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Elder Nelson - The Calm Before Transfers

Dear Family,

Mission NewsWe took Elder Miller to the airport yesterday. He is a fine missionary that is going home for health issues.

Later we went to the baptism of Lucy, a friendly, happy woman from Brazil. She was married Wednesday to her companion of 30 years or so. Her husband, Patrick will probably be baptized in the next few weeks. It was a very nice service and she is loved by many members.

Sister Caplin, Sister Bourgeous, Lucy, Antonia (Lucy’s Baziian friend) Elder and Sister Nelson, Sister Kirk
I completed my survey of stake high councilors. It was fun to feel their enthusiasm for the work and learn of their innovative ideas for moving the work along.

Finally I got the program for inviting new converts to write their conversion stories restarted.

Friday 4 sisters and their companions came in for their departing interviews with President Caplin. That shoots down getting anything done for much of the day. However, it is always a lot of fun to be with the young missionaries, especially the one that have served well and grown significantly because of their service. There will be 4 elder’s coming in on Monday. We lose 8 missionaries and gain 16 new missionaries this transfer.

Also on Friday the vehicle coordinator, housing coordinator and I (the phone guy) meet with president Caplin and the assistants to go over transfer plans. We need to make sure we have housing, transportation and phones for the missionaries.

Tuesday morning we picked up our friend David from his 2 week stay in the detention center. He had some drug problems is the past that caused the need for his stay. His bishop was there to support him. He has changed amazingly. He is not confident he has the will power to stay changed, but he has been good for over 6 months.

Fun StuffMom and I shopped for food for the lunch for train the trainer on Tuesday. Mom made some casseroles.

WES NewsNot much new.

Family NewsLance is getting a promotion. He will be managing 3 small groups – about 15 people. Lance and Amanda took out all of the galvanized pipe from under their house and replaced it with copper or a plastic pipe. Now their water pressure is really good.

We are still waiting for Lidia (or Lydia) to make her grand entry. If she comes today, her due date she will be born on 02/02/2020 – a palindrome.

Love you all,
Dad

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