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Elder Nelson - Ralph Mize and President Ballard Devotional

Dear Family,

Mission NewsIt was a relatively “quiet” week and that gave me some time to do projects: updating five of the about ten form letters for arriving and departing missionaries, created a mission bike policy, revised the logistics for taking departing missionaries to the airport. I still have some little projects to do.

Monday we had our almost weekly Senior District Council. Mom shared some things she discussed with Sister Caplin about the Persian emphasis in the Church. It seems that the Church feels that many of the Persians are ready for the Gospel. About 40 Persians and their friends met with Elder Randall Bennett last Sunday and talked about how the Church can strengthen the Persian community in our area. Our second Persian speaking elder arrives on Monday. Two more are planned to come.

Saturday we enjoyed a Devotional given by President Ballard and Elder Christofferson. The broadcast came from Sharon Vermont and was sent to the 19 missions in the North America North East Area. I liked all of the talks, but I really like President Ballard. He was like a grandfather talking to his grandchildren.

Among other things they said forget yourself and serve the people. Learn the Gospel, love the Gospel and share it eloquently and with confidence. T

Fun StuffMonday evening the seniors got together and had a pot luck dinner at one of the apartments. They are good people to be around.

Ralph Mize came in time for dinner Thursday night after spending much of the day at the National Archives doing family history. He came to the office Friday morning and did a few things for me – sorting the mail and proofing some form letters I updated. He took us to lunch and went on to a genealogy seminar in Maryland.

BYU beat Boise State – Our 3rd string quarterback was better than their 2nd string quarterback. No I did not stay up to listen to the game. The game started at my bedtime.

WES NewsTransitioning WES customers to Accurate Technology was a time consuming task that I spent a lot of time on last week. I spent several hours a day working at this. Unfortunately we are only about half done with the task. Hopefully this will be behind us in a couple of weeks.

Family NewsKeri and family fun time with Derek and family last week end.

Keri and Chelsea had a “blast” at Lindsey’s bridal shower.
Phil, Janie and Jane are coming this morning about 10:30 in time for our 11:30 Church. They fly back next Sunday.

13 days from today we will all be together for Lindsey and Kent’s wedding. It doesn’t get any better than that!
Love you all,
Dad

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