Elder & Sister Knowles

                                               June 14-20   Week 24

             Happy Wife…….Happy Life

Sunday:  It’s been a good Sunday.  Ruth, Rubi, and Princess Joy stayed for Primary and we are waiting for Jared, Emily, Jace and Jaxon to arrive.  Oh, my goodness.  It’s hard to be patient and not hold our breath!    Jared, Emily, Jace and Jaxson arrived around 11:00 p.m.  It is nice to get them here.

Monday:  We were glad that Monday is our Preparation Day.  We got up later than normal because of the late night and all the excitement of having grandkids here.  We decided to ride the Short Rail (Link) into Seattle and go to the Seattle Aquarium.  We had tickets for it, which was good since it costs a lot.  We were real tourist, spending time walking around Pikes Place and the Farmers Market.  The large Ferris wheel is close by so we rode it. Art even rode it after a little coaxing.  After the ride we went into the Miners Landing in the Gold Rush food court and ate at Shucky Muckers.  Jace and Joyce rode the Merry-go-round. After we got home we had to make our usual trip to Wal-Mart.

Tuesday:  We had our district meeting first thing in the morning.  Training was mostly about Sabbath day commitment and no role playing, so it was a good meeting.  We took two of the elders to Family Social Services for an appointment they had and then took them home.  They are on bikes so they needed a ride.  We would have taken them to lunch, but we had plans to meet Jared and Emily and drive to Mount Rainier.  The appointment went longer and later than the elders had planned, so we decided to skip Rainier and go to Seward Park and have a picnic. 

Wednesday:  We had Northwest Harvest in the morning with the sister missionaries.  We sacked and boxed rolled oats.  Jared and Emily worked on getting new tires for the car, but no one had the right size.  After much debate, it was decided that Mount Rainier was too far for the kids to ride and then have a long ride home, so we choses to go to Flaming Geyser instead.  We stopped and bought a lighter so we would be prepared to light the methane gas that escapes.  Jace loved lighting the geyser and playing in the river.  Jaxon loved throwing rocks, and Joyce loved being with all the kids and grandkids.  That’s why the title for the letter.  The mall was our next planned stop, but we passed the Family Fun Center on the way, so another change of plans.  We all did a round of miniature golf and Jace rode some rides and jumped on a trampoline.  Jared and Art tried the batting cage.  We went home for supper and rest after a fun day.

Thursday: We got new tires for Jared’s car and went to the Northwest African Am. Museum while that was being done. We needed to run a few errands and Jace and Jaxon love the parks so we spent most of the day there.  We had to stay close to our apartment, because Renee was supposed to come over for a lesson, but she never would return our calls.  We did have to leave and give Ezekiel Yieth and his son, Tesloach Tut, a ride to the church for their baptism interview.  While that was going on we met Skyway A elders at the Acostas (Ruth, Rubi and Joshua) and had a lesson.  We threw a ball around and talked about practice and related it practices of building a strong testimony.  Then, back to the church to pick Ezekiel and Tesloach up and take them home.  We then had to split up and Joyce went visiting teaching and Art went to the missionary meeting.  It was a Lucky Charms Cereal supper for Jared’s family…of well! 

Friday:  Jared, Emily, Jace and Jaxon left in the morning.  It was hard to see them go.  It has been so fun having them here, now we just have to hold out until Anj and Beau get here with Braeden and Lexxi!  After they left we walked to the Filipino Community Center and Pspent most of the day there.  We took passport photos and copied documents.  They gave us lunch for helping.  Not sure what is was but it looked like chicken, rice and noodles.  Not sure about the chicken, but we did recognize a drumstick.  Found out it was Adobo Chicken. We have had it before. We had our first English class Friday night at 7 and nobody showed up.  It was a rush job so we weren’t surprised.  It was never announced and we know most of those who want to learn don’t have cars and we have already made plans to teach them in their homes.  It worked out okay since we were tired, so we went home and settled in for the night.

Saturday:  It was another day at the Filipino center taking pictures.  During lunch we walked to the Buddhist Temple, but Soveth was back east so we couldn’t see him.  After we got back to the center they wanted us to eat lunch before we stated to work.  This time it was beef, rice and a salad.  The Center closed early so we had plenty of time to get to the baptism for Ezekiel and Tesloach.  It was very good with lots of members and investigators there.  After the baptism we walked to the Acostas (the other Acosta family) for a short lesson with Skyway B elders.  It was a long day, but it was a beautiful evening for a walk.  We planned on going to Ramadan Celebration that Veronica had invited us to, but the baptism and lesson took priority.  Some days we just have too many things going on, to get everything done.

Preaching for the week:  At district meeting we talked again about Sabbath Day observance and listed reasons for people not keeping the Sabbath Day holy.  It all came down to priorities and testimony.  We have seen so many blessings from keeping our commitment to “delight in the spirit of the Sabbath” and encourage you to keep a “thankful journal” of tender mercies that come into your lives because of your commitment to live the gospel.  We feel your love.  Thanks to everyone for checking on Mom and Dad and keeping them in your prayers.

We love you and pray for you,

Elder and Sister Knowles