Zone Leader for Real

Last Friday Ed was announced as the new Zone Leader for the Historical Families Unit. We knew that since the current Zone Leaders are leaving this month that this was coming, but now it has arrived. Ed is called as the Zone Leader officially but we are a couple so they announce us as the Zone Leaders. What that really boils down to is that Ed has the responsibility for everything except the "Love and Support" part. that is my job, along with the monthly time report we make for the Presidency. No problem, I can add up the time sheets.

Another fun thing happened this week. We finally were able to get together with my Thai friends at their home for a Thai meal. I was so surprised when I heard from them and so pleased to see them after 36 years. The last time I saw them before I left Thailand I told him to take her to the temple. She was my Golden Contact. We taught her and she had a strong testimony right off. She believed everything we presented to her. Now they are married and have 4 children who are active in the church and grandchildren who they adore and they are leaving for Thailand on their 2nd mission there the beginning of November. I am thrilled for them, the look so happy together.

I am still feeling good but I am losing the battle for sleep. I fell asleep during scripture study with Ed. I was reading and said, "It is....." then I just stopped. Ed waited a few seconds and looked up at me and said, "Did you fall asleep?" I answered that yes, indeed I had and I thought it was time for me to get to bed.

We continue to enjoy the fruit in the area. Wonderful peaches which are gone now, but Autumn and Derrick's Asian Pear tree has produced so much fruit this year they are sharing with everyone. We love that!

At work we are redoing a bunch of work still, trying to get it to look the best for the patrons when it is available to them. I think we are real close to being there, but I spent most of last week changing one day's work the following day. It is very tedious work but I am enjoying the challenges immensely.

Yesterday the crews of Young Men and Young Women came to the temple grounds and dug up all the flowers. Walking to church this morning through Temple Square it was so sad to see the flowers gone. I am anxious to see if they leave the beds dirt through winter or what. It is exciting to anticipate the holidays here in this wonderful place. Anyone coming?