2/26/16 Feed The Missionaries

      Today Gram and Papa weren't feeling well so we missed our usual visit with them. We pray they'll feel better soon. We missed the enjoyable time we get to spend with them. Instead Heidi and I worked at grading math homework and exams. Not a fun replacement. Still, it needed to be done. 

     This evening we got to do something far more enjoyable. We got to feed the missionaries serving in our area. In our ward you've got to act fast if you want to have a chance at having the Elders over. The ward posts an online calendar so people can volunteer to have the missionaries over for dinner. We have the date the new calendar usually comes online marked on our calendar so we can increase our odds of having these special servants of the Lord in our home. Last month, due to a scheduling conflict, we missed out even though we had reserved the first available day on the calendar. This time there was no conflict and Elder Moreno and Elder Moreira (sp?) came over. We learned that they like pepperoni pizza and the chicken ranch pizza was a hit as well. After dinner they shared a short spiritual thought and a prayer with our family. I don't remember the specific message they shared but I do remember the Spirit they invited into our home. It is truly a blessing to be able to serve. 

      For those of you who may be wondering, the final results of the pinewood derby were posted online. David came in 19th in a field of 30 outlaw cars and 37th out of 82 total. Not bad results considering the fact that he may have been the only participant who did not have gray hair. Good job David!