Here we are on the 4th of September. I just can't seem to get the hang of blogging. A lot has happened since I last wrote.

We have taken some more trips with our P-Day group--going to Kalona, Iowa and Hannibal, Missouri. Hannibal is Mark Twain country and Kalona is an Amish settlement.

Gordon and Sharon Smith from Oregon and Washington DC were here to visit in mid-August. They arrived in time to see the Young Performing Missionaries perform in their farewell talent show. How blessed we were to enjoy all their performances this summer. It was very special to see the Smiths again. We had known them in Santa Fe New Mexico when they were young marrieds.

We continue to enjoy our time here in Nauvoo and have now extended the time we will be here. We will return to Flower Mound in November to pick up winter clothing and a few more things, then will be here in Nauvoo until October 2010.

Tom had been complaining of chest pains for some time and finally went to the Doctor who wanted him to go to an emergency room, but finally agreed to just set up an appointment with the cardiologist. The bottom line is that he had an artery that was 99% blocked which was stented and he now says he feels "better than ever." He was truly blessed that no damage was done to the heart and he is completely okay now. The doc was going to do a follow-up at one week, but called and said to come in next week. He had already said that after that follow-up, there would likely not be anything else required other than taking the Plavix for a year and coming back at the end of the year for another evaluation.

We love you all and appreciate your support and prayers and friendship as we serve here.