Visit from Missionary Department - etc.. (Lynda)

The past few weeks I have been very busy in the office.  I got a new computer around Christmas time and have had to back up all my files then transfer them to the new computer.  We had some problems with the new computer and had to send the hard drive back to SLC for them to re-write the programs we needed and then send it back.  Elder Dye learned how to take out and put back in hard drives.  I was on Prepration day when they called with the help in removing them. I was so glad, I wasn't looking forward to that part. Anyway,  my computer is now up and running.

We then got a call from the Missionary Department saying that Tanner Kay and possibly Mark LesVardy (second in command to the Missionary Dept) would be down to check out Cove Fort.  They would be cutting back on couples at Cove Fort because there is such a need for them throughout the World, and they are not getting the Senior couples applying for Missions.  They are only getting about 1/3 of the Senior couples that they need. They wanted to understand Cove Fort,  and our needs, so they knew how many couples would be best for our site. I helped Elder Dye put together the necessary information. 
Tanner showed up on Wednesday.  I was in the rotation for tours and so it was my turn to take the tour.  I was a little nervous about taking him, knowing that what I did and said on that tour reflected what the Missionaries are all about here at Cove Fort.  He is a very nice man, young, only 30 years old.  It was like taking Steve through the Fort.  We had a good time and I prayed that I would give a good tour so he would feel the Spirit of the Hinckley Family, the Missionary work that goes on here at Cove Fort and the Love that we have for Cove Fort. That day with only 8 tours, 4 of which were non-member tours,  the Missionaries got 4 white cards. (or self referrals from non-members) The cards were from, Minnesota, California, England, and Colorado.  I think Tanner saw that we really do get people from all over the World and that with the right amount of Missionaries,so we can spend time with the people, we are able to share the gospel and plant seeds so the Full time Missionaries can teach them. It was a little stressful but a great experience. 

If any of you that read our blog are in a position to serve a Senior Couple mission or know anyone that is able to do so. Please encourage them to apply.  We would love to have you come to Cove Fort, but know that the Lord can use Missionaries everywhere.  My family has been blessed because of our Mission.  I love my family and am so grateful for their love and support.