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2 September 2012


Dear Friends and family,
 
Guess most of you have heard by now that there was an earthquake in the Philippines off one of the islands about 150 miles away from us.  We had just gotten home from the temple and were sitting at the table when it began to shake.  I thought at first Lyman was doing something funny but we soon realized it was a quake.  It was basically mild--nothing was rattling or swaying but was definitely noticeable.  It lasted a good 30 seconds or more--enough to "shake" me up somewhat.  There was the threat of a tsunami, but nothing much came of it.  We had rain for a couple of days afterward--whether that was connected or unusual I do not know.  Anyway, we're fine--and not scared into going home--yet! Ha!
 
We attended two stake conferences in the last two weeks at the request of the Temple Pres.  just to let the people know we're interested in everyone.  The first one got a new stake pres. and there was a general authority there.  It was Elder Ardern of the lst quorum of the seventy  and his wife.  They came past us and shook our hands.  They were very nice.  They were from New Zealand and talked with an Aussie-type accent.  In his talk, he referred to the Beattitudes.  The one thought that struck me was the one that says the 'meek shall inherit the earth', meaning the earth in its celestial state.  I had never heard or realized what that really meant before.  Both conferences were just great and we learned so much.
 
The other day in the temple I was talking to two young sister missionaries.  One was from India and the other from Pakistan, believe it or not.  I talked with the one from India and she spoke perfect English.  She was saying how Elder Oaks had been in India a month or so ago and and formed the first stake there.  She was feeling kinda sad that she couldn't have been there, but was happy to be serving a mission.  The missionaries cannot wear badges or look like missionaries, but they work through the members of the church.
 
There's really not much new here--just more wonderful temple work. We'll soon be off to do some shopping; since it is a new month we're out of supplies.  It's a jungle out there!
 
Hope this finds you all well and happy and have jobs!  We've been watching the campaign on FOX NEWS!  Woooooohooo!  Will be glad when its over-and Romney wins!  Hope that doesn't hurt anyone's feelings.
 
Love always,
Lyman and Linnea

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