Bermuda Brief

Our youth decided that it would be fun to host a "Non-talent Talent Show".  We'll we were all for that. Elder Webster and I have many talents, so sad, none that could be called culturally refined. So we were excited about the prospects of being able to share a non-talent.  Our idea ; ) "Elder Short".  Surprisingly no one here has ever seen a Mr Short presentation, let alone an Elder Short.  It was a hit, we had such fun sharing our presentation.   There was a great many talents and non-talents shared, as well as a good number of visitors some of which even participated.  It was WONDERFUL and fun.  Of course a pot luck dinner followed with good conversation and fellowshipping. Edgar hula hooping Stephanie playing the guitar Arthur playing the drums and singing to his sweetheart Robin and Roweena singing a cowboy love song Alejandro showing us a bit of rap music     Galvin & Pauline dress...

Roz visiting the Bermuda Branch Relief Society on Mothers Day #11 Keystone Arch (back side) Roz and Rich in front of Keystone Arch #11

There are days when the thought of taking it easy, kicking back with our feet up sounds pretty darn great!  Then I'm reminded of a talk Elder Uchtdorf gave where he is talking about Nehemiah of the Old Testament: "Our Heavenly Father seeks those who refuse to allow the trivial to hinder them in their pursuit of the eternal. He seeks those who will not allow the attraction of ease or the traps of the adversary to distract them from the work He has given them to perform. He seeks those whose actions conform to their words—those who say with conviction, “I am doing a great work and cannot come down.” Best we get back to WORK  ; )  (check out the cute red mail box....)

Don't you just love this!   It's charming and rustic  and would be so cool to have in our yard.

Avery was baptized in June 2011 Cousins joined at the hip ; ) Hailey was baptized in July 2011 Cousins supporting cousins! Ethan speaking on baptism, it was great!     I hadn't realized how grown up Ethan was until that day.             Samuel spoke on the Holy Ghost, you would have thought he was a missionary! Henry baptized April 2012, Bermuda Branch baptismal font.  Henry preparing to receive the Holy Ghost . Rachel and Ruth came to support Henry on his special day. Ethan, Emily, David, Sam, Aidan, and Henry at Jobson's Cove When we chose to serve a mission it became obvious that we would miss important events. The top of the list were the baptisms of three of our grandchildren (Avery, Hailey, and Henry) and the birth of our sweet little Lucy last October, as well as many other treasured moments.  Then around the first of the year, Emily called saying they were coming to visit us and...

April Conference at the Bermuda Branch. The Mello-Cann family, our sweet Francis Family, & Elder Usenov.

This means ALL Elders, including seniors : ) Early morning goodbye to Elder Trimble.  Love this guy!  11/22/11  Late night hello to Elder Kingsley ; ) 11/22/11 Early morning goodbye to Elder Gregory, he is so sweet!   Love him!  2/14/12 W elcoming Elder Unsenov (from Kyrgyzstan) on 2/14/12 Elder Kingsley, Elder Usenov, me, and Scott Cleghorn Morning send off for Elder Kingsley 5/7/12           Hello Elder Perry 5/7/12

Happy Birthday Collin! Thirty-three years ago we were blessed to have Collin join our family. He is the most generous, big hearted person I know.  His sensitivity to others needs and genuine desire to help others makes him one of a kind, as well as a terrific father.  Thanks bud for being you! We LOVE YOU!

Liz Adams opening the gate so our van can pass through. Me, Rita, Marjorie, Marion, Liz, Valarie This is why we came, to view the mural painted in 2009 depicting the history of Bermuda. Just a bit of a close up of the mural. Stopping for a breather. Just another perspective as we are leaving, with Marjorie closing the gate.  Some of our older sisters have never been to see the Mural depicting the history of Bermuda, it was painted in stairwell of the Commissioners House and finished in 2009.  Many had not been to that end of the island for years.  We diverted to side roads as we traveled, and Marion and Rita said they had never seen this area of Bermuda.  But when you think about it, they have always traveled by bus on the main roads.  When we arrived, we were given special permission to drive in, due to two sisters having health issues. So our road trip was a huge success, I had no idea how much older sisters could giggle and en...

Antoine, Latricia, Elder Gregory Kathy, Charles, Elder Tremble

Daquan, Elder Webster, Dwayne, Shaq These three young men standing with Elder Webster, are the hope of the Branch.  They were all baptized this last summer and fall.  They have just set the Branch on fire with enthusiasm.  We have fallen in love with all three and want so much for them.  They truly are a force for GOOD! 

These pics were taken at the Manhattan Temple, when we were visiting there.  I've always loved the beehive.  It's a symbol of work and industry, traits that help us to move forward.  I like to think that's what we're doing serving a mission, working hard at inviting and inspiring others to work towards returning to our Father in Heaven!