The Branch Presidency has decided to do a "Mentor Moment" at the beginning of each FHE. We think that's a great idea. One of the Presidency or his wife will take about 10 minutes and give some well-needed advice or counsel on topics that will help these YSAs get on with their lives. Topics already covered include "Being Wise Financially" and "How to Determine What You Might Want to do for a Living." Hopefully the YSAs will take this counsel to heart and get their lives on track.
Tyler Isacson introduced his girlfriend, Amy Wolford, to the gospel over a year ago and she was baptized shortly after we arrived here in Redding in July. Tyler and Amy set August 17th for their sealing in the Oakland Temple. Because Oakland is 4 hours away, Amy decided to set up her reception at the Redding Stake Center on Friday, the 16th. She asked Branch members to help if they could. Not only that, but she asked everyone to donate two dozen homemade cookies for the reception. So, on Friday the 16th Nan went down to the Stake Center and helped decorate for the reception. She took Pumpkin/Chocolate Chip cookies. Karlee taught her how to make them a few years back. Kent didn't go because he was finally feeling much better after a Crohn's flareup and we didn't want to push him too hard.
Saturday the Branch had an outing to Burney Falls. This was the second visit to the Falls for us and it is still breath-taking. That evening we attended the wedding reception. Since none of Amy's family are members of the Church and could not be in the Temple to witness her marriage, she and Tyler did a "ring ceremony" officiated by Tyler's Bishop at the reception.
Sunday, the 8th, found us at another mission farewell. Sister Chanae Anderson was a student in my class last year. She will be serving in the Londrina Brazil Mission.
So, another week has come and gone. Now that Kent's Crohn's is back under control we're both doing well and pray you all are able to say the same.
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