Sunday, 7 December 2014
First Presidency Christmas Devotional set the tone for this Christmas Season
Thank you to each speaker for your words & the Choir & Orchestra for the beautiful music.
"We Thank Thee O' God For A Prophet"
Merry Christmas to all.
Monday, 8, December 2014
Six sets of Missionaries set out for Corning New York this morning. We were going on a tour of the Corning Museum of Glass. We had a delightful time together. These couples are such a delight to be with on this excursion and serving in the temple together also. Thanks to each of you for your friendship.
We thought we might purchase the world in glass till we saw the price! This was a exceptional piece of glass Josh Simpson!
We were fascinated with the fiber optic demonstration and we bought this fountain tree to use as our Christmas Tree this year. I wonder what The Brother of Jared thinks about the glass fiber optic light, created by Corning Glass, in this land of promise he traveled to? #BookOfMormon Ether 3:6
This glass tree was awesome!
We liked the light display on this tree.
Grandpa was waiting for everyone to finish shopping.
This is what grandpa looks like through a glass bulb filled with water!
A glass penguin that we watched a lady create at a "Hot Glass Show Demonstration".
Elder Bushman and I walking toward a curved section of glass.
The group when we first entered the museum as were were deciding when to go to lunch, of course.
Dave and Karen Neeley won a beautiful blue glass blown serving dish. We watched the glass blowers create this masterpiece.
Merry Christmas from Corning Museum of Glass.
Elder Bushman looking through the magnifying lenses &....a submarine glimpse of the City of Corning outside the museum.
Tuesday, 9 December 2014
Today is my Aunt Laraines 69th birthday.
Happy Birthday Aunt Laraine!
We spent the morning serving in the Palmyra Temple. I served in the office and Elder Bushman served as sealer. I ended up phoning SLC Temple Department about our telephone still not working. After we got the problem fixed the Brother that helped me asked if I would do him a favor? I said, "of course". He told me his son was on a mission here and was coming to the temple on Saturday. He said, "would you please find him and tell him hi from his Dad"? "Also tell him I love, love, love him very much". He choked as he said this and I could tell he was teary eyed. Just in case I miss this young Elder, I wrote a note and attached it to the clothing list this son is borrowing when he arrives at the temple. This is one reason that serving in the temple brings me such joy. This devoted father made my day!
We learned that President and Sister Cahoon were not going home when the temple closed as they were to be the Presidency for the evening session also, so we asked if we could treat them to a Christmas Dinner...Bushman style. Of course, I forgot to take pictures, but President Cahoon drove us all out to the Village of Newark, New York. We went to Wendy's where Elder Bushman and I had hamburgers with all the trimmings including fries. President Cahoon had a baked potato...no wonder he is so trim. Sister Cahoon had a small salad smothered with chili! It looked delicious...I just found what I will order next time.
President said he only ate a potato so he could have dessert. We headed to his favorite yogurt store next. We all enjoyed a good amount of frozen yogurt...Elder Bushman ate the smallest...he is so not into mixing foods. President and I had a huge bunch of whipping cream on ours...now he knows how to eat yogurt. Thanks for having lunch with us! We will have to get together again for New Years! Merry Christmas!
We spent a peaceful evening in the Inn while the Cahoons worked off their lunch by serving in the evening at the temple! Aren't they just the cutest couple? They both are hard workers too and they both enjoy skiing...and are headed to the slopes soon. They have way more energy than me. We pray The Lord blesses The Palmyra Temple Presidency, now and during 2015, with health and peace, as they serve in His House.
Wednesday, 10 December 2014
I had to remove ice from the windows of the auto before driving to the pool to swim this morning. It started to snow when I was walking into the high school...this is promising to be a winter snowstorm. It is beautiful. We serve in the temple this evening, but for now we are warm and cozy in the Inn.
I saw this thought provoking sign on facebook. I wonder if it will count to be a part of the INN CROWD that serves with the STABLE FEW? Ha!
The temple was closed because of the storm. We are hunkered down in the Inn enjoying the evening. This is a picture looking out the dining room window.
We stayed up to watch BYU & Utah last evening play basketball. BYU lost by only a couple of points...it was a great game, but we are in mourning today and needed a nap because the game didn't end till almost midnight New York time. Sorry BYU...we still love you and will be rooting for you on Saturday! Sister Westfall and Elder Bushman discussed the game tonight before serving in the temple. They will be ready to cheer you on by Saturday.
Thursday, 11 December 2014
We drove, carefully, to the temple this morning. It took Elder Bushman almost an hour to dig the car out and clean it off. We received 18 inches of snow by this morning. This is a bunch of snow that a plow cleared off in the temple parking lot. I am mesmerized by the beauty of the snow...but it is too cold for me at this age! Ha.
Elder John Neeley took this picture on the Hill Cumorah yesterday.
Friday, 12 December 2014
Jeffrey & Wendy Bushman spent the evening with us on their way to Long Island, New York. They are serving a year long CES mission. Thank you for visiting with us!
Saturday 13 December 2014
We served all day in the Palmyra Temple. Elder Bushman preformed 3 sealings. The McDonald daughter, formerly from Oklahoma, was also married today. We learned her mother is a sister to Karen Nickell! Some good friends, whom we served in the OKC Temple with, The Adairs, were here for the wedding also. We had a good visit with them. Fun. Fun.
I was also able to deliver a message to a missionary from his father. The father works for the Temple Department in Salt Lake. This young man was attending a sealing. The father asked me to give him a Christmas hug and tell him his father Loves, loves, loves him. It was a very tender moment for the missionary son and for me. This father and son made the Christmas Season come alive for me. I was so thankful that I was asked to deliver this message. Blessings to each of them this Christmas while they are separated as the son serves Our Savior Jesus Christ.
BYU won their basketball game and the BYU Girls Volleyball team won their game and advanced to the finals! Hurrah for BYU!
Sunday 14 December 2014
We had great meeting in the Cortland Ward today. Steven, one of our Sunday School students, gave a great talk in Sacrament Meeting and we had a good lesson in our Sunday School class. The Primary sang in Sacrament meeting too which was great. I feel very humbled as I ponder taking the Sacrament the week before Christmas. I thank Jesus Christ for #thegift of his life. I feel very blessed to be serving this mission, at this time, with Elder Bushman. Life is good.
We send our love to each of you. Enjoy your Christmas preparations. Remember to tell your children that you love them. We certainly love each of you. May Our Heavenly Father protect each of you as you prepare for the celebration of the birth of His Son. There are only "10 sleepovers" till Christmas!
Hugs always,
Grandpa Arthur and Grandma Gene
Elder and Sister Bushman
Today is my Aunt Laraines 69th birthday.
Happy Birthday Aunt Laraine!
We spent the morning serving in the Palmyra Temple. I served in the office and Elder Bushman served as sealer. I ended up phoning SLC Temple Department about our telephone still not working. After we got the problem fixed the Brother that helped me asked if I would do him a favor? I said, "of course". He told me his son was on a mission here and was coming to the temple on Saturday. He said, "would you please find him and tell him hi from his Dad"? "Also tell him I love, love, love him very much". He choked as he said this and I could tell he was teary eyed. Just in case I miss this young Elder, I wrote a note and attached it to the clothing list this son is borrowing when he arrives at the temple. This is one reason that serving in the temple brings me such joy. This devoted father made my day!
We learned that President and Sister Cahoon were not going home when the temple closed as they were to be the Presidency for the evening session also, so we asked if we could treat them to a Christmas Dinner...Bushman style. Of course, I forgot to take pictures, but President Cahoon drove us all out to the Village of Newark, New York. We went to Wendy's where Elder Bushman and I had hamburgers with all the trimmings including fries. President Cahoon had a baked potato...no wonder he is so trim. Sister Cahoon had a small salad smothered with chili! It looked delicious...I just found what I will order next time.
I had to remove ice from the windows of the auto before driving to the pool to swim this morning. It started to snow when I was walking into the high school...this is promising to be a winter snowstorm. It is beautiful. We serve in the temple this evening, but for now we are warm and cozy in the Inn.
I saw this thought provoking sign on facebook. I wonder if it will count to be a part of the INN CROWD that serves with the STABLE FEW? Ha!
Stepping down the grand staircase to look out the front doors of the Inn.
Burr!
Looking at the Winter Wonderland!
Thursday, 11 December 2014
We drove, carefully, to the temple this morning. It took Elder Bushman almost an hour to dig the car out and clean it off. We received 18 inches of snow by this morning. This is a bunch of snow that a plow cleared off in the temple parking lot. I am mesmerized by the beauty of the snow...but it is too cold for me at this age! Ha.
Jeffrey & Wendy Bushman spent the evening with us on their way to Long Island, New York. They are serving a year long CES mission. Thank you for visiting with us!
We served all day in the Palmyra Temple. Elder Bushman preformed 3 sealings. The McDonald daughter, formerly from Oklahoma, was also married today. We learned her mother is a sister to Karen Nickell! Some good friends, whom we served in the OKC Temple with, The Adairs, were here for the wedding also. We had a good visit with them. Fun. Fun.
I was also able to deliver a message to a missionary from his father. The father works for the Temple Department in Salt Lake. This young man was attending a sealing. The father asked me to give him a Christmas hug and tell him his father Loves, loves, loves him. It was a very tender moment for the missionary son and for me. This father and son made the Christmas Season come alive for me. I was so thankful that I was asked to deliver this message. Blessings to each of them this Christmas while they are separated as the son serves Our Savior Jesus Christ.
BYU won their basketball game and the BYU Girls Volleyball team won their game and advanced to the finals! Hurrah for BYU!
Sunday 14 December 2014
We had great meeting in the Cortland Ward today. Steven, one of our Sunday School students, gave a great talk in Sacrament Meeting and we had a good lesson in our Sunday School class. The Primary sang in Sacrament meeting too which was great. I feel very humbled as I ponder taking the Sacrament the week before Christmas. I thank Jesus Christ for #thegift of his life. I feel very blessed to be serving this mission, at this time, with Elder Bushman. Life is good.
We send our love to each of you. Enjoy your Christmas preparations. Remember to tell your children that you love them. We certainly love each of you. May Our Heavenly Father protect each of you as you prepare for the celebration of the birth of His Son. There are only "10 sleepovers" till Christmas!
Hugs always,
Grandpa Arthur and Grandma Gene
Elder and Sister Bushman
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