This has been an interesting couple of weeks.  We were really up in the air because Holtrys were leaving and the Packers were coming but no one knew just when for sure.  We finally worked it out so Holtrys worked Thursday morning and then made the final move.  It was a very empty feeling when they drove away and we realized we were alone, really alone here.  Then the next afternoon Elder Sorenson guided the Packers down and we were able to show them the apartment and around town.  They then came on site the next morning and went through a tour with the sisters and us.  I then followed them doing one themselves.   When we had a family of 8 come in from Australia we told them we would follow and help.  Well another 3 people came in so we joined the two groups.  Just got a good start and a family of 7 came so we sent the Packers on ahead by themselves and we took the last tour.  Everything turned out great and so today when they came to serve we left them and came home.  We will stay sort of close but will divide the shifts this week and we feel they will do fine. 

We also had zone conference this past week.  We traveled to Youngstown for that.  It was really a great conference with lots of good counsel and teachings.  It is so good to be able to work with the young missionaries.  They are so strong and have super testimonies and are able to teach and help you feel the spirit.  Sister Vellinga gave a super talk on the temple garment and the covenants we make.  He really emphasized the importance of being a good missionary, obedient and diligent in every way.  We also did role playing trying to involve active families with our investigators.  We are excited because we have received two referrals this past couple of weeks and are able to follow up with them and refer them to missionaries in their areas.  This is a new thing for us but will be exciting.   Also we had a man call the Johnson Home today and ask if he came over if he could visit with missionaries.  We told him we were missionaries and would be glad to have him come and we would talk with him.  Sounds like some missionary work, huh!!!!!

The Packers are from Brigham City and are excited to be here.  Rumor has it that two more couples will be coming so that is really a boost for us.  The Holtrys were sad to leave but are excited about being in Kirtland as well.  Another day two men from the church offices in SL came with our FM director to check things out.  They arrived just as we were about to begin a tour so they joined us.  It was a bit intimidating at first but we soon got into it and loved the tour.  They were able to feel the spirit and complimented us so we felt good about that.  Just a different experience. 

The flowering trees have been just gorgeous the past couple of weeks, just loaded with all colors of blossoms.  So Pretty!  The leaves are all out and it has been so nice temperature wise.  Then the last couple of days it has turned off very cold.  Our thermometer read 33.5 this morning.  We have had clouds and wind all day and it is cold.  However, they say we will be back up to 70 and 80 by mid week.  Will be glad for that, we don’t like this cold.