tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23156684714387933342024-03-12T19:40:04.493-07:00Elder and Sister UrbanElder Tom and Sister Cindy Urbanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18441055673132533205noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315668471438793334.post-49297657486347186172015-05-17T19:47:00.001-07:002015-05-17T19:47:30.726-07:00The Busy Month of May<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Elder Butler received a package from the YW in his home ward.</div>
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This is a great hat for an Assistant to the President!</div>
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Vacating Pineville Sisters Apartment with the help of Elder Kemp and Elder Roybal</div>
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Reedy Creek Zone Leaders Elder Ibarra and Elder Le Sueur </div>
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unloading furniture at the Storage Unit</div>
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Monroe Elder Pottle and Elder Ashby helped us vacate the Sisters apartment in Monroe.</div>
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Elder Hughes, Elder Snow, Elder Norconk, Elder Merrill</div>
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after District Meeting</div>
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What started out as Vacating 2 apartments , to Greensboro, Hickory and High Point, </div>
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turned into a "Special Mission Assignent" </div>
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by President Craven</div>
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An Adventure with the Hunts in Winston Salem and Greensboro!</div>
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Elder Reynolds, the Klinkers and Elder Brown</div>
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helped move furniture from the North Wilkesboro Sister apartment</div>
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North Wilkesboro with the Hunts and the Klinker</div>
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Guilford Courthouse </div>
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General Nathaniel Greene was the commander of the Colonials</div>
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during the Revolutionary War</div>
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February 1960 Woolworth's in Greensboro, NC </div>
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The 1st Peaceful Sit In at the Lunch counter in Woolworth's</div>
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during the Civil Rights Movement. This proved to be an effective</div>
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beginning of de-segregation in the South.</div>
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This was a fascinating tour!</div>
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I was almost 12 years old and remember this time in history!</div>
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Growing up in California, we were very removed from the ugly reality of segregation.</div>
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We spent a wonderful Saturday touring Old Salem</div>
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This was our last Easter Sunday in North Carolina</div>
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and it was a very special day.</div>
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We watched the first session of General Conference in our apartment.</div>
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Because of the time difference Conference is broadcast between noon and 2 PM </div>
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and the last session is between 4-6 PM.</div>
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Conference filled my soul with Truth and Light! </div>
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How grateful I am to live at this time of living Prophets on the earth. </div>
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I know that Jesus is the Christ. </div>
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He is my Savior, my Redeemer and my friend.</div>
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My love for Him has grown significantly while serving with Tom</div>
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in the North Carolina Charlotte Mission. Our time here has been challenging</div>
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to our bodies, our minds and our hearts. Having admitted that, </div>
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I proclaim that my trust is in Him, my dependence is on Him.</div>
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This mission has taught me great lessons about myself </div>
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and filled me with gratitude and joy for this sacred opportunity.</div>
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I am grateful that I can continue learning and recommitting my life to follow Him.</div>
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It has been a joy to work in behalf of the young missionaries and learn from them.</div>
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We love them! We honor and respect them! </div>
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As always, Elder Jeffrey R Holland profoundly, yet simply said it best...</div>
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Between the Conference sessions,</div>
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we were invited to have Easter dinner with Kathleen and Kaitlyn Zaleske</div>
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The next door neighbors, the Flatt's, Russian Mastiv! He's huge!</div>
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The Dogwood Trees begin blooming just about Easter every year.</div>
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After being introduced to them last year, I was so happy to see them again.</div>
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Spring also bring gorgeous wisteria trees blossoms all throughout Charlotte.</div>
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I loved seeing these special trees everywhere...</div>
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Today has been a glorious Sabbath Day!</div>
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I just listened to this beautifully inspiring music video, </div>
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"Did You Think to Pray" arranged and performed by Jerold Simon.</div>
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I sang along (out loud) and felt like I was communing</div>
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for my Savior and for the many many blessings that are deep in my heart.</div>
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Though it's hard to explain, how I felt, I wanted to share this moment.</div>
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Surprise in Sacrament Meeting</h4>
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During the Sacrament today, I opened my scriptures to Isaiah 40:31.</div>
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On March 27th I had a sweet missionary experience with this scripture</div>
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and it came into my mind during the sacrament.</div>
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<b> <i>"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength,</i></b></div>
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<i><b>they shall mount up with wings as eagles;</b></i></div>
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<i><b>they shall run and not be weary and they shall walk and not faint."</b></i></div>
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<b>I love this scripture and I know it is true!</b></div>
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Little did I know that I would be sharing it in our Meeting this very day.</div>
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Tom and I were asked to speak in Sacrament meeting today.</div>
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<b>It was a Surprise! </b></div>
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We had comfortably listened to 2 wonderful speakers and then Bishop Fife stood, </div>
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We sang the congregational hymn, and made our way to the stand.</div>
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Tom went first and bore a beautiful heartfelt testimony and embarrassed me a little. </div>
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He gave me courage to follow him.</div>
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I stood to share my testimony of our Savior, Jesus Christ</div>
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my love for His gospel, the Plan of Salvation,</div>
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my love and gratitude for my friend, the Holy Ghost,</div>
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the love we feel for members of the Harrisburg ward, </div>
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the blessings we have received because of </div>
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the Book of Mormon class we have been privileged to facilitate, </div>
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the great love we have for the wonderful missionaries we serve with</div>
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I was also prompted to share Isaiah 40:31 and relate the following experience.</div>
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<i>I posted about it on FB a couple of weeks ago. This is the edited version. </i></div>
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"This afternoon two wonderful missionaries, Elder Roybal and Elder Kemp </div>
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right at that moment, asked if he could share a scripture with me. </div>
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(I love it when missionaries share scriptures and miracle stories with me!) </div>
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As he recited Isaiah 40:31, my eyes filled with tears</div>
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and my heart was deeply touched by the perfect message</div>
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he delivered to me at the exact moment I needed it.</div>
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by others who listen to His promptings. </div>
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Sometimes, we need patience and have to 'wait upon the Lord'.</div>
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My heart is grateful to receive the love and inspiration I need </div>
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He reminded me why I love being a missionary in the North Carolina Charlotte Mission!"</div>
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today I trusted Him completely to give me the words and spirit I needed. </div>
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they helped us move furniture out of a vacated apartment in Pineville.</div>
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Charlotte Motor Speedway. </div>
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A few years after Jim died, Candy accepted Tom into her heart </div>
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How blessed we are to know that families are forever!</div>
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These are a few photos of Candy and Emil, John and Jim.</div>
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This was the last time we saw her before our Mission. </div>
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She loved to play Rummikub with Martha, her caretaker and friend.</div>
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We always had a great time playing games with her.</div>
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This "selfie" is my way of saying Thanks to my wonderful companion.</div>
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The Catawba Elders just moved within the same complex to a 2 bedroom apartment.</div>
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April is almost here and Transfers begin tomorrow through Wednesday!</div>
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We met Barry and Christy Thomas last night, February 21st</div>
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They saw our car in the parking lot and were looking</div>
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She was accepted there after she graduates from high school this year.</div>
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She also applied at BYU but is waiting to hear if she was accepted.</div>
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During our conversation, they mentioned that they were converts to the church.</div>
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I was prompted several times to ask them about their conversion and</div>
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I'm telling this from my memory as best as I can, with permission from Christy.</div>
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In 2001 when Faith was 3 years old, she began having a vivid recurring dream.</div>
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In the dream a kind man dressed in white with no feet (she couldn't see his feet),</div>
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Faith loved books and begged Him to read it to her, </div>
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When she woke up she insisted her parents find the book and read it to her.</div>
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They searched through all their children's books, </div>
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They would hold each book up one at a time and she would cry</div>
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This same dream would happen over and over again, </div>
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Christy and Barry prayed for answers for their daughter.</div>
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Christy shared this picture with me today. It was drawn in March 2001 by Faith</div>
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Barry and Christy met the LDS missionaries many months later and as they</div>
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they knew that this was the answer to their prayers. </div>
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They knew that this book was the golden book Faith had been dreaming about!</div>
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Christy said, "After we stepped out of the waters of baptism" </div>
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She said it was a "Confirmation, a beautiful and precious thing."</div>
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She continued, "I'll never forget Faith's eyes and as if she was getting a present, </div>
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saying 'Mommy,, you found the book. Did that man give it to you?' </div>
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Barry and I cried..Faith was ready to go home </div>
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because mommy and daddy needed to start reading it."</div>
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I feel so privileged to be permitted to share this much with you.</div>
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I have felt an eternal connection with Christy and Barry.</div>
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They have already touched my heart deeply!</div>
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Last Sunday, they came to our Harrisburg Ward and worshipped with us.</div>
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Barry Christy Colby Faith</div>
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"We felt truly blessed to share our spiritual testimony of how Heavenly Father used our little girl</div>
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to get our attention and prepare us for what I had been praying for----the truth". </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know what I'm hoping for......</span></div>
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Many small children bore simple Spirit filled testimonies </div>
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of the Savior and of the Book of Mormon. I reflected on how </div>
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and of her wonderful believing parents who were being prepared</div>
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for the truth of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ.</div>
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I'm so grateful to know them.</div>
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This experience was a gift...a Tender Mercy!</div>
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Senior Missionary Couples Retreat</h4>
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January 14-15, 2015</div>
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The highlight for our New Year was the time we had together as Senior Missionaries </div>
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a time for filling my lamp with oil. I felt like my light </div>
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Wednesday night we had dinner, then went to the Mission Home for training. </div>
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Elder and Sister Andrus led a discussion about "Grandparenting ideas" </div>
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that can strengthen our families. We even shared ideas about our love, Family History!</div>
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Thursday morning we gathered together again and the Reidheads led a discussion </div>
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We had delicious soup, sandwiches and amazing cookies for lunch at the Mission home.</div>
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The couples in our mission are Elder and Sister Hunt who work with us in the Mission Office.</div>
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Elder and Sister Slade are Employment Specialists and are assigned to </div>
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They are also a great help to us in the office.</div>
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We are neighbors with the Hunts and Slades </div>
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and have Family Home Evening on Friday nights!</div>
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Elder and Sister Andrus came back to our mission as MLS missionaries</div>
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Elder and Sister Reidhead are MLS missionaries in Guilford Ward, Greensboro, NC.</div>
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Elder and Sister Klinker are MLS missionaries in North Wilkesboro Ward, Hickory Stake.</div>
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We drove to the Billy Graham Museum Thursday late afternoon for a wonderful tour.</div>
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You can imagine what an impact of 14 LDS Senior Missionaries had on the staff!</div>
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They were gracious and gave us VIP treatment including a beautiful book</div>
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about Billy Graham's life and ministry. It was an uplifting afternoon.</div>
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Billy's wife Ruth is buried in the gardens at the Museum.</div>
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Billy is still alive but will be buried there also.</div>
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Dobson Ward Elders Valgardson, Brogdon and Craig doing their silliest pose.</div>
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Phase 10 at the Slades Apartment</div>
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We picked up the Lincolnton Elders Hanks and Turnbow</div>
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Elder Turnbow and Hanks outside the closing apartment in Denver, NC.</div>
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These two valiant missionaries had done a great job cleaning this apartment before we got there!</div>
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It made moving so nice! Bless their hearts!</div>
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Elder Urban and his Valiant Companion (<i>Not Me</i>, the vaccuum)who sucks up the filth of the world.</div>
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Gastonia Elders getting 4 new much needed beds!</div>
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University City Elders West, Ashcroft, Flores and Felger in the Mission Office</div>
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University City Sisters Scott and Knudsen</div>
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Our Harrisburg Elders, Lyman and Kristensen</div>
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Danville Ward's Sister Tenney , Sister Dahle and Sister Pace from Guilford </div>
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Sister Dahle forgot her name tag so she became Sister Urban for the meeting....</div>
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and NO ONE noticed!</div>
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Sister Tanner and Sister Rust needed a new phone </div>
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so we took them out to dinner before they headed back to Monroe, NC.</div>
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Piedmont Spanish Elders Amado, Prado and Coronado</div>
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Finally a bed for Elder Eaton.</div>
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Winston Salem Elders</div>
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Elder Eaton is a new Visa Waiter for Brazil.</div>
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He is blessed to be trained by 2 outstanding Zone Leaders,</div>
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Elder Evans Elder Butler </div>
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We have been in many apartments in the last 13 months.</div>
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When we entered this Winston Salem apartment, </div>
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I immediately felt a beautiful warm peaceful spirit in the apartment.</div>
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The apartment was clean and well organized and I said to the Elders</div>
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They said it was because they had just completed a great Companionship Study.</div>
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I wish that I had been present for that study! I know the Spirit of the Lord was present there.</div>
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In one of the bedrooms, this mirror caught my eye.</div>
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What a wonderful reminder for all our missionaries!</div>
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<i>You're A Beautiful Son (Daughter) of God!</i></div>
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Elder Evans is a very talented pianist also!</div>
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The Summerfield Elders helped us clean out the Summerfield Sisters apartment </div>
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that had been vacant for a transfer so we took them out to lunch.</div>
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She was going home to Concord, California a couple of weeks early </div>
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so that she could go with her family to Brazil to pick up her sister from her mission. </div>
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We love Sister Goodwin!</div>
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She spent her last night with the Sharon Sister Training Leaders.</div>
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Sister Treadwell (another Visa Waiter for Brazil), Sisters Kronmiller, Rifleman and Goodwin</div>
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Happy Birthday, Elder Dedrick with Elder Gerrard at Red Robin.</div>
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January was a month of travel to vacate apartments and take furniture </div>
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to different parts of the mission.</div>
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The next few months will see many more changes </div>
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because our number of missionaries will be reduced from 260 to 200. </div>
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That means many more apartments will be closing.</div>
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I'll be like Scarlett O'Hara and close with, </div>
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I'll go crazy. I'll think about that tomorrow."</div>
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Sending our love to y'all!</div>
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Thursday February 10, 2005</div>
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Tom and I eloped to Provo and were married in the Judge's home.</div>
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Pat Sitterud and Jan Holiday became bridesmaids, witnesses and photographers</div>
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with just a couple hours notice! </div>
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This was just the beginning of many wonderful adventures together.</div>
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Grateful and blessed to have this great man to share my life with!</div>
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I hadn't intended to reminisce so much but I just couldn't stop</div>
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and I've thoroughly enjoyed looking through many photos </div>
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1st Anniversary celebrating at the Grand America and The Roof Restaurant</div>
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overlooking the Salt Lake Temple.</div>
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2nd Anniversary Michael Ballam sang to us while we were cruising in Australia and New Zealand!</div>
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3rd Anniversary we were on a Caribbean Cruise</div>
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with our dear friends, Kathy and Al Barrus</div>
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Happy 10th Anniversary, Elder Urban! Our love only gets sweeter with time!</div>
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Who said it wouldn't last?!</div>
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This is true for the new missionaries (Ins) coming to NC Charlotte.....</div>
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Saying Good-bye to Sister Makaya.</div>
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We are so grateful that this dear Sister came to us, even for a short time!</div>
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We are blessed to know and love her!</div>
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Sister Merrill and Bowen were wonderful trainers for Sister Makaya.</div>
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She was so blessed to have these two Sister Training Leaders as companions!</div>
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Sister Andrus with Sister Russell, another dear Missionary going home!</div>
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Elder Ashby is going home, sort of. His parents are Mission Presidents in England.</div>
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He's going to stay with a married brother for a short time, then only he knows what he'll do next.</div>
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I love Sister Bowen. She was a diligent wonderful missionary!</div>
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Elder Call was an amazing Assistant to the President for a time. So loved!</div>
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Sister Holman was heading home too. </div>
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Sister Pace is saying her good byes to her wonderful companion.</div>
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Elder Laudie is going home to American Fork, Utah! We'll see him again.</div>
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He was our neighbor in Harrisburg for several wonderful months.</div>
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One last squeeze from Sister Holman!</div>
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Early New Years Eve morning trip to the airport! Elder Urban and I were feeling tender as we were driving this van full of missionaries singing, telling stories and bidding farewell. </div>
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Welcome to the New Year from North Carolina!</div>
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Because I trust in my Savior and lean not on my own understanding,</div>
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I have hope for today, tomorrow and forever!</div>
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This link will take you to a great mormon message for this New Year.</div>
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Sending our love to y'all!</div>
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Sunday, December 7th was the First Presidency Christmas Devotional Broadcast.</h4>
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It is a tradition we love. It was wonderful!</div>
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After the devotional I found Tom in bed with all his clothes on, having, </div>
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what we thought was a Vertigo attack. However in talking with him, </div>
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I noticed that the right side of his mouth was drooping, </div>
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he couldn't talk very well and his right hand was was tremoring.</div>
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It reminded me of a TIA that he had in 2007 on his birthday that eventually led to</div>
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discovery of a PFO (hole in his heart) that he had repaired at that time.</div>
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So under protest, I helped my wobbly husband to the car and drove </div>
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about 10 PM Sunday night. It is only 5 minutes from our apartment. </div>
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They took him right to a room and hooked him up to EKG and did a CT scan.</div>
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He still had symptoms of stroke but couldn't find anything on the CT scan.</div>
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However, about 2 AM the doctor came in and said Tom needed to be admitted to</div>
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the hospital for more thorough tests. Unfortunately this hospital had "no room in the inn"</div>
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so he spent the next two days in the Carolinas Medical Center in Concord, </div>
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which is 30 minutes away from our apartment.</div>
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This is just a small portion of the hospital complex.</div>
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It was interesting because I really never felt alone! </div>
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Being so far from family could have made the experience a nightmare </div>
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but I felt calm and surrounded by angels.</div>
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Tom was taken to the hospital by ambulance and I had to go</div>
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to our apartment to pick up his CPAP machine, </div>
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The only time I started a panic attack was when I was trying to find</div>
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my way in to this HUGE facility at 3:30 AM. </div>
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All the doors were locked except for the emergency room door. </div>
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I was exhausted and vulnerable in the dark all alone </div>
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but prayed and got the help I needed. Again, I knew that I was not alone.</div>
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Monday morning, Elder and Sister Hunt and Elder Slade came to the hospital </div>
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to give him a Priesthood blessing, which was such a comfort. </div>
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Sister Hunt offered to stay with me and I appreciated that offer</div>
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but I knew I would be OK.</div>
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I'm so grateful for their friendship!</div>
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Tom was a great patient and endured a battery of tests. </div>
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Results: His PFO surgery is still intact, his heart and arteries, his brain, </div>
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and blood work all came back normal, which is a huge relief to both of us.</div>
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He had intense Vertigo therapy and the diagnosis was a TIA.</div>
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I didn't get many pictures. I'm sure Tom is none too pleased that I'm sharing these.</div>
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This is an EEG test done in his room at the hospital, because of the tremor in his left hand.</div>
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He has a brain! A very good brain!</div>
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It was an exhausting anxious time but the hospital was wonderful.</div>
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The staff was amazing and very informative every step of the way</div>
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and we loved the neurologist. He was thorough and explained everything in</div>
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layman's terms so we could understand the tests and reasons for them.</div>
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From my previous experience in 2008, this was a great blessing. </div>
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A funny story that I thought is worth sharing. Tom was on a heart healthy diet </div>
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in the hospital.....Not at all what he is used to, or liked, though he made the best of it.</div>
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The afternoon before he was released two of the nurses were talking about</div>
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a new barbeque place, The Smoky Pit, that had just opened close to the hospital. </div>
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We were a little surprised when they said we should go check it out. </div>
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Remember this is North Carolina! Heart healthy menu to barbeque!</div>
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Tom was starving and thought it was a great idea. Guess where we ate an early dinner?</div>
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I should have taken pictures of the food. </div>
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It is now on the top of the list for the best barbeque we've had!</div>
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We decided to split a Pecan ice cream sandwich as part of the going home celebration!</div>
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It came in 2 bowls with a warm thin layer of Pecan pie, </div>
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topped with ice cream and another gooey layer of delicious Pecan pie. </div>
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(Pecan ice cream sandwich is definitely a misnomer.)</div>
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It was melt in your mouth scrumptiousness!</div>
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I now pronounce pecan, pe<u>can </u>with the accent on can. I'm a converted southerner.</div>
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After a breathing treatment and much yukky medicine</div>
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Christmas morning. I tried to smile but it's a sick smile. </div>
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This picture includes Elder Slade. We were just missing the Klinkers who had family with them.</div>
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Christmas Zone Conferences</h4>
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Preparing Christmas for the missionaries was a fun experience.</div>
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There were several missionaries who weren't going to receive any</div>
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presents, so Sister Hunt and I shopped for each of them and extras just in case.</div>
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We, with the help of Sister Slade spent a day wrapping and packaging up</div>
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6 presents for each of the missionaries in mailing boxes addressed to them. </div>
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Tom made labels and no one else knew they were from Santa.</div>
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Christmas Zone Conferences were wonderful, many packages from home and</div>
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We were Santa's helpers!</div>
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The highlight for December 2014 was our Mission Conference<br /> with <i>Elder D. Todd Christofferson,</i> an apostle of the Lord, Jesus Christ. </h4>
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<i>Because we are not allowed to take photos of his visit, I found these pictures online. </i> </div>
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Here he is shaking hands with future missionaries, </div>
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so perhaps with a little imagination</div>
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you can picture him shaking each one </div>
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of the 260 missionaries hands before our conference began.</div>
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All the Sister missionaries were seated in front of the Elders. </div>
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There is protocol for everything that is done.</div>
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We were instructed how to, in an orderly fashion, walk row by row</div>
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to shake his hand. We practiced it. No hugging unless he initiated it. </div>
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A brief hello from each missionary. </div>
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Before President and Sister Craven arrived with Elder Christofferson, </div>
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Elder Urban was asked to meet the car, open the door for him, welcoming him. </div>
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I know that was a special assignment he will never forget!</div>
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We all stood as he walked in the "overflowing sea of missionaries" in the chapel. </div>
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Even the pianist stood as he continued playing beautiful prelude music.</div>
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Reverence permeated the chapel. </div>
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stood on the floor in front of the podium greeting each one of us.</div>
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I was able to see the expression on each missionary's face </div>
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as they shook his hand. There was such light and joy in each face.</div>
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When Elder Urban and I took our turn, </div>
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He looked at Elder Urban and took my hand and said, </div>
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"Now I get to meet his better half!" </div>
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Then he thanked Elder Urban again for greeting him outside. </div>
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Imagine this was Elder Christofferson standing in the Harrisburg Chapel</div>
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<i>These are the complete notes I took at the conference.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>I wasn't sure that I should share all of them but <o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>with Elder Urban's approval, I decided to.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Sister Craven’s testimony- </span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A prophet was in our home. What a blessing!</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">President Craven’s testimony- <u>An apostle of the
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">“What Child is This”- musical number by group of
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Elder Christofferson<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">He talked about Divine chastening: </span>Though it is often difficult to endure, truly we ought to
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Divine chastening has at least three purposes: (1) to
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redirect our course in life to what God knows is a better path.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Hebrews 13:17 “Obey them
that have rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls,
as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with
grief: for that is unprofitable for you.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Questions from different missionaries and his answers-
Elder Christofferson would ponder for a moment each question, give background
story and then teach us lovingly, great gospel principles and truth. Over and over again, I had witnessed to me
that He knows the Savior personally and is truly his Apostle and Prophet. He
was candid, open, kind, endowed with power and filled with light and love.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">What is the
most important thing you have learned from the First Presidency?<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thursday mornings, when
the Prophet and Apostles meet in the Salt Lake Temple, they form a Prayer
Circle and always pray for the missionaries. They are also very aware of each
of our prayers for them. They feel the power of our collective prayers in their
behalf and acknowledge the strength that is received from those prayers. They
then have lunch, break bread, on the 4<sup>th</sup> floor of the temple. He
commented on how different each personality is, and how they can have very
different opinions from each other. But everyone loves the Lord! They are
unified. He quoted <i>D&C
38:2 “…be one; and if ye are not one
ye are not mine.”</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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He likened the pyramid of marriage with God at the top and husband and wife at the other two corners.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> God</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; text-indent: 48px;"> Husband Wife</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The closer we each come to God the closer we come to each other! This
same principle applies to missionary companions, to Office Couples, in our callings
and even in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and the First Presidency.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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understanding of Priesthood keys changed since becoming an Apostle?<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Keys
of the Priesthood (The priesthood is the power and authority of God given for
the salvation and blessing of all—men, women, and children..</span> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The keys of the priesthood, held by members of the
First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, direct the work of the Lord
upon the earth.) Purpose is to reach out to all the world, to preach the gospel
and to baptize.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">He
quoted D&C 112:28-30. (In reading those verses it is worth reading the
whole chapter.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“But purify your hearts before me; and then go ye into all the world, and
preach my gospel unto every creature who has not received it;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> 29 And he that believeth and is baptized shall
be saved, and he that believeth not, and is not baptized, shall be damned.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> 30 For unto you, the Twelve, and those, the
First Presidency, who are appointed with you to be your counselors and your
leaders, is the power of this priesthood given, for the last days and for the
last time, in the which is the dispensation of the fulness of times.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Elder
Christofferson taught us that the First Presidency and the Twelve are only 15
people. They can’t do it all. So they look to the Seventy’s to help. They look
to us as Missionaries. We share the keys and have apostolic authority from our
Prophet to draw on the keys and to share the gospel with the world. He told us
that the brethren feel companionship with us and pray for us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">He
quoted D&C 63:60-64<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">60
“Behold, I am Alpha and Omega, even Jesus Christ.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> 61 Wherefore, let all men beware how they take
my name in their lips—<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> 62 For behold, verily I say, that many there
be who are under this condemnation, who use the name of the Lord, and use it in
vain, having not authority.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> 63 Wherefore, let the church repent of their
sins, and I, the Lord, will own them; otherwise they shall be cut off.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> 64 Remember that that which cometh from above
is sacred, and must be spoken with care, and by constraint of the Spirit; and
in this there is no condemnation, and ye receive the Spirit through prayer;
wherefore, without this there remaineth condemnation.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">He
reminded us that we have the authority BUT we have to seek the guidance of the
Spirit to use that authority. Our wish should be that we could bless other’s
lives with things that really matter. It is our privilege that the Lord lets us
help him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">What
experiences have you had to bring you to this place in your life?<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Over time-
Our faith, testimonies, knowledge, develop with the experiences we have and
choices we make, over time. There is no surer knowledge that comes than from
the Holy Ghost. Words sometimes are inadequate. Those things we learn Spirit to
Spirit are most perfect. The Book of Mormon, when we read with pure intent, we
receive an answer. <i>Moroni 9:3-5 “Behold,
I would exhort you that when ye shall read these things, if it be wisdom in God
that ye should read them, that ye would remember how merciful the Lord hath
been unto the children of men….ponder it in your hearts. And when ye shall
receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal
Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall
ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will
manifest the truth of it unto you by the power of the Holy Ghost. And by the
power of the Holy Ghost, ye may know the truth of all things.”</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Book of
Mormon is an instrument of conversion. Not just once. The Spirit will witness
to us again and again. We receive revelation when we read the scriptures.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It is
greatly misunderstood, especially in this part of the world. (the South)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">D&C 20:29-30 “And we know that
all men must repent and believe on the name of Jesus Christ, and worship the
Father in his name, and endure in faith on his name to the end, or they cannot
be saved in the kingdom of God. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">30 And we know that *<u>justification</u>
through the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is just and true; 31 And we know also, that **sanctification
through the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is just and true, to all
those who love and serve God with all their mights, minds, and strength.” <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">*justification
in this sense is forgiven or pardoned.** sanctification is to be cleansed by
grace so that we are guiltless, spotless. We must repent, follow the Doctrine
of Christ, Faith, Repentance, Baptism, Receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost and
Endure to the End. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We have to
receive the gift of the Atonement.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">D<i>&C 88:33
“For what doth it profit a man if a gift is bestowed upon him, and he
receive not the gift? Behold, he rejoices not in that which is given unto him,
neither rejoices in him who is the giver of the gift.”<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">He reminded
us that, “We are carrying the Kingdom of God in our hands”. We offer the gift
of grace. Many don’t understand the eternal gift of grace. He testified that is
the Kingdom of God. This gift is TRUE!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">He also gave
us a warning, “Take heed not to fall from Grace. Keep receiving it. Stay on the
path and always remember that the Savior’s Atonement Saves Us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">What would you
have us know about covenants?<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Faith
is the spiritual gift of the Holy Ghost. We can influence how much we receive.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Prayer- the Spirit
strengthens us through prayer. Get to know what we have faith in. <br />
Acting on faith, nurture it. Faith becomes knowledge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Important to share our
testimony of our faith. He shared an experience he had many years ago when he was
bearing his testimony the Spirit bore testimony to him of his testimony!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Alma 32: 33 “And now, behold, because ye have tried
the experiment, and planted the seed, and it swelleth and sprouteth, and
beginneth to grow, ye must needs know that the seed is good.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> 34 And now,
behold, is your knowledge perfect? Yea, your knowledge is perfect in that
thing, and your faith is dormant; and this because you know, for ye know that
the word hath swelled your souls, and ye also know that it hath sprouted up,
that your understanding doth begin to be enlightened, and your mind doth begin
to expand.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Covenants strengthen
Faith! Keeping covenants makes strong Christians!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">He shared a French article
that he read some time ago about Mormon’s baptisms for the dead. It said that
we take rolls of microfilm and dip the in water! (It was pretty funny)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">These covenants, even for
the dead are individual and very personal, one at a time by one. “Let him
enter” (each enters the kingdom individually)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have us know? (I happen to think this is the most important of all)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Principle of Repentance.
Mistakes are not fatal! Repentance leads us to grace. It’s not always easy.
Intentional sin is </span>grievous<span style="font-size: 12pt;">. We </span>don't<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> need to add to the Savior’s suffering. We
can’t play with sin and bank on easy grace.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">He reminded us of Samuel
the Lamanite in Helaman 13-15, teaching repentance to the Nephites in
Zarahemla.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Repentance is a gift from
God. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">He told us when teaching
to get a commitment of the next step, which is repentance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">There is NOTHING in our lives that can’t be repented of! He
told of an experience he had when he was a Seventy. He had the responsibility
of giving temple blessings back to a woman who had been excommunicated. As he
was driving to meet her, he was reading her file about the grievous sins that
she had committed. He said that he couldn’t imagine the First Presidency ever
letting her go to the temple again. When she was brought in to the room, he
said he saw a beautiful daughter of God, pure and holy as an angel and saw a
different woman than he could have imagined. He knew that the Atonement had
transformed this woman and could transform any of God’s children.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">As he was telling this
story, I felt the Spirit so strongly testifying that this was true.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">He said of repenting and
forsaking your sins, “When you are finished, You are finished!” Forsake your
sins. If you remember them, don’t remember with guilt. Don’t stress. The Lord
had forgotten them! Then he said quietly under his breath, “Satan, the Jerk! He
keeps reminding us!” He told us to say, “Get thee behind me, Satan!” He stated
with authority, “ The Lord wants us to be happy. He wants us to walk in the
Sunshine, not in the shadows. Receive His grace. Believe it! Don’t be mired in
our sins. Time doesn’t make forgiveness. Repentance makes forgiveness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">I could tell he was passionate
about us understanding this gift from the Lord of His Atonement and how
repentance can bring peace and hope in our hearts and lives.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lastly he gave us all a
Blessing by the power of His Apostolic Keys.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">He promised that His Grace
will attend us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">We will be able to find
many who are ready to receive.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">He reminded us to be happy
in what we are doing even if we feel sad for those who don’t receive the gift.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">He promised us a good life
if we are <u>tied </u>to the Savior.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">He blessed us to know that
the Savior accepts our offering and that we are worthy to receive that witness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Be diligent in our
offering and we will have peace that comes with it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">We were promised that we
will have convincing power in our teaching and testifying.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">We will receive revelation
in our studying and our understanding will be expanded.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">We will have the
protection of Heaven and that angels will be with us when needed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">We were promised that we
will be able to remember this day our whole mission.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">He testified that Jesus
Christ is the Messiah. His grace is sufficient. That He lives and that He
personally, actively guides His church on the earth today.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">This was a profound
experience for me and one I hope to remember and treasure the rest of my life.
Being in the chapel with all 260 missionaries, by itself, was powerful.
Standing together, as Elder Christofferson entered to room, being able to each
take a turn shaking his hand was a privilege. He was gracious and kind, funny
and eloquent, and filled with the light of truth. The Spirit in this meeting
was full of the love that I know our Savior has for each of us. I felt the
Spirit testify to me, over and over again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tuesday we headed up to Pilot Mountain</div>
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Elder Hunt, the Bed Bug Slayer, saved the day!</div>
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The ward mission leader took their old beds</div>
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We brought them new beds, sprayed their apartment and they were happy.</div>
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Elder Urban knows his way around the back of a dryer!</div>
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We took the Elders out to lunch at Arby's close to their apartment.</div>
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That's how we get to know the missionaries better!</div>
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We love all these missionaries so much!</div>
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The Jackman Family</div>
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I really love and admire these beautiful women.</div>
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They have amazing resilience and testimonies of the gospel of Jesus Christ!</div>
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Clarence Yoo, Kathleen Zaleski, Jaye Maier, and Isabelle Vallery.</div>
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Clarence and Kathleen come to our class also.</div>
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Jenny Fife, the Bishop's wife with her 5 children and a couple extra kids. </div>
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She is a courageous valiant patient woman! Bishop Fife is standing behind her on the left.</div>
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Sheom LaDue with 2 investigators. Sheom is wonderful!</div>
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Sister Zampieron and Sister Carter. We love these sisters!</div>
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Elder Cottom, Elder Lyman and Elder Hass</div>
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The Bishop's baby was not too sure of this bearded man!</div>
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Our ward's little Giving Tree</div>
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Tom with Kathleen and Kaitlyn Zaleske. We love them!</div>
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Elder Lopez, Tom, and Elder Hettinger (Spanish Elders) photobomb by Noah Flatt</div>
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Our little Christmas Tree brightens our apartment.</div>
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Snowmen, snowflakes and candycanes add to the Christmas Spirit!</div>
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Transfer Week began Monday, November 24</h3>
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Monday is the day for our Arriving Missionaries or as we call it our INs</h4>
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We had 9 Elders and 10 Sisters arrive from the MTC. </div>
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drove the mission van pulling the trailer for luggage, and Elder Hunt</div>
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planning that's involved in this procedure each transfer and Tom</div>
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is very involved with the logistics of it all. He is perfect for this job!</div>
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Sister Hunt and I scrambled to get to the airport to pick up these two tired sisters.</div>
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We made it!</div>
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Sister Makaya had never been off her little island of Pohnpei in Micronesia. </div>
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This is beautiful Pohnpei. Tom says it's about the geographic size of San Francisco.</div>
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where her parents are now Mission Presidents there.</div>
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They live on the east side of the island south of Alohkapw.</div>
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Sister Makaya is very courageous! She flew, for the first time in her life, all alone </div>
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She speaks some English and has won the hearts of all who have met her!</div>
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We will be sad to see her leave. Her visa has arrived but she doesn't know it yet.</div>
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After rereading my last blog entry, I already explained Transfer Day! </div>
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We left our apartment at 5:15 AM to pick 20 departing missionaries at the</div>
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Many anxious and excited families were waiting for their loved ones to arrive home.</div>
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It's getting harder and harder to say goodbye to these wonderful friends we love!</div>
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It felt so good to be outside and enjoy the crisp sunny afternoon!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> The Cornucopia is also known as the Horn of Plenty. According to Wikipedia</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">it is a symbol of "abundance and nourishment."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To me, it represents the bounty of blessings that are mine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> It represents the best of me, My Grateful Heart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It reminds me to count my many blessings!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The traditional cornucopia we have had on our table for many years</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know that it will be waiting for us next Thanksgiving.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's a tradition that will continue!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The cornucopia has extra special significance because it reminds me of my mom. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many years ago, mom and I purchased matching cornucopias</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">that we lovingly unpacked each Thanksgiving, year after year. I knew that</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">when we visited her in her home, it would be fondly displayed just as it</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">was in my home. Today, though Mom has progressed from earth life</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> on her eternal journey </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and I'm still finding my way through mortality, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">our cornucopias represent the connection of our grateful hearts. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is one of the many beautiful lessons mom taught me!</span><br />
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<i>This morning, I received an email that had this beautiful poem included in it.</i><br />
<i>It is simple and yet it is so true.</i></div>
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Be thankful that you don't already have everything your desire.<br />
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?<br />
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Be thankful when you don't know something,<br />
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Be thankful for the difficult times.<br />
During those times you grow.<br />
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Be thankful for your limitations,<br />
Because they give you opportunities for improvement.<br />
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Be thankful for each new challenge,<br />
Because it will build your strength and character.<br />
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Be thankful for your mistakes.<br />
They will teach you valuable lessons.<br />
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Be thankful when you're tired and weary<br />
Because it means you've made a difference.<br />
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It is easy to be thankful for the good things.<br />
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are<br />
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GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive.<br />
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For they can become your blessings.<br />
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I wish I could thank Author Unknown aka Anonymous. He/She often teaches me great things and I haven't been able to find a way to email, like, tweet or text to express my gratitude!<br />
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Transfer week begins tomorrow morning with our 19 incoming missionaries<br />
leaving the MTC about 4 AM. They are all on the same flight and<br />
will arrive about 4 PM tomorrow afternoon, exhausted, excited and a little dazed.<br />
Elder Urban usually drives a 15 passenger rental van,<br />
the Assistants drive the mission van complete with the trailer for luggage,<br />
and Elder Hunt drives the President and Sister Craven to greet the new missionaries.<br />
They are driven to the Mission Home where Sister Craven<br />
feeds them dinner and President Craven interviews each one of them.<br />
Tuesday morning begins before 8 AM at the Mission Office with a Southern breakfast<br />
of eggs and grits casserole (it's really nummy), fresh fruit,<br />
Krispy Kream Donuts (a NC original), chocolate milk and Orange juice.<br />
Sister Scott is amazing and prepares this food for the new missionaries and us too.<br />
We take care of each missionary's paperwork and photos<br />
before they begin training from President, Sister Craven, Elder Urban and Elder Hunt.<br />
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Meanwhile, the missionaries being transferred throughout the mission<br />
as well as those 20 outgoing missionaries<br />
(who are saying farewell to North Carolina Charlotte Mission)<br />
are traveling to the Mission Office for the 2:30 PM Transfer Meeting.<br />
It is a joy to participate in this powerful, spirit filled meeting.<br />
The chapel is full of wonderful missionaries.<br />
Those headed home share their heartfelt testimonies.<br />
Sister Craven also bears her witness of the gospel of Jesus Christ.<br />
Then President Craven will teach an inspiring gospel message.<br />
New companionships are announced, lots of hugging is going around<br />
and new adventures and friendships are formed.<br />
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Then my favorite part is when we all sing,<br />
"We Sure Love Ya, North Carolina" (the Mission song).<br />
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It's an eventful wonderful exhausting day and we love it!<br />
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Those 20 missionaries leaving Wednesday morning will be having dinner<br />
with the Cravens at the Mission Home, exit interviews, a little sleep<br />
and will leave at 6:15 AM for the airport.<br />
Guess who leaves for the Mission Home at 5:30 AM on Wednesday to take them to the airport?<br />
Guess who cries a little when we have to say good bye to these valiant<br />
Sisters and Elders we love so very much?<br />
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All in all, it is a logistical nightmare but Elder Urban has helped it become a well oiled machine!<br />
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Elder Shumway will be home with his family for Thanksgiving.<br />
I'm sure they are counting the hours!<br />
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Sister Phillips is being transferred as a new Sister Training Leader.<br />
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I'm thankful for so many blessings.<br />
My relationship with my Savior, Jesus Christ<br />
Our family, children, grandchildren, dear friends who are family too.<br />
Technology that allows us to communicate with those we love.<br />
The opportunity to serve this mission with my Sweetheart.<br />
The amazing relationships we are making with people we are blessed to know here.<br />
The Book of Mormon and teachings of the Prophets<br />
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I will continue adding to my list...<br />
perhaps you are doing the same.<br />
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Missionary moms take good care of their sons and daughters! </div>
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Hemie is a valiant, faith filled young man with the Light of Christ in his countenance.</div>
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The Spirit was there in abundance!</div>
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The Sisters are teaching his family in Liberia by Skype! I love technology! </div>
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Elder Youngstrom is 21! </div>
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The Kunz family from Riverton, Utah surprised us at the Mission office a few days ago.</div>
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Bishop Kunz was Elder Kunz in our mission some 35 years ago. It was delightful to</div>
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The biggest surprise was RYAN coming to visit. </h4>
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Ryan called Wednesday and said he had a last minute meeting in Greensboro.</div>
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Would it be possible to meet him Thursday evening after his meeting?</div>
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"This is a special gift, a tender mercy from Me (Heavenly Father) because I love you!"</div>
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No coincidence! Not just luck! A beautiful GIFT!<br />
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Thursday, we drove in the Mission Van complete with trailer to Lancaster, SC with<br />
the Hunts and the Slades to empty out an apartment and clean it.<br />
I appreciate these wonderful friends and fellow missionaries<br />
for the great help and support they are to me in taking care of apartments.<br />
We get the work done AND we have a fun time being with them!<br />
On our way back to Charlotte, we had lunch at 521 Barbeque.<br />
Elder Urban's new favorite rib place!<br />
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From the Mission Office we drove the van and trailer to Greensboro<br />
to pick up our special surprise!<br />
It was dark, traffic was horrid but the drive was certainly worth it!<br />
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Hugging my little boy again, made this mommy so happy!</h4>
We had one last errand to accomplish before we left Greensboro.<br />
Ryan helped us pick up a washer and dryer from a vacated apartment we needed to close.<br />
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Friday morning, Ryan came with us to the office and worked, while we worked.</div>
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Then we took a late lunch at Mac's Speed Shop (barbeque of course)</div>
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We'd never taken time to look around the lake before and it truly is idyllic!</div>
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The rest of the evening we just visited and told stories and laughed, </div>
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ate some leftover soup and just enjoyed the unexpected "tender mercy"moments.</div>
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My heart is full of gratitude for the blessings I receive daily.</div>
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Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to reflect on our blessings </div>
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and to express love and gratitude to God and to our family and friends.</div>
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Dieter F Uchtdorf reminds us beautifully....</div>
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Sending our LOVE to y'all!</div>
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Happy Thanksgiving from Elder and Sister Urban</div>
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Friday evening, October 10th we drove to Winston Salem with</div>
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Saturday morning we drove to Mount Airy (Mayberry's inspiration)</div>
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for their annual Autumn Leaves Festival street fair.</div>
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Elder and Sister Reidhead met us there.</div>
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These scarecrow were standing guard over the fancy guitars that were up for auction.</div>
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We waited in line for nearly an hour to eat a pork chop sandwich</div>
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I'll probably never have another pork chop sandwich!</div>
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Andy Griffith, Barney Fife and see if you can remember</div>
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the other characters of the show</div>
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Lots of Bluegrass Music, thousands of people, funnel cake, soft pretzels, barbeque, </div>
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fried onion blooms, fried anything you can think of including fried pies, homemade ice cream,</div>
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and the very best was Wild Bill's homemade root beer!</div>
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We bought a souvenir mug and it came with as many refills as we wanted. </div>
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Tom after too many root beers!</div>
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Bluegrass and Mountain Music</div>
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I love the casual down home feel of music in the South.</div>
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It reminds me of the song by Alabama,</div>
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"Play Me Some Mountain Music"</div>
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Oh, play me some mountain music</div>
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Like grandma and grandpa used to play</div>
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Then I'll float on down the river</div>
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To a Cajun hideaway</div>
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Drift away like Tom Sawyer</div>
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Ride a raft with ol' Huck Finn</div>
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Take a nap like Rip Van Winkle</div>
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Daze dreamin' again</div>
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Like grandma and grandpa used to play</div>
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Then I'll float on down the river</div>
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To a Cajun hideaway</div>
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If this makes you want to hear them sing it, go to Youtube like I did!</div>
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I remember going to their concert many years ago and loving it!</div>
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Even the wood carvings are singing and playing the fiddles!</div>
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We had a great time in Mount Airy.</div>
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We drove a few miles into Virginia then headed south on the</div>
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Blue Ridge Parkway to see the gorgeous fall leaves.</div>
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We stopped at The Blue Ridge Music Center where a concert was</div>
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Sunday night,our apartment is often a gathering place </div>
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for our missionaries in the Harrisburg Ward.</div>
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I think they love us and especially our WiFi so they can sync their area books.</div>
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We love the missionaries and their diligence and obedience and contagious optimism.</div>
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They have such a great love for the Savior and for the Restoration of the Gospel.</div>
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Sisters Zampieron and Phillips, Elders Jorgensen and Shumway, Elders Haas and Laudie<br />
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at Rooster's Grill in the beautiful Bank of America Building.</div>
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It was quite an interesting experience.</div>
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We talked about missionary work and family traditions, life in Brazil, </div>
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It was a delightful time and my heart was touched.</div>
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There was a couple sitting on the other side of the wall behind me</div>
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they were from and they responded, Idaho. </div>
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I thought about getting up and going to talk to them, but I didn't. </div>
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As they left the restaurant and I glanced at them but continued in our conversation.</div>
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When we were finished the waitress came over with a big smile on her face </div>
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and told us that our meals had been taken care of. We were stunned! </div>
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That sweet couple from Idaho had paid for our lunch.</div>
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with the goodness of others. It was truly a beautiful unexpected gift for all of us!</div>
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One last thing I want to share. </div>
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After an inspiring Stake Conference today,</div>
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we took a walk on our favorite street. It was a gorgeous mild sunny day </div>
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with a slight breeze. It felt so glorious to be outside, </div>
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to hold hands with my Sweetheart </div>
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and to feel and the beauties of the world around us.</div>
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The leaves here are just beginning to turn colors.</div>
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My favorite thing about our walk however, was seeing this brand new calf, </div>
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born less than 24 hours ago. We had a great conversation</div>
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the property that has been in the family for generations. What a great day!</div>
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Sending our LOVE to y'all!</div>
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Our mission had 2 other showings so that the whole mission could see it.</div>
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Please make every effort to watch this inspiring, uplifting, funny, </div>
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informative, beautiful movie about the lives of 6 different families from</div>
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all parts of the world. Take your children. Take your friends. I promise</div>
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it will touch your heart and open your minds to endless possibilities. </div>
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You will feel the love of God.....not only feel it but embrace it!</div>
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I've got lots of pictures and things I want to share about this week</div>
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but no time to do it now. Hopefully soon....</div>
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Sending lots of love to y'all!</div>
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P.S. Click on the link above if you haven't already.</div>
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P.P.S. Please</div>
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<br />Elder Tom and Sister Cindy Urbanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18441055673132533205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315668471438793334.post-19836427011339408982014-10-12T16:07:00.000-07:002014-10-12T16:07:04.060-07:00 A Rewarding Invitation, Gary, and A Very Special Baptism<h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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All four beds are neatly made.</div>
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Clean and well organized closet!</div>
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I can see my reflection in this sparkling clean bathroom.</div>
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These valiant warriors even tackled the refrigerator!</div>
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Four great Elders who made this Sister very happy!<br />
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Elder Rasmussen, Elder Smart, Elder Phelps and Elder Lino</div>
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I'm so proud of you!</div>
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Not only are they the Cleaning Machine Team</div>
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Gary came to Charlotte on September 25!</h3>
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It was wonderful to spend some time with him. </div>
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We didn't do anything new and exciting....We spent a little time in uptown Charlotte, </div>
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which is really quite beautiful for a city.<br />
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We took the back roads to enjoy the countryside and stopped at the </div>
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and wave to the little boy peeking out the back of this buggy.</div>
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Saturday afternoon we took Gary on our favorite walk to see the cows.<br />
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With a little coaxing, I got some smiles!</div>
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It was our lucky day! The horses saw us and came to visit.</div>
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Sister Zampieron from Brazil had a little bike accident </div>
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I helped clean her up and she was good to go!</div>
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It was not so long ago that he became active in the church again. </div>
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He admits that he is a different person because of the gospel in his life.</div>
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He was honored to be able to baptize his neighbors.</div>
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We met Kathleen in January at our first Book of Mormon class. </div>
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She and Kaitlyn faithfully have come to the class. At first Kathleen just wanted </div>
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Slowly she became more comfortable with the words and reads confidently now.</div>
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The Book of Mormon is the word of God and testifies of Jesus Christ.</div>
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We are privileged to be able read it and share it with others.</div>
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We love these two beautiful daughters of God!</div>
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After the baptism we took Gary out to Don Pedro's for an early Birthday dinner.</div>
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This is a very basic map of our Mission.</div>
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Danville, Virginia</div>
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Lancaster, South Carolina</div>
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We are still trying to play "Catch Up" from our last transfer. </div>
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With Mission Tour Conference, MLC, 3 Zone Conferences last week, </div>
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New Missionary Training and 2 Zone Conferences this coming week </div>
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HEAT of the day....up and down the many stairs!</div>
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They all raved about the strawberry lemonades so of course, we had to try them.</div>
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Three of the elders had 7 refills! </div>
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We took the Weddington Elders to lunch at Fuddruckers in Matthews<br />
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Unfortunately this is a week later and I've decided to post this as is.</div>
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Some weeks are like this!</div>
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We send our love to y'all!</div>
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<b>NC Charlotte Mission Tour Conference</b> was held Wednesday and Thursday this week. </div>
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Our visiting General Authority was <i>Elder Larry Wilson of the Seventy, and his wife, Lynda</i>.</div>
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<i>Tony Parker, the Area Seventy for Southeastern United States</i>, </div>
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a favorite speaker of ours joined us for Thursday's Conference </div>
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and Friday training at the Mission Office for MLC (Missionary Leadership Conference)</div>
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I've been so excited for the past several weeks knowing that the Wilsons would be here!</div>
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Larry and Lynda are longtime friends from our days in the Alamo I Ward in California.</div>
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Larry was our Bishop and Stake President, Area Authority and then General Authority. </div>
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He and his family have had a lasting influence for good </div>
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on the Cuellar family and now the Urban family!</div>
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The conference was wonderful, full of great counsel and direction. </div>
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Elder Wilson said, "The Book of Mormon, combined with the Spirit </div>
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is the most powerful tool of conversion to the Gospel of Jesus Christ."</div>
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He taught us to read the Book of Mormon with those we teach </div>
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so that we can address their concerns and questions, </div>
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share our personal experiences with them, </div>
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teach them how to apply the scriptures to their lives </div>
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and help them recognize the feelings of the Spirit.</div>
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President and Sister Wilson with us in the Mission Office.</div>
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Tom and I and Elder and Sister Hunt were invited to dinner Thursday night </div>
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Elder Parker with his family(photo from lds.org). </div>
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I was sad that I didn't get a photo of him at the Conference.</div>
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Elder Parker asked the question, "Are we teachable?" </div>
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I've pondered that question. "Am I teachable?"....</div>
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He was really asking, </div>
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"Do we recognize revelation and are we then willing to apply it to our lives?</div>
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One of the fun experiences at the conference was when Elder Wilson </div>
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asked each of the districts of missionaries to prepare a "Trailer" </div>
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(like a movie trailer that entices people to want to see it). </div>
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The topic was 1 Nephi 3 when Nephi and his brothers were instructed</div>
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The missionaries were given free reign to use their imaginations. </div>
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The only rule was that all must participate.</div>
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They were given 15 minutes to prepare.</div>
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Results were amazing! Oh, it was so much fun!</div>
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Wouldn't that be a great FHE or youth activity?! </div>
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I loved the time we had to spend with the Wilsons! </div>
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It had been over 10 years since I had seen them last </div>
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but the memories and the love have not faded. </div>
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They just became sweeter.</div>
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<b>Saturday,,</b> we finally took a bed and desk to Gastonia.</div>
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We were greeted with glasses of juice in the parking lot</div>
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Today we had our first walk in many weeks </div>
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Elder Urban even suggested it! </div>
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I wasn't at all surprised when he wanted to stop and see, </div>
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what changes were happening in the neighborhood. </div>
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Look at that big grin! He's like a little boy in a toy shop!</div>
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Some fall decorations on our favorite street, Middle Acres.</div>
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The beef steer are still hanging out. Why do we want our pictures with the steer? Hmmm...</div>
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we had to walk in the rain for a couple of blocks to reach a barn.</div>
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Yes, we got wet but the rain didn't dampen our spirits and we actually had fun!</div>
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What a perfect end to a perfect week!</div>
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I received these photos from my brother, Gary today in an email. </div>
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Has it been a year since we attended the wedding</div>
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Last September Tom and I took my sweet mom to Washington </div>
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It was a joyous time! </div>
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Our mission call was waiting for us when we got home.</div>
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It's worth reading again or listening to if you'd like.</div>
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Here's the link to the talk.</div>
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This has been a crazy busy week with transfers and opening and closing houses, </div>
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moving furniture and adding a 3rd companionship in our Harrisburg Ward. </div>
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We have been running all week and are weary.</div>
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we were invited to 2 wonderful baptisms within 24 hours of each other! </div>
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Both were in the Charlotte Spanish Branch that meets in the same chapel as us.</div>
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Melanie Kay Munguia is the 12 year old convert (3rd from the left in glasses) </div>
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Elder Butler and Elder Hettinger invited Elder Urban to join them</div>
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in teaching her shortly before she was baptized.</div>
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Melanie was baptized Saturday, September 6th. </div>
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This was the second or third baptism we have attended in the Spanish Branch. </div>
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Even though the music, speaking, baptismal ordinance and everything was in Spanish, </div>
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and entendemos poco (we understand little), </div>
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the Spirit witnessed to us when truth was being taught. </div>
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We don't have the gift of tongues, but we do have the gift of the Spirit!</div>
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We truly enjoyed trying to sing the hymns in Spanish.</div>
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See if you can figure them out!</div>
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For some of you these words are very familiar: </div>
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(Elder Welker Senior, Elder Welker the younger, Elders Cuellar, Elder Anderson) </div>
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and those of you with one or more years of High School Spanish, </div>
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even if 20-40 years ago, give it a try. I love the words in Spanish!</div>
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1. Soy Un Hijo de Dios...... para que algun dia yo con El pueda vivir</div>
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2. El Espiritu de Dios....Cantemos, gritemos, conhyestes del cielo: </div>
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Hosanna, hosanna a Dios y Jesus:</div>
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3.Hijos del Senor Venid....en acuerdo a cantar. </div>
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Alabanzas ya rendid al Senor, que reinara</div>
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Unfortunately there are no amazing prizes to be given out,</div>
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Today's baptism was for</div>
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Ahmed Shawkit Kifah Yuman Shamaon Nench Kildan Alkosh.</div>
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Yes, you read it correctly!</div>
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Ahmed is from Turkey and was Muslim. </div>
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He had to have a special interview from President Craven to be baptized.</div>
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He speaks some English and so you may wonder why he was baptized in the Spanish Branch.</div>
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He is married to a woman from Honduras who speaks only Spanish. He speaks little Spanish but chose attend and be baptized in the Spanish Branch. We sang in Spanish, the talks and prayers were in English and Spanish and the Branch President (who speaks little English) did the ordinance in English so that Ahmed would totally understand. It was quite beautiful!</div>
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At the end of the baptism, the Bishop asked Elder Urban to share his thoughts. </div>
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He stood close to Ahmed looked directly at him and bore witness </div>
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of how the Doctrine of Christ can change our hearts for good and bring peace to our lives.</div>
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I felt the Spirit speak to my heart today.</div>
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I know that the Lord knows each one of us, no matter what our circumstance, by name....</div>
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His love completes us, teaches us, empowers us, and brings joy beyond our greatest hope.</div>
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I know Ahmed will find that as he continues to grow in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.</div>
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We are so excited and getting ready for 2 Mission Tour Conferences this week.</div>
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Our visiting General Authority will be Elder Larry Y Wilson</div>
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of the Seventy and his wife, Linda!</div>
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This is a bonus blessing because I've known them for 26 years, </div>
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when our family first moved to Danville, California. </div>
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He was our bishop in Alamo 1st Ward at the time and we love their family. </div>
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It will be wonderful to see them again!</div>
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We send our love to y'all!</div>
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Hello dear Friends,</div>
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As most of you know, my sweet Mom, Colleen, </div>
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I miss her so much but feel her around me very often. </div>
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She's joined us on our mission and I know is helping hasten the work</div>
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of the Gospel on both sides of the veil!</div>
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Mom was our biggest supporter for being missionaries! </div>
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She was so happy that we were serving this mission. </div>
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Every day I called her from North Carolina and on week ends we Skyped. </div>
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She was always so grateful for modern technology. </div>
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There were moments when I'd get a little teary and she'd say, "No tears". </div>
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I was OK most of the time but there were some very sad moments, I must admit.</div>
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President Craven encouraged us to go home to spend time with Mom in May before she died. </div>
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It was a surprise for her and what a wonderful surprise it was!</div>
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We spent a few precious days with her and with family. </div>
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Every day we had a new adventure. </div>
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Saturday, Kat drove us to Logan for Aunt Minnie's funeral. </div>
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Mom didn't once complain about being tired. </div>
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But she never complained! </div>
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It was wonderful to pay our respects to beloved Aunt Minnie. </div>
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We also surprised dear Aunt Pauline at her home in Springville!</div>
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Mom ate at grand kids homes, Zupas, JCWs and </div>
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we had a picnic in her favorite spot in American Fork Canyon.</div>
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The last thing she had on her bucket list to do was to ride a horse again.</div>
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So we took her to Provo Beach Resort and she rode the carousel! She was so happy!</div>
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We had to squeeze into the photo booth!</div>
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Mom spent several hours with us at our home on our last morning in Utah. </div>
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We took a little walk and talked and talked and talked. </div>
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There was JOY amidst my sorrow.</div>
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Mom was filled with peace and almost an eagerness to see her ancestors again. </div>
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Mom's greatest desire is to be with her family forever. </div>
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As I knelt beside her hugging her tight I couldn't stop my tears.</div>
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She looked into my eyes and whispered, "It's OK to cry". </div>
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We both knew that this would be the last time</div>
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We flew back to North Carolina later that day and Kat called me</div>
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the next morning and told me that mom could no longer walk...</div>
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she had a painful large growth on her heel that we hadn't noticed the day before.</div>
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Three weeks later, with many of the family gathered around her to say good bye,</div>
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Tom and I were able to join in singing to Mom via Skype. </div>
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It was a sweet tender mercy. </div>
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Mary Colleen Jibson Justus passed away on Tuesday evening June 17 </div>
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surrounded by the love of children and grandchildren. </div>
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I'm so grateful for the tender care given her by Kat and Ken, </div>
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some dear special friends, Gary, Rick and our children. </div>
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Members of her Cedar Hills Ward family, Hospice and Shawn Warenski </div>
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were angels among us and we love and appreciate them too.</div>
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Mom was blessed to see all of her family</div>
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including all of her grandchildren before she left us. </div>
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Tom and I were able to fly back to Utah for a few precious, sacred days </div>
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to honor Mom as we gathered together with family and friends to celebrate her life. </div>
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How very grateful we were to be there.</div>
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Releasing yellow balloons to heaven. We'll always remember you, Mom!</div>
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Right next to Mom and Dad's headstone is our Cuellar Urban headstone.</div>
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<i>Joseph B Wirthlin</i></div>
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The words of the psalmist inspire: "I will lift up </div>
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to experienced hikers. They know to keep their eyes</div>
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mark in sight, they eventually reach their destination.</div>
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our best to fix our eyes upon everlasting things. <i>Elder</i></div>
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We don't have to be perfect today. </div>
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All we have to do is to be the very best we can." </div>
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My mom kept her eyes fixed on eternity. </div>
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Her end goal was to return to her eternal home. </div>
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She made no pretense of being perfect but she did the very best she could. </div>
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She endured to the end!</div>
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There were many unexpected sorrows and challenges in her life</div>
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But she stayed true to her covenants with God. Her hope remained bright.</div>
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I pray that I may honor her by following her example.</div>
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Sending love to y'all!</div>
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April 23rd was a much anticipated day....Missy and Ryan were coming to visit us!</div>
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Elder Cutie was thrilled with my enthusiasm!</div>
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It was our first time there too and it was really great!</div>
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Jesus loves you! I truly believe that! This was an interesting way to say it.</div>
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We walked through the 4th Ward Uptown Charlotte. We were so happy to see some of beautiful historic homes, parks, cemeteries and shops in Charlotte.</div>
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The Queen City was founded in 1768 and named for Queen Charlotte, </div>
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This statue of Queen Charlotte is in the center of Uptown.</div>
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Elder Tom and Sister Cindy Urbanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18441055673132533205noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315668471438793334.post-1651098148654437302014-05-04T12:11:00.003-07:002014-05-04T12:38:20.020-07:00Easter Week <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is what an excited missionary looks like when she receives a package from home!</div>
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This week was a very busy one, especially for Elder Urban! Wednesday, Thursday and Friday were Zone Conferences in areas away from the office. He and Elder Andrus were on the road by 6:30 AM to arrive by 8 AM to start inspecting all the Mission cars. They have quite the efficient system going but it still takes many hours to get it all done. They also teach a vehicle safety class just before lunch and Tom has made it very fun for the missionaries. </div>
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I wish I could video his presentation!</div>
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There are always bikes to repair and inspect.</div>
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Elder Urban and Elder Andrus and I spent a couple of hours in the pouring rain to load the van</div>
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with furniture and household goods for an apartment for a new Senior couple </div>
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serving in North Wilkesboro, NC.</div>
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Notice the water running down the driveway of the storage unit.</div>
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Elder Skousen cheerfully carrying a new recliner up the stairs!</div>
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Elder and Sister Klinker and Elder and Sister Andrus</div>
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We always try to take the Missionaries out to lunch or dinner when we are with them.</div>
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On our way back to Charlotte we stopped at a quaint little place called Cook Shack. </div>
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We'd never been exposed to Bluegrass music before and we really loved it!</div>
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Pal came over and introduced herself to us and her family. </div>
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We felt like we were invited in to our best friend's living room.</div>
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I googled Cook Shack, Union Grove, NC and this is a review
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<i>“Bluegrass Heaven: If you like bluegrass you will love this
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talented and down to earth customers. On Saturday stay for the jam session.
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Notice the 3 "Tacks (Tax) Shelters" below</div>
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Sister Andrus and I eating a rather stale drumstick ice cream cone in the pouring rain. </div>
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I originally posted this picture of me pointing to the Getalong Rd sign on January 26.</div>
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Guess where we had our first Easter dinner in Charlotte?<br />
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Their home is beautiful and full of love and generosity. We loved being with them!</div>
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This is Brent's sister and her husband.</div>
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Sister Burns and Sister Devitt joined us for Easter Dinner. We love these sisters!</div>
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Easter is a wonderful opportunity for us to renew our relationship with our Savior, Jesus Christ.</div>
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<i>As you can tell I began this Blog post 3 weeks ago and just finished it today. Sorry!</i></div>
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We send our love to y'all!</div>
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<br />Elder Tom and Sister Cindy Urbanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18441055673132533205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315668471438793334.post-27188580736424326872014-04-13T19:43:00.000-07:002014-04-13T19:43:33.037-07:00Harrisburg Ward's First Ward Picnic and Elder Tommy's First Talk in our Ward<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Our ward had it's first ever Ward Activity on Saturday at Reedy Creek Park. </div>
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We took a P Day and I made Corn, Rice and Bean Salad</div>
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and Caramel Brownies for the occasion! </div>
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It felt good to do a little cooking again in our tiny little kitchen.</div>
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The leaves are beginning to sprout on all the trees and it is so beautiful. </div>
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We pass the park every time we go to church </div>
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so it's only about 7 minutes from our apartment.</div>
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This is Simon Lee from Taiwan and Elder Urban.</div>
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We pick up Simon every week for church and love him! </div>
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He is a very interesting man and teaches us something new every time we see him. </div>
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He bears his beautiful testimony every Fast Sunday with such gratitude for the gospel.</div>
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He is so respectful of us and everyone. He opens my car door for me </div>
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It was fun to see him in a casual setting and watch him have fun!</div>
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This is Sheom La Due and just candid photos of members of our ward. </div>
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I'm finally feeling like I'm getting to know the people I've grown to love. </div>
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Sister Flatt, Sister Sweat (our RS President) and others</div>
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I don't know his name but he loved to pose for pictures!</div>
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Here he is again, PhotoBombing !</div>
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Brother Griffin is our great Elder's Quorum President</div>
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Brother and Sister Dorris are new members in our ward.</div>
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The Sister Missionaries. Oh how we love them!</div>
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I missed getting a picture of our Elders because they came late. Next time....</div>
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The McCrackens. He teaches Gospel Principles Class and she is YW President.</div>
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The Dogwood trees are so beautiful and bloom before Easter.</div>
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We were able to take our Sunday afternoon walk again to Middle Acre Drive. </div>
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The trees are getting more and more leaves on them! </div>
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It was warm today and we felt the humidity.</div>
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With the beauty of the trees comes the yellow pollen film over all the cars and the ground. </div>
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This is also a new adventure for us!</div>
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Another new phenomenon for us is the little green inch worms that hang down </div>
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They are called canker worms. </div>
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See that little fuzzy green thing about 2/3 of the way down the tree trunk?</div>
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Tom asked him to pose for the picture but he wouldn't hold still.</div>
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Here's a close up. (Thanks Google)</div>
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Tom was asked to speak in church today about Coming Closer to Christ through Family History. </div>
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This is a tender subject for both of us and we have spent years teaching and loving FH.</div>
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He did a great job but won't let me share his talk! Maybe I can talk him into it next week.</div>
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I posted this wonderful Easter message on Facebook and hope that you will be inspired </div>
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Have a blessed Easter "Because of Him"</div>
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General Conference seems to do that for me and I hope for you too!</div>
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I had a little time to bake our traditional Conference Pastry this morning </div>
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I also wanted to share it with another family. As I prayed about who to take it to, </div>
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one name kept coming strongly into my mind. So we drove 30 minutes this morning </div>
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on an adventure. It was a beautiful drive and even a more beautiful visit </div>
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with a wonderful woman who has touched my heart. </div>
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She and her husband live on the very eastern edge of our ward boundaries </div>
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Sheom was baptized 2 years ago and is a living example of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. </div>
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I'm so grateful to know her and to know of the powerful influence she has in many lives. </div>
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She is AMAZING! </div>
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They give of their time freely even though it is so far for them to travel.</div>
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Their home is on the very edge of Reedy Creek. She calls it their Tree House.</div>
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It is in a gorgeous setting along the banks of this lovely river.</div>
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I love these little adventures that take us to unexpected and always beautiful places!</div>
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What a glorious morning it was!</div>
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During the break between Conference sessions we took a walk </div>
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Even the steer were beautiful today!</div>
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The music for Conference was exceptional. A hymn that the Tabernacle Choir sang in this afternoon's session profoundly touched my heart. I Stand All Amazed...Did anyone else feel that?<br />
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There are so many of the talks that I wanted to share. Here are a few thoughts that I really liked.<br />
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God Be With You Til We Meet Again with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir</div>
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