year it was huge so this year should be as well.
We send our love to all. Thank you for your prayers and letters. We do enjoy hearing from you. Love, Lon and Nancy, Grandpa and Grandma, Dad and Mom.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Weekly Letter
Nancy is off partying again so I told her I would try to get our letter written after I got the apartment cleaned, the dishes done and the laundry in the wash. I hope you all are healthy and strong and enjoying the nice weather that it sounds like you are having. It has been a little nice down here and we have had a little rain this past week which was needed. We also had 3 little earth quakes and that was a little interesting because it had been a few weeks since we have had one. It was interesting because we had just had training in the temple about things like that. They weren't anything big.
Well BSU is still winning and so that's good. I love football season and it's hard to believe the season is half over. That's what's nice about skype, Ginger and I get to watch the games together after we get back from the temple on Saturday nights and don't have to watch all the time outs and advertisements. It takes about two hours to watch the game.
We had a really busy week at the temple and the time really went by fast. We are glad to be back on the PM shift and getting to sleep a little longer in the mornings. This week was our stake conference and what a great one. I think it was one of the best ones I have been to. I find myself saying that after every conference so maybe it's my spirit. We had 18 young people getting ready to go out in the mission field from our stake and they did a special number which was very spiritual. They sang Sons of Helaman. Half were young women who can go now when they are 19. Many were waiting to go in a year and a half but can go now. We sang 4 songs as a choir and I thought we did great. It seems that we always have special angels with us.
We are loving our mission and are looking forward to the Christmas season as they have already started down here. We have been practicing Christmas songs in the choir for about a month getting ready for when we sing. We are healthy and strong and hope all is well with everyone there. Nancy has some pictures but will have to send them next time. I miss the hunting season as Tracy got to go and they got their deer and had a good time. This is the second time that I have missed in a long time but look forward to next fall when I plan on going on a great hunt.
Thanks for all your prayers and letters. I hope all is receiving them as we have found out that some have not. If you email us I can guarantee you will get a return letter. Have a great week and we love you all. Lon and Nancy and whatever else.
Well BSU is still winning and so that's good. I love football season and it's hard to believe the season is half over. That's what's nice about skype, Ginger and I get to watch the games together after we get back from the temple on Saturday nights and don't have to watch all the time outs and advertisements. It takes about two hours to watch the game.
We had a really busy week at the temple and the time really went by fast. We are glad to be back on the PM shift and getting to sleep a little longer in the mornings. This week was our stake conference and what a great one. I think it was one of the best ones I have been to. I find myself saying that after every conference so maybe it's my spirit. We had 18 young people getting ready to go out in the mission field from our stake and they did a special number which was very spiritual. They sang Sons of Helaman. Half were young women who can go now when they are 19. Many were waiting to go in a year and a half but can go now. We sang 4 songs as a choir and I thought we did great. It seems that we always have special angels with us.
We are loving our mission and are looking forward to the Christmas season as they have already started down here. We have been practicing Christmas songs in the choir for about a month getting ready for when we sing. We are healthy and strong and hope all is well with everyone there. Nancy has some pictures but will have to send them next time. I miss the hunting season as Tracy got to go and they got their deer and had a good time. This is the second time that I have missed in a long time but look forward to next fall when I plan on going on a great hunt.
Thanks for all your prayers and letters. I hope all is receiving them as we have found out that some have not. If you email us I can guarantee you will get a return letter. Have a great week and we love you all. Lon and Nancy and whatever else.
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