Closing Out November

Bob and Sawa Francis have been so wonderful to us as we have served our mission in the Juneau Young Single Adult Branch.  Bob is a counselor in the branch presidency.  Sawa is so supportive and attends with him like a trooper. 

They invited us and Elder and Sister Brinkerhoff to spend Thanksgiving with them.  They have no family with them here in Juneau.  He works for the forest service and she works for Walmart a couple of days each week.  Sawa had marinated a turkey in a brine solution and cooked it in the oven.  It was wonderful.  The amount of food and variety was huge for the six of us.  We had bean and mushroom, beets, mashed potatoes and gravy, turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, rolls, the celery, olives, carrots and artichoke heart vegetable plate, candied yams and apple and pumpkin pie.  After cleaning up we visited and played chicken foot with some dominoes. 

Last evening was our Break the Fast which we hold each first Sunday of the month.  Pres. Sakona was in Mesa, AZ. and the YSA members came through still.  There was so much good food.  We fixed up some plates for the 3rd ward Bishopric who were working on Tithing Settlement.  We invited Poppy, a recent convert from Thailand, and her friend who works with her at Costco.  They were grateful.  Sister Whitby asked for a blessing which we gave her last evening.  She has been dealing with the flu a couple of days.  Sister Failupa, from S. California has returned to Juneau after being away for about 4 transfers.  Sister Whitby's companion, Sister Hallmark has been transferred to Fairbanks.  BRRRR. 

Elder Dan Brinkerhoff was a rancher in Fairfield.  He claimed to have butchering skills and wanted to carve the turkey. 

The week has been in preparation for teaching Mosiah, Zeniff through Limhi, and the final chapters of Revelations for the Thursday adult Institute. 

We have spent many hours the past 10 days on genealogy and indexing.  Diane mentioned that she has submitted over 200 names for temple work.  I got one.  Yay me! 

The weather is cold now.  A week ago we received over a foot of snow.  Our highs and lows are both in the teens right now.  

We enjoy the work and the people we are with.

That is Sister Waldron on the left.  Bob Francis is in the center and Sister Ruth Brinkerhoff is on the right.

This is the view to the south west from Francis' living room. 

And this is the view to the south east from their dining area.