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I thought you might like to see a sample of one week in the life of Elder & Sister Walker.
Each day I write a short journal entry to keep track of where we’ve been, who we’ve visited, meetings, performances, assignments, etc. These are the entries from this past week:
Mon. April 6
The 4 Elders came at 10 a.m. One worked on the computer writing music while the others played chess. Fed them all lunch, then met the PA Elders at Costco at 1:30 to help them buy groceries. Caught up the house cleaning in the afternoon, then had FHE together—just the two of us!
Tues. April 7
Studied, then went walking, caught up the books, spent time working on the lesson we’ll give to Chris and Erin tomorrow. (Linda made paper windows with shutters, each shutter with a commandment written on it. When you open the shutter, you see and read the promised blessings for living that commandment. We included: Prayer, Tithing, Sabbath Day, Word of Wisdom, Family Home Evening, etc.) At 6 p.m. we visited Sister Peashka, a 93 year-old shut-in. She very much enjoyed having someone with whom she could share her life’s experiences.
Wed. April 8
Went to Costco and purchased the food needed to feed our Zone. Hurried home and prepared beef stroganoff and spinach/strawberry salad for eighteen missionaries. At 11 a.m. we successfully satisfied the appetites of 18 hungry missionaries, hurried and cleaned up, then attended Zone Mtg. from 2 until 4. President and Sister Blatter were there and also our Stake President, President Basden, It was a great meeting! We hurried from there to Chris & Erin’s home in PA where we taught the lesson on commandments. It went very well. Came home and ate leftovers, then attended the 3-ward choir rehearsal. Once again, Linda did a super job!
Thurs. April 9
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More of the park where we have been walking. It is manmade with all reclaimed water. Beautiful! There is a stream full of watercress! Too bad it is growing in reclaimed water! |
Studied and went walking, then picked up the Happy Valley Elders at 10:30 and drove then to President Shaw’s for the District lunch. We then drove the Elders to visit a new investigator named Zola. We read the B. of M. together and the Elders taught her about Moroni 10:4-5. Dropped the Elders off at the Church, then came home and fixed dinner for Sara and Molly. After a scrumptious dinner, we taught them about the Atonement and reviewed the complete Plan of Salvation. Molly accepted the invitation to be baptized, but her mother, Sara, is still hesitant.
Frid. April 10
No appointments today. Spent time studying and working on computer problems. We can’t get the email to work.
Finally gave up on the computer and went for a relaxing drive to the ocean. Rained all day.
Sat. April 11
Ate breakfast then attended the 3-ward choir rehearsal from 9 to 11. Went to Ivana’s baseball game, which ended just as we arrived. They were happy to see us and appreciated that we cared enough to come. We helped celebrate her 5th birthday.Visited a less-active member, Charlee Sandell. What a story. She, her husband, and three young children moved from Connecticut to Sequim when she was in her late 20’s, then her husband passed away 2 days after they arrived. She is now 64 and has successfully raised her 3 children who are all now married. She knows the Lord loves her, but sees no reason to attend church. We talked about the importance of partaking of the sacrament, then had prayer with her.
Took a card and bouquet of flowers to Bev Heder, organist for the 3-ward choir, then at her invitation, stayed to eat a yummy bowl of soup with she and her husband. At 7:30 we attended the concert of the Peninsula Singers and Orchestra in which a member of our ward was singing. Very enjoyable.
Sun. April 12
Attended Dungeness Ward Sacrament Mtg., rehearsed the double quartet for tonight, then sang in the H.V. Ward choir in their Sacrament Mtg., hurried home for a sandwich, then attended all of SB Ward’s mtgs. Arrived home at 4:30 and got ready for tonight’s 3-ward choir Easter Devotional. At 6 p.m. we rehearsed some of the songs—the program began at 7 p.m. There was a good sized audience with several non-members in attendance. The 45 voice choir did very well and was well received. Bishop Cain’s talk was a masterpiece! Linda and I were asked to bear our testimonies. Linda did a masterful job of conducting, sang her solo beautifully, and was showered with complements during the reception.
Well, that will give you an idea of some of our mission life. We are working hard and having some great experiences! We love you all! Elder Walker
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Can you see this old barn we often pass. I tried to close up with my camera (iPhone) and almost missed it completely, but it is so picturesque. I wanted to get closer but there are No Trespassing signs everywhere on this side and even more on the driveway to the house, so I couldn't even ask permission! |
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We finally drove on a road where we could see fields being worked up for planting!
That is Sequim in the background.
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We took a drive on a rainy day out to Port Williams (about 5 miles from us). There is nothing there but a little tiny picnic area and the Sound. We were sitting in our car, resting for a few minutes, and I looked up to see an eagle swoop down and pick up a large fish for its afternoon snack! By the time I got my phone out of my purse to take the picture it was getting away, but you can still see the fish hanging from its talons!
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| I loved having that adventure! |
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Bruce is always very observant of what we are passing as he is driving--that is why
I watch the road so carefully! ;) We passed this farm and saw a strange tower in the field!
He stopped so that I could take a picture of it!
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This is last Monday at our house. Elder Somercorn is composing at the computer, Sara and Molly are at the table, Elder Walker is watching Elders Lovell and Wilson play chess while Elder Leavitt cheers. He had just finished emailing his parents. Last evening we had another discussion with Molly and taught her the commandments. She was willing to keep them all and eager to be baptized! She set the date for
Saturday the 25th! We are excited for her!
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I had planned to make scones for the missionaries, but Sara brought some store-bought scones to feed them, so I quickly put my bread dough in the refrigerator! This is what it looked like by the time they left--after I gathered it off the shelves of the fridge! Just like home, eh!
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| My companion is so nice! I caught him with the camera as he was talking to me. Good thing I "follow" from in front! |
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This beautiful mallard was sitting at the edge of the pond, just relaxing with his head tucked under his wing. I raised my camera to capture the beautiful dark green of his head and the purple on his back, but startled him! He flew to safety on the pond. I thought of all the people we are meeting, who are startled to learn that they are children of Heavenly Father and are responsible to Him for how they live their lives! They appreciate agency, but without responsibility! We are hearing so many "philosophies of men"--atheism, big bang theory and evolution! These people love us, but flee from commitments.
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