Elder and Sister Vann

Us walking back from the first attempt on a hike. The weeks seem to be going by so fast.  Once we are done in the office each day, there is only about 4 hours before it’s time for bed.   We are enjoying our time in the office and feel we are doing a good job.  I was thinking after a couple of weeks that I would be bored.  There are a lot of things tied up with missionaries arriving and baptisms for my position, and neither of those are happening right now.  Another big part of my job is referrals.  That is when people are interested in learning more about the Gospel and would like to talk with missionaries or missionaries find someone interested.  I have had no training at all at this, but found a section in the “manual” for my job.  I did get someone on the phone from support to help me figure it all out.  That is keeping me pretty busy.   Walt has the ability (with the TIWI’s in each mission car) to see where the missionarie...

Panoramic view of the Bighorn Canyon We hope you all have had an enjoyable week, and maybe even some nicer weather.  The weather here has improved a bit in the last few days and promises to keep improving this upcoming week.  There’s a lot to be said for nice weather.   It’s taking some getting used to be inside most of the time.  We are grateful to be needed and have some where to go besides just at home.  Week-ends are our favorite and that is usually when we get into the most trouble/adventures.   Looking back over my journal, it’s hard to believe Easter was just last week-end!  I think I pretty much covered that day in last week’s letter.  Monday was pretty cold here - felt like winter.  We keep busy at the office.  We never run out of things to do; especially Walt.  I think his job is the most complexed.  Missionaries never stop running out of a need for a car or other things related to it.  Whenever I se...

Easter!  What a glorious day!!  Today we felt a special spirit as we partook of the sacrament in our home.  How grateful we are for our Savior’s sacrifice, love, and suffering.  Today we celebrate his Resurrection!!  His glory of eternity; knowing we can also be resurrected and be with Him and all our loved ones again.  This is the greatest life changing event in our world’s history.   I woke today really missing an opportunity to gather with others to celebrate with song and words of worship.  There was an email from our Bishop (Avey) serving in our home ward in Greencastle.  The youth had put together an Easter program and individually recorded their part.  The last song was by a very talented sister who has the voice of an angel.  She sang, “There is Peace in Christ.”  The program ended with a message from Bishop Avey.  It was wonderful to have that connection.  There was also a special pre-recorded “Mu...