Back at Home in London -- Week 73 (Less than 5 to Go)

Well, it’s happened.  We are thinking it is really is getting close to time to come home.  We got a telephone call a few weeks ago asking when we really wanted to leave and what route, airlines, etc.  We had a confirmation this week that we are booked.  Our flight details are as follows:

SERVICE               DATE  FROM           TO             DEPART  ARRIVE

_____________________ _____ ______________ ______________ _______ ______

DELTA AIR LINES       23JUL LONDON         LAS VEGAS NV   1125A   210P

DL 4394           WEDNESDAY GATWICK        MCCARRAN INTER

T ECONOMY                   TERMINAL S     TERMINAL 3

           NON SMOKING      LUNCH                         NON STOP

                            RESERVATION CONFIRMED         10:45 DURATION

VS 0043                    FLIGHT OPERATED BY VS VIRGIN ATLANTIC

            AIRCRAFT OWNER: VS  VIRGIN ATLANTIC

                  AIRCRAFT: BOEING 747-400

DELTA AIR LINES       23JUL LAS VEGAS NV   SALT LAKE C UT 445P    703P    

DL 2639           WEDNESDAY MCCARRAN INTER SALT LAKE CITY

T ECONOMY                   TERMINAL 1     TERMINAL 2

           NON SMOKING                                    NON STOP

                            RESERVATION CONFIRMED         1:18 DURATION

                  AIRCRAFT: AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A320

                            SEATS 14D/14E NO SMOKING CONFIRMED

RESERVATION NUMBER(S)  DL/GMPUVJ

Looks like we’ll be watching the Days of 47 Parade (use to be held on 24 July) from the front seat of our own Draper home.  Whoops!  We probably won’t be watching anything.  Although we have a television, we don’t have any tv hookup – like cable or satellite, etc.  Oh well, we’ll still be home.  We also heard from our bishopric.  They have invited us to speak on 10 August at 11 am. 

We probably haven’t mentioned how much we enjoy our home teaching and visiting teaching.  We are home teaching companions and for visiting teaching Sister Smart’s companion is Katja Goodlet.  Since we also home teach the Goodlet’s we have a few benefits such as enjoying their new baby.  Thought we’d give you an idea of this rather tough(?) duty.

Jonas Goodlet

The rest of the week has been pretty much the same kind of a week.  We mostly did a little cleaning on Monday, and we helped at the Family History Centre during the rest of the week.  On Saturday we had another wonderful opportunity to give a presentation on FamilySearch and indexing.  Both of us gave presentations to a stake group of Relief Society sisters.  We were just a part of the program as another part dealt with getting more out of the scriptures.  Anyway, it was a powerful program and we were both impressed with the abilities of the Stake Relief Society President.

Wandsworth Relief Society Conference

 

Following the meeting we had another opportunity to help put the family history computers, at the same stake building, back into operation.  We were successful, but we almost feel that someone is sabotaging the computers (this is about the third time that we have had to do this).  Guess if Heavenly Father blesses us with the ability to fix them, we should be pleased to use that ability to benefit the saints.

Today was another wonderful Sabbath.  We so enjoy our wonder and the wonderful and humble people that attend.  The Bishop happened to mention how many people were leaving in the next month.  He mentioned us and was very kind and humble in his remarks.  Did we mention that the second counselor was changed in our bishopric today?  The former counselor is one of the moves.  They replaced him with a 75 year old man that was our high priest group leader.  He is a fantastic person and will do a wonderful job.  He is so kind and selfless.

 

As we wrap up this week we want to pay respect to Aaron and Audra who have an anniversary on Monday, 23 June.  It’s actually our anniversary tomorrow, as well – one month until we fly.

Happy Birthday to Simon on Tuesday, 24th.

Simon

In case you think we are getting “trunky”, perhaps we are – at least a little.  However, we love our mission and we love the Lord.  We have so much go do in our remaining time.  Seems like we are getting lots of dinner invites from wonderful members.  We also have appointments every weekend to help at family history events.  Next weekend it is Norfolk, about 120 miles from here.

We hope that each of you feel loved by your Heavenly Father.  We sure do!

Love,

Grandma and Grandpa, Mom and Dad, Sister and Elder Smart, Annie and Paul

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