We may need to catch everyone one up with what is happening.  Yesterday we talked in Church.  It was so good to see family, friends, old students, and both our old bosses were there.  It was so amazing to look out and see those wonderful people who have meant so much in our lives.  We hope that something we said would touch their lives. . 

Last Thursday we Skyped with our Zone Leaders, he happens to be the 2^nd Councilor in the Mission Presidency, and his wife.  They will be picking us up at the airport on Saturday evening September 6^th in Puerto Rico.  We will be staying the weekend there and then on Monday, fly to St Thomas where our new apartment awaits us.  He told us that our apartment has a beautiful view of the bay. He explained our duties and responsibilities.  We will be the only missionaries on the island and so we will be doing everything.  Not tracking, but teaching, training, and supporting the branch.  They have about 170 members, with about 70 attending every Sunday, unless there is a cruise ship in port and then we may have 150.  

We are so excited to get started.  In 14 days we will be in the MTC.

Today we are starting the packing.  We still need one more large suitcase.  We are allowed to have  2 large suitcases each, as well as a carry on and personal case.  Steve is getting the garage ready for us to move our things out so that Victoria can move her things in.   We have lived here 23 years, it is amazing what we have accumulated!!  After the kids got what they wanted, we have made several runs to the DI and the dump!!! There might be room for a car once we are done! (It is an oversized 2 car garage! and some things will be staying inside the house) :)