We have been in Arkansas only one week...it seems so-o-o much longer! We have never been so happy... or so tired. We are on the go everyday and yet we feel so happy to be out of retirement. We can't figure it out, but everyone really likes us, and we feel very important in their lives. We feel very blessed with the instant friendships we have made. There is so much electricity among the students...we think we are about to witness an explosion!! There are a lot of terrific thinkers, too! We really feel our challenge!! Next week, besides teaching two and three classes daily, we will attend the student council meeting on Thursday night and the "Awful Waffle" party on Friday night ( the students will be judged on who will eat the most disgusting topping on their waffle...it's an annual affair with a trophy). I'm debating whether to open the can of fried scorpions I brought from Thailand for a topping; do I hear a DARE? Oh, and did I mention the potato soup/salad lunch for 35 on Wednesday? Actually, Sister Clune (our Bishop's wife) and Sister Smith (our Institute's secty.) will be helping. Whew. thank you for many hands! However, I am really looking forward to using some of the delicious recipes in my gift book from Brighton Point Ward. I've already worn my cute apron gift while serving Hawaiian Haystacks last Wed. I really looked the part and it calmed my anxieties...there are some serious eaters here!!
We have LOVED our GPS, "Gerty". She has managed to navigate us to more places than we knew existed! And the picture slide show is more than we could have asked for! It even helped keep a little girl named Phoebe quiet during church. What a wonder! Now, if I could figure out how to program her to unpack boxes!! We need Joy and the Woods here!!
Time to prepare lessons... so good night and know that we love you!
Stay Watchful
11 years ago
Hi! It is Sunday night and I was missing you and so I decided to come see if I could read about your week. I am hoping that later tonight I will be able to come back and see that you have posted. I can't wait to hear what you have been up too. Paul has had 3 Sundays off in a row and next week too. It makes such a difference in our home when he is able to go to church with us and relax after church with the family. Tricia stopped by the house today while Paul and I were taking a nap. She quietly walked into our room and laid in between the both of us on our bed. I really felt for the first time in a long time that she really missed us. It felt really nice to have her here. She only stayed for about an hour because she had Justin's car and it has rear wheel drive and it was snowing hard outside. Alex has a goal to get a 4.0 this quarter so he has been studying and working on his school work like I have not seen before. It is way cool to see his motivation. Hailey had a really special day. She was awarded her Personal Progress necklace. She was so happy. The Bishop called her up during Sacrament meeting and gave it to her. He said that she is the first girl in 5 years to get that award so it was a special day. She ate on the Red plate at dinner time tonight. Chandler was so excited when he came home from church today. He wanted to tell everyone how amazing his lesson was at church. Paul and I have seen so much growth lately from him in the last few weeks. He asked for a blessing from Paul the other day. He is really growing up fast! Adelaide is liking her ballet classes and is counting down the days that she will be an Aunt. Paul and I are working hard to do the things we need to do so that we can go on a mission some day. Your mission has inspired us so much. We love you and hope you are getting the sleep you need. Don't do too much that you are too tired. Love you!
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