Monday, February 25, 2008

New Convert "William"

William and Elder Christensen. Elder Christensen lives in Elk Meadow up in the mountains. In talking with Doug discovered he was from Bicknell. He had been to Bicknell once and remembered the strange pies that are made at the cafe. Dill Pickle Pie, Pinto Bean Pie. Our favorite is the Oatmeal Pie. He's a fine young man and has fullfilled a great mission.
Sister McClary and her daughter Donna. We home teach these two sweet sisters. Sister McClary is legally blind, Donna is mentally challenge. We love them and try to help them get to church when we can. Sister McClary came from down south to New York many years ago to go to school. She worked in the Educational system, special education, where she retire back in the 90's.

Today was great. Early this morning Doug picked up 4 Elders and went to Kingsbridge Chapel for Stake Priesthood meeting. Charles Archibald, one of the young men in our ward who is also in our Institute class talked. He has his mission papers in and is waiting. After bringing the Elders back we drove across the Bronx to pick up Sister McClary and her daughter Donna. Church was wonderful. As the Elder's walked in the door they were asked to talk in Sacrament Meeting on Prophets. Four of the did an exceptional job. After church we stayed for a Baptism. Elder Bateman and Elder Christensen, who is going home taught and worked with William. Elder Christensen's parents are here to tour the mission and New York and then fly their son home. Mission completed. So they were able to be here for their son's last mission baptism. It was awesome.

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