Utah Salt Lake City Temple Square Mission

June 29, 2014

We are beginning our tenth transfer, only two more transfers left for us.  Dear sisters went home and a new batch of sisters arrived this week.  This new transfer we have a few sisters from the USA.  There have not been many come from the United States for many transfers so this is fun for us.  I personally have difficulty with the foreign names, so it is nice to have a Smith or Jones.  We love them all and so appreciate their dedication and service.

On Wednesday Taggart finally had his MRI.  He was given a general anesthetic and that knocked him out for a couple of hours.  The diagnosis for him was a thinning for the spinal canal and because of this fact the nerves are being pinched thus giving him so much pain.  He will have a nerve test now and consult with a surgeon.  Hopefully, with physical therapy and perhaps a cortisone shot he can manage his discomfort without surgery.  He has been given several blessings and we hope our faith will get him through this difficult time.

As we were walking on Saturday to Temple Square at the crosswalk we met Elder L. Tom Perry.  We did not stop to greet him, but others did and he was trapped in the middle of the street.  Our apostles are so loved and members have a great desire to talk to them.  He is always so gracious to everyone because he is a walker and is seen constantly around the Square.  The sisters love him!

We have been talking to Diane several times each week.  As I mentioned before, her heart is softening toward the church but we don’t know if it is for the right reason.  She is desperate right now financially and needs some help.  She has talked to the bishop in her area and he is willing to respond to her needs, but we wonder if she is really committed to change in her life.  We will keep calling her because of our love and desire for her to be a Disciple of Christ.

Grandpa Frost watching cartoons with his buddies early in the morning

Our daughter, Jenny, and her children came to visit on Sunday.  We will have an opportunity to see them for a couple of days and then they are off to her in-laws in Draper.  Our joy is always to see these beautiful grandchildren and of course our daughter.  We miss living close to them, so it is always a treat for them to visit us.  Tomorrow we go to “This is the Place Heritage Park” and it should be a fun experience for all of us.

Jenny with children