Sunday

Elder and Sister Truman will be assigned to attend a specific ward.  I believe the decision has already been made; however, the bishop of that ward had not yet been notified, so they attended church with us yesterday.  Here they are in the parking lot of the Ventura Stake Center, with the magnificent tree in the background. 

I noticed that Sister Truman is standing up on the sidewalk; Elder Truman down on the pavement -- it makes them closer to the same height :)

The Trumans, from Las Vegas, have five children and

22 grandchildren.  They are a lovely couple!

We are looking forward to getting to know them well :)

We missed Kim and her family at church yesterday.  I have not heard from her since last Sunday.  We heard that Mikey made a call looking for her on Thursday or Friday morning.  Hmmm.  We pray for her and her children every day and hope they are doing okay. 

L. Saal and her three children were to church yesterday.  She and two of the kids have been coming regularly.  This time her oldest daughter came as well.  They are a great family and the missionaries are working closely with them.  They are "solid" investigators.  Mr. Saal is very supportive, but so far has not sat in on the discussions.  We sat in on one discussion with them a few weeks ago; since then, Sister Neville has been going.  This is great, as she and Lisa are probably about the same age; plus, that builds a lasting ward friend relationship.  The Saals are next-door neighbors to Sister Clarke -- a wonderful older lady, who has been a good friend and member missionary.  She has been very instrumental in this whole process.  The Clarke and Saal homes are up on a hill overlooking the ocean.  Gorgeous view! 

We had dinner at the Hookes.  They served dinner to 14 last night -- which included 8 missionaries (4 elders and 4 seniors), and 2 non-member friends.  Bishop and Lori are wonderful, gracious, generous people!

Elder Alvarez and Elder Wenz, being read a story by 5-year-old Julie.  Julie and her mother Elizabeth were to dinner at the Hookes.  Mom is single and Julie is her adopted daughter from Guatemala.  Elizabeth is a non-member friend.  Julie is beautiful and delightful :)