We finally figured out how to save this video on our blog...we hope you all enjoy this enthusiastic Elder Neeley. We also testify that what he says is true. We love serving in Palmyra, New York.
Monday, 29 December 2014
Elder Bushman and I went to see the movie "Unbroken" about Louis Zamperini. I read the book last summer and wasn't sure I wanted to attend the movie. I told Elder Bushman I was weepy for a week after finishing the book. I knew Elder Bushman would not read the book, so went to the movie. I was weepy all the way home and still choke up when I think about the film. The film did not mention when Louie met Billy Graham and began his healing. I'm sure Louie is very happy today and his story is the dark side of war and the power struggle of the nations that is still going on today. My prayer goes out to those who have to suffer through war memories, so sad and so unnecessary.
It was snowing when we drove to Victor to the theater and was still snowing when we returned.
I also found a small photo of Vivian Moynihan that I have. Her funeral will be on Friday. I look forward to serving with you, Vivian, in another temple in another time. Sweet rest to a sweet widowed saint.
#sharethegift
BYU defeated Portland 97-88. Now this was the best home evening in a long time! Merry Christmas to the BYU basketball team & your fans! #sharethegift
Tuesday, 30 December 2014
Today is our daughter Heather's 39th Birthday. It doesn't seem possible that much time has passed since the doctor announced we had our baby girl! We love you Heather and pray that today is a great day for you. We pray that 2015 will be a healing year for your heart and body and soul. We pray you always enjoy helping to raise your four beautiful children. We love you with all our hearts.
We got ready to leave for the temple this morning. I opened the window to this. We were so involved watching BYU last night we hadn't noticed it snowed all night. It was beautiful and we had about 4 inches.
We tried to drive up the hill to the temple, but kept getting stuck...so we turned around, came back down and The Roundy's rescued us. They followed us back to the Inn and then gave us a ride to the temple in their 4 wheel drive. It continued to snow until noon. We came out of the temple and the maintenance crew had cleaned the walks and plowed the parking lot.
It was cold but sunny as we walked to the McGarry's car for a ride back to the Inn.
Thank's to both the McGarry and Roundy families for your help today. We had a very busy but peaceful day at the temple. A 92 year old brother, in a wheel chair, and on oxygen came and was sealed to his diseased wife today. He had about 40 guests attend with him. This ordinance complimented the beautiful snowy white day we all arrived in.
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
It's New Years Eve and so we got together in the Evening to Party at President and Sister Brighton's place. Elder Bushman watched football most the day. I did some indexing and reading. We both took a nap so we could stay up past midnight...what wooses we are! We had to wait till the third quarter of the Boise & Arizona game was over before I could convince Elder Bushman to go to the party...thank's for winning that game Boise! Ha!
We had an enjoyable evening with the rest of the missionaries, playing games, putting puzzles together, and watching a movie, and just visiting. The movie was called "Belle" and is a true story of Dido Belle an illegitimate child of a mixed race. This movie was a great way to begin a New Year and ponder our Heavenly Parents and this earth life experience we have all been sent to. I hope each of us realizes how very important we are to Our Heavenly Parents.
We missionaries just enjoy being in each others company.
Thursday, January 1, 2015
It is a New Year! Happy New Year!
It's New Years Eve and so we got together in the Evening to Party at President and Sister Brighton's place. Elder Bushman watched football most the day. I did some indexing and reading. We both took a nap so we could stay up past midnight...what wooses we are! We had to wait till the third quarter of the Boise & Arizona game was over before I could convince Elder Bushman to go to the party...thank's for winning that game Boise! Ha!
We had an enjoyable evening with the rest of the missionaries, playing games, putting puzzles together, and watching a movie, and just visiting. The movie was called "Belle" and is a true story of Dido Belle an illegitimate child of a mixed race. This movie was a great way to begin a New Year and ponder our Heavenly Parents and this earth life experience we have all been sent to. I hope each of us realizes how very important we are to Our Heavenly Parents.
It is a New Year! Happy New Year!
Elder Bushman bringing in the New Year!
Well I can't remove one of these videos...and not sure they work...I need a computer tech this week. Oh well, enjoy and Happy New Year!
Thank's to the McGarry for celebrating the New Year with us. We played a couple of card games with them and they whalloped Grandpa and I, but we still like them both!
We look forward to 2015 and thank the McGarrys for their kindness and goodness to us this afternoon. They even made sure Grandpa Arthur got back to our room in time to watch Oregon & Florida State Football. He also has his phone on the BYU basketball game against Santa Clara...it is quite the tecky time to be a missionary! Go BYU!
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 4 January 2015
We enjoyed a quiet Friday. I baked some cookies and we studied our Sunday School lesson. Saturday we arrived early to the temple. It was raining a cold sleet as we arrived. I served as an ordinance worker all morning. We had a young sister arrive to take out her endowments. She was leaving on a mission to Thailand soon. It was a delight to help her prepare for that eventful departure. We wish her peace and joy as she embarks to a foreign land. Sister Storman brought the most sweetest photo of Vivian Moynihan when she was a young bride. She was so pretty. Sister Storman gave me a copy to keep. I spent the remainder of the day doing laundry in the temple baptistry. Elder Bushman was a sealer in the afternoon. We are so blessed to be Palmyra Temple Workers. I thank Our Heavenly Father daily that I can enter into The House of The Lord and find peace and joy in His service.
BYU won their basketball game against San Francisco 99-68 YAY! We found out this morning...they played way too late for Easterners to watch this game!
Today, Sunday, was Fast Day and we enjoyed Sacrament Meeting. We learned that Bishop Scanlon and his wife are expecting a child in May. We found that enjoyable and are saddened that we will be finished with this mission by that time. We had such an enjoyable lesson with six of our students in Sunday School. I wish we could protect each of them from the influences of the world. Our love and prayers are for them to have a peaceful and joyful 2015. After our meetings we drove to The Carmans to take the Sacrament to Marie's parents. We have grown to love this family also and will be praying for their health and peace this 2015 also. Marie taught the Relief Society Lesson before heading home to care for her family. She is such a wonderful daughter to her parents. We pray for her health and joy this 2015 also.
Art and Gus enjoying being priesthood holders.
Marie & Jean & Gene on a rainy Sunday.
As we drove back to Palmyra the sun began to shine and it was 50 degrees outside. It was like a beautiful spring day. We have been warned that it is going to be very, very cold this coming week....perhaps we can pray the freezing days away?
Monday, January 5, 2015
It was 15 degrees this morning when I went to go swimming. I had to scrape off the ice on the windows and then drive to the high school. When I got there the lifeguard told me that she had just learned the heater in the pool was not working...so I went back out in the wind and snow and drove home. I could have been discouraged, but the snow was so sparkly in the car lights. I enjoyed the ride even if I did not accomplish my object of exercising.
We are having home evening at the Hill Cumorah this evening where we will be watching Meet the Mormons. It has been a busy and also relaxing week. I hope each of you stay warm and remember to tell your children they are loved. Hugs to each of you. Grandma Gene and Grandpa Arthur
Elder and Sister Bushman
We enjoyed a quiet Friday. I baked some cookies and we studied our Sunday School lesson. Saturday we arrived early to the temple. It was raining a cold sleet as we arrived. I served as an ordinance worker all morning. We had a young sister arrive to take out her endowments. She was leaving on a mission to Thailand soon. It was a delight to help her prepare for that eventful departure. We wish her peace and joy as she embarks to a foreign land. Sister Storman brought the most sweetest photo of Vivian Moynihan when she was a young bride. She was so pretty. Sister Storman gave me a copy to keep. I spent the remainder of the day doing laundry in the temple baptistry. Elder Bushman was a sealer in the afternoon. We are so blessed to be Palmyra Temple Workers. I thank Our Heavenly Father daily that I can enter into The House of The Lord and find peace and joy in His service.
BYU won their basketball game against San Francisco 99-68 YAY! We found out this morning...they played way too late for Easterners to watch this game!
Today, Sunday, was Fast Day and we enjoyed Sacrament Meeting. We learned that Bishop Scanlon and his wife are expecting a child in May. We found that enjoyable and are saddened that we will be finished with this mission by that time. We had such an enjoyable lesson with six of our students in Sunday School. I wish we could protect each of them from the influences of the world. Our love and prayers are for them to have a peaceful and joyful 2015. After our meetings we drove to The Carmans to take the Sacrament to Marie's parents. We have grown to love this family also and will be praying for their health and peace this 2015 also. Marie taught the Relief Society Lesson before heading home to care for her family. She is such a wonderful daughter to her parents. We pray for her health and joy this 2015 also.
Art and Gus enjoying being priesthood holders.
Monday, January 5, 2015
It was 15 degrees this morning when I went to go swimming. I had to scrape off the ice on the windows and then drive to the high school. When I got there the lifeguard told me that she had just learned the heater in the pool was not working...so I went back out in the wind and snow and drove home. I could have been discouraged, but the snow was so sparkly in the car lights. I enjoyed the ride even if I did not accomplish my object of exercising.
Elder and Sister Bushman
