We had some problems crossing the border into Canada on Sunday and ended up spending another two days in Bellingham WA. We finally got here on Tuesday January 18, 2011 and got set up in our basement apartment at 9231 Williams Rd, Richmond BC. It is humble but we are enjoying the life that we used to have when we were first married living in a small basement apartment while going to college. We weren't here one hour when 4 elders showed up to welcome us and then the other senior couple, Elder and Sister Nielsen from Idaho Falls came. We already feel loved!
Paul sitting at his desk with his balloon...you're the greatest! We have a devotional with the Nielsen's each morning and we are reading in 3Nephi currently. The mission office is in the Richmond chapel where Richmond 1st ward meets as well as the Chinese speaking branch. This area is about 80% Chinese (mandarin speaking). There are also a lot of Spanish, Koreans, and people from India. There are about 155 missionaries and Paul is in charge of the 58 cars. This along with all the investigator referrals and travel arrangements for the Mission keeps him VERY BUSY! We got a call Sunday morning about yet another car accident from one of our missionaries.
Here I am at my desk getting ready to start the day. I'm in charge of departing missionaries and baptismal records among other things. There are missionaries in and out of the office all day and it is so fun to interact with them. They are happy, enthusiastic and filled with the spirit and doing a great job of preaching the gospel. There were 2 baptisms last week and prospects for several more. This is a happy place to be. We cross the border going back into the US once a week at Port Roberts, WA to pick up the mail and. We will go tomorrow which is like a vacation. We also try to get a few groceries because the prices in Canada are very high (everything is about twice as much as in the US). I did go into the dollar store (called "Looney Town") and found a few reasonable prices. Today was sunny but we are generally getting a lot of liquid sunshine.
Here I am at my desk getting ready to start the day. I'm in charge of departing missionaries and baptismal records among other things. There are missionaries in and out of the office all day and it is so fun to interact with them. They are happy, enthusiastic and filled with the spirit and doing a great job of preaching the gospel. There were 2 baptisms last week and prospects for several more. This is a happy place to be. We cross the border going back into the US once a week at Port Roberts, WA to pick up the mail and. We will go tomorrow which is like a vacation. We also try to get a few groceries because the prices in Canada are very high (everything is about twice as much as in the US). I did go into the dollar store (called "Looney Town") and found a few reasonable prices. Today was sunny but we are generally getting a lot of liquid sunshine.
Hey kids, don't know how often you check your comments, but I'm in Kansas City with Jackie at a hospice facility. It is a time to give back and help give support and comfort to her. Brings back memories of mostly mom but dad to some degree.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you two are engaged in good works. The pics you posted are great. I miss you. Teresa
LOVE the pictures. It's so great to have an idea in my mind about where you guys are. The first thing that the kids noticed was the balloon on the desk. :) By the way, Andrew has proposed a new name for Dad Dad-Double Dad. :) Love you both.
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