Oct. 13, 2014
We really have met some fantastic
people here, many in the Branch are not active any more. The ones we
find at home have been so good to us. On the 14 th of Oct. Pat
Woodward's family was one of our visits. Her brother is going to
have surgery on this Friday, we are praying everything goes well for
him. The artery in his neck is 95% blocked. He is going to a good
hospital—with good doctors, that will help. He is getting a
blessing, I was grateful when I heard that. He may need to stay down
for 2 months. He is a Mechanic for Case International, and was
telling us how to fix our tractor oil leak. Sounds simple---hope it
is. He commented how the blockage makes the brain not get enough
blood, so after the surgery he will be a genus again. His wife
said—the optional word is AGAIN!!! They gave us some sweet
potatoes. Have a wonderful garden. Asked if we like collards and
mustard greens. Said we had never cooked with them before. He
wondered if we like Fat Back---never had it---She wondered what we
ate in Oregon!!!
Pat's sister, Sheila is inactive. She
greeted us so warmly, invited us in the house. Her husband is a
fireman and a paramedic. Such a gracious couple. Before we left,
she had given me string beans from the garden and peppers. Then got
some cinnamon rolls for our breakfast. Made us feel so welcome.
We drove by Durwood Lane's home. It
was dark, gets dark so early, but someone was on the porch. (
everyone here has a porch to sit on.) we stopped and had a nice
visit with them. He hauls logs and works long hours. He was very
tired so we didn't stay too long.
Mary McCray was a fun visit. We had
never been there before. As we knocked on the front door, she walked
around from the back of her home. Asked who we were. As we walked
towards her, she realized we were the missionaries and gave me a big
hug!! then reached for Garold to give him a hug. Then she stopped
and said “Oh, I'm not supposed to hug you but , oh well, I am going
to anyway!!”
What a gracious lady. We could not
visit with her that day, but she wanted us to come back and see her.
We will call. The sisters visit with her every week and give her a
lesson. Gave her the proclamation to the family.
We are receiving emails from a lot of
friends. Really makes our day to hear from them. Last nite we got a
text from Carol Cox asking if we were in the BIG storms way. Then my
sister Bonnie text-ed the same question. Also received a email from
Julie Blakeslee asking about the storm. Nice that we are thought
about and worried about. Makes us feel loved.
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