Dear Family and Friends,
On Wednesday we celebrated Elder Lindsey's birthday during lunch. Our District leaders (the Ormsbys) had P day on Monday so they picked up a cake at Sam's Club and I hid it in the refrigerators in the barn. Elder Lindsey was surprised and everyone loved the cake and ice cream. Elder Lindsey said he's never had so many people wish him a happy birthday. For dinner we BBQed steak and had baked potatoes and took calls and texts from kids, grandkids and siblings. All in all a good day to turn 70!
Since I didn't want to be the one to burn down a barn built in 1870 I used 7 large candles instead of 70 small ones!
Below is an overview of part of the trail into Martin's Cove. Notice the hardworking missionaries!
On Friday Elder Lindsey and I received a sweet Tender Mercy. Our work assignment for the morning was to go into Martin's Cove and paint the last 17 stairs going up to the seating area at the top of the Cove. We were the envy of all the other coupes because everyone is aware of the beautiful spirit that is up there and the opportunity to be alone there as a couple is a rare one. Although the day was cool and windy, in Martin's Cove the sun was warm and we were protected from the wind. The picture below is Elder Lindsey taking a short break.
Elder Lindsey used the roller and I came behind with a brush and filled in the cracks.
Done!
After we finished we took a few minutes to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere that is in Martin's Cove. We talked about how much we love serving here and how blessed we were to spend a couple of hours together in what is a very sacred place.
This picture doesn't begin to show the beauty that is Martin's Cove. If you haven't been here you need to come!
Saturday was P day so after doing laundry and a bit of housework we did a little sight seeing. Our first stop was Alcova. We mailed a letter then got an ice cream cone at the general store. Then we visited Alcova Lake. After Alcova Lake we went to Pathfinder Dam. It was built in 1906 and we were able to walk across the dam and look down into the North Platte River.
We didn't stay out long since we decided to smoke ribs and have two couple over to dinner so we spent a quiet afternoon at home working on projects, preparing for Sunday and just enjoying a beautiful day.
Every week I think Sunday couldn't get any better and then it does. We had a beautiful spirit filled Sacrament meeting. One of the couples told a sweet story of the challenges they have faced and the blessings they've received in their lives and how they came to serve here at Martin's Cove. Then the Seeley family spoke. Brother Seeley is the Ranch Cowboy and he and his wife have a beautiful family. Sister Seely has a beautiful singing voice and sang a song she wrote last night to honor her pioneer ancestors. It brought tears to my eyes. Brother Seeley talked about the little moments in his life that developed his testimony of the gospel.
For Sunday school we studied the book of Judges. Elder and Sister Taylor Jr set up a court with Elder Taylor as the Judge and Sister Taylor as the attorney and they called biblical witnesses to tell their stories! It was so fun and we learned alot!
After pot luck we had a CES fireside taught by two Church Education System Employees. They set the stage for our two days of training along the trail that starts tomorrow. The extra fun thing for me was I knew these men from my work in the cafeteria!
I have to give a shout out to my daughter in law, Jenni...the Mothers Day cookies arrived whole and were yummy! Thank you. Any day we get a package or letter in our box is a great day!
As always we've had another wonderful week here at Martin's Cove!
Love to all of you, you are in our prayers,
Elder and Sister Lindsey
I am soooo enjoying reading your blog, Elder and Sister Lindsey! The pictures are absolutely wonderful and bring back so many memories of time we have spent there. Thank you for the time you spend sharing your time there with us. We love you!
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