A Few Reflections

Life has been particularly busy the past several weeks; we have experienced miracles in our temple service, particularly in the healing of Steve's left foot.  Missionaries are blessed (as well as their families) while engaged in earnest, heartfelt and dedicated service.  Enjoy a few photos below with a few explanations...

Underground subway (lovingly referred to as "the train" at our stop.

Notice that CVS Pharmacy caters to 10 diverse languages to answer medical questions; yes, this is quite a diverse city.  It is not unusual for 3-4 languages to be spoken or addressed in temple ceremonies any given day.

I walked by St. Paul's the Apostle cathedral on the way home from CVS; beautiful and grandeur but empty inside!

The Cowleys' spent 4 days in NYC; what a wonderful and sweet visit we had with this beautiful family and we were so honored they would take the time to visit with us in our apartment and the next evening.  Thursday night, they invited us to attend a play with them.  After  a full day of temple service, I boarded the #1 subway for Times Square.  Look what I saw in glowing lights while walking toward the preassigned theater where I was to meet the Cowleys?  Yes, the musical "Book of Mormon" is alive and well in NYC.  

Winner of 5 Tony Awards for innovation and technical devices.

Quite a famous theater, small and intimate to house this interesting play.

The Beautiful Cowley adults (sadly without Christy and Mike Johnston).

Carole Cowley, grand matriarch of this outstanding and beautiful family

FYI:  This is why we were told not to consider bringing a car to NYC.   Only $900 per month to park in our apt. garage.

It's a small world in the Church; Doctor Dave Call is the father of McKenzie and Madison Ogletree's favorite former roommate, Lonnie Call.  He and his wife Virginia were visiting Janean and Bob Call, fellow Temple Missionaries with whom we work.  

Maiden voyage for Steve to Traidor Joe's--this is how we spend our Monday's...grocery shopping, walking, exploring and digesting all the sights and sounds of NYC.

While walking home, Steve looked left and commented, "Look to your left--that's a $120,000 automobile (Lambroghini).  

No city would be complete without an Apple Store (within walking distance); it has "saved our bacon" a couple of times since being here.  Of note, the 5th Avenue Store is open 24/7!!

Although much of what we do is sacred and cannot be discussed, I must conclude this entry with my testimony that the work we are performing is of eternal consequence; how honored we are to be a part of Heavenly Father's great Work on both sides of the veil.  We are honored to be here and to participate.  Yes, we work long days and fall into bed exhausted most nights; yes, we have our challenges but the glorious Work and service we are performing far outweighs any "hiccups" or challenges.