Our missionary Jack arrived safely in Benin, Africa and is now experiencing jet lag, culture shock as well as climate shock. He flew from Salt Lake last Tuesday with his companion, Elder Greer, stopping in Minneapolis, and Paris before arriving in Africa and connecting with his mission president and wife. He is remaining in Benin and has a companion from the Congo. They are living in a four elder apartment with the other two elders being Americans. This will be an experience for him. They are riding bikes to their numerous appointments each day and had six investigators at church on Sunday. Very different experience than that had by his brother Ross in the Winnipeg mission. The traffic is crazy and his companion does not really speak English. French it is.
Our little Treyson was blessed on Sunday in Enterprise, Utah at his mother’s home ward. Trevor and Tammie flew out for the blessing and we were able to zoom in. Treyson and his father Justin both did very well. JayLynn has a large family and many came to participate so the circle was large. We made the decision to go down the weekend before and have our time with them as we realized that the blessing weekend would be busy with many people around Tom who is immune compromised at the moment. We were happy to be involved by zoom.
Zach was in Texas playing hockey this weekend and caught a stick to the mouth during one game and has two broken front teeth. There goes the orthodontic’s down the drain. His grandfather is not happy, especially because he was not wearing a mouth guard. He had a root canal that night after the game on one tooth and his pain is minimized until he gets home. Oh dear!
Bryson was accepted into UofA, Wyatt’s team won their hockey tournament, and Max has a job interview this week in Australia. We pray for and love them all.
We carry on with Temple service and attendance and with our cancer concerns. Brother Beaumont asked Tom to officiate a session on Saturday as they were short on workers. Tom agreed even though he would be required to stand for long periods. He did it and did well so I am told. He was thrilled but his leg has been hurting since. There is no stopping him and we continue to pray for pain relief and cancer relief. Sandra Barroby brought us dinner one evening and others continue to phone and message us almost daily. Mary Harvey had appendix and bowel surgery this week and we try to be mindful of others like her that need our prayers and concern. Where much is given much is required and we have been given much.
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