Greetings from Sunny California! ( lots of days in 100’s) We are happy and loving this time in our lives. It is much different than we thought it would be. Companionship study comes at odd times of the day as the work day begins early for Dad.
After he leaves I do all the usual chores and then get my personal study time in while doing laundry. I have to take my laundry to different places. Sometimes it is at the local laundremat (roach haven!) Right now we have a washer and dryer hooked up in one of the homes that we are renovating. All things that need to be air dried I hang in the back seat of the truck and the hot air drys them very quickly.
Dad puts in long hours—misses the naps that he got used to when he retired! I spend my days doing volunteer work and service hours. Right now a lot of time is spent making quilts and crocheting afghans for Project Linus. That is a community group that donates these items to the hospitals and shelters for children and teens. I am heading the project for our ward.
Once a month Sister Browning and I fix a dessert for the birthdays of that month at the plant. Dad and I have the full time elders over for dinner every other week and last week Elder and Sister Browning and our site leader prepared meals for 40 men who flew in from all over the world for a training seminar here at the farm.
Last night we had scouts . (Dad & I are Webelos leaders) I also run errands for the office. Trips into Bakersfield where I get to shop. Here in Wasco my shopping is limited to K-mart and the dollar tree so I love being sent on errands. Yesterday I discovered that Bakersfield has a Beehive Bookstore (LDS things). I was in Bakersfield yesterday to drive with some other sisters to the monthly “Seniors Luncheon”. You can stop laughing now—or maybe that’s not funny to you! When did I get to be someone who goes to seniors luncheons? They are put on by different stakes in Bakersfield and they have a program and serve lunch. All very good until they serve you your plate and then want to help you put condiment on your sandwich or cut things for you!
The Brownings are from Layton, Utah and are such choice people. They are in their 70’s and have served a regular mission to the Phillipines 5 years ago. Elder Browning reminds me of Grandpa Lee in looks and also in his stubbornness. It’s a good thing that your dad is so patient, though sometimes its tough. We have great fun with them going out to dinner, and getting together for Family night on Mondays and last Friday night we had a movie night out in their back yard.
We are meeting so many wonderful, humble people here. Everyday I am so thankful for this experience. There is so much to tell you about this place and the people but can’t do it all at once. We love you all and miss you so much.
I am sorry that it took so long to get our first letter out. The only internet connection I can get here is at the plant and that’s only if I can get there before everyone gets in and find a place to hook up. The local library has internet but they open for a few hours on random days. Once we get our home built we will have access there which will be wonderful. In the mean time thanks to Kendra I hope this will work. I shall attempt to attach a few photos also. Who Knows—maybe it will even work !
LOVE YA GUTS!!
Mom
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