August 15th - 21st

Monday, August 15: We fed Elder Dickson & Elder Hansen breakfast and then took the Stockbridge Elders (Mende & Brede) to the Bishop's Storehouse because they wanted to see it too! We saw Elder Pope again and Elder Brede said that he knew him, that he was in his last area. He said that Elder Pope was a good teacher and would go with them on trade offs. They were glad to see each other. After the tour we took the Elders out to eat at Applebee's. After dropping them off Elder Sadler bought a book to help Tristen with his GED. Later we went by the Stansell's to check on their dogs. They had a young couple keeping them but they wanted us to go by and make sure that the dogs were ok, and they were fine. Later we were supposed to meet President Carrin at the Hawkin's home to give him a blessing, but he had to work late so the Elders came instead. They also gave his wife a blessing. We felt the Spirit and I think they did too. After that we picked up Tristen and went to our apartment so the Elders could teach him. It was a busy day!

Tuesday, August 16: This morning we read and studied. Tristen was supposed to come over for another lesson but was sick. Elder Sadler took the missionaries to visit an investigator and he said the lesson went really well. This evening we picked up Thelma and went to the Dotson's for supper. They had crab legs and it was delicious!

Wednesday, August 17: This morning we took Ann Knight a birthday candy bar and some other goodies for her birthday. Later we drove to the Lake Jodeco building for our district meeting. We met there because President Foote is interviewing the district (and others) today. In our interview President Foote said, "I hope that you can feel how pleased the Lord is with your service".  He thanked us for our service. It was a very spiritual interview. We took the Elders out to eat on the way home. Later we went to Ann Owens home to meet her friend, Nancy, who is a church member and has been teaching Ann about the church for a long time now.  Tonight we got a text that Larry Hall had passed away.

Thursday, August 18: this morning we picked up the Hawkins and took them to breakfast. Ann & Gary Knight met us there. We had invited others but they couldn't come. The Hawkins enjoyed visiting and getting to know the Knight's. It was a nice visit. This afternoon I made brownies while Elder Sadler took the missionaries to a couple of places. Tonight was our Book of Mormon party. Elder Sadler had made certificates for everyone that attended and he had a test for everyone to take. The class went around the room telling us what a difference we had made for them. It was touching.

Friday, August 19: Today is Dylan's birthday and we got to talk to him for a little while. He is excited about his mission! Brother Knight came over to talk about some concerns he had. Later Pam Stansell brought us and the missionaries supper from the Dairy Queen. It was really good! Then the Elders taught Tristen at our apartment.

Saturday, August 20: Today was a special day! We went to the Temple for Gary & Ann's sealing. We picked up Elder Waite and his companion, Elder Eyre. Melissa met us there. It was great to have her and many members from the branch came also. Afterward we took some pictures and took Melissa and the Elders out to eat at the Cheesecake Factory. The service was really slow, so we had to hurry back to the party Ann and Gary had. I made them a cookie cake. It was a wonderful day.

Sunday, August 21: Dylan is receiving the Melchizedek Priesthood today and I wish we could have been there. We had a pretty good crowd at church today. Ann Owens stayed for Sunday school, she is making progress! After church we fed the Elders.