Burmingham Alabama Mission

 Elder and Sister Barfuss brought treats for after the baptism. Julie gave a wonderful talk on baptism and her husband, Coy came, as well as Elder Barfuss speaking on the gift of the Holy Ghost.  It was a really special day for C., our Elders and everyone in the branch.  A special quilt made for Grandma Henderson-branch grandma. We plan to give her for Christmas  The beautiful white Sylacauga marble is the finest in the world and is on the Washington DC Temple   Missionary Miracles from Zone Conference--One of our Emmett, ID Elders ran a 5 K with his companion in their white shirts and ties!! and Won it!!  They spoke with a man at their apartment complex doing Yoga every morning and even learned a few poses to help inner peace.  They have been talking and learning from each other and the man continues to ask and receive answers to his questions!! They hope he will be open to taking the discussions in a little while.

     President Muck went to a great deal of work arranging for all the Senior missionaries to visit a Confederate cemetery, two museums and a historical iron mining site. It was rained out and rescheduled.  We all enjoyed Subway sandwich meals, catered by President Muck and delivered by the Elders. Overall we had a wonderful day together, even though we loved our air-conditioned van rides!! George and Martha Washington letters "And blessed are they who shall seek to bring forth my Zion at that day, for they shall have the gift and the power of the Holy Ghost; and if they endure to the end they shall be lifted up at the last day, and shall be saved in the everlasting kingdom of the Lamb; and whoso shall publish peace, yea, tidings of great joy, how beautiful upon the mountains shall they be."         1 Nephi 13:37

    Sunday in Sylacauga with Elder Hamblin, Elder Harris, President Ford (Mission Presidency speaker), Elder Barfuss and President Cordner.  (Just prior to transfer changes) Great Elders keeping a perfect clean apartment, staying healthy and working hard!!  Rosie's sister, Diane sent her a fun b-day package with Dolly Dingle fabric motifs and hankie  prints she made up in a quilt for one of the grands!!  It was a fun diversion from medical issues! Niki sent a photo of  Sweet  E. Z. Mix's blessing day with Sisters and Daddy.  He is such a doll baby! We were bursting with pride reviewing a fun video of Blair in his new role as Dixie College Police Chief!!         Darling footprints and deer horn jewelry from the Mix clan celebrating all the special days!!                                           Mim...

     We really enjoyed having a Senior field trip to Huntsville and visiting Space Camp!!  Elder Barfuss had to deliver a large parcel of medical supplies to an elder, so he missed out on some of it.  All of us enjoyed an IMAX movie about our Universe and some rode in the flight similater. Others rode on the sky rocket and the ride featuring centrifugal force!! All of us had a guided tour of Saturn 5 and the Gemini astronautical displays. We spent time in the museum and toured all the fun interactive stations. The docents were so knowledgeable and answered all our questions.  One guide had worked on creating the code that ran the brain of Saturn 5 and explained how IBM programmed it and they ran the tests over and over to make sure the programs were flawless. He had a programming team of 15 people and explained how not one person had the knowledge of the whole space ship.  They all worked together on their expertise and the three stages of the rocket w...

     Nurse Rosie met a missionary for an ENT appointment with a specialist at St. Vincent's Hospital and was so impressed with the doctor's diagnostics, CT scan right in his office and microscopic assessment.  Our missionary was ruled out right there for infections, masses, anomalies and given a clean bill of health from the doctor's discipline.      After wards, a pond and pathway beckoned for a quick walk enjoying the retirement community grounds.  This was just prior to Mother's Day so the joy was doubled!!         Mathew 23:27 "How often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!"          When we visit the missionaries on apartment checks, we like to ask them to share their favorite Book of Mormon scripture and any missionary miracles.       There were two Sisters who reported b...