Snow adventure

We started our adventure going to Springfield and being set apart—given a priesthood blessing-- by our Stake President. We felt the blessing and strength of the Lord. We started toward Utah and our week of training before we leave for Kenya.
Alas, one of the largest snow storms in 12 years stood between us and Provo. We drove through snow, wind and ice for the last 3 hours before getting to Cheyenne—our destination for the night… and it turned out to be our destination for all the next day and that night as we were snowed in. We stayed at Warren Air Force Base, and it was closed due to the snow—as was Hwy 80.

As we drove onto the base today we saw a herd of antelope-- maybe 50-60 grazing beside the road. They didn't seem bothered by cars at all.

We hope to be on our way again tomorrow.

Do you think they'll make it?

It will take a miracle, and we got it! We are packed and ready to start our trek west. We acheived 99% of the things we needed to accomplish before our departure, managed to maintain a rather civil attitude towards each other and even got to bed at a reasonable time last night.

Our last obstacle in getting to the MTC seems to be a snow storm approaching Utah and Wyoming.

AKKK Will we every be ready?

We will leave for the MTC in less than a week. Tomorrow we hope friends will come and celebrate our farewell.

We have suitcases half packed. Records half filed. Finances mosty managed. I hope we are choosing the right things to take. It looks like we will be living in Kisumu on the shore of Lake Victoria. It's a little warmer there, but still, an eternal summer.

I will be glad when we get in the car and start driving.

Come send us off!

Friday Oct 23th we'll have a farewell and invite all our friends to come and say good-bye. It will be at our house from 6-9pm. There will be light refreshments... and as always... Chocolate Will be Served!