Our Week

 Saturday evening we went to a very nice piano recital that the Allens invited us to.  It had lots of little kids, but they were so cute.  Even the youngest little pianist of about 4 years old held her hands just right.  As the recital went on, more and more advanced students played pieces.  They all did such an awesome job.  Even those kids who were no older than 10 were playing very difficult pieces and doing them without any mistakes.  The older ones were awesome playing Chopin and other difficult composers.  We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

 Thursday we took a day off from the office and went to Plattsburg N.Y. We got our meds and then spent a lovely day with the Howards.  We were celebrating our 48th anniversary.  I can't even believe that it's been that long.  It sounds so old and really it is, but I still don't feel old at all.  For lunch we went to KFC and then for dinner we went to Texas Road House.

 I chose Roadkill this time and it was very good.  However, there was so much food that we all took food home.  We had enough for dinner the next evening.

 Yesterday I was busy filling zone orders when these 2 missionaries asked me to meet them on the second floor.  I went down and there they were standing in a classroom holding this pastry box.  They then sang Happy Birthday to me.  My birthday isn't even until next week, but they said they wanted to be the first to wish me a Happy Birthday.  How thoughtful is that?  I was so surprised and happy.

 I took their picture when they came upstairs and they said they had to have a picture with me.  So, her I am with Elder McCook and Elder Smith.  These two sharp Elders are just awesome.

 Normally I get zone orders on Friday once a month and then on the following four week days,  I fill two zones orders a day.  Friday of that week, after zone council, the Zone leaders come up and I give them their orders.  Well, next friday Pres and Sis Cannon are having their last day.  Their three years are up and we will be getting a new mission president.  Because of this, zone council will be on Tues. and I will give out zone orders then.  It is a LOT of work to get those zone orders together.  So yesterday afternoon after getting all of the zone orders, I began working and getting them together.  Elder Arhets always helps me move the big boxes full of books.  I had finished Ottawa's order and saw that I had twelve boxes of stuff.  Each box is so carefully packed by me.  It is tiring too, but I was working on the next order.  Elders Ruby and Wilber came to the office and asked if they could help me.  At first I said no, but then thought, "why not?"  I asked them if they really had the time to help and they said, "Yes we will be so happy to help."  They helped me with all the rest of the orders.  Oh my gosh!  It was awesome to have the help.  Within a couple of hours we were all done.  All the orders gathered, packed up, labeled, and put in the hallway, waiting for pick up.  I was so happy and grateful that they helped me.  It saved me hours of work.  We had fun together too, chatting and laughing as we were getting the work done.  I will certainly make them a yummy treat next week.

      This was my yummy pastry; Italian cannoli from the "best" Italian bakery in all of Quebec

 This morning we, the senior couples, had a brunch for Pres. and Sister Cannon.  We all gathered at the mission office and had the brunch in the High Council room.  There was a ton of food with lots and lots of left-overs.

                                                                 "We remember"

 I made the chicken enchilada ring and several people told me it was their favorite dish.  That made me feel good and happy.  Besides this we had tons of fruit, pastries, breads, juices, and dessert.  I am sure everyone had a good time.  I'm certain everyone enjoyed themselves.

                                          Each couple wrote a note to President and his wife.