Sunday, April 13, 2014

Sunday, April 13, 2014

          One year ago today we put our suitcases in the car, locked up the house, and tried not to look back as we left home for our 23-month mission in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.  Our first stop was a mile away at Ethan’s baptism, which we were so happy to be able to attend.  Then, it was on to Salt Lake and up and away!!
          It has been quite a journey with ups and downs and so much to learn—not only about serving in the temple, but how we personally deal with challenges.  It has been a spiritual high, but an experience laced with physical hardships and the difficulty of a foreign language barrier.  There are many blessings that have been life-sustaining—a clean, safe apartment; a temperature-controlled environment to work in; safe food, water, and resources; and Internet services that keep us connected to family as often as we want.  We have met dozens of wonderful people who are so loving and kind.  Glade has loved his interaction with people every day, and I have been blessed with language skills to fulfill my assignment and with the opportunity to communicate with music.  And what better spiritual environment could there be than within the sacred walls of the Lord’s temple.  Our marriage is stronger and our families have been blessed.
          This afternoon was Sister Cazier’s music recital and it was great.  There were about 25 young children who played elementary church music—some on keyboards and others a little more advanced on the piano.  There was a vocal/guitar number, a flute-a-phone/piano number, a few vocal ensembles (Glade sang with the missionaries), Primary and Young Women’s songs, a “bell’s choir” and the numbers I accompanied.  Gina’s viola number was beautiful and Katia’s vocal was exceptionally good as well.  People are gearing up already for the next recital which will be in August.
          Scott just emailed us a map showing the new ward boundaries in the Rigby South Stake.  We are still in the Garfield 2nd Ward, but none of you will know the new leadership except maybe one.  A Garfield 6th Ward was created and all the other ward boundaries adjusted.  Garfield 2nd will now meet in the Stake Center instead of the building we have me in for 34 ½ years.  Ahhh—change!

          Take care, everyone.  We love you!

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