This week began a bit slow but boy did it end rather wild.  We had our P-day on Wednesday, did a few housekeeping things here at home and then decided to visit some of the little shops on the main street of Garrettsville.  Ended up at a small antique shop and Dan found a cast iron bell.  He has been looking for one for a long time so this excited him.  At the checkout the man said he had a larger one at his home so off we went for a look.  It was much bigger and of course we went for the big one.  Now he has a bell, needs to get it home and it will be hung out on the deck.  It has quite the ring so will be heard for some distance.  Exciting!!
On Thursday the Holtrys got the news that they were moving and could have the little house that we had left in Kirtland so they got busy and started the move.  Their last day here will be Tuesday and we are not sure when the Packers will be arriving so things should be interesting at the Home this week.  We had stake conference this weekend.  We went to Youngstown for the saturday evening meeting and it was really a special meeting.  Great talks and a wonderful spirit. We really enjoyed it.  President Kirk is really trying to make the stake great.  He is a wonderful man and we enjoy his talks and counsel.  Then Sunday it was an area conference broadcast into our ward chapel.  The area covers 68 stakes in the northeast and it really was a good conference.  Plenty of food for thought between the two meetings. 
Sunday afternoon we had a tour of 90 scheduled for 4 so we had the Holtrys and 2 companionships of sisters here ready and waiting.  They didn't make it until 5 but we had divided the missionaries into areas and then divided the group into 5 smaller groups and we had them through the tour of the home in just over an hour.  This was the first time for us and a big group and we felt really good about it.  Won't be so nervous for the next one.  The tour group had a guest speaker so they sat on the lawn and he talked to them for another hour.  We were finally able to close just after 7 so that was good.  We had 103 visitors for the day so it was truly a great day.
I had a young woman come into the home one day.  She is not a member but wanted to learn and know more about the church.  I was able to give her the tour and answer questions.  I also have her name and number so I can keep in contact with her and also refer her to the full time missionaries in her area.  She was a special young woman and hopefully she can feel and know and recognize the spirit as it testifies to her.  Was a special experience.
We also had a meeting with the Rootstown singles committee and now have planned activities through December.  They are excited and determined to make this work.  It is fun to watch and be a part of it. 
We are not sure just when the Packers will be arriving and we also have zone conference this week so it should be an interesting one.  Looking forward to new and great things.  We love it.