Don't you love the photo of Elder Steffler peeking through the tulips! G2 sisters brought us the plant and to tell us Hermana Fields is transferring to Roanoke Rapids and will finally have a Spanish-speaking companion. Elder Lewis, who was a new missionary in January, is also going to Roanoke Rapids – as the district leader! Sister Glaser is training, so that means we will get to have practice lessons with her and her new companion. That is always fun.
The weather was perfect at the beginning of the week – sunny, not too hot or humid, a breeze. Then Ana came onshore and the last couple of days have included occasional downpours. The kind where you get soaked to the skin in about 15 seconds! We got caught in one of those Saturday after we taught a lesson to a member. She even loaned us her umbrella! Rains are suppose to continue through Tuesday, with a high of 91!
Got to talk with all of our kids, which is always nice. Even got to Skype with them so we could see their smiling faces and children (dog, in the case of Ed). The older grandkids didn't get too excited to talk with grandma and grandpa, but the younger ones were pretty excited, especially the three 4 year olds!
We finished up institute Wednesday with Section 138 in the D&C. The commentary that Kim sent us was way interesting about the spirit world. I want to read it again just to savor and remember everything. What blessings are in store – we have no idea how much the Lord loves us and is willing to share with us.
Thursday we went to the temple. The photo is at sunset about 8 p.m. Lovely way to spend the evening – my Mother's Day gift from my eternal companion.
Went to the farmer's market Saturday for the first time this year. Fresh strawberries were our #1 favorites, as well as salsa, hot sweet dill pickles, humus, tomato and zucchini. Would like to go pick our own strawberries, but will have to wait out Ana.
Looking forward to meeting new missionaries this week. And to see who shows up at church the 17th! With school out and students going home and to summer jobs, it could be rather sparse. But there are students returning home from BYU, too, so should see those.
Hope y'all have a blessed week. We love you and thank you for your prayers in our behalf. Elder and Sister Steffler
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