More “Family” in the Mission

We are so happy that we can have “Visits and Visitors” while we serve this Mission! Some days I just get “a wee bit homesick” for our family and friends. So I am so grateful that Senior Missionaries have that “leeway”. Here are just a few “sampling’s” of special times lately (and maybe not so “lately)—-

Elder Ron and Sister Carol Mumford, Anthony Antonella, Chris and Bill Nelso

The occasion was Anthony’s 70th Birthday— celebrated at Sundance in Provo, Utah— at a very lovely dinner and program planned and put on by his 5 beautiful daughters. We felt so honored to have been invited.

  

Several members of our Zone— enjoying lunch at our Christmas celebration of “Bar-B -Que” put on by our super Zone leaders, Elder Gerry and Sister LaVonda Johnson. Why BBQ??— ‘cause they’re from TEXAS!! And it was a HIT!!

Major Brad Mumford “stopped in” dressed in his Dress Blues and lookin’ so GOOD! He was on his way to a special Awards Banquet where he was nominated for an award ( but he did not win)

But still he looked so impressive!! 

 

Elder Mumford, Michael Goff ( son of Sharee Millet and my nephew Byron Goff) and Sister Mumford. Michael was working at the Church History Library at apart-time job that sadly ended a few weeks ago. He loved what he was doing and wished i5 could have kept going. We just happened 

to “run” into him one day as we were coming and he was going . . . So we snapped a pic!!

 

I got this loveliest “surprise” in the mail for Valentines. The scarf is one that Deonna Fuller (my BFF) in Clifton —who passed away just days after we returned from our first mission to NY in January of 2018. It’s from Lisa Mumford Sears (my dearest Sister in love) who knows how much I love RED and scarves and surprises!! What a Fun thing to do!!

 

Sister Mumford on her way back from City Creek Center 

Standing in front of Kirton McConkie— the Law Firm the Church uses. 

 

Back row—l to r: Sally Jones, Sister Carol MUMFORD; front row—left to  right— Wayne’s daughter Billy,, Wayne (Santa Clause) Jones and Elder Ron MUMFORD 

We had some Oral Histories to gather so we were in Idaho for a few days in January around Martin Luther King Day. Sally Jones was so hoping we could visit during our “Home for Christmas” time. But we didn’t fit it in and I just felt we needed to get there. So in between the history we Interviewed 

in Malad and the one we did in Pocatello, we stopped in at the Wayne and Sally Jones homeSo we took this pic before we left— so very glad we did—as Wayne passed away just a few days later. 

They are wonderful people— We will miss him!!

Actin Ralphs and her Collection of photos of the Harold B Lee property and buildings which she and late husband, Dale Ralphcs, boughtmany years ago and built their home on. This was also part of the “ collecting work” we did while home in Clifton, Idaho. 

Elder MUMFORD was the photographer as he got “live shots” and took “pictures of pictures” to document this Collection 

A special picture “Indian maiden on the Mountain” as she only shows up at the “right time” on the mountain when the snows and the pines compliment each other. 

The HAROLD B LEE monument on a little knoll between the Clifton Churcl and the Clifton City Park.. 

We had “General Conference Visitors — Brad’s Family. We tried out these scooters one can see throug,out the City . They had a good time riding *they can get going FAST. All was good until Ian got going pretty fast and he hit  k bump in the sidewalk and—-ended on the ground. Took his lumps pretty good— but that kinda ended “THE RIDE”. 

Kory Ainsworth’s Family (except Kylie) outside the Draper Utah Temple, on the occasion of Kaleb,’s wedding in the Temple on April 27, 2019 

L to R:  Kolin Ainsworth, Krysjian Ainsworth, Kory and Karen Ainsworth, Sister and Elder Mumford

Hazel Mumford’s hard work in Art at West High School 

 

Kolin, , Krystian, Kory and Karen Ainsworth Sister C MMFORD and Elder R Mumford

‘‘Twas a very fun look at some of the things we’ve had going on the past few month!!

It’s May—HOORAY!!

We are now half-way (or close) through  the MERRY MERRY MONTH OF MAY and our assignments here in the Mission just took a turn to . . . BUSIER— as Elder Mumford was called to be the new Zone Leader for our Collections’ Zone (and that means that Sister Mumford also got busier— into areas she DOESN’T KNOW VERY WELL— the COMPUTER!!) We are “ replacing” a pair who cannot be duplicated in the work they have accomplished. . .  And we know it!! We have grown to LOVE them so and we will sorely miss them as our wonderful Leaders and Neighbors (#407) in this Mission as they depart in 5 weeks for a new home in their beloved Texas— in the Dallas area. And we so enjoyed” things the way they were— and of course, Sister Mumford just Loves Change— NOT EVER—so this is especially hard for her. But I keep reminding myself— “ He (or She as this is the case) whom the Lord calla— He qualifies”. So I’ll lean on that in the coming days through my tears and frustrations at this part “of the Work”. We will, hopefully, still continue in our Collections Work— after the ‘dust settles’ and we get into the routine of managing a Zone. Gratefully— our Zone is not as large as some in this Mission (50+ counting FT and Church Service Missionaries and 4 young Elders (which will change as the Mission “phases out” the young Elders and they will not be replaced)😢

L-R:  Our wonderful Zone Leaders 

Elder Gerald (Jerry) Johnson and Sister LaVonda Johnson, Sister and Elder Mumford

(This was taken last Fall when we first got here in The Mission— hoping to get an “updated pic” soon— before they depart).

NOW— For some more “catching up”*——I found some pics about some of our WONDERFUL MISSION CONFERENCES that I want to share here. Our Mission President, Jerry D Fenn, is a dynamic leader and Speaker— and along with his wife, Sister Sara Fenn (who is such a complimenting Speaker and Companion) we have received inspired teachings.

These are some of the “gems of the Gospel” that we have gleaned from some of our Mission Conferences thus far. I am sure there will be more to come.

What’ NEW in the CHURCH HISTORY DEPT??

It took a lot of time to get this far— and we are still NOT SURE” if Spring has really Sprung. Reports are that this has been the wettest spring in Salt Lake City since 2002– I have been caught more than once without my umbrella— that’s for sure!!

But one of the Fun things that happens “annually” in our Church History Dept is put on by our Global Leader (US and CAnada) Scott Christensen with the help of his family- it’s called “The PEEPS SHOW”— featuring those delectable little mmmarshmellow chicks that find their way onto store shelves at or . . Way before. . . Easter each year. He had a cute program ( which I videoed) and then  some displays. It was FUN!!  Here’s what I could capture———

The “Peeps Collector”

Scott Christensen

“Peepsushi”

New Peeps flavors— arriving each season

Some newer Peeps flavors

If you like to “wear your Peeps”

Or if you like to try your hand at making your own Peeps

Books written about “What’s this Peeps stuff anyway?” 

   

A VARIETY OF SUGAR FUN

THEN WE GOT TO TASTE!! 

For some. . . THAT WAS A HIGHLIGHT!! 

Thanks, Scott, for ENLIGHTENING US ALL!!