Week 67

When I looked at the pictures from this week, I couldn't believe that they were all from the same week. This week has been full of lots of unusual activities. Monday started off with having Joseph and Becca here. They came for a night and spent part of the day with us. We went to the famous Mount Olive Pickle plant store and had tons of fun! :) We went to the Cliffs of the Nuese--a state park that's down the road from us. Joseph remembers going camping there when he was a kid. And we ran by Joseph's old elementary school (Spring Creek) and our old house that was close by.

At the Cliffs of the Neuse

At our old house--we're glad no one came out 
and asked what we were doing. :)

Tuesday we went to dinner and the temple with Gregory, Hugh, and Susan Harper. It was a wonderful night. We enjoyed spending time with friends and spending time in the temple.

This week was also Zone Conference with three zones. I love seeing so many young missionaries that have come and gone out of our zone. It's also always nice to see the mission leaders.

Goldsboro Zone and Mission Leaders (Stevens)

All the missionaries that have a birthday 
this transfer--yep, that me. :)

Elder and Sister Potter at ZC

Friday we went to dinner with Paula and Frankie Jones. We had a great time visiting and eating really good Peruvian food. I had no idea a place like that existed in our area. While we were waiting for them to arrive, I said to Dwight while pointing at a vase of flowers, "I want those on my casket." *giggle giggle* He took a picture so he could show the kids, so they will get it right in about 25 years. :) Sadly, this was the only picture we took that night.

Aren't those pretty--yellow with red--
got that kids? :)

Sometime recently I got my haircut for the first time in over a year. I hope my Utah hairdresser doesn't read this. I forgot how good it feels to get that little bit of pampering.

Right after the haircut

Dwight was really "needing" to do a tailgate for a BYU game. At home he used to do one for most home games and invite our family and friends. He loves cooking for people and loves BYU football, so it's a win/win for him. Yesterday, he finally got to do a "tailgate." He cooked hotdogs, chili, meatballs, etc. for our Haitian friends. The young missionaries tried to explain American football to our friends. The result: The young missionaries got to watch a BYU game, Dwight had to drive people home that got bored, and some of the Haitians fell asleep. At least BYU won. They are now 6-0. The young missionaries decided they'll need to start playing futbol (soccer) with the Haitians again. They get a lot more excited about that. Here is the only picture that was taken.

At least no one is asleep in this picture.

The most important thing that happened this week was the baptism of Marie Similien. She was so happy. She smiled all day. After she was confirmed today, she walked back to her seat with a beautiful smile on her face. She doesn't speak much English, but she knows enough to let me know how she feels. Today she hugged me after church and said, "I love you." I love you, too, Marie. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is so simple. Love Him. Love each other. When we do these two things everything else follows. When we love God, we want to keep His commandments. When we love each other, we take care of each other. I don't think you can find someone truly living those two great commandments that isn't happily being a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Elders Hansen, Smithson, Bates, Hafen, and
Marie, James, Elder and Sister Potter

We love you all!

Sister and Elder Potter