We're Coming Home...

...to thaw out.  See below...

Last weekend's Manhattan, NY, ABC Acuweather teletron across the street from our apartment!

 Our temple service in the Manhattan NY Temple these past 5+ months has been the highlight of our senior missionary services.   What a choice experience to serve with faithful temple missionaries, patrons and worldwide visitors--they will never be forgotten in this life! We look forward to serving with so many of them in the eternities, as this great Work goes forward infinity.   However, we will be honorably released March 14, 2016 (completed a 6 month mission) and return home that night. 

They say "life is what happens when you're looking the other way."  Steve's overall health has been good; however, after continual walking the streets of NYC and in the temple (no car was allowed), he contracted foot ulcers (diabetes' related) which hasn't subsided and if continued could prove very serious if not fully addressed.  Simply put, gravity and friction have exacerbated the foot problem, and both are required to fulfill the temple assignment. The temple responsibilities have been spiritually gratifying and fulfilling but physically arduous at times, much unlike other temples!  It is not for the faint of heart!   His health is foremost, and we hope to have his foot healed, so he can regain his prior lifestyle.  Today, Steve celebrated his 75th birthday.  We are so grateful that his life has been prolonged to bless many lives, primarily our beloved children, spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Thank you all for your prayers, thoughts, encouragement, communication and gifts.  You are all loved and appreciated.  Hope to see you all soon.

Love to you all,

Elder Steve and Sister Lola Cook