August 7, 2016

Bonnie:  We met President Jakob at 9:00 this morning in Englehart, having left our apartment about 8:15. We rode with  him to a library in Rouyn/Noranda, Quebec where services are held for the members. There was a small group but a faithful one! It was so sweet because one of the women translated for us. When Pres. Jakob and Bob bore their testimonies she translated it into French and when those speaking French spoke she translated it into English. She diligently did this for all three meetings, and just for me, basically, in Relief Society. We got home about 4:00. After dinner we had a walk on the waterfront. It has been a "beautiful weather" day.
I like what Bob shared in his testimony--things that Bishop Finnigan told each new YSA after they were baptized. He told them that we are a church of sinners trying to be Saints, that someone might offend them don't let it bother them, and that Satan will try extra hard to tempt them.  I think that's good advice for all of us to remember.
Bob and I will plan out our week and then head for bed. It's been a glorious Sabbath.
Love, Mom/Bonnie

Bob: It sure doesn't seem that far to Rouyn, but it took about 2 hours driving time going through Englehart. If we drive over directly we would go a different route and save about 20 minutes. They meet on the 1st Sunday of the month only. It takes about an hour and 20 minutes more to get to Val d'Or, Ontario which meets on the 3rd Sunday of the month.
Met Brother Marc Gionet today. He is an Elder that has been less active for years. He recently moved back to Rouyn and has started attending again. I talked to him quite a bit today. When we were leaving, I told him we would come to see him the next time we were in Rouyn. He remarked that there was a meeting in Haileybury next week and he would see me then. Bonnie and I are supposed to go meet his wife, Rose, the next time we go over. She only speaks French and is a non-member. He said in the past she shies away from the missionaries. I'll let Sister Martin work her charm on her!!
It was beautiful down by the lake tonight. We didn't see any boats come in, but there were some out on the water.
Hope you had a great weekend. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob

Picture of Rouyn I got off the Internet

Been reading 'Kipawa Chronicles' again. It is written by Scott Sorenson who lives in Orem, but owns a tourist camp on the Kipawa River/Lake Timiskaming about an hour 20 minutes from here. Here is an aerial view of the camp. The white foam in the river to the right is rapids. The white streak at the top middle going down to the left is the road, and it is quite steep. Most vehicles must park up in the woods and walk down to the camp.

Kipawa River Lodge