August 1

This week I was able to help in the dental clinic because one of the couples there had gone back to the U.S. for their son's wedding reception. I didn't write about that in my regular letter because their clinic is kept quiet. They are only allowed by the government to be at the MTC to work on missionaries. The government doesn't want them to take any work away from local dentists. Local dentists are another story for another day. I loved working with the new missionaries. I was able to log in each patient as they had a panoramic x-ray taken. Every missionary here gets a visual exam on their first day here and then during their first week they get a panoramic xray. It broke my heart to see the number of missionaries who are already missing teeth or already have partial dentures. The dentists do the very best they can for the time the missionaries are at the MTC. Many get fillings, some get wisdom pulled out, some even get root canals. What a blessing for so many of these elders and sister to have the dental clinic here and have 2 great dentists and an oral surgeon to help them.

We love you all.

Love,
Mom
XXXO


Hi all,

Suppose I should take a little time to keep in touch as well. I have been busy working on the creation of a memo that will go out to all stake and district presidents country wide under the signature of the Area Presidency that informs and instructs the leaders about the calling of Assistant Area Technology Specialist. Elder Haynie, the 1st counselor in the Area Presidency is whom we are under and it was his influence that drove this action. The memo is an introduction of mom and I and what we’ve been called to do. It is kind of frightening to think of all who be reading it and insuring that the information is understandable, concise, and accurate. Job done! The memo and accompanying information that I put a lot of effort into has been approved and will be going out today or tomorrow.

In connection with that memo I also created a Power Point presentation that Elder Haynie will use to train the Area Authority 70’s on the calling of the AATS’ and what their assignments are all about. It was a lot of thinking, creating, editing, etc but that too is complete, approved and will shortly be see by all the AA 70’s and priesthood leadership across the country. It’s nice to know that these are my creations but I am not credited for them. All accolades and such will go to the Area Presidency. Anyway, I’ve been real busy working on those two items and they’re done.

We’re still searching for a new place to live. Not a critical search but important. We like where we are but seek a few ‘upgrades’ if you will. 😊 We know that compared to the young missionaries around this area we live like royalty… but hey, we’re senior missionaries and can make some things nice.

We’re better health wise now. Mom was sick for a few days but she’s back to full strength and doing just fine.

A reminder that although our work has a technology focus its all about bringing souls to Christ. More than ever I know God is our Father and that His Son redeemed us all. I am comforted knowing that He hears our prayers, knows our concerns, and listens to our cries. This is a great work and mom and I are blessed to be serving.

We’re off on our first road trip alone in about thirty minutes so we’ll have stories to tell next time.

Love you all so much. Make daily scripture study a normal routine. It’s a great thing.

Dad