Calm before the Storm

This week has been very calm and slow at the office - just waiting for the busy next two weeks with Departures, Transfers and Arrivals and all the computer work and paper work that comes with them.  This next week is actually one of my favorite weeks because we get to see the missionaries before they return home and hear their testimonies.

Wednesday was Relief Society and we made English scones which are like our biscuits except they are sweeter.  We also made homemade strawberry jam to have on them along with clotted cream and whipped cream.  They were delicious and it was a fun night with the wonderful sisters in the ward.





Elder Willmore took a driving lesson on Friday to prepare for his practical driving test which he is scheduled to take on July 4th.  It is a ways out but there is a long wait list for the test.

Friday we went to dinner with the Assistants to the President.  Elder Searle will be leaving next Wednesday to return home - we will really miss him.  It is amazing to watch these young elders do their many responsibilities.

On Saturday we had a Stake Faith in God Activity for our primary children.  It was held at the Lichfield Chapel.

After the activity we took a ride through Nottingham and the Sherwood Forest - it was a beautiful day and we loved our walk through the forest.

Oak tree that is 1500 years old - the tree not the people!

Elder Willmore at Sherwood Forest

Jeff and Jamie and their family are having a family reunion this week at a resort in Colorado - she sent pictures of them having a great time together.  Make Memories!

Melissa, Caden, Scott

Sunday - June 11th - Caden was ordained a deacon today - We are so proud of him.

















Today I also talked in Sacrament meeting about Charity.  It was a great topic to contemplate and think of ways I need to improve.  It reminded me of the talk Nyla gave at Mom's funeral and the attributes that mom had that exemplified Charity.  She was a wonderful example of a women with Charity.
"Rather than being judgmental and critical of each other, may we have the pure love of Christ for our fellow travelers in this journey through life."  President Thomas S. Monson