Tuesday October 13

Sorry its late but the library had in service yesterday. Its been another great week in Chesterfield/Parkway though.

We were looking forward to dinner on Monday with the Shipps because we had heard that Sis. Shipp cooked on cruise's. We were definitely not disappointed. She made ribs and potatoes and deliciousness. You were able to eat the ribs with a fork, the meat just fell off. Then we had this delicious molten cake that she made. I won't eat that good probably ever again.

Then on Wed. we had an appointment with Vita. We found out that she has anxiety for water, heights, etc. She wouldn't even think about setting a baptismal date because it scared her. We then told her about priesthood blessings and then gave her one. Afterwards we again asked her to pray about a date and she said that she would! We also met with Chris. He said that he wasn't ready to be baptized this Sat. so we had to drop the date. Then he wasn't at church on Sunday and his roommate said that he was at Mass. it was a little discouraging but he said that Chris has a really hard time making up his mind. It might take a little longer than we thought with him. We also had an appointment with MacKenzie. It went really good. She is asking questions that tell us that she is thinking about baptism. We also got back in contact with Kevin last week and we actually just got done with our appointment with him. We taught him the Plan of Salvation. He soaked it up!

We went to follow up with some members that we had left a commitment with the week previous on Thursday, the Vinas'. Sis. Vinas opened the door and brought us into the kitchen. It turns out that Bro. Vinas' dad is Elder Vinas of the 1st Quorum of Seventy, who happened to be visiting. So we followed up with Bro and Sis Vinas and then taught a brief lesson to them and Elder Vinas. I'm pretty sure that's the only time I'll be able to teach a General Authority. It was really neat. He told us just to "keeping going" which Pres. Turley always tells us. It must be true.

I'm doing really good though. and yes it has been getting pretty chilly out here. the first night we didn't have any heaters and we were both pretty cold. The next day we found two heaters and they've been on ever since. If you come across any dress sweaters, that could help keep the chill off without wearing my big coat.

Mom-I've got plenty of cereal and just keep a bug in my ear about a picture of the McCords. Good job learning to burn CD's. We love listening to talks, we actually just finished listening to the April 2005 conference. I'll keep an eye out for Sis. Loveland and Elder Murdoch.
Dad-Of course I know Sis. Bunn. I haven't been gone for that long. Well its been a while but yeah we home taught her for a while before I left.
Josh-what is this nonsense! You can't be starting to drive yet!! That's just crazy. Don't kill your self now (just remember to only drive with dad, I don't know if mom could take it, ha-ha). Just stay in there with band. Its all worth it in the end.

Stay strong and don't take the little things for granted.
Love,
Elder Egan