Thursday, August 8, 2013

Oh How Lovely

The young Sisters and Elders performed 4 beautiful, inspirational concerts called "Oh How Lovely Was the Morning."  They sang inspirational and patriotic songs. This is a mission with so many musically talented missionaries that we often have an opportunity to hear them sing. 





The Nebraska Omaha Mission (NOM) includes most of Nebraska and part of Iowa. We love the opportunities we have to learn of the pioneer history as we explore the areas in this mission. We love the rolling hills, the fields of corn and beans, the wildlife and the occasional beef ranches we see.













Another wonderful blessing of the mission is being with visitors. We love sharing information of the history, faith, hope and courage of the pioneers as they went forward, enduring many hardships, trials, bitter weather conditions and loss of loved ones due to illness that plagued them constantly. The story of the pioneers is one of triumph that overcame tragedy as they followed the teachings of Jesus Christ, sharing all they had and trusted completely in the Lord. These pioneers blessed the lives of their posterity for generations that followed. 
 My nephew, Jacob Sheppard and his family.
My son, Jake and daughter-in-law Susie!!!

Angel sisters we get to serve with. :)

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Missionary and Family Moments

 Serving with Sisters is so special

 Lewis and Clark lookout with family and Sister Missionaries

 The butterflies loved Sister Tulley
 Zoo trip with Sisters
Loved visiting with our MTC Missionary friends - the Zaleski's
 The jungle at the zoo
 Elkhorn Iowa
 Lavender farm in Iowa

Beautiful Sunset from our apartment balcony in Omaha

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Spring Showers - May Flowers




Well, in the midst of Spring showers and thunderstorms - the grass is green, the trees and flowers are blossoming, and there is beauty all around in Omaha! Love the tulips - they are everywhere!

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Joyful Moments of a Mission

 On Monday we flew through the air with the joy of a Spring day at the Lewis and Clark lookout. Two days later we settled in for another long winters night with snowfall once again! Oh well....it's all joyful.

 The Nordhoff's and Sweet Sister Pryde take a last photo before leaving. How we love all of these precious servants of the Lord.
Kanesville Elders are super missionaries!