Random Happenings in September

 

We took the Mission Sewing machine in for a minor repair - the sewing shop had these quilts hanging up and I thought they were worthy of sharing! 
It is amazing how creative some quilters are!  The older Elna machine was repaired in three days!
There are three buss stop sheds we pass by on our way from our flat to the Area Office.  They all had new advertising painted on them...what a great idea to influence community service!
Holland Insurance Company - I'm assuming you have to prove some kind of volunteer work - but sch a good idea to reward those who do!  Of course you should volunteer anyway and with no thought of reward but still!!
It makes the bus stops look better with all the bright colors.

Funny bush/tree in the parking lot of the Johannesburg Stake Center - we attended to hear the mission report of the daughter of one of our Pathway students.  The young sister was serving in Ukraine, Russian speaking - then when war came - served in about four other countries!  Great to hear her testimony in Russian!
Protea flower in the garden of the Area Office - these are the national flower - there are 5 varieties. 
Elder Smith bought this mouse pad for his work computer - made us remember our family dog, Maverick!  Golden Retriever's are the best!
This picture is up in our Communications Department - I like it!
Elder David Berrett took this picture on a game preserve - then had prints made - he has an amazing camera and a great skill at taking pictures.  
Elder and Sister Forsyth on their way home to Utah!  We will miss them and look forward to seeing them at Mission Reunions!  

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Area Office

Image
  Sunday October 31, Elder and Sister Elggren drove us to our assigned ward - the Kwa Thelma 2nd ward.  It was Stake Conference and both wards met together - great talks!  Wonderful to meet the people we will be serving on Sundays.  It is about a 40 minute drive from the city - delightful children. The Temple is right next to the Area Offices - all are in a park like setting - an old estate that the Church purchased. View from behind the temple. Little lizard on the post of the steps into the office!   Part of the Office buildings - underground parking door in the middle of the picture. The door to our department. Desk in front is Elder Smith's - mine just behind it.  Further on is the Humanitarian couple's office. Interesting poster in another hallway. 
Read more

Great granddaughter Clementine Jo Romberg - born December 29, 2023

Image
Maddie and Dane had their little girl on December 29, 2023.  What a wonderful way to end the year!! Clementine Jo Romberg - 7 pounds, 21 inches - PERFECT! Maddie is wonder woman - she had the baby at home!  With a midwifes' help!  Yikes!!  She's tired. Beautiful - just from Heaven!!  Emily came over from Denver to be with them a week.  Then Kurt drove the rest over to pick her up and meet darling Clementine!  
Read more

Happenings in South Africa

Image
  There is a big African Trade Market called Irene's about 35 minutes away from Johannesburg.  It is open only twice a month - the first Saturday and last Saturday of each month.  Saturday, July 30, we invited the Candlands to go with us.  We found the Perkins and Watsons there and we all had a great time.  Here is Sister Watson and Elder Perkins enjoying lunch - see that big platter in front?   Elder Smith bought me an African Apron like these - this is the lady who makes them - they are reversible and I like the bright colors!   On our walks in the mornings we have noticed this plant budding and getter ready to bloom - this morning it was blooming!  The picture doesn't do it justice - it is bright orange!   This big Bird of Paradise plant is on the grounds of the first chapel built in Johannesburg.  The flowers are so pretty, and it's fun for us to know Heidi and Stefan have them in Hawaii!  I've sent postcards with...
Read more