Aztec to Phoenix

20 November we departed Aztec, NM headed for Phoenix, AZ. The weather continued to be beautiful! Along the way we visited the Petrified Forest(B) and the Ghormleys(C) (old friends from our days in California) before arriving at the home of Richard, Lisa & George Muhn in Phoenix, AZ.

Here are some more pictures

Phoenix and Dana Point - CA

At Phoenix we visited our son, Richard, and his wife, Lisa, and son, George. They live just north of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. While there we helped with his remodeling of his 'new' home - something for the young and energetic; but it was good to help and share in their life. Its also a good time to be in the desert!

We arrived in Phoenix the evening of November 19.

Collin Oxspring is another of the great elders that served with us in the Zimbabwe mission.
Map:
We left Phoenix 30 November to spend some time with our son-in-law, Dan Everett, who has just started his own Medical Hyperbaric Treatment business. Then a visit to long time friends, Ken & Cathy Wilson who are serving in the Redlands Temple. Finally on to our Daughter's home in Dana Point, California. Dan, her husband, commutes to spend the week at Palm Springs. Again - wonderful weather!

This is our Home Teaching/Visiting Teaching route (we are 'A'). Between the temple and trying to squeeze this in between is a challenge. To reach the one way out at Port Deffern ('D') on the far right takes about 1-Hr 40 Min if we don't stop at any of the others on the way. There are a man and woman we try to get home at the same time. If we time it right it is a two day affair. We go up, help clean, fix and repair, spend the night, then help with other things and head back the next morning. We often try to catch one or two others on the way - but it seldom works out.


An interesting sight on our way to Port Duffern.

This is one of those sights you whizz by then say, "what was that?!". So this time I stopped took a picture. One picture is worth a thousand words . . . .

Christmas 2009

We had a busy and wonderful Christmas here in Nova Scotia. Although we missed family and friends, we have met so many wonderful people here in Nova Scotia and in the future I hope to share a few of their stories. Each one is unique, heart warming, and faith promoting how the Lord will seek out his sheep. (Ezekiel 34:11 KJV).

25 Dec 2009 - Christmas Day. Elder & Sister Muhn opening some gifts:

25 Dec 2009 - Christmas dinner at the Jewer's in Lunenburg:

24 Dec 2009: Both the Stuarts and the Pillings invited us over for Christmas eve dinner and festivities - a wonderful evening with good friends:

23 Dec 2009: The Churches in this area have a yearly live nativity program including live animals (as available). I have mostly movies - but it is likely to take some time to edit those into something presentable, so here are a few pictures. Sorry if some are a little blurry:

Lights and Sights around town:

12 Dec 09 The Temple President and his wife had a Christmas Open House for friends and temple workers. Most of the pictures are of the decorations as I thought I'd talk with people rather than take pictures of them this time :-) :

9 Dec 09: Janet, with testing assistance from Scott), cooked and baked plates of goodies for everyone in our apartment complex as well as friends and missionaries - no small undertaking!









7 Dec 09 The Church in Sackville has a yearly creche display where church members and others in the community bring their nativity pieces for display:

Thanksgiving in Nova Scotia

Before serving in the temple the evening of Thanksgiving, the Mission President and his wife invited all the senior missionaries to their home for a Thanksgiving feast. In Canada they celebrate thanksgiving on the 2nd Monday in October (12 Oct this year). So it was nice that they helped all us from the 'States' to remember our tradition.

Bay of Fundy Tides

Just for Fun Go to THIS webcam and watch the dramatic tide variations at Hall's Harbour. Its about 6 hours between high and low tide.

Then you can look around Halifax Harbour

Enjoy!

She's Called Nova Scotia

This music and slideshow well sums up our love of this country and the people.
- We hope you enjoy this few moments of God's beauty. CLICK HERE