September 5

Just to let you all know what's been happening here... We have sort of been reassigned, kind of. One of the office couples hadn't been assigned a replacement. So our mission president asked us if we would be willing to fill in. Of course, we said yes on the condition that we could continue our work in the ward. Then the Quorum of the Twelve assigned a replacement couple, but they won't go into the MTC until early next month. The couple we are working with departs 2 October. Therefore, we are learning all the things they do so we can try to bridge the gap. And we may be able to serve after the new couple arrives since some of the service missionaries now working in the office will be out of commission for a while.

It has been an interesting experience. We are so grateful to have the opportunity to serve in a new environment. Kind of frustrated that the Twelve had a different thought since it seemed to be a perfect set-up, but then you don't argue with the Twelve!!! So we're waiting to see how it all works out.

In the meantime, I've had an interesting morning. My trainer had another appointment that took her out of the office most of the morning. Since Elder Quillon is working with the "car czar" and I probably wouldn't have had anything to do in the office, I decided to stay home and work on two ward service projects that I have here. Was able to listen to the Mormon Channel while I sewed, so it has been an uplifting morning despite the rain which is falling outside. (Had to adapt my regular walk to inside activity...definitely not a spectator sport!)

Just feeling tremendously blessed that the Church is so innovative and provides such wonderful opportunities for us free. Highly recommend the Mormon Channel while you're working. Try it if you haven't already. http://www.mormonchannel.org/