FIRST WEEK ON THE JOB

This pictures wasn't taken "on the job," but it is the suit he wore the first day.

What a busy week! There is so much to learn and our old brains are spinning. The first week flew by and we're now in week 2. We go to "work" every morning at 6:40 to be there at 7 sharp. We have prayer meeting and then the missionaries go to work calling people, doing research on finding addresses or many of the several other duties that need to be done. We are finding these dear Sister's and Brother's very nice, helpful and enjoyable to be around. The Persinger's have been especially helpful and kind, not wanting to over whelm us the first week. They do want to get us up and going quickly so we can split shifts so neither of us have to put in such long hours. They sometimes work 12 to 14 hours days. The people in SLC are especially nice. We have a video conference with them every Monday morning. It has been amazing to us to learn at what lenghts the Church goes to to find it's lost sheep. Some are so grateful to be found and others aren't so happy, but they have a right to let their wishes be known. Our job is just to locate them by current address. One of the funniest stories I heard is about a missionary who was calling a "brother" who said, "What do you mean you don't have my address???? I'm the Bishop of the Ward".....then he started laughing and said, "well, we do have a new ward clerk....I'll have to have a little talk with him." I called a man on a reservation the other day and asked for his address. He said, "Well, you go about 3 miles past the red brick church and turn right at the fence post...." I thanked him and then asked what address was on the mail he received....He told me and I thanked him.....

We are very happy to be serving this mission and we're very happy to be able to do it right here in St. George. David is doing well, but has still not been released by his doctor, so this is just perfect. Thank you for your love and support.