We do have one "thorn in our side".........by the name of "Jasper". Jasper frequents our neighborhood and is kind of creepy. Seems to have some problems (probably from drug use).....and is often drunk.........He comes and rings our doorbell, gets drinks out of our hoses outdoors, just basically wanders ALL the time. We did finally have to call 911 one night - they immediately sent a couple of cars over and told us to call anytime he begins to bother us......We feel so sorry for him - but apparently there is nothing people can do to help him.
They came to spray the inside of our home for insects and critters this week - we were just eating our lunch and the guy came right in while we were eating and began spraying. He said he comes every three months..we asked him what insects and critters???? He said, "scorpians, spiders, mice........" Anyway, we are relieved that we don't have any of the above yet!!!
"Hafen's, Hafen's - how does your garden grow?" We posted a picture before I think. The row of peas the missionaries before us planted are about 10" tall now. This kind of reminds us of when the pioneers planted gardens on the plains to leave for those following to harvest. We were excited to see a few potatoe plants coming up and one "mystery plant" poking up it's head this week. We got so enthused about it, we went to Wallmart and bought 2 tomato plants, a cucumber, a green pepper and a zuchini.........the dirt is such a hard red clay - we will just pray and wait (and keep you posted).......
Go Wena Go!!!!!!!!!!! I tell you her fingers did fly as she shaped these.......Elder Wilson got brave and was shaping a few too.........next time it's my turn! Yummy stuff...............(reminds us of the elephant ears at the fair...........) I know all of our grandchildren would love this!!
The entire group......Elder Mizelle (from North Carolina), Daniel Laughing, Nellie Begay, Sister Yose, Elder Wilson, Elder Hafen, the two grandchildren, Wena Jesus, and Brother Tulley (ward mission leader)............Wena and Brother Tulley gave the talks (in Navajo) and a prayer in Navajo. Wonderful Day!
This made us think of "our Nellie" today since it is her birthday.............You can see a little bit of the church here in Window Rock. They have the meeting here and then went into the room where the baptismal font is - it is just under the carpet with a big door that opens..........Wena Jesus talking to Nellie's granddaughter in the background.
This is a "red letter day" for Nellie Begay.............She was baptized by Elder Wilson in Window Rock. Nellie is about 80 years old and was so excited. She speaks only Navajo with a very limited understanding of English.......but we did understand spirit to spirit. Elder Hafen conducted the baptismal service and Sister Hafen played the piano. The photo above is of the Elders in our office making the program for the baptism. They were SO excited.
This is a great place to be......we are so grateful every day that we are HERE serving.
one son Collin who is 13...........What a neat family and what a fun thing to be with them for lunch...
Saw some of the cliff dwellings from 1300 from the Tsie people............they told
We do have one "thorn in our side".........by the name of "Jasper". Jasper frequents our neighborhood and is kind of creepy. Seems to have some problems (probably from drug use).....and is often drunk.........He comes and rings our doorbell, gets drinks out of our hoses outdoors, just basically wanders ALL the time. We did finally have to call 911 one night - they immediately sent a couple of cars over and told us to call anytime he begins to bother us......We feel so sorry for him - but apparently there is nothing people can do to help him.
