Our first week

   We left St. George at 9:30 am Saturday, April 15.  We haven't been warm since but expect that to change soon.  We drove in heavy snow until Parowan and then the weather moderated to rain, and turned to partly sunny by the time we stopped for lunch in Filmore.  Joe was following us about two hours later and drove approximately 20 mph in heavy snow.  The storm must have been behind us and right on top of Joe.

   We arrived at Heber Valley camp at 3:00 pm.  They, the camp management team, were in the process of installing a new mattress in our cabin!  Our cabin is very cozy.  We have all the room we need and the new mattress is very comfortable.

   We have a very nice kitchen and I love cooking in it.  I had to adjust to not having a disposal (I'm so spoiled) but don't miss the dish washer.  I kind of enjoy doing dishes and Mike is starting to enjoy it too.

   Our kitchen table seats 6!  We were invited to dinner by our next door neighbors, Elder & Sis Edwards along with our other next door neighbors, Elder & Sis. Lueck.  Not a lot of extra space but we sat and visited after dinner for a couple of hours.  Both couples are here for their second season and had lots of experiences to share with us.
Sunday was church in Heber City and a quiet afternoon.
Monday we helped around the camp but not many missionaries had arrived except for the Team Leaders.

   Tuesday and Wednesday we helped the McCurrys sort, fold, and organize the camp uniforms.  T-shirts, sweatshirts, and coats.  It was a huge job.  Each couple receives approximately 5-6 t-shirts, shirts sweatshirts and etc.  With 68 couples of varying sizes it was a daunting assignment for Elder & Sis. McCurry.  I'm glad we could help them.  We also alphabetized the 3-ring binders that each missionary couple received.

   We drove into Heber City and Provo a few times to stock our cabin during the week.
   On Thursday we did just about nothing except attend prayer meeting.  Did you know that you need to adjust to different altitudes?  Moving this high from St. George kind of took the wind out of my sails.  Other missionaries have experienced the same thing so it's not because I'm a wimp.
   Friday morning at 11 am we had our interview with "the big guys", officially know as the Managing Directors or Priesthood Leaders for the camp.  They were so kind and welcoming.  We will find out our assignments for this season next Friday.  They will pray and ponder and we will receive the assignment Heavenly Father wants for us.  Everyone we talk to who was here last season emphatically tells us their assignment was the best.

 Saturday morning we took a short ATV ride and went to Legacy Lake to help unload and store the new canoes for this season.  Can you find Elder Guisinger in the picture?  

The Elders did the work and the Sisters visited and got to know each other.  We have met so many friendly, wonderful couples.

They are all enthusiastic and ready to serve! 

   Sunday will be the seventh day of the week in my blog.  A day of rest and spiritual growth and potluck dinners.  If you have any good potluck recipes - especially, but not limited to salads - I'd appreciate an email.
We've been invited to ATV to the gravel pit this evening.  It's "getting close to nature and taking time to appreciate the beautiful creations all around us".  LOVE THIS MISSION!!