Mission Moments and Memories: Oo-de-lally, Oo-de-lally, Golly, what a day

Ridin' through the country - Derby and Nottin'ham

Derby is one of the area’s that Eric served in. It is always fun to see the places that he served- We have now been to see Newport, Tamworth, Gloucester and Derby and of course the mission office, places that Eric served on his mission July 2005-2007.

Saturday on our pday we stopped by a flat to check out Sister DeCapite and Koivisto’s electricity meter in Derby and then went through Nottingham on our way to Leicester to check out a meter at one of the elder’s flats. Since it was dinner time – we took them out to dinner and had a great time getting to know Elder Mordue from Farmington, Utah and Elder Odgaard from Denmark.

Robin Hood and Little John

Eld’r ‘n’ Sist’r Willmore

Ridin’ through the country
Laughin' back and forth
At what the other'ne has to say

Reminiscin', This-'n'-thattin'
Havin' such a good time
Oo-de-lally, Oo-de-lally
Golly, what a day

Disney produced "Robin Hood" in 1973 from the tales in England. The year Elder & Sister Willmore were married.

Nottingham Castle

Stopped by Nottingham Castle - Home of Maid Marian in the 1100s.

Robin Hood

Tales of Robin Hood spread throughout medieval Britain in the 1200's.

Village at base of castle

The village was built along the base of the stone hill.

Elder Willmore and the Lion

1194 King Richard, the lionheart, returns and reclaims his castle back from his brother Prince John

Overlooking Nottingham from the Castle

At the office:

This week we had Mission Leadership Council, Mid Trainers Meeting and a Self Reliance Meeting for the missionaries returning home in July. We feed them while they were here – that is what makes them happy. Also preparing for next week's transfers and departures. We had an adventure to go see Hinckley on Thursday morning - we took a fridge to one of the flats that the Veaters are setting up for the missionaries. It felt wonderful to have a morning away from the office and see new country.

The highlight of our weeks are the emails, pictures and face timing with our children and grandchildren, and dear friends. We love to hear what you are doing and appreciate all you do to keep us informed of the events in your lives. We pray for you each day by name - you are always in our thoughts. We love you all.
Happy Valentines Day

Some of the grandchildren having a sleepover at Grandma's house WITHOUT GRANDMA. Love them!