April 8, 2018
The frog eggs are floating in the pond. The bigger frogs are easier to spot. The daffodils are in full bloom. It is looking greener and greener every day over here! I especially love to walk the grounds and listen to birds everywhere! This is such a beautiful spot.
Friday morning, in the temple, I was heading to prayer meeting when I saw two sisters at the lower door waiting to get in. I recognized them as two of the Belgium sisters that have been here for the week. We have had quite a big group. They come to this temple every year the week after Easter. One sister explained it to me that their Hague Temple is so small and short of workers that when they go in to do work on days they are not working, they are asked to help out. As a result, they attend session after session, do sealings, baptisms, and initiatories and try to get as much work done as they can over here.
One sister at the door asked if I could take her friend up to get ready because she would need help. I quickly realized this was one of the sisters who did not speak English. After trial and error on my part, we got the lift (elevator) to work. I pride myself on never using those things. As a result, I don't know how to operate them. We stood around in that little space and took a ride up and down. She didn't seem to mind.
When we got to her locker, she said, "I'm old". I asked how old. "92", she replied. As I helped her, I couldn't help but notice her dress and petticoat (slip) They were both delicately stitched. The slip had a beautiful lace on it. She had made these clothes. I was humbled by her handwork. I think delicate handwork of any kind is Art. Her handwork was a sign of how much she loves the temple.
She was left alone to raise 8 children when her husband passed away at age 49. I learned all this from her broken English. That sister from Belgium is how I want to be. There is a beauty in older women that make the temple a priority in their lives. These experiences with the patrons are one of the things I loved most about this mission. I wish I could take a picture of Sister Fettles by her locker so you can see her. Shut your eyes and think of a little plump lady with white "dollhair". Oh, give her rosy cheeks, too.
"Our message to the world is simple and sincere: we invite all of God's children
on both sides of the veil to come unto their Savior, receive the blessings of the
holy temple, have enduring joy, and qualify for eternal life".
Pres. Nelson
April 2018
My Love to You,
Sister Seaman ......aka Mom and Grandma
PROPER ENGLISH:
*straight away-----right away!
*up to scratch ------up to snuff,,,,,standards (etc)
*sorted out------ALL English say this. I wrote it once already, straightened out
Spring
Everything is poised to blossom in the next few days. It will be glorious. I cannot believe what a little rain will do. (A lot of rain.) The temple grounds have been prepared for spring and will be so beautiful. With the coming of spring my outlook is also coming in to bloom. It was a long winter.
The month we had off in March was so therapeutic. We were in France twice and London once. We got to ride the Eurostar train to France. That is a high speed train. London to Paris in 2 1/2 hours. Incredible! Got to work in the temple garden for a week or so. Very nice.
I had a mass taken out of my nose and one off the base of my tongue this week. I can breathe again. Such a blessing. Couldn't breathe through my nose at all. The Surgeon sent the samples off for testing and we should know something about them next Friday. Surgeon is fairly confident it is some form of cancer but he also said it is curable. My throat is very sore, maybe I'll lose some weight.
The temple work is going on now as it was before the break. It is becoming familiar and I like it more and more.
Conference was the best. So many big changes and announcements. We are certainly living in the last days. To my children and grandchildren, I say pay attention! Do what they ask us to do. Now! I so love you.
Sincerely,
Elder Seaman
PROPER ENGLISH:
*straight away-----right away!
*up to scratch ------up to snuff,,,,,standards (etc)
*sorted out------ALL English say this. I wrote it once already, straightened out
Spring
Everything is poised to blossom in the next few days. It will be glorious. I cannot believe what a little rain will do. (A lot of rain.) The temple grounds have been prepared for spring and will be so beautiful. With the coming of spring my outlook is also coming in to bloom. It was a long winter.
The month we had off in March was so therapeutic. We were in France twice and London once. We got to ride the Eurostar train to France. That is a high speed train. London to Paris in 2 1/2 hours. Incredible! Got to work in the temple garden for a week or so. Very nice.
I had a mass taken out of my nose and one off the base of my tongue this week. I can breathe again. Such a blessing. Couldn't breathe through my nose at all. The Surgeon sent the samples off for testing and we should know something about them next Friday. Surgeon is fairly confident it is some form of cancer but he also said it is curable. My throat is very sore, maybe I'll lose some weight.
The temple work is going on now as it was before the break. It is becoming familiar and I like it more and more.
Conference was the best. So many big changes and announcements. We are certainly living in the last days. To my children and grandchildren, I say pay attention! Do what they ask us to do. Now! I so love you.
Sincerely,
Elder Seaman
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