HEART AND SEOUL Oct. 30 - Nov. 6, 2005

HEART

We are happy that Ed & Susan have now come onto the blog. so it appears we are all on. We think David that you are on, is that correct? With all of us on, as you read our weekly entry, it will be easy for you to comment on the happenings within your family for the week. This will enable all of us to know the news of one another.
There are a few questions we have in mind we would like to know. 1. Has the cabin been winterized? 2. Was the propane put in for winter visits and what is the going price? 3. Have the rodents made any visible damage and does more decon need to be placed around? 4. Did you know a chapel is under construction on the property formerly used by the construction company for the girls camp and is scheduled to be completed July 2006? 5. Did you know our neighbors west of us (formerly Robin & Gary's cabin) is up for sale at $170,000? 6. Did you know Mary Jane & Andrew will be having a baby girl in Februay and do we know the sex of Matt & Debbie's baby that is to arrive in April? 7. Did you know Tylers mission call to Madrid, Spain has been updated for him to leave Jan.17? 8. Do we know all of the updates of our family missionaries, Trent, Curtis & Jake who will be coming home Dec. 14?
After attending our District Conference last week, the message came loud and clear that it was important to keep communication within our families. We are in the closing down time of the second coming and more than ever our families need to strengthen one another. We are so pleased that technology allows such an easier way to do that since each of our individual families are spread out, that is why we are happy that all of you are now on the blog and what an easy way that is for us to keep in touch!

SEOUL

As you know, we meet each Monday for FHE. The first & third Monday's are at the new Mission Home, which is large enough to add the new temple missionaries, now giving us sixteen who share the responsibiity of the food & lesson. On the 2nd & 4th Monday we go out to eat, which has been at the Dragon Hill on base, but now because of our numbers we can only go there on the 4th so whoever is responsible for the 2nd Monday has to plan where & what we are doing. It is enjoyable for all to meet together as it is a change from regular stewardship.
One couple who are Military missionaries, the Gammons, went with us to a new and unusual Korean restaurent. They have an inexpensive price for each menu plate and the restaurant is only a block from the temple. We took them to it since it was new and when we got there, two Korean sister temple workers joined us for dinner. They picked up the tab which is what Koreans do; serve missionaries in any way they can in appreciation for our being here.
Last Monday as we were in Etawan, we engaged in a conversation with a well dressed business man and he made the statement: " I am so sorry, so very sorry." We didn't understand what he meant until he related the demonstrations against America by the young university students. He was so sorry that the teachers were not teaching them of the history and they did not understand the deep love and appreciation the older generations have for America. We have been told by older generations before of their great love for America. This man literally had tears come to his eyes for the fact that the young are not being taught the truths of history.
We have found that generally the Koreans are amiable towards America and particularly to the saints have a deep love and respect. Elder Nelson left an apostalic blessing to the Koreans last Sunday and we truly expect the church will bring about many wonderful changes in the lives of the Koreans as the people accept and live the gospel of Jesus Christ.