Missed last night and have some pictures - on my camera in the car- down the stairs with no elevator so will put them on later. We did have dinner last night with the Dunfords, the Ruckers and the Buttons at the Dunford's new apartment. It was a relaxing and much needed time for us all to decide we would live through Obama being president for another four years.
Yesterday was our annual bull sale so it was a bit hard being here but the kids were great to keep us up on what was going on. With the nasty weather and the summer drought I thought it would be a very bad year. But we were very blessed to have super sons and son-in-laws, not to mention the daughters and daughter-in-laws that did a great with the dinner and what ever else needed to be done. It turned out to be one of our most successful sales. What wonderful blessings have been ours since we decided to come on a mission.
Today we worked on the things we needed for our lesson in Hainamosa. These students never have anyplace to practice and can't seem to get to the church during the week when the building is open. Some are doing very well with just lesson time to practice - but you have to wonder how much better they would be if they could/would practice. I am very grateful for a mother that made me take lessons and practice! I know she must be smiling now.
At Hainamosa we had three people there at starting time. Elder Esplin came in to say hi. He and his companion had two baptisms - one this week and one next week. Since we had no students I asked him if he wanted me to play for them at the baptism. When I got to the room they had brought in this keyboard that they haven't had the cord for and has not been played for years. It was quite an experience! Between that and wondering if I was playing the wrong notes half of the time it was a bit nerve wracking. Finally realized it wasn't me, they just weren't singing on key because they usually don't sing with an accompaniment and don't know how to sing the notes. I volunteered to play for him again next week but I am taking my own teclada (keyboard).
Soyla fired another employee here. The night guard - Tony. We can't figure her out. Just waiting for her to find some way to kick us out.
Yesterday was our annual bull sale so it was a bit hard being here but the kids were great to keep us up on what was going on. With the nasty weather and the summer drought I thought it would be a very bad year. But we were very blessed to have super sons and son-in-laws, not to mention the daughters and daughter-in-laws that did a great with the dinner and what ever else needed to be done. It turned out to be one of our most successful sales. What wonderful blessings have been ours since we decided to come on a mission.
Today we worked on the things we needed for our lesson in Hainamosa. These students never have anyplace to practice and can't seem to get to the church during the week when the building is open. Some are doing very well with just lesson time to practice - but you have to wonder how much better they would be if they could/would practice. I am very grateful for a mother that made me take lessons and practice! I know she must be smiling now.
At Hainamosa we had three people there at starting time. Elder Esplin came in to say hi. He and his companion had two baptisms - one this week and one next week. Since we had no students I asked him if he wanted me to play for them at the baptism. When I got to the room they had brought in this keyboard that they haven't had the cord for and has not been played for years. It was quite an experience! Between that and wondering if I was playing the wrong notes half of the time it was a bit nerve wracking. Finally realized it wasn't me, they just weren't singing on key because they usually don't sing with an accompaniment and don't know how to sing the notes. I volunteered to play for him again next week but I am taking my own teclada (keyboard).
Soyla fired another employee here. The night guard - Tony. We can't figure her out. Just waiting for her to find some way to kick us out.
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