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9 July 2012


Hi Everyone,
 
Things have been rather slow here lately.  Next week we get a two-week break for maintainence so the temple will be closed.  We haven't had very many patrons, but each day and each shift is different, but sometimes it gets really slow.  So we go as patrons on sessions, or in initiatory, which is very enjoyable.
 
Last week Pres. Mortimer had his 69th birthday.  We went with three other couples and took Pres. Mortimer and his wife out to a Chinese restaurant.  It was really authentic and was really good.  Only thing is they didn't have 'egg rolls' and didn't even know what I was talking about.  Must be an American Chinese tradition type food.  We had plenty to eat and enjoyed the company.  Then all week in the temple 'canteen' (kitchen) Sis. Mortimer provided cookies as a treat.
 
Saturday night, Lyman and I took a taxi to the Park Lane Hotel and had their buffet dinner.  Wow! they had a wonderful variety of foods, many of which we DIDN'T try but they had some really good dishes.  It was  only $11.50 (500 pesos) per person and was well worth it.
 
Tonight Lyman and I are in charge of home evening.  We have three other couples in our group, which includes Pres. and Sis. Mortimer.  In fact we are going to their home to hold the H.E.  We're providing the refreshments.  Lyman is teaching the lesson on "Covenants."
 
We are still loving it here.  The people are really great, but some can get their feelings hurt and we have to deal with those who want to be the leaders when they're not called to do so, but we just roll with the punches.  The Devil is working overtime to get anyone or all that he can and we find that we are no exception.  We just have to be very careful and loving to all and pray daily for the protection and guidance of the spirit.  It is so easy to get "caught up in the thick of thin (and petty) things."
 
We had to buy a couch with two recliners as I have not been able to get my feet up for 2 1/2 months and I have had bad swelling in my feet and it also relieves my sciatic nerve pain.  We have been sleeping and doing much better.  Sure is good to get those feet up!
 
And we have had rain and more rain--but we love it.  It is a cooling factor.
 
Hope you're all doing well.  We love to get your e-mails.  It gets a little lonesome over here.
 
Have a good week.
Love,
Elder and Sis. Ward

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