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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Those were the days

Dear Family and Friends,
Anyone recognize this young man? Could it be young Elder Olson? What a handsome guy!!
Two weeks ago when we went to the "Flea Market" he visited with some ladies that I buy jewelry from when we go. They treat us well and the jewelry is affordable.
He impressed them by his ability to speak Navajo and especially his accent. The younger of the two there asked about him this Friday when I went with sister McMurtrey. She was so taken in by his ability to speak Navajo with such accuracy. She then asked me if he was my son. I apologized and made sure that he was "my husband" and not my son. He does clean up quite well you know, so I wasn't offended and figured she recognized a handsome man when she saw him and I guess he hides his age better than I do.
I will continue to shop there, but I may keep Elder Olson on a short leash as we stop there. lol
I guess the big news this week is our upcoming trip to Durango. CO to see Dr. Jim Yousself. He was the surgeon who did back surgery on Pres. Justice last month. We sent a letter to OWCP (Workman's Comp) to which they replied much quicker than they ever have before. Sister Mc helped us write the letter and suggested we send a copy to our lawyer, which we also did. Whatever it was the response was quick and our appt is 8:45 am Thurs. Durango is 334 miles from here, but a lot closer than Jackson Hole for now.
We ask that everyone continue to keep us in your prayers and remind you that we pray for you as well. Remember the scripture Leath Henderson often quoted. "..The effectual fervant prayer of a righteous man availeth much." James 5:16. We know that this is true and appreciate all the prayers in our behalf.
We are looking forward to General Conference which they will broadcast at the church building right across the parking lot. We are so blessed to live on the church compound as I like to call it.
We did have a visitor at 1:00 am this week. The police referred her here and we able to calm her down, give her a special blessing, and then drive her home, which was boarded up trailer with no electricity. Be very gratiful for the daily blessing you have, and trust me you have many.
Life's trials sometimes takes away our peace, but reading and pondering, and especially remembering the Lord's tender mercies in our own lives will quickly put us back where we need to be in trusting Him and knowing beyond the shadow of a doubt that He is always there and will guide us and protect us as we strive to live the way we should.
"I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35
May all of us be more willing to give and daily recognize how great our belssings really are.
Elder & Sister Olson

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