My roommate is Sister Higham, she's a very sweet lady. She's from Logan, Utah, she's about 72 and this is her second mission. She works in the Mission Home. Then Sister Lish works in the Employment Center with me. She's lots of fun. She's from Idaho. She's about 56 years old. Then Steve Stott is the Employment Resource Center manager and Alex Lamar is the Assistant manager. The couple is Bro and Sister Walker. They were in the MTC with me. They will be working at different locations as need throughout Houston. I just love them, they are the nicest people, they're from Delaware. They will be here for 23 months.

My first week in the mission field. I've been really busy and trying to get settled in. When I arrived last weekend I met everyone in the mission home and the employment center. I got a tour of the bishop's storehouse and the cannery. They will be canning peanut butter here in a few weeks when the crops come in. I can hardly wait. Our apartment is very nice, it's called Cypress Lakes. We live on the bottom floor.

My companion and I

July 26, 2009

It's been a great week. I've met lots of wonderful people and learned so much. My companion, Nancy Morgan from Salt Lake, has gone on to Oklahoma. It was nice getting to know her. It's amazing how much we had in common. I will be spending this next week training for Welfare, Employment Resource. Tomorrow we will be going to Salt lake to tour Welfare Square. It'll be another busy week. Up at 6:00 am and classes and training until 6:00 pm. I'll be flying to Houston next Saturday morning nice and early.

I'm at the MTC...

Well I'm finally here at the MTC. It's been a crazy week so far. Lots of meetings and learning discussions. Next week I'll have training for special assignments, which is my calling at the Employment Resource Center. It's a wonderful experience and the spirit is so strong here. I'm enjoying every bit of it.

I'M GOING ON A MISSION !!!

Well, it finally came. I've been waiting for my mission call for over two months. I am going to the Texas Houston Mission. The assignment is The Texas Houston Welfare Employment Resource Center as an Employment Resource Specialist. I have to admit I was taken back a little. I wanted to get out of the heat, not into the humidity. I guess I'm really not surprised at the assignment, since I've worked as a payroll specialist for the last 20 years. I am excited, and looking forward to a little change. I love the Lord and will serve the best I can.