Monday, December 8, 2014

Nov. 11, 2014

I have not told you about our apartment. It has two bedroom, a very nice kitchen (small) and the living room and Dinning room are together. It had been freshly painted and new flooring and carpet put in. the stove, fridge, and microwave are new. The living room furniture are new and a very nice table and chairs, the bedroom furniture is very nice also. We have a washer and dryer, which is wonderful not having to take our clothes to a Laundromat.
We walk up 17 steps to our apartment---but this way we are not hearing footsteps over us all the time. I appreciate that a lot because our floor is very creaky.
We have some very nice neighbors and a good safe neighborhood. We could go walking at night and be safe. We are in a very nice subdivision. This used to be a farm, so the area is not too old. There are 4 apartment buildings with 8 apartments in each building. The Elders live here and also another Senior Couple.
there are trees on three sides of the subdivision. And probably water too. In the wooded area, there are wild pigs, lots of snakes, raccoons, deer and maybe a few black bears also. So I do not think I will be walking through the woods even though they are very pretty---to LOOK at.
The Mission set us up in the apartment with all of the kitchen supplies that are needed.
There are several groceries stores here plus a Walmart. Also the gas prices are much lower here than we are used to. Yesterday we paid $2.69 a gal. It is a good thing it is low---we have put a lot of miles on our car. Our members live up to 30 minutes away in two different directions. Then to find another person you need to drive another 20 to 30 mins. The countryside is very beautiful to look at and even the homes in the towns are beautiful. So the extra driving is entertaining. Marion does have the oldest homes. Marion was established in 1789, and some of the original mansions are still here.
We have been having some wonderful times with the Elders and Sister Missionaries. They are such great teachers and love the people. It is really an honor for us to accompany them on their visits.
We are making great friends and wonderful memories here.

We miss ya'all take care---love the Johnston Missionaries  

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