Saturday June 20th was a different day.
We worked at the WDC Family History in the afternoon, then got to go to Alexandria, VA for dinner. Biff Williams is one of Dad's former students, and he invited us to a Dixie College Alumni Dinner.
He is now the President of Dixie College. It was really fun to remember and talk about Dixie College and experiences from long ago. Dad and I met at Dixie College. Just realized that in 3 years, we will be celebrating our 50th Wedding Anniversary. Ohhhh....that makes me feel really old. We traveled home in a scary lightening - rainstorm, during which we got about 100 texts notices, while Kurt was helping our family set up "GroupMe". Didn't really understand what was going on in the beginning, as we were mostly focused on trying to figure out where we were and how to see where to go.
Sunday was Father's Day, which was great, because we got to talk to some of our family. We left church early to take some investigators to the French Branch. One of the teenagers, went with us in the evening to "Why I Believe" at the Visitor Center. It was a great program. The Naval Academy Football Coach, Coach Niumatalolo, shared many personal experiences. His talk was fascinating and inspiring. There is a story about him in "Meet the Mormons."
Monday, we went to dinner at the home of a young family. Yummy Mexican food.
They asked me to teach a home evening lesson. I could not resist the opportunity to teach something about Family History.
Click below for 2 great videos and a fun game.
Click on Green box. Soccer Boy
The Promised Blessings of Family History
Memory Game - It was pretty fun!
Ema Munu
Our friend, Ema Munu, died on June 20th. We have shared many experiences with Ema, and we will miss her very much. Shortly after we arrived here in 2012, we began helping Ema with her family history and took her to the temple and the visitor center many times. We loved helping Ema with her family history. She had dreams about her ancestors and learned that they needed her help. We also helped Ema record her life history and took her to the family history lab on Wed nights. Ema was on dialysis 3 times a week, but seemed to be feeling pretty good in Dec 2014. She loved going to Christmas Concerts.
Thursday, June 25, 2015
This was an interesting day.
I was asked to dress Ema and place her temple clothing on her for burial. So we left our zone meeting to go to the funeral home to dress Ema. I appreciated the opportunity to do this for Ema.
There was confusion about which funeral home she was at, but it all worked out.
We needed to be at a zone meeting by 7am. We had an early zone conference so that the missionaries could get to a concert by 1 in the afternoon. Part of this meeting included instruction on black boxes that were installed in the missionaries cars. These boxes record missionary driving practices. They are used to help keep missionaries safe and to help save money lost due to accidents and careless driving.
After going to the funeral home, we drove about 1/2 hour to another area where we picked up a non-member friend, and went on the adventure of riding the metro, first time for dad since we moved here. Our destination was Strathmore Music Center where we got to see the Tabernacle Choir afternoon concert. All the missionaries in our mission were invited. It was an exceptional program. We loved it and our friend loved it. It was inspiring and fun. Alex Boye sang a couple of African American spirituals that were very entertaining. The choir also sang a Nigerian carol that I loved. Closing songs were some of my favorites - Come, Come, Ye Saints, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Climb Every Mountain, This land is Your Land, and God Be With You Til We Meet Again.
Following the concert, we took the metro back, ate a yummy salad at Wendy's, (forgot the name, but it had strawberries in it.)
Next, we went to the church where we are the group leaders for an Addiction Recovery Program. The lesson was Step 3 - Trust in God. I am very grateful that we have had the opportunity to participate in this program. The lessons and discussion focus on the atonement of Christ. They help me to improve my life. I love and appreciate the people who come , and I continually gain insights about life from them, as they share in our meetings.
Friday June 26, 2015
Most of the day we were involved with Ema's Funeral. I have been thinking that it is important for us to record our testimonies and things we would like others to remember when we are gone.
3 days after we returned to this mission, our friend Fay Miller, died. She was born the same year as me. Ema was only 52.
The Family Search Memories App is a great way to save photos, written messages, and audio messages. Have you tried it? I'm trying to help others but I need to record my own messages as well. I have forgotten to begin Jolynne's suggestion. Need a reminder, Jolynne.
Saturday June 27, 2015
Pres Cooke asked us to organize and coordinate a program similar to a program in The Massachusetts Boston Mission. Saturday is our first "New Converts Temple Baptism Day" We plan to be in the temple by 9:30am.
Following the temple, we work in the FHC from 1-4:30. Love working in the Family History Center. We are learning so much. Lots of exciting things happening with family history.
Click below to learn more abut the Family Tree App.
Use Family tree App. Connect with Ancestors and Share Family Stories
Love each of you! Think of you and pray for you! I'm very grateful for the blessings that are coming into your lives and ours.
Have a great summer!
Mom, Grandma, Shari
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