Waiting for the snow!

This week we have learned ominous news that a big snowstorm is coming.  While we wait, this is what has been going on.

This is Sister Simpson and Sister Ballif who come to our apartment to use the computers.  They are sleuthing for inactives that they contact through Facebook. They bring such a good spirit when they come.  And they are contacting people who let them come over and teach.  It's a good plan!

Two really awesome things happened this week.  We are teaching an investigator and the spirit was so strong as we talked about the steps to baptism and why Amanda would want to be married in the temple.  Wow!

We visited a seminary class in Duluth, actually next door and we drove to Ashland (1 1/2 hours) for an Institute class on Wednesday night.  It is so wonderful to visit these religion classes and meet the teachers and the students.  They are so sincere and trying to do good.  I LOVE getting to know the saints in Minnesota!  I LOVE this mission!!

Saturday morning missionary correlation meeting at our apartment. We love hanging out with the missionaries.  Elder Schmidt cooks the bacon and Elder Stratton cooks the pancakes. Brother Faerber runs the meeting and appreciates my green smoothies.

Duluth ward trunk or treat party.  Sister Simpson and Ballif came up with the cat idea. Can you believe that the Duluth ward has this many full time missionaries living in it?  One set of S&I senior missionaries, one set of zone leaders and  Sisters and the Elders.  Lots going on!  Whiskers on elder Wilcoxson.  And cute cat Sister Simpson.

Elders Wilcoxson, Dameron, Stratton & Schmidt.

Elder Te'o. Sisters Stratton, Simpson & Ballif.

Priesthood lesson in Carlton, MN branch. Our teacher wears a flashlight on his side.  There is a lot more to talk about here.

  

So on Saturday night it was really quiet at our apartment, so I decided it would be a good time to dye my hair.  I got the goo mixed up and had trimmed a little and had put dye on the first section of hair when there was a knock at our door.  It was the Elders and I had told them to come and get olive oil from me for blessings.  So I let them in (I was wearing my pajama pants and a stained t-shirt) and we went in the kitchen to get the oil and put it in a small container.  Then the Sisters came.  Sister Simpson was going to stay with us because she didn't feel good.  So I finished with the oil and the elders and sisters are in the living talking and I still haven't gotten to the next section of my hair.  Then the sisters go into the bedroom to have a prayer and next to them, my phone rings and rings.  I did finally get my hair dyed and things were quiet again.  But it was pretty exciting for a while.  Did you really think senior missions are quiet and peaceful?

Checking in with the family--

Happy Halloween from Boise (Sean)!                   

You are looking at the next Stratton grandson!  (and his Mom) Hooray!