Sister Christensen, sister Parker 

Elder Smith and Elder Retker

Elder and Sister Nolan

these are the Missionaries that were serving here when we
arrived in Marion, South Carolina

This is our good friend, Glen Arthur.  It is hard to catch him home but is worth the effort because he is such a good story teller. He coaches softball for girls---and has many tales about the experiences he has had.  there was a fire in his home--and he would not let us come inside until last week.  we only had a few moments to spare and was dropping off a video for him---but he would not take any excuses ---we had to go inside and see that his living room was ready for people.   He really is sweet.  His wife passed away some time ago and he has stopped coming to church.  we are trying to help him realize that he is needed back with us.

Heather Smith

The Fall Fest at the Marion branch   at church.   there was a wonderful turn out very successful.  there was a Chili Cook off.  Elder Nolan and Elder Johnston were the Judges

Lasonyia Williams daughter

Gloria Hayes daughter Serenity

Heather smiths husband and twins

Charlie Joe  Lane (Freeman)

Pres. Cabaniss's boy in the back
Heather Smith boys in front

Heather Cabaniss and Sister Nolan

Robin Beck   so sweet

the Sister Missionaries reaching into our trunk!!!

Our trunk made up for trick or treating

Here are some beautiful Homes in Marion  there are homes here that were built before the Civil War.  we drive by them daily and never tire of looking at them.  Lots of moss hanging from the trees and beautiful lawns--very well kept.  Of course they do not have to irrigate the lawns and they can even drive on the lawns ---it is almost indestructible.  

It is starting to have browner lawns in the end of November though.
I wish I could put more of the pictures on here.  I want to remember how beautiful they are.

Shelton and Brenda Freeman  with their Granddaughter Charlie Joe

they have become wonderful friends.  He had a very serious surgery just after we got here.  He is doing great now.  Shelton is a mechanic, has a wonderful garden.  they share with us all the time.   Brenda wondered if we don't eat Mustard Greens, Collard greens and Fat Back---"what do you eat in Oregon???"
Here they are cooking Thanksgiving Dinner.

Collard Greens and Fat Back

This is Hazel Thomas and her G reat Grandchildren.  they love us coming and pull their chairs up close to watch Mormon Moments on our I Pad.they are always good for several HUGS!!!

Little Girls really have some great hair style!!!  I have asked several of them if the beads hurt when they lay on them at night.   they all look at me like --what are you talking about---of course they don't hurt me!!!

 We ended up in South of The Border, South Carolina.  It is right on the border of North Carolina.  we had an inactive family that lived in Hamor and was waiting for the Father to come home.  We finally met Charles Brayboy about 6 weeks later.

South of the Border is very well advertised not really our cup of tea though.  We didn't have to be there very long.  Just to say we were there I guess.

Brook Green Gardens at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach South Carolina

we went with the Nolan's the first P-Day we had when we got to Marion,

South Carolina.