School here starts at the first of September, marking the end of summer and two things have happened overnight: 1) The streets have become nearly void of recreators and 2) The weather has changed from 30°C to 20°. I don't know how the weather knew to coordinate that with the end of summer vacation, but it really was overnight. Now the kids in the neighborhood are outdoors only until the sun sets, and that noticeably earlier, the clothes have instantly changed from short and cottony to full jackets with hats and scarves, and the leaves of some trees have started to gain color. We suspect that by the time we return at the end of the month, the forests we drive through daily will be spectacular.
Return, you wonder? We will travel to Utah for our son Tip's wedding to Katelyn. That's another one of the great perks of senior missionaries vs young ones. (If you are a young missionary who has a son, I commend you). We've received permission to travel home for this event and of course we're excited. Jonathan and Maddie were married in September two years ago, James and Milly were married last September, Tip and Katelyn will be married this September. All of them within a week of each other. It wasn't planned that way, but I've been telling people September is special since I was 5.
And next September we are scheduled to be home from Poland and not just for a week. Lots to do here before then, though.
Sorry this post just gives you the facts. Over and out.
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Hello Bridges,
Just wanted to thank you for your weekly engaging letters and meaningful photos. We miss you and love hearing from you. Today in Sacrament meeting we had a 'diversion' as Bishop Patten put it. He called upon 5 men to share their favorite hymn with the congregation and why it is their favorite, then we sang it. "Be Still my soul" was chosen by Jared Finch. Brother McKay chose, "Have I done any Good in the World Today." He added that hymns are sermons put to music plus a scripture or two to go with it. He told the missionaries in his mission this was a great way to have a ready made talk in your mission language too. Rod Messenger chose "A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief, told of his mother's love for music which influenced him and then read from Matt. 25:31-46. Next was Steve Fontaine with "I Believe in Christ" and last was John Collins with "Come, Come Ye Saints. These songs and messages really brought the spirit to our meeting. We also viewed the Birthday celebration for Pres. Nelson. If you have the opportunity, be sure to see it. How grateful I am for his ability to love. Many people spoke about that and his counselors said that he sees the best in them and in all people, He understands the impact of his decisions on people, when in a diverse group he finds common ground, he is not a postponer; he decides things quickly and clearly, 'why not now?' his motto. His life reflects service, respect for womanhood and humility.
Have a great week. It sounds like a great blessing to have another wedding in your family. Congratulations!
Hugs, Kristy and Hank
This is Randy Gibbs. Still trying to figure out how to post on this blasted Blog spot thing.I am so low tech, it's painful:)
Just texted Tipp about your travel plans and here they were in your email. Excited to see you and take you to Costco for a Polish Dog. I asked him if you needed a place to stay while you are here. We have a King Suite with its own bathroom with your name on it, even little chocolate kisses on your pillow each night from the maid who is not me. If it were me I'd place a full size Salted Nut Roll on your pillow. Alas, Cindy says that's not elegant enough for people like you. You are welcome to stay here in you like. I'm serious. It's just sitting down there empty and you should be comfy when you're here.
So, keep us posted on when you are coming in, if you can stay with us and what we can do while you are here. Temple maybe? Not sure if you have a temple in Poland. Can't keep track any more.
We love you and are anxious to see you soon.
I guess the cold weather is descending here too! This morning it hailed! Love that you get to come home for Tip and Katelyn's wedding. Guess you'll be pulling out the compression socks for the flight. :) Hope we get to see you at church but I have an inkling that you'll be up north? Went to church in CA Sunday and the Stake President talked about missions being hard and said every missionary should have a sign above the bedroom door saying, "We can do hard things." You always make it sound so wonderful, but you've also explained the work and heartache that comes with humanity. So nice to hear your points of view. Fly safely. Loves from Sundance
Thanks for your kind comments, Becky and Briant. You always make us feel like we're more special than we are. ;)
You described perfectly the opposition, that with humanity comes heartache. Beautiful. We get a glimpse maybe of our Father's infinite highs vs lows. But how blessed we all are that He allows us to catch those glimpses and comfort us with His wisdom when we don't see how something fits.
Of course we'd love to be at our amazing Provo Canyon Ward, but we're unsure what our Sunday will be like or where on the 22nd. How's that for flakey?
We love you too. See our pm.
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