Great Mission! -- Week 40

Another week has come and gone.  Can't believe how quick the weeks fly by.  Yet, when we consider our family and loved ones, it seems that it's forever until we see you all again.

News from home makes us want to be with you all.  Aaron and Audra have sold their home in Henderson with an eye on improving their financial status.  Our grandchildren are moving ahead:

• Kaiden is participating in the Jordan River Temple dedication celebration
• Brinley is a rising star in volleyball
• Carter is becoming a great place kicker in football
• Raquel is looking at some serious medical needs, but is a fantastic student
• more to follow . . . 

Here at Martin's Cove we have had lots of sunshine accompanied with some fierce winds.  We continue to run the office.  We have prepared schedules, Sunday programs, mission and branch histories, newsletters, financial reports, etc.

Sister Smart and Sister Crist went to town on Monday for a day of shopping, while Elder Smart stayed home doing wash, vaccuming, and watched a movie.  We both ended up going to town again on Thursday to deal with a financial issue.

This weekend we had visitors, the Sigmons from New Mexico.  They served here last summer.  It was nice to see them again.

Sigmon's & Smart's

Every day we see animals all around us.  One day we came home mid-day.  On one side of our driveway was several deer.  On the other side was some cattle.

Deer on One Side

Cattle on Other Side

Sometimes we see other animals.

Hawk

Buck

Eagle

Coyote

Probably our biggest event of the week was our celebration of our president's birthday on Wednesday evening.  Of course he is in Salt Lake receiving medical help.  So, we ended up celebrating via skype.  It was still a good excuse for all of us to get together.

E & S Crist; E Paul - Skyping

We love our mission and we love you, our families and friends.  Until next week . . . .

Grandma & Grandpa. Mom & Dad, Sister & Elder Smart, Annie & Paul  

Can I mention one last item -- a very special birthday wish to a very special lady -- my wife, Annie, one of the finest ladies  on this earth!  Love you Annie and happy 66th tomorrow