Friday, May 30, 2014

New Apartment--New Jobs


        Yes, we have moved up the street and across the way to 207 East Sea Avenue.  It is much nicer and all six apartments in this building are rented for Senior Couples serving missions by the church.  It is nice to have the association of these couples.  We were alone, now we're by others.  We have FHE each Monday evening together taking turns.  Our turn is next Monday.



        Here is Sister Atwood moving some of her things into the apartment six-plex.  It was certainly an easy move since we don't have much to move.  It is furnished, so we really only have our clothes and personal items.  We did move our Queen Bed, because Elder Atwood is now in charge of Housing and we wanted to keep it.  Older people need good beds!




        This is our living room, much bigger than before and even decorated with lovely pictures and two recliner chairs.  We are really fortunate.  We are on the top floor so we can get unwanted exercise.



        This is down the hall with a lovely picture of Moroni burying the plates.  The two bedrooms are at the end of the hall.  We use one for sleeping and the other as a study.  We do have a queen bed in the study in case someone comes to visit.



        We now work in the office.  We still attend our little Riverview Ward, but can't do the visits as much.  We are grateful for the experiences there, because it helps us appreciate all the hard working missionaries.  We also have met many choice people.  In the office we work with these three other couples.  Elder & Sister Haws are in charge of Finance and Baptisms & Mailing.  Elder and Sister Lillywhite (training us) are in charge of Secretary & Housing.  Elder & Sister Rasmussen are in charge of Cars & Medical.  We are now taking the Lillywhites place.  They left two days ago to return to their place near Logan, Utah.


   
        This is Elder Atwood and Elder Lillywhite.  They are great friends.  He is such a worker.  He always runs to do things.  His age hasn't slowed him down at all!



        This is the Lillywhites together.  She has trained my well.  She was an excellent secretary.  I have still much to learn.  It is a huge job and many and varied responsibilities.  Now, I'm alone and working harder than I think I ever have.  But, I really enjoy the work!  I always wanted to be a secretary and never have been.  Now I've jumped into the fire!
        We love all of you and the gospel and Our Savior more than we can ever explain.  This is a special place in history (past, present, and future.)  I just hope we will all give to the Lord our Heart and Strength.  When He comes, we really want to meet Him and be like Him.  He gives us so many chances and opportunities.  But, our choice is clear and the time to make that choice is NOW!
        Love, Elder & Sister Atwood


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