THE VISITORS

At one of the at least 10 flea markets within 10 miles.  Dad thinks he's in heaven.

The electrician came this week and fixed our lights.  It's so nice to be able to see in all the rooms. Got a letter from a Caswell investigator who said she knows the Gospel is true but just can't leave her church that she has gone to for so long.  We just wish we could help her see the importance of making covenants with the Lord.  We love her so much.
We helped with the food bank Tuesday and then went to our special family home evening.  It is made up of some single adults who just want to study the gospel together.  One of the men has been married for 62 years but has only been with his wife for 2 because she has been in prison since 1973.  He is such a good man and so lonely.  She is in Chicago and they talk on the phone every day.

Love district meetings.  Our Elders Bentley and Cook are great missionaries.

Elders Bentley and Cook

Thursday we went to Asheville for Elder Bayles to interview a young lady for baptism.  President Craven asked if he would do the ones in this area because it is so far from the mission home.  The lady is a paraplegic due to a gun shot wound from her boyfriend.  She was baptized Saturday.  She also has a tracheotomy so it was quite a deal but she was determined with a strong testimony.  On the way home we went through the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway.  WOW!

 

yes, he still collects water

Friday Kristin came.  We were working at the food bank and they finished our time with us.  It was so fun to see them.  She tells us of the visit in her blog.

Saturday evening we got a call from the primary president saying that the family we have been so excited about had their mother in the hospital and knew nothing about where the kids were or what was going on.  We left Kristin at home and jumped into the car and headed to the town where they live.  We were so concerned because the children have been so excited about the Primary program the next morning.  As we walked up on their porch we could hear the 3 beautiful little voices singing the songs for the program that the Primary had given them so they would know the words.  We can never describe the feelings of joy for that beautiful experience.  Our Father's tender mercies are so strong yet quiet and simple.  We put our faces to the window and knocked and heard, "The missionaries!"  They were so happy to see us.  Their good dad promised he would have them at church on time the next morning, and he did.  They were so beautiful sitting up there and knew every song.  They also did their speaking parts beautifully.  They had only been to Primary once.  Baylie was right on the front row and of course she knew every word and even did her part that she will do for her ward.  People came up to her constantly and told her how beautiful she is and what a great job she did.  Isn't Primary a wonderful organization to teach little ones about the gospel and give them the opportunity to gain self-confidence and learning experiences?  They are so loved by our Father in Heave and Jesus Christ.  Wish we could be more like them.

I taught Relief Society and again was so grateful for the gospel and the organizations He has given us to learn and grow.  There is such a strong sisterly bond in Relief Society.  The sisters have been so loving and kind to our little family.
I love Elder Bayles more every day.

Fri. June 29th  We left Bro. Rosser's at 10  A.M. and walked three miles to Osgood where we got our mail.  I received two letters one from Aunt Ann & one from Eva.  We then started for Sanford intending to catch the two o'clock train but when we got within two miles of there my companion took sick & we had to stop.  We sat by the side of the road for about two hours & finally two lumber wagons came along & we got to ride to town and as another train didn't leave until the next day we went to a hotel and got us a bed but the bed bugs were so bad that I had to sit in a chair most of the night to keep them from eating me up.