Our Mission to Toronto: December 3, 2016

Bob: This has been quite a day. Started by taking the car in for a brake check. They ended up changing pads on one front wheel and both the rotors. One of the calipers needed some work in the back also. Bill came to 494.48 Canadian or about 380 USD.
About a quarter till one we left for dinner at Janet Hamilton's in Dobie. We took the Elders with us. Stopped along the way and had them get out so we could take their picture with the snowy background. We don't have this much snow where we are. This is only about 50 minutes north of us.
A picture of the table setting is next. Tried to take a picture of Janet and did not see Bonnie in the picture. As you can tell I surprised her. She baked the desserts for the meal. She baked two pies and some pumpkin squares. One pie was pecan. The other was an apple pie. When the apple pie comes out of the oven she sprinkles pecans and caramel sauce all over the topping of the pie. Delicious!
Next is a picture of Janet's house heating system with the fuel stacked beside it. The furnace has been down for a couple days with a plugged chimney. President Jakob and his family arrived before we did so he climbed onto the roof and so he could rod out the stove pipe. When we arrive the fire was going.
After dinner most visited while the Elders and I spent over an hour hand washing the dishes. Janet wanted them washed in the hottest water possible. We were not to add any cold water to the wash or rinse water. It took a long time for Elder Holden and I to get used to the water on our hands.
All in all everyone had a good time. Janet was so gracious. She wants everyone to come back for a Valentine's party!!
Hope every one had a great day. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob

Bonnie: It would be nice if my husband would tell me when he is taking a picture! We did have a great day. There were 13 of us and we had a wonderful time visiting and eating delicious food. Janet has many antiques and beautiful Christmas dishes. She is an amazing woman who has been through lots of hard times.
Tomorrow is our December fast. After today's meal, I need a fast, not only from food. I feel a strong need to have the Lord's help with our missionary work. May we all enjoy an extra spiritual day tomorrow.
Love, Mom/Bonnie

On our way to Dobie for dinner