Week 50: A WonderFULL Week

Missionary cars lined up in camp parking lot

This week was another "full" one. It's sometimes a little overwhelming to decide what to say and what photos to share. I'm actually sitting here feeling like I'm perhaps spending too much time choosing photos and trying to figure out how to best describe events and experiences, Probably going to have to change things in the blog area. For now .... here goes.

Some of our terrific Spanish-speaking Elders

The big event this week with the missionaries was our trip to Zion's Camp -- an 85-acre camp owned by the Church. It's beautiful. And because it is dedicated property, the spirit that mother nature exudes is magnified. 

Missionaries in the southern Zones attended on Thursday. Those in the north came on Friday. They went to various stations on a "ropes course" and applied what they learned to missionary work. Though both days were rainy, the rain stopped long enough each morning for them to complete their outdoor activities.

Whirley performs at "camp" -- again.

We fed them lunch, they changed back into their proselyting clothes, and then watched a movie -- a special showing of Meet the Mormons. 

I was especially thrilled when Sister Blatter asked during the planning stage if it would be possible to make popcorn to serve during the movie. It was an easy "Yes!" Whirley Pop came on this mission, too! The opportunity for Whirley to serve arose and we were glad to oblige. And, ... because I'd converted Sis Harwood to Whirley Pop early in our mission, we had TWO Whirleys to get the job done. Twas a pleasure indeed. -- The movie was good, too, by the way. 

With Sister "K"

Anyway, it was wonderful to again be with all of the missionaries this week and especially to be with them in such a beautiful setting. 

Before Test

We had a sister missionary from Thailand spend the night with us on Friday. She will depart the mission in November and plans to attend BYU Hawaii. In order to complete admission requirements, she needed to take an English test. 

After Test

We took her to Kirkland (near Seattle) on Saturday morning to take the test. We enjoyed spending this time with Sister K. She helped us order some delicious Thai food, too.

Cheese

With Anya

More cheese

While in the area we took advantage of the opportunity to meet up with our granddaughter Anya who lives in Seattle. We took her to breakfast and had a great visit. She loves Seattle and seemed to be happy.

Also found a fun grocery store near the testing center. They had some really fun cheeses to sample. I thought they tasted wonderful, but they were very expensive -- about $19 a pound! Good thing I was FULL from breakfast or I would have succumbed to the urge to buy!

Sister missionaries that serve in the Tacoma Stake

Attending the General Women's Meeting was the icing on the cake. Wasn't it terrific! The only thing that could have made it better would have been to have attended with my daughters, daughter-in-law, and granddaughters. Put it on the calendar for next year girls!

Feeling blessed. Life is good ... oh so wonderful!