Well, we survived Hurricane Sandy.... Monday morning when we went into the center, Elder Edman told us to go shopping to be prepared for whatever.  Then that afternoon the power went off for 5 hours.  One couple still had power so 4 couples of us got together and played games. The sister missionaries were all grounded until at least Wednesday and we were told to stay close.  Later about midnight the power went off again but we were snug in our beds.  Got up late but stayed wrapped in quilts.  We finally went to a sporting goods store and found an indoor propane heater.  Warmed things up to 65 before the power came back on at 7 that night.  We have had lots of heavy winds and rain.  Some of the houses have had water in their basements, up to 2 feet.  However, we are on a hill and have no basement so we are great.
Wednesday night we had a Halloween dinner with all of the couples and sisters.  I made a big pot of cheddar Chowder and it was all gone. Made a hit.  The sisters left to go to work after the dinner and the rest of us did a get to know you activity.  Was a nice evening.  We came home and I did a trick or treat to the sisters across the driveway.  They gave me hugs and I gave them a cake.  Works for me!!
Friday morning we had a transfer testimony meeting for the 4 sisters and 2 couples that are going home.  Was a very spiritual meeting.  They all expressed their love for the mission and for the spiritual things that they have learned and felt as they have served.  Afterwards we had a breakfast with everyone.  Another great day. One of the couples got a phone call of a family emergency at home so they left early Saturday for home.  They were supposed to be released the first of December so it was only a little bit early.  We will miss them.  In between all of the extra things we were able to do tours at the center.  We had talked about the things we say on our tours and decided to try a couple of new things and were very pleased with the results.  Made things much more spiritual as we were able to bear testimony of some of the special things that have happened.  We are loving it more and more as we feel more confident in the things we do. The ones we work with are so special, loving and willing to help out.  Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.......