30 June 2018 - Saturday

30 June 2018 - Saturday

Mom and I had one busy day, today!  We were up early to begin our day of service.  I was able to take my three mile walk after we had our morning prayers and scripture reading together.  The morning air was hinting of an upcoming storm, and the clouds were already forming.  

Our assignment was to clean the campground restrooms with the power washer.  It was quite a sight as we were hurrying to finish the work before the storms hit the area.  Even though the weather patterns change quickly, we knew with the thunder and the lightning, that we would have quite a soaking!  Here are some pictures;

The clouds over Martin's Cove

A little preview of the coming storm

Wilma and Granny preparing for the storm

This is a storm coming at us on the second to last restroom

We had to wait out the downpour in the truck as it passed through our final two stops.  It lasted about ten minutes and we were able to finish up the assignment.  We then headed back to the Homestead to have lunch together.  We were then able to begin our district cleaning assignment at the Trek Center;  

The best of the "A" team restroom cleaners

Wilma and Granny bracing for the storm!

After our work assignment for the restrooms, we took a few minutes, and had our lunch at the Homestead.  We then began our weekly fast, and headed over to the Trek Center for our district cleaning assignment.  What was interesting to us was four of the eight missionaries assigned to this district cleaning project had other work assignments in other areas of the mission.  That left the Lasher's and the Gilliland's to perform the cleaning assignment.

Moving 260 chairs to sweep and mop and reset the chairs for Sunday services

We were able to complete the project by 2:00pm.  We then went back to our trailer at the Missionary Village and got ready for some precious visitors!  Mom got some washing of our laundry completed, and I took a very welcomed nap.  I love naps!  We heard from our Sathre Family at 4:00pm that they were about 45 minutes away.  So mom and I walked out to the main road and waited for them.  The walk was only 1.5 miles and they came driving up within 15 minutes of us getting there;

Precious payload of family members

Tom was pulling the trailer and Josie had the van

It was so much fun to have the arrival of our family!  This time we had the wonderful opportunity to anticipate their arrival.  We were able to walk up into the Martin's Cove area with them this evening.  The walk totaled about 3 miles, and it must have felt good for the travelers to get out and stretch themselves!  Mom and I were grateful for the time together.  We will get to spend the Sabbath Day together tomorrow, after mom and I have a short Visitors' Center assignment from 11:15am until 2:30pm.  We will then have the balance of Sunday and all day Monday together!

Trekking together this afternoon

A fun shot of the family tonight

Sister Criddle and Hayley this afternoon.  Malia Criddle is coming later tonight!