Bonnie and Bob: I now know why Canadians need to take of their shoes/boots when they come into someone's home, especially in the cold weather. Tonight I decided to clean the floors. They are laminate of some kind and Bob looked up on the internet how to clean them. It starts, of course, with sweeping up the floor. After I moved everything and started to sweep I ended up with a huge pile of sand and other dirt. I couldn't believe it. We try not to wear our boots into the interior of our apartment, just mostly by the door. We learned yesterday that they use sand on the roads instead of salt.It's amazing how much gets tracked in, even when we are careful.
Tonight we had a wonderful dinner with some of the other residents in our apartment building. I have to say this much, there are some good cooks here!
Tomorrow is a service day for one of the sisters in our Branch. Then, in the eveining there is a Christmas party here with decorating a tree and Christmas carols and a drawing for some kind of prize. We are enjoying living here.
May there be some special kind of enjoyment in your lives tomorrow, too.
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Wednesday 30 November 2016
Tuesday 29 November 2016
November 29, 2016
Bonnie: Our indexing class was quite a success. We had 8 plus Bob and I. It took a little bit of time to get everyone started, but once we got going we did well. The earlier part of the day was spent on doing RS things and making pumpkin squares for tonight. We also were invited to dinner by Trudy and Jack. She served delicious chili and a broccoli/cauliflower/cheese salad that was really good. For dessert she served raisin pie, something I have never eaten. It was very good, too. Jack allowed the new missionaries who were there, (one from our Branch, Elder Holden, and one from Val D'Or, Elder Perry) to give a thought. Jack is very set in his thinking about religion, so this was a very nice thing to do. He usually does not want a thought from the missionaries. Elder Holden did a good job.
Well, it's late, so I will let Elder Martin finish with his thoughts.
Sweet dreams, everyone!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Bob: I agree with everything Bonnie has written. Nothing else to add to our activities for the day.
We did receive word that the Toronto Temple President, Gordon Macmichael, died yesterday. It was thought he had had a stroke a month or two ago. Turned out it was something else that had to do with his back and paralyzed him from the waist down. We thought he was getting better and going to be headed back to continue his calling as Temple President. He was a kind and considerate man.
Weather has warmed up and a lot of the ice and snow is melting. I hope this continues for a couple more days at least.
Time for bed. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Well, it's late, so I will let Elder Martin finish with his thoughts.
Sweet dreams, everyone!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Bob: I agree with everything Bonnie has written. Nothing else to add to our activities for the day.
We did receive word that the Toronto Temple President, Gordon Macmichael, died yesterday. It was thought he had had a stroke a month or two ago. Turned out it was something else that had to do with his back and paralyzed him from the waist down. We thought he was getting better and going to be headed back to continue his calling as Temple President. He was a kind and considerate man.
Weather has warmed up and a lot of the ice and snow is melting. I hope this continues for a couple more days at least.
Time for bed. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Monday 28 November 2016
November 28, 2016
Bob: Started the day with an 1800 meter swim. My longest swim yet. Didn't feel too tired at the end. It is hard to do the first few laps though. Must be psychological.
The first thing we did this morning was visit Sister Benn. She works at a consignment shop. The owner, Nickie, started the business on January 16th this year. However she has taken very ill. Sister Benn has been working for her since the store opened and she will become the owner as of December 1st. I'm not sure how long she will be able to carry on with it as she is elderly and gets quite tired. We packed up about 7 boxes of glassware today that is being donated to the Diabetes Association.
After we finished we visited Sister Huywan who lives in the Extendicare Nursing Home. She is the oldest member of the Branch at 95. Her memory isn't real good but she is very alert and loves to sit and talk with others.
Then we visited Donna Craig in the Lodge Nursing Home. She has a very bad left knee and can barely get around. She also has to use oxygen occasionally. We had a good visit with her and even watched a Christmas movie with her.
We had to get home then so Bonnie could fix dinner for the Elders. She planned on baking a dessert, but getting home a little past five did not give her enough time. So we took some frozen raspberries and put them on vanilla ice cream for dessert.
It's now past 10 and we need to get ready for bed. Hope your day has been wonderful. Love to everyone and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: I don't have much to add. It was fun going into the shop with Sister Benn. She sells all kinds of things, of course. I bought a glass pie plate which I will need for next Saturday and a strand of little gold bells for our Salvation Army Christmas tree. It looks good, if I do say so myself. And it only cost a total of $5.00
Tomorrow will be spent getting ready for Activity Night. Both of us need to do some more indexing in preparation for it. And I need to make some treats as well.
Tomorrow, before the activity, we have been invited to dinner by Brad's parents, Trudy and Jack. It's also Kayla's birthday, (Brad's daughter,) so I'm sure it will be a wonderful affair. She has just received her mission call to the North Carolina, Charlotte Mission. She is a terrific Young Adult.
May your evening and day tomorrow be bright and beautiful.
Love, Mom/Bonnie
The first thing we did this morning was visit Sister Benn. She works at a consignment shop. The owner, Nickie, started the business on January 16th this year. However she has taken very ill. Sister Benn has been working for her since the store opened and she will become the owner as of December 1st. I'm not sure how long she will be able to carry on with it as she is elderly and gets quite tired. We packed up about 7 boxes of glassware today that is being donated to the Diabetes Association.
After we finished we visited Sister Huywan who lives in the Extendicare Nursing Home. She is the oldest member of the Branch at 95. Her memory isn't real good but she is very alert and loves to sit and talk with others.
Then we visited Donna Craig in the Lodge Nursing Home. She has a very bad left knee and can barely get around. She also has to use oxygen occasionally. We had a good visit with her and even watched a Christmas movie with her.
We had to get home then so Bonnie could fix dinner for the Elders. She planned on baking a dessert, but getting home a little past five did not give her enough time. So we took some frozen raspberries and put them on vanilla ice cream for dessert.
It's now past 10 and we need to get ready for bed. Hope your day has been wonderful. Love to everyone and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: I don't have much to add. It was fun going into the shop with Sister Benn. She sells all kinds of things, of course. I bought a glass pie plate which I will need for next Saturday and a strand of little gold bells for our Salvation Army Christmas tree. It looks good, if I do say so myself. And it only cost a total of $5.00
Tomorrow will be spent getting ready for Activity Night. Both of us need to do some more indexing in preparation for it. And I need to make some treats as well.
Tomorrow, before the activity, we have been invited to dinner by Brad's parents, Trudy and Jack. It's also Kayla's birthday, (Brad's daughter,) so I'm sure it will be a wonderful affair. She has just received her mission call to the North Carolina, Charlotte Mission. She is a terrific Young Adult.
May your evening and day tomorrow be bright and beautiful.
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Salvation Army Christmas tree
Sunday 27 November 2016
November 27, 2016
Bob: Still warming up and melting the snow. I was able to clean off our parking spot today. The ice was soft enough to scrape it off.
Church was fine today. President Jakob was the speaker. He gave many examples of how his prayers have been answered throughout his life both before and after joining the church.
After church Bonnie had a short meeting with the Relief Society presidency. While she did that I took 2 members home to Cobalt (6 miles one way), stopped at our apartment, and got back before the short meeting had ended!!
We went to see the Villneff's today. I wasn't sure we could drive drive back up the hill out of their place when we finished. But Norm offered a prayer that we would be able to drive up the hill and we drove right out. We'll have to thank him for that when we go back.
Bonnie is busy trying to plan the itinerary for our trip to Michael's baptism. I would never get it right!
Time for bed. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: Our meetings are never short with the new Relief Society President. She is really trying to do her best and is willing to put new things into practice asap. I, like Bob, really enjoyed listening to our Branch President speak. It was a very good Sunday.
Tonight I tried to do some indexing because we will be trying to teach it at our Activity Night on Tuesday. It's not that easy to figure out, but we will be able to do it, I think.
Tomorrow we will be helping Sister Benn at her consignment shop do a few things, and also make some visits. It will be a wonderful day, the Lord willing. We are praying to have missionary experiences with people who are ready to hear the gospel.
May all of you have a great day tomorrow!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Church was fine today. President Jakob was the speaker. He gave many examples of how his prayers have been answered throughout his life both before and after joining the church.
After church Bonnie had a short meeting with the Relief Society presidency. While she did that I took 2 members home to Cobalt (6 miles one way), stopped at our apartment, and got back before the short meeting had ended!!
We went to see the Villneff's today. I wasn't sure we could drive drive back up the hill out of their place when we finished. But Norm offered a prayer that we would be able to drive up the hill and we drove right out. We'll have to thank him for that when we go back.
Bonnie is busy trying to plan the itinerary for our trip to Michael's baptism. I would never get it right!
Time for bed. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: Our meetings are never short with the new Relief Society President. She is really trying to do her best and is willing to put new things into practice asap. I, like Bob, really enjoyed listening to our Branch President speak. It was a very good Sunday.
Tonight I tried to do some indexing because we will be trying to teach it at our Activity Night on Tuesday. It's not that easy to figure out, but we will be able to do it, I think.
Tomorrow we will be helping Sister Benn at her consignment shop do a few things, and also make some visits. It will be a wonderful day, the Lord willing. We are praying to have missionary experiences with people who are ready to hear the gospel.
May all of you have a great day tomorrow!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Saturday 26 November 2016
November 26, 2016
Bob/Bonnie: It has been a nice day. Today was the Branch Christmas Party. Not only were many of the members present, but about 10 of the members from the Abitibi Branch made the drive over to join us. Brad Sauve's daughter, Kayla, who got her mission call to the Charlotte North Carolina Mission yesterday, was in charge. She did a great job and everything was fine. We had an excellent meal with enough leftovers for tomorrow. Santa Claus came bearing gifts for the children. The party lasted for about 4 hours as people lingered for a long time. Love these people.
Hope you weekend has been great. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Mom/Bonnie
Hope you weekend has been great. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Mom/Bonnie
Friday 25 November 2016
November 25, 2016
Bob: Started the day with another swim. Swam 32 laps before I had to quit because of the exercise class that follows the open swim. But I swam a total of 99 laps this week, or 3 miles. Been thinking of trying the flippers to see how it goes.
Went to Sister Parks with Brother Cambridge about 11:00. He and I worked on some things that needed doing at her house. We finished up about 4:30 or so. He worked on some electrical items while I put handles and magnet closures on cabinet doors. Those were the easy jobs. We'll go back next week and start on the harder items.
Bonnie and I went to the only Mexican place in town for dinner. Wouldn't rate it very highly, but we had to try it. No damage of it displacing Wendy's as my favorite!!
Not much snow the past 24 hours. Temperatures were up a little above freezing today so the snow is melting some. Expect more tomorrow.
Bonnie prepared stuffing tonight for the Branch Christmas party. I cut a few onions and broke up 27 cups of bread for the dressing. It should be good. Time to wash the dishes now while Bonnie finishes the blog.
Everyone have a great weekend. Love to all and good night brothers. Hope you have had a great Thanksgiving.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: I went visiting teaching with Sister Cambridge while our husbands helped Sister Parks. I love going with Sister Cambridge. She is lots of fun and full of much wisdom and love for the members of the Branch. She was the Relief Society President here for at least 12 years, and she and her husband went to the Ukraine on a mission.
We decided to do the shopping on the way home, and then go out to eat because of the lateness of the hour. As Bob has written, I am making dressing for our Branch Dinner/Christmas party tomorrow. I will end up with triple the recipe. The third batch, which I will make tomorrow morning, will have sausage in it. This party will add to an already great Thanksgiving week-end for us.
I hope all of you enjoyed your "turkey" day as much as we did ours.
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Went to Sister Parks with Brother Cambridge about 11:00. He and I worked on some things that needed doing at her house. We finished up about 4:30 or so. He worked on some electrical items while I put handles and magnet closures on cabinet doors. Those were the easy jobs. We'll go back next week and start on the harder items.
Bonnie and I went to the only Mexican place in town for dinner. Wouldn't rate it very highly, but we had to try it. No damage of it displacing Wendy's as my favorite!!
Not much snow the past 24 hours. Temperatures were up a little above freezing today so the snow is melting some. Expect more tomorrow.
Bonnie prepared stuffing tonight for the Branch Christmas party. I cut a few onions and broke up 27 cups of bread for the dressing. It should be good. Time to wash the dishes now while Bonnie finishes the blog.
Everyone have a great weekend. Love to all and good night brothers. Hope you have had a great Thanksgiving.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: I went visiting teaching with Sister Cambridge while our husbands helped Sister Parks. I love going with Sister Cambridge. She is lots of fun and full of much wisdom and love for the members of the Branch. She was the Relief Society President here for at least 12 years, and she and her husband went to the Ukraine on a mission.
We decided to do the shopping on the way home, and then go out to eat because of the lateness of the hour. As Bob has written, I am making dressing for our Branch Dinner/Christmas party tomorrow. I will end up with triple the recipe. The third batch, which I will make tomorrow morning, will have sausage in it. This party will add to an already great Thanksgiving week-end for us.
I hope all of you enjoyed your "turkey" day as much as we did ours.
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Thursday 24 November 2016
November 24, 2016
Bob: It has snowed very lightly all day. We stopped at Sister Buffam's to deliver her a birthday card and then to see Roxanne LaPointe late this morning. Then we took the Elders and drove to Kirkland Lake for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Brother Michael Dale. Everyone had a good time and it is a dinner none of us will forget for a while. Brother Dale is quite the cutup.
On the way home it was snowing slightly, but the roads were clear.
Hope your day was wonderful. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: Roxanne gave me a very nice pair of boots that are too small for her. They fit alright and I will be wearing them probably every day, unless it stops snowing.
Dinner did turn out quite well, although there were no vegetables and no sweet potatoes. There was only a little dressing mixed in with the turkey. Mike brought down a can of corn from his apartment, but his can opener did not work and we couldn't find one in the kitchen. The tables were set up for 10 people and were decorated with a fall theme. Unfortunately there were only 6 of us, which included a good friend of Mike's, us and the Elders. It's a Thanksgiving we won't forget for awhile!
We sincerely hope that all of you have had a delightful day today. We give thanks for all of you, our family and friendsand all of our many blessings. The Lord has given us many tender mercies!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
On the way home it was snowing slightly, but the roads were clear.
Hope your day was wonderful. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: Roxanne gave me a very nice pair of boots that are too small for her. They fit alright and I will be wearing them probably every day, unless it stops snowing.
Dinner did turn out quite well, although there were no vegetables and no sweet potatoes. There was only a little dressing mixed in with the turkey. Mike brought down a can of corn from his apartment, but his can opener did not work and we couldn't find one in the kitchen. The tables were set up for 10 people and were decorated with a fall theme. Unfortunately there were only 6 of us, which included a good friend of Mike's, us and the Elders. It's a Thanksgiving we won't forget for awhile!
We sincerely hope that all of you have had a delightful day today. We give thanks for all of you, our family and friendsand all of our many blessings. The Lord has given us many tender mercies!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Wednesday 23 November 2016
November 23, 2016
Bob: Started the day off with a 1700 meter swim. Wasn't tired when I finished, just bored. Swimming is getting boring, but it beats doing anything outside right now.
We left for Englehart at 12:15 to pick up the Cushmans. Got there 5 minutes late, and they came out the door as soon as we arrived. They were anxious to get out of the nursing home. Spent the day taking them around to different places to do some Christmas shopping. Then we brought them home and Bonnie fixed dinner for everyone. By the time we took them home and got back it was about 8:30. We are both really tired.
We did have a pleasant surprise today. Elder Carroll, one of the A/Ps, had come to Temiskaming to do a weekly exchange. He stopped and delivered mail that had come to the Mission Office for us. He said he would be back in a week to pick up Elder Sabin, the other A/P. Told him to call us next time and we might be able to have lunch.
Time for bed. Hope everyone enjoys the Thanksgiving weekend. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: It's been a fun though tiring day. Karol wanted a small Christmas tree to put on a book shelf in their room at the nursing home. I bought one at Salvation Army, but it's not the best looking tree. So we ended up buying one at the Dollar Store for $3.00. Then, we had to get some decorations for it. We went to Walmart for that. On the way to taking Cushmans home we stopped a second time at Walmart to get them some rice cakes. We stopped a third time on the way back to our apartment to get two pies and ice cream for our Thanksgiving Dinner tomorrow. We also made two trips to Giant Tiger because Warren left his cane there. Because Karol uses a walker I was delegated to run into these places and get the needed items. When we got to the nursing home, I helped Karol decorate their tree and finish up a present for Warren. I think we did well today, all things considered.
I hope everyone will have a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. We both are so thankful for all of you!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
We left for Englehart at 12:15 to pick up the Cushmans. Got there 5 minutes late, and they came out the door as soon as we arrived. They were anxious to get out of the nursing home. Spent the day taking them around to different places to do some Christmas shopping. Then we brought them home and Bonnie fixed dinner for everyone. By the time we took them home and got back it was about 8:30. We are both really tired.
We did have a pleasant surprise today. Elder Carroll, one of the A/Ps, had come to Temiskaming to do a weekly exchange. He stopped and delivered mail that had come to the Mission Office for us. He said he would be back in a week to pick up Elder Sabin, the other A/P. Told him to call us next time and we might be able to have lunch.
Time for bed. Hope everyone enjoys the Thanksgiving weekend. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: It's been a fun though tiring day. Karol wanted a small Christmas tree to put on a book shelf in their room at the nursing home. I bought one at Salvation Army, but it's not the best looking tree. So we ended up buying one at the Dollar Store for $3.00. Then, we had to get some decorations for it. We went to Walmart for that. On the way to taking Cushmans home we stopped a second time at Walmart to get them some rice cakes. We stopped a third time on the way back to our apartment to get two pies and ice cream for our Thanksgiving Dinner tomorrow. We also made two trips to Giant Tiger because Warren left his cane there. Because Karol uses a walker I was delegated to run into these places and get the needed items. When we got to the nursing home, I helped Karol decorate their tree and finish up a present for Warren. I think we did well today, all things considered.
I hope everyone will have a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. We both are so thankful for all of you!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Tuesday 22 November 2016
November 22. 2016
Bob: Well we are digging out of the first snow storm. The packed snow and ice melted some today. Some of the roadways are clean down to the pavement, but most still have some ice and a lot of slush. We'll see what tomorrow brings. No new snow scheduled until Friday.
Bonnie had a VT visit this morning that I accompanied her on. The Sister is in a bad situation at the present time. She is divorced with a 5 year old son. The father lives in the area. She has no job and the prospects of finding anything here other than part-time and minimum wage jobs are not good. She has a couple of job offers out of town, but the divorce decree states she will not move over 100 kilometers away from her present location. So she might not be able to take either job offer. The ex-husband is from Morocco. If she does move she has her present house to consider. She has a mortgage on it and it is in need of several repairs. So all in all it is a sad situation. We will be trying to get some of the priesthood to help with some of the repairs.
We took a YSA to lunch today. She is going to Northern College here in Haileybury.
Our Activity Night went very well. We only had 8 tonight, but we had a great time. Some of you might be interested in a short video I showed to start things off tonight. The link is below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmGp3rThIzA&t=72s
Hope you had a wonderful day. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: I don't have much to add. I haven't been cold with the snow and wind, "knock on wood". I am so grateful for this coat from a former Sister missionary!
Tomorrow we plan on Christmas shopping with the Cushman's. There are a few things for Christmas I need as well. Before we leave I will be making an apple pie for our Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday. It will be an enjoyable day, hopefully. And we will pray for missionary experiences, too.
May everyone have an enjoyable day as well.
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Bonnie had a VT visit this morning that I accompanied her on. The Sister is in a bad situation at the present time. She is divorced with a 5 year old son. The father lives in the area. She has no job and the prospects of finding anything here other than part-time and minimum wage jobs are not good. She has a couple of job offers out of town, but the divorce decree states she will not move over 100 kilometers away from her present location. So she might not be able to take either job offer. The ex-husband is from Morocco. If she does move she has her present house to consider. She has a mortgage on it and it is in need of several repairs. So all in all it is a sad situation. We will be trying to get some of the priesthood to help with some of the repairs.
We took a YSA to lunch today. She is going to Northern College here in Haileybury.
Our Activity Night went very well. We only had 8 tonight, but we had a great time. Some of you might be interested in a short video I showed to start things off tonight. The link is below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmGp3rThIzA&t=72s
Hope you had a wonderful day. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: I don't have much to add. I haven't been cold with the snow and wind, "knock on wood". I am so grateful for this coat from a former Sister missionary!
Tomorrow we plan on Christmas shopping with the Cushman's. There are a few things for Christmas I need as well. Before we leave I will be making an apple pie for our Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday. It will be an enjoyable day, hopefully. And we will pray for missionary experiences, too.
May everyone have an enjoyable day as well.
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Monday 21 November 2016
November 21, 2016
Bob: The weather has certainly changed. We have about 6 inches of snow on the ground and have had flurries all day. The wind chill is near 5 degrees. No snow forecast till Friday, but the temperature will be too cold to melt anything. The roads have been cleared, but there is a solid sheet of ice on most of the roads. Must drive with caution and try not to do anything quickly.
We did get to the Nursing Home and visited with Donna Craig for quite a while. She is still feeling unhappy about her situation. She took us into the Common Room to show us the Christmas tree before we left. She recognized an old friend and tried her best to get the lady to remember her. However, the lady never said anything. Donna kept speaking her name and talking about when they worked together about 55 years ago. Bonnie was talking to some other ladies in the room while this was going on. Donna finally went to dinner and we started to leave. However, Denis, a man in the Common Room kept talking so long that he was late for dinner. We told him we would stop and see him again when we came back.
I finally decided I had better purchase a pair of boots. Found a pair at the Salvation Army for $5.00. I hope they'll work!! We also bought our Christmas tree there for $3.
Hope you day has been wonderful. Love to all and good night brothers.
Bonnie: Bob has summarized our day very well. I like our little Christmas tree. It just needs something for the top which we will get when we take the Cushman's Christmas shopping on Wednesday. I have a garland that I kept from last Christmas in Brampton, which will do for ornaments and lights. I will also get some kind of electric candle for our windows and that will be the extent of our decorations. Oh yes, and I have a wreath for our door.
I spent some time working on RS stuff today. Our new President is a go-getter. She is constantly coming up with ideas to enrich our Relief Society. It's really good for our little Branch.
Happy Thanksgiving week, everyone. Let's remember all of our blessings as we celebrate on Thursday. I count all of our readers as blessings to me.
Love, Mom/Bonnie
We did get to the Nursing Home and visited with Donna Craig for quite a while. She is still feeling unhappy about her situation. She took us into the Common Room to show us the Christmas tree before we left. She recognized an old friend and tried her best to get the lady to remember her. However, the lady never said anything. Donna kept speaking her name and talking about when they worked together about 55 years ago. Bonnie was talking to some other ladies in the room while this was going on. Donna finally went to dinner and we started to leave. However, Denis, a man in the Common Room kept talking so long that he was late for dinner. We told him we would stop and see him again when we came back.
I finally decided I had better purchase a pair of boots. Found a pair at the Salvation Army for $5.00. I hope they'll work!! We also bought our Christmas tree there for $3.
Hope you day has been wonderful. Love to all and good night brothers.
Bonnie: Bob has summarized our day very well. I like our little Christmas tree. It just needs something for the top which we will get when we take the Cushman's Christmas shopping on Wednesday. I have a garland that I kept from last Christmas in Brampton, which will do for ornaments and lights. I will also get some kind of electric candle for our windows and that will be the extent of our decorations. Oh yes, and I have a wreath for our door.
I spent some time working on RS stuff today. Our new President is a go-getter. She is constantly coming up with ideas to enrich our Relief Society. It's really good for our little Branch.
Happy Thanksgiving week, everyone. Let's remember all of our blessings as we celebrate on Thursday. I count all of our readers as blessings to me.
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Sunday 20 November 2016
November 19 & 20
Bonnie: We have had a lovely, though cold, Sabbath Day. There were not very many people at church today because of the snow and cold. But, our less-active friend Roxanne came with us! I think she enjoyed it very much. Hopefully she will continue to come. She told one of the members that she is deciding between the Baptists and our church. We need to do a better job of explaining the differences between our religions, don't we?
We just got home from making two visits tonight. I'm glad we made them because they were enjoyable. I will let Bob write about them.
We are including a picture of Bob and I outside of the church today and one of our RS activity on Saturday.
I hope everyone has had an enjoyable day as we have had.
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Bob: We had a lot of snow today. Look at the handrail behind us in the picture. The street up to the church was not plowed and I could not get all the way up it. I was able to make it to the front parking lot, though, so we were okay.
Just noticed that we didn't blog last night. Yesterday was a cooler day. The temperature dropped and brought rain that eventually turned to snow. The Relief Society had their activity yesterday. There were 10 women there and they made arm scarves. These are scarves made without knitting needles, just using hands and arms. There was plenty of food also. Below is a picture of those who attended with their scarves. Some of the scarves need to be finished at the bottom edge.
We visited with the Humphreys and Brother Corville this evening. Brother Sauve took us as he home teaches the Humphreys. We home teach Conrad, so Brad went with us there. We keep encouraging Conrad, but he doesn't feel worthy right now. We'll keep trying!
If you didn't notice Bonnie does not have a coat on in the picture. Don't know why she agreed to that!
Well it's time for bed. I'll say good night and hope your weekend went well. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
We just got home from making two visits tonight. I'm glad we made them because they were enjoyable. I will let Bob write about them.
We are including a picture of Bob and I outside of the church today and one of our RS activity on Saturday.
I hope everyone has had an enjoyable day as we have had.
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Bob: We had a lot of snow today. Look at the handrail behind us in the picture. The street up to the church was not plowed and I could not get all the way up it. I was able to make it to the front parking lot, though, so we were okay.
Just noticed that we didn't blog last night. Yesterday was a cooler day. The temperature dropped and brought rain that eventually turned to snow. The Relief Society had their activity yesterday. There were 10 women there and they made arm scarves. These are scarves made without knitting needles, just using hands and arms. There was plenty of food also. Below is a picture of those who attended with their scarves. Some of the scarves need to be finished at the bottom edge.
We visited with the Humphreys and Brother Corville this evening. Brother Sauve took us as he home teaches the Humphreys. We home teach Conrad, so Brad went with us there. We keep encouraging Conrad, but he doesn't feel worthy right now. We'll keep trying!
If you didn't notice Bonnie does not have a coat on in the picture. Don't know why she agreed to that!
Well it's time for bed. I'll say good night and hope your weekend went well. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Outside the church after meetings November 20th
Relief Society Activity November 19, 2016
Friday 18 November 2016
November 18, 2016
Bonnie: I am feeling somewhat better, thankfully. We went shopping this morning. I have a lot of cooking to do so the need for ingredients, etc. Tomorrow morning Bob and I are making potato soup for our Relief Society activity at 2:00. Then, later in the week will be our American Thanksgiving with Bro. Dale. I will be making pies and a cranberry jello salad. I can't believe how much cooking I have been doing. I do love to do it, though.
Later today we saw the Cushman's and then the Jakob's so we can count both Home Teaching and Visiting Teaching for the two couples. One of the good things about today is that we ran into a lady we had met in a hospital waiting room. She asked where and when church is for her daughter. We gladly responded, of course. The Lord answers our prayers when we sincerely ask and are willing to follow through!
Have a good night, everyone!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Bob: Started the day off with a 1500 meter swim. Had more time to swim, but couldn't make myself swim anymore. It is a lonely and tiring exercise!!
Bonnie has filled you in on the rest of our day. Another moderate temperature day also.
Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Later today we saw the Cushman's and then the Jakob's so we can count both Home Teaching and Visiting Teaching for the two couples. One of the good things about today is that we ran into a lady we had met in a hospital waiting room. She asked where and when church is for her daughter. We gladly responded, of course. The Lord answers our prayers when we sincerely ask and are willing to follow through!
Have a good night, everyone!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Bob: Started the day off with a 1500 meter swim. Had more time to swim, but couldn't make myself swim anymore. It is a lonely and tiring exercise!!
Bonnie has filled you in on the rest of our day. Another moderate temperature day also.
Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Thursday 17 November 2016
November 17, 2016
Bob: This was posted on our blog site tonight. Don't know if it means anything to you or not -
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This has been a day of rest for us. Bonnie wasn't feeling well at all this morning. She couldn't go with the Elders and I to Sister LaPointe's home to help clean out some shelves and things for her. Bonnie said she slept for about an hour and a half while we were gone. It took us almost 3 hours to get everything done at Sister LaPointe's.
We did have an appointment tonight, but they called to cancel it. Want us to come next week. We'll try to work that in as next week is already going to be busy.
When I arose this morning I decided to take a walk. I thought it said the temperature was 22 so I loaded up on warm gear. Once outside I realized I must have read something wrong as I immediately began peeling off ear muffs, neck scarf and sweatshirt. Also put my gloves in my pockets. Walked for just over an hour in a long sleeve t-shirt, short sleeve t-shirt and light jacket. When I got home I was sweating. Been another mild day. The forecast until December 1st has snow flurries a couple of times. However, the accumulation is predicted at less than 1 inch each day. Bring it on!!!!
Bonnie sends her love and says good night. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Mom/Bonnie
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This has been a day of rest for us. Bonnie wasn't feeling well at all this morning. She couldn't go with the Elders and I to Sister LaPointe's home to help clean out some shelves and things for her. Bonnie said she slept for about an hour and a half while we were gone. It took us almost 3 hours to get everything done at Sister LaPointe's.
We did have an appointment tonight, but they called to cancel it. Want us to come next week. We'll try to work that in as next week is already going to be busy.
When I arose this morning I decided to take a walk. I thought it said the temperature was 22 so I loaded up on warm gear. Once outside I realized I must have read something wrong as I immediately began peeling off ear muffs, neck scarf and sweatshirt. Also put my gloves in my pockets. Walked for just over an hour in a long sleeve t-shirt, short sleeve t-shirt and light jacket. When I got home I was sweating. Been another mild day. The forecast until December 1st has snow flurries a couple of times. However, the accumulation is predicted at less than 1 inch each day. Bring it on!!!!
Bonnie sends her love and says good night. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Mom/Bonnie
Wednesday 16 November 2016
November 16, 2016
Bob: First mate still not feeling well although we did go out for a little while. President and Sister Shields stopped by on their way to Quebec. They left here around 6:00. Afterwards we went to visit Donna Craig in the nursing home. It was her birthday today. We tried to set an appointment with Brother Evans, but we haven't heard from him the last two days.
I went back to the pool today, but didn't swim as much as I usually do. Quit at 1250 meters. Think I'll do the same Friday and then see how I feel on Monday.
Well it's time for bed. Hope you have had a wonderful day. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Mom/Bonnie
I went back to the pool today, but didn't swim as much as I usually do. Quit at 1250 meters. Think I'll do the same Friday and then see how I feel on Monday.
Well it's time for bed. Hope you have had a wonderful day. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Mom/Bonnie
November 15, 2016
Bob: I am feeling better. Was able to go for a short walk this morning. However, Bonnie is feeling badly now. This is probably one time we shouldn't have shared!! If she doesn't get any worse than I did she won't feel too badly, just run down and no energy. I hope she feels better tomorrow.
Tried to see some people around New Liskeard today. Talked to two of them. Didn't have much time as Bonnie was preparing dinner for the Elders and dessert for Activity Night.
Had a dozen people at Activity Night. Sister Cambridge gave a great spiritual thought about what we need to show love to others before it is too late to do so.
Time to go to bed. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Tried to see some people around New Liskeard today. Talked to two of them. Didn't have much time as Bonnie was preparing dinner for the Elders and dessert for Activity Night.
Had a dozen people at Activity Night. Sister Cambridge gave a great spiritual thought about what we need to show love to others before it is too late to do so.
Time to go to bed. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Monday 14 November 2016
November 14, 2016
Bonnie: We left today about 12:30 and got home just after 9:00 tonight, making just 4 visits and traveling about 172 miles. We connected with a couple in Virginiatown that we have been trying to see since we got here. They have a cottage that is close to their home and they spend most of their time there until late fall. They will be moving to Waterton next week and selling their house so it's a good thing we caught up with them! I think that they will get back to church when they move because it will be closer to them. Right now it takes them over an hour to get to our Branch. We spent about an hour and a half with another sister, who has some problems. I feel good about that visit. Anyway, it's good to be home.
Tomorrow is our Activity Night which is always fun. And we have some people to see and others to contact during the day. And the Elders are coming for dinner. We will go over our lists of members, as well. It will be a great day.
Have a good night everyone!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Bob: Bonnie didn't mention that at our last visit the less-active sister was not home. Her husband, who previously shut the door in the face of her and Sister Jakob, received us quite well. I had talked to him before when I saw him outside working in his yard. However, he said, "My wife hasn't had anything to do with you folks for 35 years." I told him that was probably because we can never find her home!! He just smiled and agreed to give her the Relief Society activity invitation we had for her.
We also took time today to drive back a dirt road to a lake I have never been to before. I am always looking for new places to explore.
Time for bed. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Tomorrow is our Activity Night which is always fun. And we have some people to see and others to contact during the day. And the Elders are coming for dinner. We will go over our lists of members, as well. It will be a great day.
Have a good night everyone!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Bob: Bonnie didn't mention that at our last visit the less-active sister was not home. Her husband, who previously shut the door in the face of her and Sister Jakob, received us quite well. I had talked to him before when I saw him outside working in his yard. However, he said, "My wife hasn't had anything to do with you folks for 35 years." I told him that was probably because we can never find her home!! He just smiled and agreed to give her the Relief Society activity invitation we had for her.
We also took time today to drive back a dirt road to a lake I have never been to before. I am always looking for new places to explore.
Time for bed. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Sunday 13 November 2016
November 13, 2016
Bob: Church was good today. The High Councilman and another brother that came with him spoke to us. They spoke about faith, hope, charity and prayer. Very good talks.
After church we had a pot luck that was well attended. Bonnie made some corn chowder that was very good. Personally I thought she must have cut back on the amount of corn as compared to her earlier batches, but she said not so. Anyway, today's batch was her best.
The Elders came down tonight and went over part of the Branch list with us. This set of Elders was whitewashed into the Branch and one is directly from the MTC. They both seem willing to work.
I think we're headed back to Kirkland Lake tomorrow if I feel better. It will probably work out as my head seems to be clearing up. Will probably skip the swimming in the morning though.
Hope you had a great weekend. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
After church we had a pot luck that was well attended. Bonnie made some corn chowder that was very good. Personally I thought she must have cut back on the amount of corn as compared to her earlier batches, but she said not so. Anyway, today's batch was her best.
The Elders came down tonight and went over part of the Branch list with us. This set of Elders was whitewashed into the Branch and one is directly from the MTC. They both seem willing to work.
I think we're headed back to Kirkland Lake tomorrow if I feel better. It will probably work out as my head seems to be clearing up. Will probably skip the swimming in the morning though.
Hope you had a great weekend. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Saturday 12 November 2016
November 12, 2016
Bob: Not much going on today as I am still not feeling well. Did manage to get dressed and take Bonnie to the store for a couple of things. Then tonight Brad invited us and the Elders to his house for dinner. Had an enjoyable time but my head is stuffed up. Getting ready to retire for the night.
I hope everyone is having a good weekend. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: I am so ready for an uplifting Sabbath Day! May we all enjoy one tomorrow!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
I hope everyone is having a good weekend. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: I am so ready for an uplifting Sabbath Day! May we all enjoy one tomorrow!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Friday 11 November 2016
November 11, 2016
Bonnie/Bob: Bob woke up not feeling well this morning, so we decided to have our "Preparation Day" today instead of tomorrow. It was really cold out today, with a stiff wind. So, we did the shopping and delivered an invitation to the Relief Society Activity next Saturday. Then, we went straight back to the apartment for the remainder of the day. I've been working on some Relief Society things. All of the visiting teaching is being revamped and that's always a big job. I've also made plans for some important things we need to accomplish next week as far as missionary work is concerned. Depending on how Bob feels tomorrow, we will make some visits. I have eight sisters to see by the end of the month. And Bob has visits to make for Home Teaching. If we do go out tomorrow, I will dress warmer, that's for sure.
May everyone have a great evening.
Love, Mom/Bonnie and Dad/Bob
May everyone have a great evening.
Love, Mom/Bonnie and Dad/Bob
Thursday 10 November 2016
November 11, 2016
Bob: We went to Kirkland Lake today. Visited with Sandra Sandrin, who is First Nation. Had a very interesting talk with her as she is a tribal healer. She had some interesting recommendations for my diabetes. She claims to have cured her diabetes. But she also lost a great deal of weight. That could have played into the picture.
Our next visit was with Michael Dale. He has invited us to a traditional American Thanksgiving dinner on Nov 24th. We had a problem because he wanted Bonnie to cook everything and bring it from here to Kirkland Lake, about an hour trip. He had the turkey, but Bonnie would have to cook it. Sister Janet Hamilton, also of the Kirkland Lake area, also invited us to her house on the 24th for Thanksgiving. She said she would cook Michael's turkey and we could come to her place. When we presented this to Michael today he said he has volunteers to cook everything and that at least 6 potential contacts have confirmed they will be there!! After talking to Janet we are going to go to Michael's on Thursday and then have another dinner at her place on Saturday. We should get our fill of turkey that week.
Well it's time to get ready for bed. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: It was a good day in Kirkland Lake area. We have some interesting members in our Branch! Janet, the sister we visited last, is as tough as they come. She has cut trails in the forests for Ontario power lines, and has used chain saws, and other heavy equipment. She suffers from several health problems because of the hard work she has done. Now, she makes money by renting out bedrooms in her house to hunters. She feeds them and provides everything that they need. The last set of hunters killed a 500 pound bear. She showed us the pictures of it and it was massive. We will provide the turkey for our second Thanksgiving meal on the 26th at her house, as well as green bean casserole and potatoes. What a yummy way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year--with two dinners!
May we all have a good day tomorrow. The Canadian's will be celebrating "Remembrance Day" tomorrow where all of their veterans are honored. Each little town has a service for it at exactly 11:00 am. Bob and I will be wearing a little red flower on our coats as will most of those attending the celebration.
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Our next visit was with Michael Dale. He has invited us to a traditional American Thanksgiving dinner on Nov 24th. We had a problem because he wanted Bonnie to cook everything and bring it from here to Kirkland Lake, about an hour trip. He had the turkey, but Bonnie would have to cook it. Sister Janet Hamilton, also of the Kirkland Lake area, also invited us to her house on the 24th for Thanksgiving. She said she would cook Michael's turkey and we could come to her place. When we presented this to Michael today he said he has volunteers to cook everything and that at least 6 potential contacts have confirmed they will be there!! After talking to Janet we are going to go to Michael's on Thursday and then have another dinner at her place on Saturday. We should get our fill of turkey that week.
Well it's time to get ready for bed. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: It was a good day in Kirkland Lake area. We have some interesting members in our Branch! Janet, the sister we visited last, is as tough as they come. She has cut trails in the forests for Ontario power lines, and has used chain saws, and other heavy equipment. She suffers from several health problems because of the hard work she has done. Now, she makes money by renting out bedrooms in her house to hunters. She feeds them and provides everything that they need. The last set of hunters killed a 500 pound bear. She showed us the pictures of it and it was massive. We will provide the turkey for our second Thanksgiving meal on the 26th at her house, as well as green bean casserole and potatoes. What a yummy way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year--with two dinners!
May we all have a good day tomorrow. The Canadian's will be celebrating "Remembrance Day" tomorrow where all of their veterans are honored. Each little town has a service for it at exactly 11:00 am. Bob and I will be wearing a little red flower on our coats as will most of those attending the celebration.
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Wednesday 9 November 2016
November 9, 2016
Bob: Another momentous day in our Mission, saying good-bye to some of our missionary friends. And one of the biggest political upsets since the Chicago Daily Tribune proclaimed and printed 'Dewey Beats Truman'. We will see how this plays out in history.
We finally got started back from Brampton around 3:30. That was much later than we had planned on. However, traffic moved well to Barrie and beyond so we made good time. Made our usual stop in Huntsville at the Dairy Queen. Blizzards just seem to get better and better.
We have a big day planned in Kirkland Lake tomorrow so tonight's note will be short. May everyone have a restful night and a great day tomorrow. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: I still can't believe the election results. I hope the people in our country will eventually rally around our new president-elect. I especially don't want my grandchildren to be upset about it.
We've had a great two days in Brampton. I absolutely love going to the temple with the missionaries who are going home. There was such a sweet spirit there yesterday. Last night we went to eat with the Cannon's and today went to lunch with the Budgett's. After driving around Brampton today, I really appreciate living up here in the "frozen" north. Of course, that may be because it's not "frozen" just yet!! There are few worries having to do with crazy drivers up here and that's so nice.
It's late and we will have a full day tomorrow. Sleep tight, everyone!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
We finally got started back from Brampton around 3:30. That was much later than we had planned on. However, traffic moved well to Barrie and beyond so we made good time. Made our usual stop in Huntsville at the Dairy Queen. Blizzards just seem to get better and better.
We have a big day planned in Kirkland Lake tomorrow so tonight's note will be short. May everyone have a restful night and a great day tomorrow. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: I still can't believe the election results. I hope the people in our country will eventually rally around our new president-elect. I especially don't want my grandchildren to be upset about it.
We've had a great two days in Brampton. I absolutely love going to the temple with the missionaries who are going home. There was such a sweet spirit there yesterday. Last night we went to eat with the Cannon's and today went to lunch with the Budgett's. After driving around Brampton today, I really appreciate living up here in the "frozen" north. Of course, that may be because it's not "frozen" just yet!! There are few worries having to do with crazy drivers up here and that's so nice.
It's late and we will have a full day tomorrow. Sleep tight, everyone!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Monday 7 November 2016
November 7, 2016
Bob: Good evening everyone. We have had a very slow day missionary wise. The sister we wanted to see today was not home so I took Bonnie for a short drive out to Mowat's Landing. I thought besides showing her the place I would take some pictures. However, our camera was dead as a door nail when we got there. As we started back there was a sign that pointed to 'White Pine Lodge'. I have never heard of it so down the lane we went. When we got to the end of the road there was a guy relaxing on the top of his 4 wheeler in the Fall sunshine. I got out and talked to him about the area. He said he has been exploring here for 20 years. He pointed out the lodge across the lake. I later looked it up on the WEB and it looks nice, but too expensive for two people for an extended stay. Anyway I gave him a Mormon.org card.
Tonight we had an appointment with another less active, but he forgot about it. At least we were smart enough to text him and not drive 20 miles to not find him home.
This morning was a bad hair day for the First Mate. She told me her hair 'whorl' was a problem. I had no idea what she was talking about so she explained. I can't remember her saying anything about a whorl before, and besides her hair looked great to me. I told her I am so glad I wasn't born a female because I would probably go crazy as a woman. Women have too many things to worry about. I don't think I could handle it.
Well it is time to get ready for our trip to Brampton. We leave in the morning and come back on Wednesday. We'll be getting flu shots and I'll get an A1C test while down there. Hope your Monday has been great. Our day here was bright and sunny with pleasant temperatures. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: It has been a slow day. But at least we are ready to leave for Brampton early tomorrow morning. The temple session is at 3:00. We should be able to get there and change in time for it.
We may not have a blog for tomorrow night, however.
I hope everyone had a wonderful day today. I know that tomorrow is voting day in the US. What's interesting to me is that many of the Seniors who live here will be watching the results of the election tomorrow night! I can't believe how impassioned the Canadian's are with this election!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Tonight we had an appointment with another less active, but he forgot about it. At least we were smart enough to text him and not drive 20 miles to not find him home.
This morning was a bad hair day for the First Mate. She told me her hair 'whorl' was a problem. I had no idea what she was talking about so she explained. I can't remember her saying anything about a whorl before, and besides her hair looked great to me. I told her I am so glad I wasn't born a female because I would probably go crazy as a woman. Women have too many things to worry about. I don't think I could handle it.
Well it is time to get ready for our trip to Brampton. We leave in the morning and come back on Wednesday. We'll be getting flu shots and I'll get an A1C test while down there. Hope your Monday has been great. Our day here was bright and sunny with pleasant temperatures. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: It has been a slow day. But at least we are ready to leave for Brampton early tomorrow morning. The temple session is at 3:00. We should be able to get there and change in time for it.
We may not have a blog for tomorrow night, however.
I hope everyone had a wonderful day today. I know that tomorrow is voting day in the US. What's interesting to me is that many of the Seniors who live here will be watching the results of the election tomorrow night! I can't believe how impassioned the Canadian's are with this election!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Sunday 6 November 2016
November 6, 2016
Bob and Bonnie: We realized this morning that we had forgotten to write the blog yesterday. So we'll bring you up to date on yesterday's and today's doings. Yesterday morning I helped Brother and Sister Humphrey move their appliances, couches, etc. to the new home they just bought. In the afternoon Bonnie and I watched the World Wide broadcast about 'Teaching In the Savior's Way'. After the broadcast Sister Cambridge came over so she and Bonnie could work on the invitations for the upcoming Relief Society Activity on November 19.
Today we got an extra hour to sleep in, but it didn't help us much as church now starts an hour earlier than before. No one was fooled by the time change except the Elders. I think they moved their clocks the wrong direction!! After church today we visited Sister Huywan and Sister Craig. Each are in nursing homes here in Haileybury. They are actually just across the street from each other.
That is about it for now. Tomorrow we have some visits to make plus get ready for a 2 day trip to Brampton for a temple session with the returning missionaries.
Hope you had an enjoyable weekend. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob and Mom/Bonnie
Today we got an extra hour to sleep in, but it didn't help us much as church now starts an hour earlier than before. No one was fooled by the time change except the Elders. I think they moved their clocks the wrong direction!! After church today we visited Sister Huywan and Sister Craig. Each are in nursing homes here in Haileybury. They are actually just across the street from each other.
That is about it for now. Tomorrow we have some visits to make plus get ready for a 2 day trip to Brampton for a temple session with the returning missionaries.
Hope you had an enjoyable weekend. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob and Mom/Bonnie
Thursday 3 November 2016
November 3, 2016
Bob and Bonnie: Up early to take the YSA to kennel duty again. 5:15 is too early to get up!
Went to Val d'Or and back today. Delivered a dresser and chest of drawers to the Elders. Borrowed Brother Cambridge's truck. He has a tonneau cover on the truck, but about a foot of the chest rested on the tailgate and was uncovered. About an hour into our trip it began to rain and did so off and on for the remainder of the trip. However, we don't think it damaged the chest at all. Maybe the wind from the truck's momentum kept most of the water blown off. Anyway, the Elders were glad to get both items. We also took a rug, lamp, fan and waste basket from our apartment.
Once we ate dinner Bob went to Brother Cambridge's house to help him load his truck and trailer with items from the garage. They are selling their house in town and moving to a remodeled home on a lake about 8 miles out of town. He was back in less than an hour.
Time for bed, especially because of our early rising this morning! Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob and Mom/Bonnie
Went to Val d'Or and back today. Delivered a dresser and chest of drawers to the Elders. Borrowed Brother Cambridge's truck. He has a tonneau cover on the truck, but about a foot of the chest rested on the tailgate and was uncovered. About an hour into our trip it began to rain and did so off and on for the remainder of the trip. However, we don't think it damaged the chest at all. Maybe the wind from the truck's momentum kept most of the water blown off. Anyway, the Elders were glad to get both items. We also took a rug, lamp, fan and waste basket from our apartment.
Once we ate dinner Bob went to Brother Cambridge's house to help him load his truck and trailer with items from the garage. They are selling their house in town and moving to a remodeled home on a lake about 8 miles out of town. He was back in less than an hour.
Time for bed, especially because of our early rising this morning! Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob and Mom/Bonnie
Wednesday 2 November 2016
November 2, 2016
Bonnie: Our day started out with giving a ride to one of our YSA friends who needed to be to school by 5 minutes to 6 this morning. It wasn't so bad, actually. After we came back, Bob went swimming, I went back to bed until 7 and then got ready for our day.
We spent the day in Elk Lake, with Bob, Karl and the two Elders cutting up firewood. Patsy and I went to Englehart to take the three foster children for a visit with their parents. The visit took 3 hours, so while we waited, Patsy and I went to visit a friend. It turned out very well, actually. They would make great Mormons, so we will see where this leads! We were treated to sandwiches, salad and a pumpkin dessert, too. We got home after 8:00 because the Elders were getting the oil changed in their vehicle, and we had to pick up their car. So our day was long, but good.
I hope everyone has had a good day, as well.
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Bob: Bonnie summed up our day well. I am tired from stacking all the wood in the trailer. We have to pick up the YSA again in the morning at 5:45 so I'm turning in. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
We spent the day in Elk Lake, with Bob, Karl and the two Elders cutting up firewood. Patsy and I went to Englehart to take the three foster children for a visit with their parents. The visit took 3 hours, so while we waited, Patsy and I went to visit a friend. It turned out very well, actually. They would make great Mormons, so we will see where this leads! We were treated to sandwiches, salad and a pumpkin dessert, too. We got home after 8:00 because the Elders were getting the oil changed in their vehicle, and we had to pick up their car. So our day was long, but good.
I hope everyone has had a good day, as well.
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Bob: Bonnie summed up our day well. I am tired from stacking all the wood in the trailer. We have to pick up the YSA again in the morning at 5:45 so I'm turning in. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Tuesday 1 November 2016
November 1, 2016
Bob and Bonnie: Awoke to a wet and damp morning. Able to go for a short walk because it began to rain. However, as the day progressed the temperatures became quite pleasant. Tonight at 7:00 it was actually nice out.
We did visit Donna at the nursing home today and talked with Cathy at Wendys. I found a barber to try and she actually asked me what is the difference between our church and the catholic church. I gave her Elder Ballard's answer and she was impressed. I didn't get an appointment, but will take a restoration pamphlet with me in 4 weeks when I get another haircut.
Activity night went well tonight. We had a small crowd of 9, but it was fun. Delaney is a YSA that is going to school up here. She asked Bonnie at the end of the evening for a ride to school tomorrow by 5 minutes till 6:00 am for "kennel" duty. She is training to become a vetrinarian's aid. The bus doesn't come until 6. It would take her most of an hour to walk so Bonnie will take her. So we have to get to bed. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Mom/Bonnie
We did visit Donna at the nursing home today and talked with Cathy at Wendys. I found a barber to try and she actually asked me what is the difference between our church and the catholic church. I gave her Elder Ballard's answer and she was impressed. I didn't get an appointment, but will take a restoration pamphlet with me in 4 weeks when I get another haircut.
Activity night went well tonight. We had a small crowd of 9, but it was fun. Delaney is a YSA that is going to school up here. She asked Bonnie at the end of the evening for a ride to school tomorrow by 5 minutes till 6:00 am for "kennel" duty. She is training to become a vetrinarian's aid. The bus doesn't come until 6. It would take her most of an hour to walk so Bonnie will take her. So we have to get to bed. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Mom/Bonnie
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