We are all stoked up about missionary work because yesterday we had a wonderful Stake Conference.  Gifford Nielson was the authority and talk about enthusiasm!  He told us that we are definitely in the last days and we all need to lengthen our stride much, much more.  The whole conference was on missionary work, and all the missionaries in this mission got Ipads.  Last night we went to two houses and they showed the investigators the films on first discussion.  This really helped them understand so much more clearly and faster.
Today we are going to the hospital to see a member that is dying.  So sad- she has two little boys that her mother is trying to tend.
YESTERDAY we really had our eyes opened.  We went to a beautiful new stake center, big, lovely homes all the way out there, and many, many members.  There is a lot of church activity beyond Frankford branch.  We love our people however, and will do all we can to strengthen them.  They are all Heavenly Father children, and He loves them and so do we.
Weather here is still cold-more snow coming tonight.  We don't have to walk like the missionaries do, so there is another big blessing.  Dad is really turning into a super missionary. He bears the most humble, sweet testimony, and even at times makes both of us cry.  We are thankful for these opportunities and blessings! The gospel gets more precious to us everyday. Thanks to all of you for your love, support and prayers.  We are so happy and appreciative. Thanks for letting us talk often to all of you, especially the grand  kids.  What a joy they are in our life.    LOVE YOU ALL, Mom and Dad and Grandparents.