Sunday, January 25, 2015

January 25

A week in review:
On Sunday Jan. 18 we went to 9 a.m. church to greet an investigator who could not make the 11 a.m. meeting because she had to work. Well, turns out she could not make the 9 a.m. either. Had branch council even with the branch president and his family gone to Utah to visit (long weekend at school). Took brownies to entice the singles to stay for all 3 hours; had quite a few who did! Had dinner at the Paries home with the YSA elders. I love Sis. Paries and her meals; she really knows how to put on a spread. She said it was just soup and salad – don't believe it! Homemade chicken tortilla soup with 2 kinds of salsa; baby greens salad with almonds, cheese and pomegranate seeds; ginger cake with a pear sauce over it. All to die for. That evening the G1 sisters came by to borrow the key to the family history room; the G2 sisters came for a blessing (gloomy rainy days do not help depression!).
Monday I organized our spare bedroom. There are still piles of papers, but they are organized into groups. Found lots of things I had forgotten about. Missionary correlation before FHE. Played human battleship – about 5 games of it. The singles had fun; then stayed and chatted (fellowshipped!) afterwards. Our investigator was there and had a good time talking with girls.
Tuesday was sunny and in the 60s. Got a call to give a blessing to the other set of sister missionaries. Then had the YSA elders for a practice lesson and lunch. Both looked more relaxed. They were trying for 15 minute lesson, and went over, again. Made omelets and toast and jam. Had two sister members for supper – the start of our missionary meals where we feed the members instead of visa versa. Made spaghetti and green salad, with bread and jam, strawberries and Nutella. Had a lesson with them. Read more of D&C commentary and a couple of conference talks. Talked with Lena and Teezha has pneumonia and feeling rotten. Got caught up on all the happenings in their family.
Wednesday was a lazy day. Made chocolate chip oatmeal cookies for Sunday and that's about it. Had a practice lesson with G2 sisters. Went early to institute so I could practice piano. Ended up having to play for institute! Elders were late from their dinner appointment. Stevon lead the music and gave the spiritual thought. Sis. Walker was back and had 16 – 4 new attendees.
Thursday made a batch of bread so I could take some to Nags Head for the Senior Missionary Couple Retreat. G1 sisters came by to borrow some oil – just in time for warm bread. Visited with Joanna and read same lesson as last time. She was having a bad day; we tried to succor her as best we could. Stevon came for supper; his brother would not come, even for teriyaki chicken. He is trying hard to become an elder; gave him a BOM to give away.
Friday had district meeting and had everything packed and almost to church when I looked at my phone and the G 1 sisters had called to ask for a ride to meeting. So went back to pick them up; still early. Good meeting; role played 5-minute plan of salvation. We watched G2 elders and YSA elders; both did good. Took sisters home then headed down 903 to Nags Head. Stopped to see Sweetie (a G1 sisters investigator), since we drove right by her door. She told us about her job hunt (unsuccessful). At Nags Head we were assigned to a beach house that was 3 stories high; we chose the bottom floor – and there was an elevator! Had 22 people in attendance. Snacked and had supper and a program. Got to learn about some of the other couples; good spirit. Played Dominos with some of the couples (and more food, of course) then went to bed.
Saturday woke up to blustery wind, rain and tide up; hardly any beach to walk on, if we had wanted to. Temp was in the mid 50s but with rain and wind, no thanks! Pres. and Sis. Baker provided breakfast of yogurt banana splits; yummy and my bread toasted with honey butter. Had a group photo, cleaned up some and headed out. Stopped at NC Aquarium in Manteo; pretty impressive. Had lots of fish, a white alligator, snakes and a shark tank; 3 kinds of sharks, largest about 350#. Had two divers in the tank who conversed with us writing on boards. Very interesting. The black and white pole disorients the sharks, somewhat, for protection. The sharks are fed 3 times a week and the fish 5 times, so none are very hungry. Got home and unpacked and laundered the towel we had dirtied and read some scriptures. Our bed felt really good. Filled up the car, again, and the whole trip only cost about $21 in gas – nice.
So another week gone by and a busy one coming up of feeding members and teaching our investigator (again!). We love the gospel and being on a mission. We don't miss TV or radio (my novels, maybe a little) and love reading scriptures. Try it; you'll like it! May the good Lord bless and keep all y'all this week. We love you. Elder & Sister Steffler

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