This week was busier than most. We had a baptism on Friday and another on Saturday. On Friday the Elders were in Chinle and asked that I turn the water on and fill the font. The previous Elders it usually took 45 mins, SO I started it in good time and decided to check it at 30 mins. It was about 4" from flooding over. When the father of the young man being baptized came, we both thought it might be bit too full, SO he pulled the plug just a little. WELL, when we opened the font doors, the font was empty. Everyone patiently, for the most part, sat and waited. The Bishop asked the Primary President to bear her testimony AND THEN he asked me to share my conversion story. I told them that Elder Olson could follow me and correct any details than were exactly correct according to his memory. ;O} Unfortunately we did not have time for Elder Olson.
We had the second baptism on Saturday at 2 and I was asked to give the talk on Baptism, which I was happy to do. Afterwards we went to their house for dinner, which was very nice. It was a great way to spend a Friday and Saturday.
This is a picture of a young married couple who could see the vision of what a garden could do for them and their family. Both of them, plus a friend rolled up their sleeves and made it happen. The picture above is the young couple helping put in a garden for Grandma. Both gardens are showing green already.
The picture above is what your car will look like when you hit a horse. The people in the car were very blessed, but the horse did not fair quite as well. I know the Lord's tender mercies were with out good friends.
Last night after we were in bed, we had a late night guest, who kept insisting that I give him blankets and a place to sleep. We had a break in last weekend, which continues to make me just a little uneasy. When he asked for a sleeping bag I explained that I gave one to the last guy who promised to return it, but did not, SO I did not have one for him. SO I offered to call the police for him and he decided he would look elsewhere.
I think Elder Olson should answer the door next time, but maybe not, because he might give them the blankets on our bed. But, maybe I should reread the story about going the extra mile and giving him my cloak also and repent.
Today I was asked to teach primary in both wards. I had flash backs of being back in school. One little Munchkin, age 3, was left in my care. It was his first time coming to Primary. What a wonderful little boy. The 1st Ward had 30 kids come today. Sister A does an amazing job of being positive and noticing good behavior. There were no teachers who showed up. ;o{, but she "rolled with the punches." I could not begin to explain how much admiration I have for Sister A.
There was a Provident Living Meeting at 2 right after RS for 1st Ward. That meeting went until 3:30. Dinner for the young Elders at 4 and Family History until 7. We had 6 people in there for a while. It was so fun. With Ancestral Quest, Roots Magic, PAF, and Family Tree, I am learning more and more about what I don't know, but usually I can figure it out. Sister Norris is amazing, she knows so much.
I am actually very tired but I don't know why, lol.
I have more I want to share, but I think I will save it for another day.
Love,
Sister Olson
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