Fall in Laramie

The leaves are turning colors and falling rapidly here these days. It's happening so fast! I hear rumors that it could snow any time now here in this part of the country though we haven't seen any indication of that type of activity. I can't say that I am ready for cold, and snow....and especially WIND quite yet but I AM enjoying these beautiful indian summer conditions.

Today we were privileged to attend, and have a part in, a lovely day as we laid an infant to rest. She was born and died last Wednesday as I was returning to the field from conventions in the midwest. She was so eagerly awaited but....for reasons we'll never really know, she was never to take a breath on her own. She was a beautiful baby and losing her has been heartbreaking to her parents as well as the entire field. It's a real help in times like these that we can leave what we can not understand in God's hands and know His comfort and help in putting it all in the correct balance; knowing with full assurance that He wants the very best for us, and will work the very best into us, through even the most difficult experience.

Jana and I begin gospel meetings here in Laramie this Wednesday, tomorrow, evening. It's encouraging to our hearts to hear the eagerness of the friends to get this news. Over the next week or two we hope to start other gospel meetings in both Saratoga and Green River, as we can find halls to use.

This Friday the young folks here plan a young peoples' get-together that will begin on Friday evening and continue through the weekend. Friday night there will be a potluck/sing to welcome them as they arrive. Jana will share some of her experiences in Russia and surrounding parts too. Then on Saturday the kids plan lots of games all day. Sunday we'll have a joint union meeting so everyone can be together, followed with another potluck before the kids all need to take off to get back home. We expect anywhere from 40 to 80 young people between the ages of teen years to mid-twenties. It should be a fun time.

And...that just about updates you on things here. Thanks for keeping in touch and I'll post again before too long.

I'm back...

It's been quite a while since I posted here as I've gotten sucked into Facebook. But, some of my friends are very resistant to joining Facebook so I've decided to keep putting a few posts here so we can keep in touch.

I hope September is treating you well. I felt very privileged to be at two conventions in the midwest at Boyden, Iowa and Utica, South Dakota. They were wonderful, helpful days and now it is good to be back in Laramie. Jana just arrived yesterday so we are getting acquainted and settled. I'm sure it will be a busy year.

Some have asked how my mom is doing since her surgery in July so I thought I should share that she is making a complete recovery and chomping at the bit to be able to do a bit more. The doctor told her to lie low for 3 months. If you know my mom you know that 3 months is a very long time for her to be immobile and inactive! So, October 1st is her release date and she is ready!

The photo I posted below is of the windmill outside Willis and Kathy Williams' home on the Double 8 ranch in Elk Mountain, WY. It's a typical sight here in this state known for it's wind. I was glad for a few days there before I left for conventions and hope to have a few more now and then throughout the coming year. While I was there Orlinda took me out to spot elk one cold windy evening. We were in luck and on the slideshow to the right there are a couple of shots I managed to get. It was late enough in the evening and we were at quite a distance so they didn't turn out real great but....I hope to see more before the Rut is over.

Thanks for keeping in touch and for checking in now and then. Hope you enjoy a lovely indian summer for the next 2 or 3 months! :)

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