Monday, June 28, 2010
27 June 2010 Sunday
Last week Sister Faux mentioned the birth of baby girls to Swancy and Sister Nicholas. She will relate more about this in her comments.
As a pre-arranged Preparation Day diversion in the afternoon Elder Faux drove the elders to view the Dennery Waterfall located about 5 miles west of the village of Dennery (thus the name). In the last few months we have taken other visitors to this location and have been somewhat disappointed due to the small amount of water flowing over the fall. However today it was spectacular. All the recent rain made for a good flow in the nearby river with an abundance of water coming over the fall. The rain had also washed all the surrounding foliage so it was vivid and green and the thought run through my mind that “this site could easily have been a waterfall in the Garden of Eden”. The elders were equally impressed as well and had a great time getting in the way of the mist generated by the fall so they were all soaking wet by the time we departed. When we reach our apartment we were greeted by the aroma of freshly baked rolls wafting through the screen door. Sister Faux, bless her heart, while we had been having fun she stayed at the apartment to prepare a scrumptious dinner consisting of a chicken casserole, fruit salad, plus the hot rolls, as mentioned, with cinnamon rolls for dessert.
Wednesday was zone conference in Castries. President Gamiette thought it would be beneficial to have the branch and elder quorum presidents meet with us as well. Therefore he scheduled the conference for 4:00 p.m. thus enabling three out of four to be in attendance. Each time we meet with President Gamiette we are more impressed with his enthusiasm, his teaching skills, and the way he uses the scriptures in his instruction. It was a good conference, and with mixed emotions, the last one for us. By taking a break part way through to feast on Subway Sandwiches, and cookies, it was 9:20 p.m. by the time we departed for Vieux Fort. Elder Faux was not that eager about driving home in the dark, and would have preferred staying over. But Firmus Hippolyte, 1st counselor in the branch presidency, who attended in President Nicholas’s absent, needed a ride which we consented to provide. As we parked the auto at our apartment we were both thankful to have had such a fruitful and safe day.
Sister Faux: A week ago Saturday night President Nicholas wife gave birth to a baby girl in England. She seems healthy and I am sure they are happy about her. As she was born in England she will have an English citizenship and some of the privileges of being English. I am sure she must be a beautiful baby. They plan to come home in August or September. Her name is Ceci (same as our granddaughter that has visited here). I do not know the spelling but that is her name. Swancy William also had a baby girl that same night but her baby was a month early and was small- only 4 lbs. We thought she was also healthy but found out later that her lungs were not developed and her heart was on the wrong side. She died Sunday night and so that has been sad for the family. They held a simple service for her on Wednesday that we could not attend as we were in Castries for Zone Conference. We are sorry for the family.
As Elder Faux talked about the elders having a great day last Monday. We have many, many pictures of the falls with the various elders. I did fix lunch for them as I used to do all the time. I have been lazy for a few weeks so I will mend my ways. Zone conference on Wednesday was nice. The elders had been told that due to the later time they were to come feeling full of food. We were to have refreshments and so we decided to have Subway Sandwiches and cookies. They were a hit as usual. No one came to Seminary again on Thursday- that is four times no one has come. I keep thinking that if no one has any interest we should stop; Elder Faux thinks we should continue. We will see what happens this week. Today was our first Sunday with air conditioning but I was disappointed as it was not very cool??? Elder Faux ended up being the one in charge of the men that installed it and also hiring an electrician. I hope it works out okay.
Some of the things I have been thinking of this week are the things that I miss here in the West Indies Mission: I miss not seeing a good roast beef, have only seen minced beef. I miss sour cream, although we find it at times. I miss seeing a nice FAT, cow, horse, goat or a sheep. The pigs look quite fat and they wander all over the town as do the other animals. I miss a nice soft towel; our towels are stiff as they dry in the sun. I miss a nice sidewalk; they are very rough and miserable to walk on. I miss a nice smooth place to drive a car: the roads are full of chuckholes, they have been repaving the road to Castries and it is better in most places. I miss having someone play the piano at church. I miss a nice CRISP box of crackers or chips. I miss blooming flowers: We have many flowering shrubs but not many flowers. I miss nice modestly dressed women. I miss cars that drive on the right side of the road. I hear people saying “It is finished” when they don’t have what we want to buy. But now must say “It is Finished”-almost.
Sister and Elder Faux
Last week Sister Faux mentioned the birth of baby girls to Swancy and Sister Nicholas. She will relate more about this in her comments.
As a pre-arranged Preparation Day diversion in the afternoon Elder Faux drove the elders to view the Dennery Waterfall located about 5 miles west of the village of Dennery (thus the name). In the last few months we have taken other visitors to this location and have been somewhat disappointed due to the small amount of water flowing over the fall. However today it was spectacular. All the recent rain made for a good flow in the nearby river with an abundance of water coming over the fall. The rain had also washed all the surrounding foliage so it was vivid and green and the thought run through my mind that “this site could easily have been a waterfall in the Garden of Eden”. The elders were equally impressed as well and had a great time getting in the way of the mist generated by the fall so they were all soaking wet by the time we departed. When we reach our apartment we were greeted by the aroma of freshly baked rolls wafting through the screen door. Sister Faux, bless her heart, while we had been having fun she stayed at the apartment to prepare a scrumptious dinner consisting of a chicken casserole, fruit salad, plus the hot rolls, as mentioned, with cinnamon rolls for dessert.
Wednesday was zone conference in Castries. President Gamiette thought it would be beneficial to have the branch and elder quorum presidents meet with us as well. Therefore he scheduled the conference for 4:00 p.m. thus enabling three out of four to be in attendance. Each time we meet with President Gamiette we are more impressed with his enthusiasm, his teaching skills, and the way he uses the scriptures in his instruction. It was a good conference, and with mixed emotions, the last one for us. By taking a break part way through to feast on Subway Sandwiches, and cookies, it was 9:20 p.m. by the time we departed for Vieux Fort. Elder Faux was not that eager about driving home in the dark, and would have preferred staying over. But Firmus Hippolyte, 1st counselor in the branch presidency, who attended in President Nicholas’s absent, needed a ride which we consented to provide. As we parked the auto at our apartment we were both thankful to have had such a fruitful and safe day.
Sister Faux: A week ago Saturday night President Nicholas wife gave birth to a baby girl in England. She seems healthy and I am sure they are happy about her. As she was born in England she will have an English citizenship and some of the privileges of being English. I am sure she must be a beautiful baby. They plan to come home in August or September. Her name is Ceci (same as our granddaughter that has visited here). I do not know the spelling but that is her name. Swancy William also had a baby girl that same night but her baby was a month early and was small- only 4 lbs. We thought she was also healthy but found out later that her lungs were not developed and her heart was on the wrong side. She died Sunday night and so that has been sad for the family. They held a simple service for her on Wednesday that we could not attend as we were in Castries for Zone Conference. We are sorry for the family.
As Elder Faux talked about the elders having a great day last Monday. We have many, many pictures of the falls with the various elders. I did fix lunch for them as I used to do all the time. I have been lazy for a few weeks so I will mend my ways. Zone conference on Wednesday was nice. The elders had been told that due to the later time they were to come feeling full of food. We were to have refreshments and so we decided to have Subway Sandwiches and cookies. They were a hit as usual. No one came to Seminary again on Thursday- that is four times no one has come. I keep thinking that if no one has any interest we should stop; Elder Faux thinks we should continue. We will see what happens this week. Today was our first Sunday with air conditioning but I was disappointed as it was not very cool??? Elder Faux ended up being the one in charge of the men that installed it and also hiring an electrician. I hope it works out okay.
Some of the things I have been thinking of this week are the things that I miss here in the West Indies Mission: I miss not seeing a good roast beef, have only seen minced beef. I miss sour cream, although we find it at times. I miss seeing a nice FAT, cow, horse, goat or a sheep. The pigs look quite fat and they wander all over the town as do the other animals. I miss a nice soft towel; our towels are stiff as they dry in the sun. I miss a nice sidewalk; they are very rough and miserable to walk on. I miss a nice smooth place to drive a car: the roads are full of chuckholes, they have been repaving the road to Castries and it is better in most places. I miss having someone play the piano at church. I miss a nice CRISP box of crackers or chips. I miss blooming flowers: We have many flowering shrubs but not many flowers. I miss nice modestly dressed women. I miss cars that drive on the right side of the road. I hear people saying “It is finished” when they don’t have what we want to buy. But now must say “It is Finished”-almost.
Sister and Elder Faux
Monday, June 21, 2010
20 June 2010 Sunday
FIRST OF ALL: A happy Father’s Day to all. Tuesday was our district meeting, in Vieux Fort this week, and the day turned out to be a cluster of activity that just seemed to fall into place. Elder Warhurst, our district leader, once again had a well prepared lesson, and training, ready for our meeting. We have mentioned this before that we are impressed with the insight and comprehension these young elders display as they go about their missionary efforts and assignments. Skills that will be blessings to them in whatever they do following their mission. About ten minutes after our district meeting ended a crew arrived to install the air conditioners (the mission Physical Facilities people worked out a way to pay for the brackets that were needed). This timing just by pure chance. After district meeting we enjoyed the company of Elder and Sister Treseder as they awaited the arrival of Elder Treseder’s two brothers and their wives, at the Vieux Fort International Airport, as they come for a visit. While the Treseder’s were at the airport Elder and Sister Faux were back at the church giving final approval on the installation of the air conditioners. We were told the electrical system is not adequate to operate air conditioners so that is now our next project. The Treseder families decided to have lunch before driving to Castries and invited us to join with them -which we did. Have we mention Liat Caribbean Airline before? Another episode: Our plans were to pick up Elder and Sister Olliver in Castries Wednesday morning, as they were flying in from Trinidad, and then bring them to the Vieux Fort airport for their flight home, as they have completed their mission. About ten minutes into our drive we receive a call from the mission office telling us Liat went on strike this morning so the Ollivers’ would not be flying in. About the time we returned to the apartment another call asking if we could pick them up at the Vieux Fort airport at 3:30 p.m. “That would be fine, Happy to do it”. Then another telephone call a couple of hours later telling us not to bother, “The Olliver’s have found a flight from Trinidad to Dallas, Texas”. In the early afternoon yet another telephone call from the mission office, “The Ollivers’ decided against the Dallas flight; could you pick them up at 6:30 p.m. at the Vieux Fort airport and help them with accommodations for the night?” “OK, we will be glad to do that”. Plan A: we will invite them to stay with us. Therefore Sister Faux washed the sheets so all would be fresh and clean if they opted to accept our invitation. Plan B: we did find an available room in a local hotel, but had no idea what it look like, if that should be their choice. As we supposed they preferred to stay with us and we are pleased they did so. Thus we turned our bedroom, with easy access to the shower/toilet, and air conditioning, over to them while we slept in the kitchen area on the floor, using the mattresses we had borrowed from the elder’s apartment. We had a nice visit with them and happy we could accommodate them. And they seemed really appreciative of the bed and the meals Dora prepared for them. Because of Liat going on strike by the time the Ollivers’ arrive at their home in Cedar City, Utah they will have been on the road for four days.
Sister Faux: Once again it is Sunday afternoon- where did that week go, time really does fly when you are having fun. I will try to recall the things I accomplished last week. I thought I about had my sewing all finished but then I received more shirts that Elder Taylor wanted tailored. I have turned that into a speedy process and it does not take as much time as when I first became a tailor. Whoever thought I would turn into a tailor. It is fun and makes the elders happy. I finished my 29 aprons, I actually gave away 30 but one was a new one I brought with me and used for a pattern. I made eight aprons for the fathers in the branch and gave them today for Father’s Day. It was fun as they liked them and we were able to take some pictures. I also made a couple of women’s aprons for the women who work in the shop where I buy my material. The one lady asks me for a gift before I go home and the owner asked for a pattern of the apron. I wonder if she will make some aprons to sell, if so I think I need a cut of the profit. The sewing machine is all cleaned up and oiled and ready to put away until someone else comes along ready to sew. Last Sunday we had visitors in our branch, the Miller’s, they said that they had a taxi taking them around down town where we were driving and Elder Faux pulled out and they saw us and said “Oh there is another white couple on vacation”. The taxi driver said “No, he is the minister of their church here on the island”. We must be better known than we think we are and we found that interesting. Last week as we were out to the William home a man was sitting out in the ocean on a little boat of some kind. He was just sitting there and we could see some type of markings or whatever surrounding quite a large area. They told us he was a seaweed farmer and was gathering or farming his seaweed. We had never heard of such a thing before but it looked interesting. Our elders have had their washer broken for a week or two. Last Monday they were here for sometime as they did their email and did their washing. My washer is very slow and about 8 pm the last batch finished. They are getting a new washer but I do not think it is ready just yet. They were here at lunch time so I made scones for lunch. They seemed to enjoy them. Our lastest news is that Swancy William had a baby girl last night. She was born a month early and is tiny 4 lbs and? We will see her tomorrow. Sister Nicholas had her baby in England last night and was another baby girl. I think they come home in August. Our next movie at the church will be this Friday. It is always interesting to see how many turn out. Well that is it for the day, hope everyone has a good week. The Church is true. Sister and Elder Faux 20 June 2010 Sunday
FIRST OF ALL: A happy Father’s Day to all. Tuesday was our district meeting, in Vieux Fort this week, and the day turned out to be a cluster of activity that just seemed to fall into place. Elder Warhurst, our district leader, once again had a well prepared lesson, and training, ready for our meeting. We have mentioned this before that we are impressed with the insight and comprehension these young elders display as they go about their missionary efforts and assignments. Skills that will be blessings to them in whatever they do following their mission. About ten minutes after our district meeting ended a crew arrived to install the air conditioners (the mission Physical Facilities people worked out a way to pay for the brackets that were needed). This timing just by pure chance. After district meeting we enjoyed the company of Elder and Sister Treseder as they awaited the arrival of Elder Treseder’s two brothers and their wives, at the Vieux Fort International Airport, as they come for a visit. While the Treseder’s were at the airport Elder and Sister Faux were back at the church giving final approval on the installation of the air conditioners. We were told the electrical system is not adequate to operate air conditioners so that is now our next project. The Treseder families decided to have lunch before driving to Castries and invited us to join with them -which we did. Have we mention Liat Caribbean Airline before? Another episode: Our plans were to pick up Elder and Sister Olliver in Castries Wednesday morning, as they were flying in from Trinidad, and then bring them to the Vieux Fort airport for their flight home, as they have completed their mission. About ten minutes into our drive we receive a call from the mission office telling us Liat went on strike this morning so the Ollivers’ would not be flying in. About the time we returned to the apartment another call asking if we could pick them up at the Vieux Fort airport at 3:30 p.m. “That would be fine, Happy to do it”. Then another telephone call a couple of hours later telling us not to bother, “The Olliver’s have found a flight from Trinidad to Dallas, Texas”. In the early afternoon yet another telephone call from the mission office, “The Ollivers’ decided against the Dallas flight; could you pick them up at 6:30 p.m. at the Vieux Fort airport and help them with accommodations for the night?” “OK, we will be glad to do that”. Plan A: we will invite them to stay with us. Therefore Sister Faux washed the sheets so all would be fresh and clean if they opted to accept our invitation. Plan B: we did find an available room in a local hotel, but had no idea what it look like, if that should be their choice. As we supposed they preferred to stay with us and we are pleased they did so. Thus we turned our bedroom, with easy access to the shower/toilet, and air conditioning, over to them while we slept in the kitchen area on the floor, using the mattresses we had borrowed from the elder’s apartment. We had a nice visit with them and happy we could accommodate them. And they seemed really appreciative of the bed and the meals Dora prepared for them. Because of Liat going on strike by the time the Ollivers’ arrive at their home in Cedar City, Utah they will have been on the road for four days.
Sister Faux: Once again it is Sunday afternoon- where did that week go, time really does fly when you are having fun. I will try to recall the things I accomplished last week. I thought I about had my sewing all finished but then I received more shirts that Elder Taylor wanted tailored. I have turned that into a speedy process and it does not take as much time as when I first became a tailor. Whoever thought I would turn into a tailor. It is fun and makes the elders happy. I finished my 29 aprons, I actually gave away 30 but one was a new one I brought with me and used for a pattern. I made eight aprons for the fathers in the branch and gave them today for Father’s Day. It was fun as they liked them and we were able to take some pictures. I also made a couple of women’s aprons for the women who work in the shop where I buy my material. The one lady asks me for a gift before I go home and the owner asked for a pattern of the apron. I wonder if she will make some aprons to sell, if so I think I need a cut of the profit. The sewing machine is all cleaned up and oiled and ready to put away until someone else comes along ready to sew. Last Sunday we had visitors in our branch, the Miller’s, they said that they had a taxi taking them around down town where we were driving and Elder Faux pulled out and they saw us and said “Oh there is another white couple on vacation”. The taxi driver said “No, he is the minister of their church here on the island”. We must be better known than we think we are and we found that interesting. Last week as we were out to the William home a man was sitting out in the ocean on a little boat of some kind. He was just sitting there and we could see some type of markings or whatever surrounding quite a large area. They told us he was a seaweed farmer and was gathering or farming his seaweed. We had never heard of such a thing before but it looked interesting. Our elders have had their washer broken for a week or two. Last Monday they were here for sometime as they did their email and did their washing. My washer is very slow and about 8 pm the last batch finished. They are getting a new washer but I do not think it is ready just yet. They were here at lunch time so I made scones for lunch. They seemed to enjoy them. Our lastest news is that Swancy William had a baby girl last night. She was born a month early and is tiny 4 lbs and? We will see her tomorrow. Sister Nicholas had her baby in England last night and was another baby girl. I think they come home in August. Our next movie at the church will be this Friday. It is always interesting to see how many turn out. Well that is it for the day, hope everyone has a good week. The Church is true. Sister and Elder Faux
FIRST OF ALL: A happy Father’s Day to all. Tuesday was our district meeting, in Vieux Fort this week, and the day turned out to be a cluster of activity that just seemed to fall into place. Elder Warhurst, our district leader, once again had a well prepared lesson, and training, ready for our meeting. We have mentioned this before that we are impressed with the insight and comprehension these young elders display as they go about their missionary efforts and assignments. Skills that will be blessings to them in whatever they do following their mission. About ten minutes after our district meeting ended a crew arrived to install the air conditioners (the mission Physical Facilities people worked out a way to pay for the brackets that were needed). This timing just by pure chance. After district meeting we enjoyed the company of Elder and Sister Treseder as they awaited the arrival of Elder Treseder’s two brothers and their wives, at the Vieux Fort International Airport, as they come for a visit. While the Treseder’s were at the airport Elder and Sister Faux were back at the church giving final approval on the installation of the air conditioners. We were told the electrical system is not adequate to operate air conditioners so that is now our next project. The Treseder families decided to have lunch before driving to Castries and invited us to join with them -which we did. Have we mention Liat Caribbean Airline before? Another episode: Our plans were to pick up Elder and Sister Olliver in Castries Wednesday morning, as they were flying in from Trinidad, and then bring them to the Vieux Fort airport for their flight home, as they have completed their mission. About ten minutes into our drive we receive a call from the mission office telling us Liat went on strike this morning so the Ollivers’ would not be flying in. About the time we returned to the apartment another call asking if we could pick them up at the Vieux Fort airport at 3:30 p.m. “That would be fine, Happy to do it”. Then another telephone call a couple of hours later telling us not to bother, “The Olliver’s have found a flight from Trinidad to Dallas, Texas”. In the early afternoon yet another telephone call from the mission office, “The Ollivers’ decided against the Dallas flight; could you pick them up at 6:30 p.m. at the Vieux Fort airport and help them with accommodations for the night?” “OK, we will be glad to do that”. Plan A: we will invite them to stay with us. Therefore Sister Faux washed the sheets so all would be fresh and clean if they opted to accept our invitation. Plan B: we did find an available room in a local hotel, but had no idea what it look like, if that should be their choice. As we supposed they preferred to stay with us and we are pleased they did so. Thus we turned our bedroom, with easy access to the shower/toilet, and air conditioning, over to them while we slept in the kitchen area on the floor, using the mattresses we had borrowed from the elder’s apartment. We had a nice visit with them and happy we could accommodate them. And they seemed really appreciative of the bed and the meals Dora prepared for them. Because of Liat going on strike by the time the Ollivers’ arrive at their home in Cedar City, Utah they will have been on the road for four days.
Sister Faux: Once again it is Sunday afternoon- where did that week go, time really does fly when you are having fun. I will try to recall the things I accomplished last week. I thought I about had my sewing all finished but then I received more shirts that Elder Taylor wanted tailored. I have turned that into a speedy process and it does not take as much time as when I first became a tailor. Whoever thought I would turn into a tailor. It is fun and makes the elders happy. I finished my 29 aprons, I actually gave away 30 but one was a new one I brought with me and used for a pattern. I made eight aprons for the fathers in the branch and gave them today for Father’s Day. It was fun as they liked them and we were able to take some pictures. I also made a couple of women’s aprons for the women who work in the shop where I buy my material. The one lady asks me for a gift before I go home and the owner asked for a pattern of the apron. I wonder if she will make some aprons to sell, if so I think I need a cut of the profit. The sewing machine is all cleaned up and oiled and ready to put away until someone else comes along ready to sew. Last Sunday we had visitors in our branch, the Miller’s, they said that they had a taxi taking them around down town where we were driving and Elder Faux pulled out and they saw us and said “Oh there is another white couple on vacation”. The taxi driver said “No, he is the minister of their church here on the island”. We must be better known than we think we are and we found that interesting. Last week as we were out to the William home a man was sitting out in the ocean on a little boat of some kind. He was just sitting there and we could see some type of markings or whatever surrounding quite a large area. They told us he was a seaweed farmer and was gathering or farming his seaweed. We had never heard of such a thing before but it looked interesting. Our elders have had their washer broken for a week or two. Last Monday they were here for sometime as they did their email and did their washing. My washer is very slow and about 8 pm the last batch finished. They are getting a new washer but I do not think it is ready just yet. They were here at lunch time so I made scones for lunch. They seemed to enjoy them. Our lastest news is that Swancy William had a baby girl last night. She was born a month early and is tiny 4 lbs and? We will see her tomorrow. Sister Nicholas had her baby in England last night and was another baby girl. I think they come home in August. Our next movie at the church will be this Friday. It is always interesting to see how many turn out. Well that is it for the day, hope everyone has a good week. The Church is true. Sister and Elder Faux 20 June 2010 Sunday
FIRST OF ALL: A happy Father’s Day to all. Tuesday was our district meeting, in Vieux Fort this week, and the day turned out to be a cluster of activity that just seemed to fall into place. Elder Warhurst, our district leader, once again had a well prepared lesson, and training, ready for our meeting. We have mentioned this before that we are impressed with the insight and comprehension these young elders display as they go about their missionary efforts and assignments. Skills that will be blessings to them in whatever they do following their mission. About ten minutes after our district meeting ended a crew arrived to install the air conditioners (the mission Physical Facilities people worked out a way to pay for the brackets that were needed). This timing just by pure chance. After district meeting we enjoyed the company of Elder and Sister Treseder as they awaited the arrival of Elder Treseder’s two brothers and their wives, at the Vieux Fort International Airport, as they come for a visit. While the Treseder’s were at the airport Elder and Sister Faux were back at the church giving final approval on the installation of the air conditioners. We were told the electrical system is not adequate to operate air conditioners so that is now our next project. The Treseder families decided to have lunch before driving to Castries and invited us to join with them -which we did. Have we mention Liat Caribbean Airline before? Another episode: Our plans were to pick up Elder and Sister Olliver in Castries Wednesday morning, as they were flying in from Trinidad, and then bring them to the Vieux Fort airport for their flight home, as they have completed their mission. About ten minutes into our drive we receive a call from the mission office telling us Liat went on strike this morning so the Ollivers’ would not be flying in. About the time we returned to the apartment another call asking if we could pick them up at the Vieux Fort airport at 3:30 p.m. “That would be fine, Happy to do it”. Then another telephone call a couple of hours later telling us not to bother, “The Olliver’s have found a flight from Trinidad to Dallas, Texas”. In the early afternoon yet another telephone call from the mission office, “The Ollivers’ decided against the Dallas flight; could you pick them up at 6:30 p.m. at the Vieux Fort airport and help them with accommodations for the night?” “OK, we will be glad to do that”. Plan A: we will invite them to stay with us. Therefore Sister Faux washed the sheets so all would be fresh and clean if they opted to accept our invitation. Plan B: we did find an available room in a local hotel, but had no idea what it look like, if that should be their choice. As we supposed they preferred to stay with us and we are pleased they did so. Thus we turned our bedroom, with easy access to the shower/toilet, and air conditioning, over to them while we slept in the kitchen area on the floor, using the mattresses we had borrowed from the elder’s apartment. We had a nice visit with them and happy we could accommodate them. And they seemed really appreciative of the bed and the meals Dora prepared for them. Because of Liat going on strike by the time the Ollivers’ arrive at their home in Cedar City, Utah they will have been on the road for four days.
Sister Faux: Once again it is Sunday afternoon- where did that week go, time really does fly when you are having fun. I will try to recall the things I accomplished last week. I thought I about had my sewing all finished but then I received more shirts that Elder Taylor wanted tailored. I have turned that into a speedy process and it does not take as much time as when I first became a tailor. Whoever thought I would turn into a tailor. It is fun and makes the elders happy. I finished my 29 aprons, I actually gave away 30 but one was a new one I brought with me and used for a pattern. I made eight aprons for the fathers in the branch and gave them today for Father’s Day. It was fun as they liked them and we were able to take some pictures. I also made a couple of women’s aprons for the women who work in the shop where I buy my material. The one lady asks me for a gift before I go home and the owner asked for a pattern of the apron. I wonder if she will make some aprons to sell, if so I think I need a cut of the profit. The sewing machine is all cleaned up and oiled and ready to put away until someone else comes along ready to sew. Last Sunday we had visitors in our branch, the Miller’s, they said that they had a taxi taking them around down town where we were driving and Elder Faux pulled out and they saw us and said “Oh there is another white couple on vacation”. The taxi driver said “No, he is the minister of their church here on the island”. We must be better known than we think we are and we found that interesting. Last week as we were out to the William home a man was sitting out in the ocean on a little boat of some kind. He was just sitting there and we could see some type of markings or whatever surrounding quite a large area. They told us he was a seaweed farmer and was gathering or farming his seaweed. We had never heard of such a thing before but it looked interesting. Our elders have had their washer broken for a week or two. Last Monday they were here for sometime as they did their email and did their washing. My washer is very slow and about 8 pm the last batch finished. They are getting a new washer but I do not think it is ready just yet. They were here at lunch time so I made scones for lunch. They seemed to enjoy them. Our lastest news is that Swancy William had a baby girl last night. She was born a month early and is tiny 4 lbs and? We will see her tomorrow. Sister Nicholas had her baby in England last night and was another baby girl. I think they come home in August. Our next movie at the church will be this Friday. It is always interesting to see how many turn out. Well that is it for the day, hope everyone has a good week. The Church is true. Sister and Elder Faux
Monday, June 14, 2010
13 June 2010 Sunday
Weather wise, the last month seems to have been getting hotter. Just a couple of degrees on the thermometer can make quite a difference. At church, with the six windows and two doors open, and the five ceiling fans whirling full tempo it has, for the most part, been bearable. But the last three weeks something more was needed therefore a 100 horsepower floor fan was added to the inventory. Well it sounds like a 100 horsepower when it is turned on. It has made a difference although it has required turning up the volume of the microphone. Anyway this week two air conditioning units were delivered to the church –the installation cost included in the purchase price. When the installers came to put them in place they realized two pair of brackets would be required for the outside units -which were not included in the purchase price. As President Nicholas has the only access to the branch funds, and he is in England at this time, our dilemma now is trying to figure a way to obtain the money to pay for the brackets. Meanwhile, there sitting along one wall of the chapel are our air conditioning units tantalizing us. A little about our two newest elders, Elders Nielson and Taylor. Elder Nielson is from Nephi (Utah) and Pleasant Grove High School’s renowned head football coach, Dale Sampson and his wife Cindee, are his uncle and aunt. Now for Elder Taylor. He is from Loa (Utah). About three miles east of Loa is Lyman where in lives the Jeff Peterson family with twin sons, and missionaries, the same age as Elder Taylor. Their older brother, Shawn, served in the Philippines where we became well acquainted with him while serving there as well. We have even visited with him on occasions when passing though Lyman. Prior to this mission Elder Faux did quite a bit of relief work at the Wayne Community Health Center pharmacy in Bicknell (Utah) and we have established that he and Elder Taylor’s mother, because of her employment at the time, have conversed with one another in the pharmacy. Visiting in church today was the Miller Family-eight total counting son and daughter-in-laws- from Clovis, California. In conversing with Brother Miller Elder Brenkmann mentioned he at one time had companion from Clovis. When his name was mentioned Brother Miller recognized it immediately stating he not only knew him but had many interactions with his father. These comments just to show that when you are a member of the Church it really does become a small world.
Sister Faux: Greetings from the West Indies Mission---which includes St Maartin,St Lucia, St Vincent, Grenada, Trinidad Tobago, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. Barbados is another island that will be included in this mission beginning in July. Some elders are hoping for a chance to serve there, another great adventure to add to their other great adventures. I don’t know how many people realize just what countries are in this mission. Can you imagine how traveling to these places would be every six weeks for zone conference? That is what our mission President Gamiette and his assistants do every six weeks. And as Elder Faux stated in a blog before, the airlines are not too dependable as far as traveling on time. The mission home is in Trinidad which makes it so most of the couple missionaries never go to the mission office or mission home. As the elders come into the mission they do travel to Trinidad and stay in a bed and breakfast that is near the mission home. When they are released they again travel to the mission home for a meeting and dinner and then travel home the next day. Most couples just leave from the country they are serving in at the close of their mission. We did travel to Trinidad with most of the couples once for a training meeting. That is a much bigger island and did not seem much like an island. The adventures are great where we are called to serve.
I know I have talked of the mosquitoes before but you would just have to be here to see how bad they are. If you are outside after sundown or just about dark they almost pack you off. I think they travel around in herds, swarms or at least in a big bunch together. They have become bad since we have had a little rain and I am told they will be that bad until the rainy season is over. Woe is me.
I have never lived where it is very humid (well it was humid when we served in the Philippines) but here it is quite humid and if ever you have had fungus you will understand what I am talking about. Fungus can start anywhere and can be so miserable—just take my word for it…. If you buy a package of gum and open it to have a piece, it is okay. But the next time you open it will feel like it has been chewed once before. It is very sticky and it is the same with candy, you soon learn to keep it in the refrigerator. I make it sound like life here is a bunch of problems, but life can be very good here.
Last week we took our four elders to Castries for district meeting. As usual we stopped at the half way point so they can get out of the car just to check and see if they could still move. Sometimes it is hard. Have you ever noticed how small an area is in the back seat of a Toyota Corolla? They are just in misery all the way. When we started again Elder Taylor ask how much farther because he could not feel his legs. When we go home Elder Brenkmann, zone leader, will have the car and life will improve for them. As we stopped at our usual place I could not help but notice how lush and pretty it is. From that spot you can see the beautiful ocean, a little town across the way and just the pretty country. As I walked over to the edge I was surprised to notice that all the vegetation had been sprayed and was all yellow and dead. It was so disappointing to see that. All around the island they are cutting down trees, especially by the road and we are told they do that before the hurricane season so trees will not fall on the road and cause problems. It is so lush and beautiful before. Well tonight I took a picture of my tomato plant---what do you think, tomatoes before we come home- or not???
Just a note, we come home July 23 and our homecoming meeting is July 25 at 1:00 pm. Anyone interested I can give you the address. Have a great week---The Church is true. Sister and Elder Faux
Weather wise, the last month seems to have been getting hotter. Just a couple of degrees on the thermometer can make quite a difference. At church, with the six windows and two doors open, and the five ceiling fans whirling full tempo it has, for the most part, been bearable. But the last three weeks something more was needed therefore a 100 horsepower floor fan was added to the inventory. Well it sounds like a 100 horsepower when it is turned on. It has made a difference although it has required turning up the volume of the microphone. Anyway this week two air conditioning units were delivered to the church –the installation cost included in the purchase price. When the installers came to put them in place they realized two pair of brackets would be required for the outside units -which were not included in the purchase price. As President Nicholas has the only access to the branch funds, and he is in England at this time, our dilemma now is trying to figure a way to obtain the money to pay for the brackets. Meanwhile, there sitting along one wall of the chapel are our air conditioning units tantalizing us. A little about our two newest elders, Elders Nielson and Taylor. Elder Nielson is from Nephi (Utah) and Pleasant Grove High School’s renowned head football coach, Dale Sampson and his wife Cindee, are his uncle and aunt. Now for Elder Taylor. He is from Loa (Utah). About three miles east of Loa is Lyman where in lives the Jeff Peterson family with twin sons, and missionaries, the same age as Elder Taylor. Their older brother, Shawn, served in the Philippines where we became well acquainted with him while serving there as well. We have even visited with him on occasions when passing though Lyman. Prior to this mission Elder Faux did quite a bit of relief work at the Wayne Community Health Center pharmacy in Bicknell (Utah) and we have established that he and Elder Taylor’s mother, because of her employment at the time, have conversed with one another in the pharmacy. Visiting in church today was the Miller Family-eight total counting son and daughter-in-laws- from Clovis, California. In conversing with Brother Miller Elder Brenkmann mentioned he at one time had companion from Clovis. When his name was mentioned Brother Miller recognized it immediately stating he not only knew him but had many interactions with his father. These comments just to show that when you are a member of the Church it really does become a small world.
Sister Faux: Greetings from the West Indies Mission---which includes St Maartin,St Lucia, St Vincent, Grenada, Trinidad Tobago, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. Barbados is another island that will be included in this mission beginning in July. Some elders are hoping for a chance to serve there, another great adventure to add to their other great adventures. I don’t know how many people realize just what countries are in this mission. Can you imagine how traveling to these places would be every six weeks for zone conference? That is what our mission President Gamiette and his assistants do every six weeks. And as Elder Faux stated in a blog before, the airlines are not too dependable as far as traveling on time. The mission home is in Trinidad which makes it so most of the couple missionaries never go to the mission office or mission home. As the elders come into the mission they do travel to Trinidad and stay in a bed and breakfast that is near the mission home. When they are released they again travel to the mission home for a meeting and dinner and then travel home the next day. Most couples just leave from the country they are serving in at the close of their mission. We did travel to Trinidad with most of the couples once for a training meeting. That is a much bigger island and did not seem much like an island. The adventures are great where we are called to serve.
I know I have talked of the mosquitoes before but you would just have to be here to see how bad they are. If you are outside after sundown or just about dark they almost pack you off. I think they travel around in herds, swarms or at least in a big bunch together. They have become bad since we have had a little rain and I am told they will be that bad until the rainy season is over. Woe is me.
I have never lived where it is very humid (well it was humid when we served in the Philippines) but here it is quite humid and if ever you have had fungus you will understand what I am talking about. Fungus can start anywhere and can be so miserable—just take my word for it…. If you buy a package of gum and open it to have a piece, it is okay. But the next time you open it will feel like it has been chewed once before. It is very sticky and it is the same with candy, you soon learn to keep it in the refrigerator. I make it sound like life here is a bunch of problems, but life can be very good here.
Last week we took our four elders to Castries for district meeting. As usual we stopped at the half way point so they can get out of the car just to check and see if they could still move. Sometimes it is hard. Have you ever noticed how small an area is in the back seat of a Toyota Corolla? They are just in misery all the way. When we started again Elder Taylor ask how much farther because he could not feel his legs. When we go home Elder Brenkmann, zone leader, will have the car and life will improve for them. As we stopped at our usual place I could not help but notice how lush and pretty it is. From that spot you can see the beautiful ocean, a little town across the way and just the pretty country. As I walked over to the edge I was surprised to notice that all the vegetation had been sprayed and was all yellow and dead. It was so disappointing to see that. All around the island they are cutting down trees, especially by the road and we are told they do that before the hurricane season so trees will not fall on the road and cause problems. It is so lush and beautiful before. Well tonight I took a picture of my tomato plant---what do you think, tomatoes before we come home- or not???
Just a note, we come home July 23 and our homecoming meeting is July 25 at 1:00 pm. Anyone interested I can give you the address. Have a great week---The Church is true. Sister and Elder Faux
Monday, June 7, 2010
06 June 2010 Sunday
Thursday morning arrived all too soon this week as that is the day our grandchildren, Ceci, Tanner, and Connor departed for home. We really enjoyed our week with them, spending a day in Castries, part of a day at the Anse Chastanet Resort near Soufriere snorkeling, and a lot of time at Sandy Beach in Vieux Fort playing in the ocean. One evening Connor, Tanner, and Elder Faux went with Elders Brenkmann and Bowles to present a discussion to Dane who lives in Piaye-about five miles north. We had a good evening and Elder Faux was impressed with the way future missionary Connor and returned missionary Tanner participated in the discussion. It was also pleasing in that without anything being said Connor and Tanner dressed in their white shirts and ties for this visit. They looked the part. We are happy they took the time to come and visit with us and hope they enjoyed St Lucia and their stay with us. Another interesting experience this week. After district meeting on Tuesday Elder and Sister Treseder stopped at the Super J’s Market in Vieux Fort before returning to Castries. As Elder Faux said his goodbyes to them and went to exit the store he met Pastor Brock, a Baptist minister, from Georgia, whom we have become acquainted with. In the course of our visiting he mentioned his 14 year old daughter is causing the family problems with her high and low mood swings and wondering if Elder Faux had any sage advice to give. “Sounds like hormones might be starting to kick in”, was his best. For some reason Elder Faux felt inclined to introduce him to Elder Treseder-which he did. Pastor Brock in turn started to relate to Elder Treseder what he had been telling Elder Faux and Elder Tresder picked right up on it. Unbeknown to Elder Faux, Elder Treseder has a master’s degree in counseling and this was right up his alley. They visited for quite a few minutes with Elder Treseder telling him he would be willing to sit with her, or the whole family, and see if he could help with the problem if they so desired. To make a long story short Pastor Brock called Elder Treseder later in the day and made an appointment to meet with him Wednesday afternoon at the Castries church (LDS). Elder Treseder reported they had a nice visit and he felt all went convincingly well, and hopefully they may meet another time or two. Pastor and Mrs. Brock have four daughters named, fittingly enough, Charity, Faith, Hope, and Grace. Elder and Sister Treseder also said before departing they had their daughters, and a younger son, sing a song for them in beautiful four part harmony.
Sister Faux: We had a wonderful busy week until early Thursday morning when our grandchildren left to return home. After that the days became very regular-the apartment feeling a little empty after so much activity. We were busy about every minute while the grandchildren were here; no matter the plan for the day we still went to the ocean/beach each day and had a great time. You may think I am bragging but they were very kind and nice to us, each other, and everyone they met. What a great way to enjoy our family. I wish every grandchild could come to visit us. After they left, and the bucket of sand was swept out of the house, I then started once again on all the sewing I need to do. I tailored four more shirts, I think that is about 30 I have tailored, some remodeling of members clothes, and now I am sewing aprons once again for the fathers in the branch for Father’s Day gifts. I know they have never had a Father’s Day gift at the church before so it should be fun. I only need to make about seven but will make eight, as one husband wants to be a father. I think we talked about our Branch President traveling to England to be with his wife as she expects their second baby. We sort of wondered how church would go when he is not here. As is turned out Brother Hippolyte conducted today and did a very nice job and all went well. We were there a little over six hours, with correlation and training meetings after church, and so bushed by the time we returned home. This evening we went out to Evans and Betherlie’s but he was at work and she was at her cousins. When we stopped and opened the car door a zillion mosquitoes flew in the car, it was terrible. While Ceci was here she had about 29 bites in about one night. I tell you she is sweet! Mosquitoes are always on the rampage! It is trying to be the rainy season and maybe that is why they are so bad. It rains often or every few days, usually does not last long but is keeping things green. Hurricane season started the first of June and ends up in November. They have not had a real hurricane here for several years or so I am told. One thing I need to catch a picture of is natives walking around with big bundles on their heads. Big bags of coconuts and I saw a lady carrying a case of soda pop on her head, and many other things. Just need a picture.
Our elders are doing well, still finding people to teach and praying for baptisms. Tonight at 1:45 am they are all going fishing. President Nicolas left his poles for them to use, so they are excited about that. Elder Faux is the driver so he will report on how the fishing goes. Well that is about it for tonight, as I am sitting here typing there is a big jazz festival going on in the neighborhood. Very loud Caribbean music- just might put me to sleep. Our time here is getting short and we still have many things to do so will probably be rather busy. July 23 is our departure date. Our day to speak at church is July 25. Sounds exciting to me!! Sister Faux & Elder Faux
Thursday morning arrived all too soon this week as that is the day our grandchildren, Ceci, Tanner, and Connor departed for home. We really enjoyed our week with them, spending a day in Castries, part of a day at the Anse Chastanet Resort near Soufriere snorkeling, and a lot of time at Sandy Beach in Vieux Fort playing in the ocean. One evening Connor, Tanner, and Elder Faux went with Elders Brenkmann and Bowles to present a discussion to Dane who lives in Piaye-about five miles north. We had a good evening and Elder Faux was impressed with the way future missionary Connor and returned missionary Tanner participated in the discussion. It was also pleasing in that without anything being said Connor and Tanner dressed in their white shirts and ties for this visit. They looked the part. We are happy they took the time to come and visit with us and hope they enjoyed St Lucia and their stay with us. Another interesting experience this week. After district meeting on Tuesday Elder and Sister Treseder stopped at the Super J’s Market in Vieux Fort before returning to Castries. As Elder Faux said his goodbyes to them and went to exit the store he met Pastor Brock, a Baptist minister, from Georgia, whom we have become acquainted with. In the course of our visiting he mentioned his 14 year old daughter is causing the family problems with her high and low mood swings and wondering if Elder Faux had any sage advice to give. “Sounds like hormones might be starting to kick in”, was his best. For some reason Elder Faux felt inclined to introduce him to Elder Treseder-which he did. Pastor Brock in turn started to relate to Elder Treseder what he had been telling Elder Faux and Elder Tresder picked right up on it. Unbeknown to Elder Faux, Elder Treseder has a master’s degree in counseling and this was right up his alley. They visited for quite a few minutes with Elder Treseder telling him he would be willing to sit with her, or the whole family, and see if he could help with the problem if they so desired. To make a long story short Pastor Brock called Elder Treseder later in the day and made an appointment to meet with him Wednesday afternoon at the Castries church (LDS). Elder Treseder reported they had a nice visit and he felt all went convincingly well, and hopefully they may meet another time or two. Pastor and Mrs. Brock have four daughters named, fittingly enough, Charity, Faith, Hope, and Grace. Elder and Sister Treseder also said before departing they had their daughters, and a younger son, sing a song for them in beautiful four part harmony.
Sister Faux: We had a wonderful busy week until early Thursday morning when our grandchildren left to return home. After that the days became very regular-the apartment feeling a little empty after so much activity. We were busy about every minute while the grandchildren were here; no matter the plan for the day we still went to the ocean/beach each day and had a great time. You may think I am bragging but they were very kind and nice to us, each other, and everyone they met. What a great way to enjoy our family. I wish every grandchild could come to visit us. After they left, and the bucket of sand was swept out of the house, I then started once again on all the sewing I need to do. I tailored four more shirts, I think that is about 30 I have tailored, some remodeling of members clothes, and now I am sewing aprons once again for the fathers in the branch for Father’s Day gifts. I know they have never had a Father’s Day gift at the church before so it should be fun. I only need to make about seven but will make eight, as one husband wants to be a father. I think we talked about our Branch President traveling to England to be with his wife as she expects their second baby. We sort of wondered how church would go when he is not here. As is turned out Brother Hippolyte conducted today and did a very nice job and all went well. We were there a little over six hours, with correlation and training meetings after church, and so bushed by the time we returned home. This evening we went out to Evans and Betherlie’s but he was at work and she was at her cousins. When we stopped and opened the car door a zillion mosquitoes flew in the car, it was terrible. While Ceci was here she had about 29 bites in about one night. I tell you she is sweet! Mosquitoes are always on the rampage! It is trying to be the rainy season and maybe that is why they are so bad. It rains often or every few days, usually does not last long but is keeping things green. Hurricane season started the first of June and ends up in November. They have not had a real hurricane here for several years or so I am told. One thing I need to catch a picture of is natives walking around with big bundles on their heads. Big bags of coconuts and I saw a lady carrying a case of soda pop on her head, and many other things. Just need a picture.
Our elders are doing well, still finding people to teach and praying for baptisms. Tonight at 1:45 am they are all going fishing. President Nicolas left his poles for them to use, so they are excited about that. Elder Faux is the driver so he will report on how the fishing goes. Well that is about it for tonight, as I am sitting here typing there is a big jazz festival going on in the neighborhood. Very loud Caribbean music- just might put me to sleep. Our time here is getting short and we still have many things to do so will probably be rather busy. July 23 is our departure date. Our day to speak at church is July 25. Sounds exciting to me!! Sister Faux & Elder Faux
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