They do not celebrate halloween in Russia other than teenagers have parties and dress up and drink. But no trick or treating. Would be impossible to go to apts that are all locked up by many doors. Maybe we need to teach them trunck or treat.
The week started with a nice package from Michelle. Lots of brown sugar,cream of tartar, poppy seeds,scentsy candles, hot pads made by Grracie and Sadie and pictures. When we walked into the office Moday morning it was sitting on my desk and I was so excited. The elders do not bother to put it on Gene's desk..they know who gets the most excited. I just love to get letters and pictures and packages. It keeps me happy.
Then we had a surprise for Elder Hansen on Monday morning. We had Brother Conlin who is working here for the church, bring a violin over with him when he went home for a visit. The Sorenson's have a friend who is lending them the violin while they are here in Russia. There son got it to Michelle and then Michelle got it to brother Conlin. It is not easy to get things to Russia. You have to look for ways to do it. Anyway Elder Hansen plays the violin very well and he was so excited. He will play at Christmas time and many other events. He is going to play for senior night at our apt on the 18th of Nov. I told him that would make brother Conlin happy. He had a very hard time getting through customs with it. Brother Conlin does all the senior things with the senior missionaries. His wife Geri was here for awhile and she will be back at thanksgiving time. We love them..Such a cute couple.
We were walking out from the food court on Thursday night which our senior night and we were all walking and talking and having a great time. I was kind of in the first group and I totally missed the 3-4 stairs in front of me. All I could see was a revolving door as I was trying to get my balance and I missed it by a fraction of an inch. The couple I was walking with just held their hands to their mouths and said Oh thank You Sister Gronning we did not see those stairs either and we would of fell right down and hurt ourseleves. thank you for being the one to fall off them.. Both of them have some physical problems. Sister Carpenter has had 2 knee replacemnts and now something is the matter with her hip. It just looks like it is so painful to walk. In fact when they put in their mission papers the doctor told them they could only serve in the states,which did not make Elder Carpenter happy because he knew he was suppose to go to Russia...and I guess the Lord knew that also. Anyway, little miracles everyday and many guardian angels.
We had a pretty big snowfall this week but it did not stick to the ground for to long. Here comes winter. We better get ready.
Hope all of you are doing good and know we miss each of you every day....Gene and Marcia
Please keep us updated on things that are happening in your lives. We need to know those things.
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| Elder Hanse was so happy to get the violin. We are excited to hear him play |
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| What is this? Where did this come from? |
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| Senior night |
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| It is snowing |
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| It was wet and cold |
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| Halloween pictures, school pictures and hot pads made by Gracie and Sadie |
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| Stove top for thanksgiving and tummy pills for after dinner |
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| Lots of brown sugar..No brown sugar in Russia..there is brown sugar but it looks like white sugar and is not good |
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| Gracie drew granny and pa...I luv my skinny legs!!! |
2 comments:
Dear Family,
It was great reading your blog. I had two weeks to catch up on. What eventful times you are having. It is amazing how the Lord is with us always and watches out for us. We had a great time in Idaho. Stewarts homecoming was great. He gave such a good talk. It was about faith and obedience. We had all our children there on Saturday and had family pictures taken. I can't wait to see how they turned out. On the way home we had truck problems. We were really blessed however. We had just driven into Burns, Or. When a belt broke and we lost the power steering and brakes. Then some part froze up and so we ended up staying the night. It was an adventure that we had not planned. It turned out fine and we maded it home the next day. We were so thankful that it had not happened out in no where land. So glad that we said a prayer to watch over us as we traveled and to do so safely. Hey prayers do work!! In the pictures of the seniors I see that Francis and hubby were there. I hope you had a chance to tell her that I did not take Grandmas journal! What is your mailing address? I can send somethings you might need, like choc.chips. Hope you have a good week and stay warm. Love, Joyce
Hi Marsha and Gene,
Just looked up your blog. It is so fun for you to let us glimpse into your mission experiences. We just had two new grandchildren last month. Elliot Burton (Nathan's) and Elizabeth Bobbie (Christine's). Christine named her baby after Bobbie Chauza that was killed in a car accident, if you remember. Please keep up on your blog. It is awesome. Love,The Uncks
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