28 June 2018 - Thursday

28 June 2018 - Thursday

Today we got the assignment to do the restrooms with Wilma, the power washing truck.  We had a very interesting schedule this morning where we could only do part of the process today because one large stake made the decision to stay at the Cherry Creek campground all day.  That meant we had the two sets of trail restrooms and the two river crossing bridges and the rescue statues to deep clean.  The catch here was we needed to be done by 8:00am and the assignments is usually 3 to 4 hours.  

Wilma assignment at 5:00am this morning

So you all know what happened!  We were up at 3:30am and on the road by 4:20am.   But before you feel sorry for the early hour, there are some benefits!  The moon was full and the sunrise over Martin's Cove was spectacular!  As seen in these photos to follow;

This photo opportunity greeted me as I walked out of the trailer! 

This was taken on our way to Martin's Cove

Check out the coming sunrise through Devil's Gate!

The first rays of sun this morning as we were finishing up the first set of restrooms

Both mom and I love the early morning hours.  There is no traffic to speak of on the roads.  And there is not radio chatter from the senior missionaries.  We just have each other and the beautiful surroundings here in the Wyoming Mission field.  We were able to finish up out work by 8:10am, well in front of the trekkers.  We got the truck back to the Homestead, and then got it restocked for our Saturday assignment.  Yes we have Wilma again on Saturday!  It appears that mom and I are on the radar for this cleaning assignment.

I got a copy of the trekking schedule, this evening, for next week and mom and I were not given any  trekking assignments.  The groups are smaller next week so other senior missionaries are getting this sweet opportunity to trek.  We will find out tomorrow what other assignments we will have.  Mom will go into the Homestead for her work assignment, tomorrow, and a group of Elders from our area are assigned to go to Sixth Crossing for some work  projects that need healthy bodies there.  Our mission has limited Priesthood that can perform most of these types of projects, so I will get to report on this assignment tomorrow!

Two large Cranes that make the Sweetwater River their home!

These two baby antelope represent about a dozen or more babies we see each day!

There are so many wonderful experiences mom and I share together here in this mission.  But our most favorite times are when we can come home, and be together after our service.  Today we got back home around 9:00am.  We celebrated our return home with our favorite breakfast meal.  We did not take time to eat anything but our fruit, this morning, so we celebrated!  Then, another benefit to getting an early start to the work day is the opportunity to take a nap.  I took that sweet opportunity, today, and mom and I had a very quiet and restful morning, and afternoon, here in our little home away from home.  

And in just two days, we have family coming!  Yea!!!  We can't wait to see them and stock up on lots of hugs and kisses!  Thank you for joining us tonight!