The Luck of the Irish March 18, 2013
We had a very full week. Sunday was St. Patrick's Day and we were invited to enjoy dinner at the Mann's home. They served us Irish Shepherd's Pie which they renamed in our honor. They said from now on we'll call it Sheffer's Pie. Sister Mann is from Blackfoot, Idaho and she told us that this special pie had to be made with Idaho potatoes. She has an amazing collection of Idaho potato memorabilia. In the picture notice the potato plush doll.
We also celebrated with Danniel Lewis who was baptized one year ago Sunday. She will be graduating from high school this year and going on a trip to Europe.
Saturday, we had a wonderful anniversary. Judith Arribere was baptized and she was married right after by the bishop. She is an amazing woman who has had a full and difficult life and she smiles through it all. Kent Woolley, her new husband, has been by her side for five years and helped her through many things. She has been a governor in the Lion's club and is truly a woman of service. We now share the same anniversary date.
Friday was our last tri zone conference. We love being with the missionaries. We learn so much and are well fed spiritually and physically. The time and effort that goes into these meetings is understood by very few. We so appreciate the service given by so many.
Thursday, after the interview for Judith and her surprise announcement of her wedding plans we were able to drive to Fresno and Sister Sheffer was asked to be the escort for Itha Jack for her endowments. She was baptized in February last year. She was glowing and felt the spirit of the moment. She hopes to return soon to be sealed to her husband who passed away three years ago. We don't know if we will still be here for that, but she has great support from the ward.
We are still working hard and having many lessons and meeting wonderful people. We have a lot of details to take care of before the Williams come to town. That is the couple who will replace us. We take one day at a time, but the days are flying by.
We heard from our bishop, Bishop Rich in our home ward. We will be speaking in sacrament meeting on April 21st. The meeting starts at 1:00pm. The chapel is across the street from our home. 445 West 1800 South, Orem UT.
We still need to file our taxes!! So much to do. We love our mission and we understand now why it is so difficult to return home. We love the people here and in each ward. We have been asked to purchase a home and move to Visalia. We know we will always be welcome. In so many ways this place feels like home to us.
We miss our family and friends at home. We are grateful that there is technology to help in keeping in touch with the world of friends and family.
Elder Sheffer was surprised that we took 75 photos this week. Please enjoy a few.
All our love, God bless Elder and Sister Sheffer
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