Week B31 Transfer 12 Week 1 May 1-7
From here to there, fun things are everywhere
Preaching: We are having lots of training about repentance this month: We must always bear in mind that it is not repentance itself that brings a remission of sins and cleansing of the soul from the effects of sin. That is achieved by the grace of the Redeemer. It is Christ’s Atonement that justifies and sanctifies the repentant sinner. Repentance is the condition for access to the Atonement. In other words, we may draw upon the power of atoning grace on condition of our repentance.
Sunday: We had a good church meeting. Karen went to another ward so we didn’t pick her up, but we did pick up Linda from Hope Place, also, Debra and JoAnna. When we got to church Art found out the he would be blessing MaryAnn’s baby. Just a little surprise, but very happy that she would ask him. Ric, MaryAnn, her boyfriend Fransisco, and most of the Acostas where at church today, but no Richel. Ruth and Rubi and Princes Joy stayed and were in Joyce’s primary class so that was nice. Several other investigators were there so it was a good Sunday. The testimonies were wonderful and heartfelt, such a spiritual meeting about our Savior and His great love for us. After dropping every one home, plus Princes Joy needed a ride home, Grandma and Grandpa called to say there were here. Joyce fixed lunch, we wheeled Grandma down to the Acostas so she and Grandpa could see MaryAnn’s new baby. Geraldine, one of the Acosta sisters, was the one who brought the baby out so we could all see sweet little Nathala. Geraldine is very shy, so this was good to get to have her show us the baby and we were able to visit with her a little bit. Several of the kids called and we were able to face time with Grandma and Grandpa Allen. It meant a lot to them and to us! It was a very fun day.
Monday: Transfer calls went out last night so lots of changes are happening. Skyway B came over early and we found out that Elder Jones is being transferred and then later we found out that Elder Sumsion is taking his place, so Elder John will get a new companion in Skyway A. Lots of other sisters and elders we like are also being transferred. We will miss them but get to meet new ones and some we already know are coming back to the Renton Zone. We drove to Salt Water State Park and walked around a bit. There is a nice paved walking path along the Sound, so it was fun to have Grandpa Rex push Grandma Louise all over in the wheel chair. Then, we decided to go to Rhododendron Gardens. We forgot it was closed on Mondays. It was time for lunch anyway. We went to a good Mexican Restaurant. Art and Rex rode the Light Rail into Seattle, and walked around some and Joyce took Louise down the street from our place and she got a perm. After supper we called it a day, and relaxed until bed time. We also heard that JoAnna was offered a full time job where she is doing her internship, which we have been praying for. Happy day!!!!!!!
Tuesday: We went to the Museum of Flight first thing in the morning. After about an hour, Louise got tired so Art took her and Joyce home then came back and walked around with Rex. They found a new display that isn’t opened yet, but they were able to walk around it outside the fence and see most of it. Lots of really big planes. A Boeing 747 and their new plane, a 787 plus lots of Bombers, B17, B29, B52 and a Concord plus a bunch of smaller planes. We will have to go back when that part is open. Joyce and Louise stayed at home the rest of the day. Art took Rex and ran to Staples so he could make a Daily Dose book for the Draneys so that they can start to teach English. After that was done they drove around a bit, Renton Highlands, (because Art took a wrong turn,) along Lake Washington, around Coulon Park and home through downtown Renton. Before going home they went to the Buddhist Temple and walked around. There are many statues there and it is an interesting place. In the evening we watched 17 Miracles on the computer.
Wednesday: Rex and Louise left first thing in the morning. We got ready and went early to Zone training. (We get to meet all the new missionaries in our zone.) Joyce was asked to play the piano and needed to play prelude music per the Zone Leaders. Zone training was on getting people to church and helping them repent. There was lots of role playing, which we adapt and role play what we need to work on to help us with our member support. We had to leave early, so Joyce made arrangements for one of the sisters to play the closing hymn. We drove to Kent for our meeting with Pres. McKinney. Mostly we talked about the new policy on going outside mission boundaries, (we can now leave the mission on p-day) and the new sisters that are coming, one to replace Sister Chamberlain and two for the employment office. There was only the Elder Sisters, the Draneys and us there. For some reason the Hunts never attend this meeting. Afterwards, we went to lunch/supper with the Elder Sisters. In the evening we attended the meeting with the Bishop. We just did a lot of reporting, not much else going on. Bishop White seems anxious to get his apartment sold here and get on to Idaho. Sunday will be his wife’s last week. She starts her new job in Coeur D'alene, so Bishop will stay until he is replaced, and then he will join her.
Thursday: We taught a lesson first thing in the morning with Skyway A. Tasha has a handicapped daughter so the elders wanted to teach while she was at school. Kalaia can be disruptive. So, now all we had to contend with was the dog. Art tried to entertain the dog while the elders taught. She hadn’t kept any commitments to read so they changed lesson plans and talked mostly about the Book of Mormon and how important it was to read it. The lesson went well. They wanted Joyce to talk about women and priesthood since that is one of her concerns, but the question never came up. It was a great lesson and she committed to read and pray. In the afternoon we knocked on doors, after a quick stop at the Acostas to set up rides for tonight, with moderate success. We confirmed that one member lives at the address and three have moved. We talked to a couple of really nice ladies had have moved into one of the homes and gave them some cookies. In the evening we picked up the Acostas: Michelle, Princes Joy, Reymark, Eleazar and Eldrex and went to the Museum of Flight for Achievement Days. It was Free Thursday. The Elder Sisters had picked up Ruth and Rubi. We all met at the Museum plus Sister Doughtery and her kids and had a great time. It did make for another late night by the time we took everyone home. The kids were having such a good time that they didn’t want to leave. Ruth and Rubi loved pushing Eldrex in his wheel chair. Joyce lifted Eldrex so he could sit in the ejection seat of one of the planes, then Michelle had to help get him out. He loved it, but is getting taller and harder to carry and lift. Joyce did have to take them in the flight simulator before we could leave. Art stayed out with Eldrex since he couldn’t go because of the wheelchair. What a great night for Achievement Days!
Friday: We went to the Institute class with the Elder Sisters and then to lunch afterwards. We needed to check on a few things at the institute at the U. of W. so we rode the link there. We needed to find out what time and where they have classes, and what time and where theYSAA wards meet on Sunday. On the way home we did stop at Macys to shop for Mother's Day and Joyce’s birthday. The 6:15 appointment cancelled with the elders and Linda and the Elders tried to reschedule for 7:15. Karen had come over to use the computer and when the 7:15 appointment didn’t happen we decided to ride back into Seattle and see how far the Columbia Tower is from the Light Rail. (We can now go into Seattle on our p-day and Sister Chamberlain wants to go before she leaves.) We needed to check out the walking distance since the Elder Sisters are older than us, plus Karen needed a pick me up, (plus we had bought all day passes for the light rail). The Columbia Tower was pretty cool. They say it is the tallest building west of the Mississippi. It does give you a good view of the Puget Sound area and it got dark while we were there, so lots of lights! We didn’t get to stay too long because Karen has to be home by 10:00.
Saturday: We shopped for groceries most of the morning. We are feeding both sets of Elders, the Elder Sisters, and Karen tomorrow. Then, the Elders will make their calls to home from our computer. They have the times worked out, some before dinner and some after. We also needed a cake mix so we could take some cupcakes to a couple of families. Our afternoon and evening appointments with Skyway B both cancelled so after delivering the cupcakes to the Cabios, we hit the street. It was a beautiful day for walking. We rode the Light Rail as for north as it goes in our ward, then worked our way south. We had a good ratio of people home and nobody yelled at us. We now have 14 names to enter into the Ward Spread Sheet, as to if they live there or if they have moved. Unfortunately, none of the ones that live there were interested in coming back to church. We were pretty tired so we caught a bus home, plus we were further away that we had planned to be. Both of us had lessons to prepare for Sunday, so it’s a good thing we quit when we did. We still didn’t get home until 7:30 even with the bus ride. It has been a pretty fun week with Rex and Louise and we also got lots done. Love, Art and Joyce
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