We had Sister missionaries over for dinner on both Monday night and again on Wednesday night; a different companionship each night. We love having these young people in our home and always appreciate the sweet spirit they bring with them. We had leftovers both nights simply because the Sisters just don't pack it away like the Elders do.
A companionship of three Elders was in the office this week and one of them asked Sister Taggart when they could come to our place for dinner. So this Thursday we will have the three of them over.
I reconfigured 15 iPads this week from missionaries that had gone home. This enables me to issue those to other missionaries. I now have zero cars for sale, but will have 7 more within the next month or so. I am just waiting for 7 new ones to arrive so I can pull more out of service. I will likely have 15-20 more to sell before the end of the year.
The picture below is of the 5 missionaries who came in this week to be certified to drive the 12 passenger transfer van. These are all zone leaders and many of the missionaries in them zones are either on bikes or public transportation. So whenever there is a meeting, transfers, etc. quite a few missionaries need to be shuttled to and from. The transfer van, trailer and two mini vans make that easier. I love these young men and can always count on a few laughs when they are around.
Sister Taggart has devoted two walls of her cubicle to pictures of missionaries. She started that just a few weeks ago. It has been fun to see a missionaries face light up when they find their picture on her wall. Or to hear a missionary say, "you don't have my picture up. What do I need to do to get my picture on your wall?" Her reply is usually just, get me a picture and I will put it up.
I had a sister missionary this week, who when mailing me something usually puts stickers of a cute note inside, say that she couldn't do that anymore because she realized that other senior missionaries in the office might feel bad that I was the favorite for her and her companion. How thoughtful.
I was able to help give two priesthood blessings this week to other missionaries. I realize what a great blessing it is to be able to bear the priesthood of God and to see its power to heal and to bless when coupled with faith.
I relaxed and watched the BYU/UCONN football game Friday night as Claudia relaxed and made several outfits for herself on her sewing machine. Life is good.
Oh, the real highlight of the week is that our tax refund check finally arrived this week. So obviously the IRS has now been able to prove that I am the real Bruce Wayne Taggart. It is such a relief to know that I really am me.
I love my life, I love the gospel of Jesus Christ, I love my family and I love being able to serve. There are still challenges and struggles but life is rich and wonderful when you strive to put the Lord first and do your best to keep His commandments. Have a great week. We get tomorrow off so we are super excited.
Elder Taggart
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