"Today Shouldn't Be Too Busy"

When someone says that today should not be too busy, and that there is nothing on the calendar except a Skype call, don't believe it! We took our usual morning walk, and saw the street sweepers (literally out with their broom and dustpan in the middle of the street). As soon as we got home we started a load of laundry so everything would be clean to pack this evening.

Because of our Thailand trip, our usual phone calls home needed to be move, so since this morning was not too busy, two calls to our children and grandchildren were made before we went to the office. It is amazing how the little ones have grown. How fun for us to see a toddler take advantage of her sister talking to us so she could claim the headphones.

The morning was spent taking care of a few last details before we are gone for a week to Thailand. What a pleasure to be interrupted by a visit of our friend, Bolinda from the translation department, with her new little guy, Daniel, who is already 2 months old. My how time flies!

Our afternoon Skype call to Malaysia was cancelled when we learned Elder and Sister Rasmussen returned home this week due to a 7 year old grandson's health. Their daughter has her hands full with this 7 year old, a 4 year old, and twins that are not quite 2. We will keep them in our prayers and hope for the best.

With computers shut down and the responsibility of filling the candy dish for the week being assigned to Sameth, we decided our commute home is much easier than the construction workers just down the street. The truck was completely full, yet they made room for a few more.