Thoughts for the week:
"Problems are only opportunities with thorns on them."
"Learn to accept adversary. No matter who you are or where you serve, you are going to have some. But do not fear the winds of adversity. Remember, a kite rises against the wind, rather than with it."
"Even our tears are silent prayers when we seek for comfort in God's loving arms."
Love this cool but beautiful fall weather. Everything looks so fresh and green. The autumn colors just enhance the lush green of everything.
Our week started out with my brothers being here in Nauvoo. Rudi and I so enjoyed having them stay with us. We laughed so much telling stories about our earlier years. We were sorry that it rained everyday they were here, but it didn't damping our fun together. Rudi, Ron and Don walked around to all the sites in the rain. We took them to Burlington to eat at Gators. They loved the prime rib and seeing the sites in that town. We also spent time at the Visitors Center seeing the Joseph Smith Story and then went to watch the site missionary show at the Old Cultural Hall. We also went to Keokuk for dinner at Ogo's. Great chicken dinner. We also did a endowment session and Rudi took them on a tour of the temple. It was so delightful to have them here and appreciate them spending three days with us. So grateful for such wonderful brothers.
We are getting more bus tours coming through Nauvoo. Love being busy because that means more ordinances are being performed. I very seldom get to be on line and move around to all the different areas, but this Saturday I spent an hour in initiatory and really enjoyed being apart of that special part of the temple. I think helping there is a very tender part of the whole process. Hopefully during the winter season I won't be coordinating so much and I'll get to spend time doing the real special work. Not that I don't like being a coordinator but I don't feel close to the patrons as much.
I was so saddened to hear of Aunt Norine's passing. I always called her my second mother. I'll miss her and her loving presents. I'm so glad that one of the last things Rudi and I did before we left on our mission was to stop in Jerome Idaho to see her on our way home from visiting with Rosey and her family in Boise. I so regret that I didn't take any pictures of her. We had such a wonderful visit with her and Robert and Ilene. Wish so badly I could be at her funeral but Nauvoo is just too far away. She raised the most beautiful family and she will be so missed but not forgotten. Thanks Bingham Family for adopting me and always making me feel welcome on the farm.
Our dear friends Ken and Donna Biberston arrived in Nauvoo Saturday. So good to see them after two years of them serving a mission in Zimbabwe Africa. They will be here until Wednesday, so we plan to do as much as possible with them in between our shifts at the temple. Today they went to Canton with us to church. The last two weeks we have taken visitors with us. The branch is grateful any and all visitors. I made small cards with candy on them. It said, "Knowing you has brought MOUNDS CANDY BAR, of ALMOND JOY BAR, to our lives, Love Elder and Sister Diederich. They loved it and we love them. This is possibly our last time in Canton. We don't know if we will continue going there or be assigned back in Nauvoo for the winter.
I'm fixing dinner for the Biberstons and then after we'll see their pictures of Zimbabwe. We enjoy spending time with them and will miss them so much now that they have moved to Boise to be nearer to their children and grandchildren. Don't blame them, family is what it is all about!
Next week is so busy with our last week with 40 temple missionary couples leaving to go home. Sad just thinking about it. We also have the regional seminar for all the mission presidents throughout about eight or ten states in the midwest. Also a lot of general authorities will be here. I'll have a lot to email about next week.
We continue to love our mission and serving so many people in the temple. I feel so renewed every time I'm there. Didn't think I would ever say that being at the temple five days a week would be wonderful, but it is.
We love and appreciate our family and friends so much. Our kids and grandkids continue to support and encourage us daily. So many friends have come to visit and email us. Thanks for remembering us.
With love always,
Rudi and Kath
Stan Call enjoying his tenderloin sandwich. I promised to include this picture this week. Why have a bun???
Janet Call eating her taco salad in a bag. What a joke! Great salad but so funny.
Our dear friends the Hollands from Texas. Bro. Holland passed away this summer after suffering from cancer. They served here in Nauvoo with us. Wonderful missionaries and a great example to us. He will be missed but always remember.
Just a quick taste of my favorite season. The leaves are changing colors quickly now. More to come next week!
"Problems are only opportunities with thorns on them."
"Learn to accept adversary. No matter who you are or where you serve, you are going to have some. But do not fear the winds of adversity. Remember, a kite rises against the wind, rather than with it."
"Even our tears are silent prayers when we seek for comfort in God's loving arms."
Love this cool but beautiful fall weather. Everything looks so fresh and green. The autumn colors just enhance the lush green of everything.
Our week started out with my brothers being here in Nauvoo. Rudi and I so enjoyed having them stay with us. We laughed so much telling stories about our earlier years. We were sorry that it rained everyday they were here, but it didn't damping our fun together. Rudi, Ron and Don walked around to all the sites in the rain. We took them to Burlington to eat at Gators. They loved the prime rib and seeing the sites in that town. We also spent time at the Visitors Center seeing the Joseph Smith Story and then went to watch the site missionary show at the Old Cultural Hall. We also went to Keokuk for dinner at Ogo's. Great chicken dinner. We also did a endowment session and Rudi took them on a tour of the temple. It was so delightful to have them here and appreciate them spending three days with us. So grateful for such wonderful brothers.
We are getting more bus tours coming through Nauvoo. Love being busy because that means more ordinances are being performed. I very seldom get to be on line and move around to all the different areas, but this Saturday I spent an hour in initiatory and really enjoyed being apart of that special part of the temple. I think helping there is a very tender part of the whole process. Hopefully during the winter season I won't be coordinating so much and I'll get to spend time doing the real special work. Not that I don't like being a coordinator but I don't feel close to the patrons as much.
I was so saddened to hear of Aunt Norine's passing. I always called her my second mother. I'll miss her and her loving presents. I'm so glad that one of the last things Rudi and I did before we left on our mission was to stop in Jerome Idaho to see her on our way home from visiting with Rosey and her family in Boise. I so regret that I didn't take any pictures of her. We had such a wonderful visit with her and Robert and Ilene. Wish so badly I could be at her funeral but Nauvoo is just too far away. She raised the most beautiful family and she will be so missed but not forgotten. Thanks Bingham Family for adopting me and always making me feel welcome on the farm.
Our dear friends Ken and Donna Biberston arrived in Nauvoo Saturday. So good to see them after two years of them serving a mission in Zimbabwe Africa. They will be here until Wednesday, so we plan to do as much as possible with them in between our shifts at the temple. Today they went to Canton with us to church. The last two weeks we have taken visitors with us. The branch is grateful any and all visitors. I made small cards with candy on them. It said, "Knowing you has brought MOUNDS CANDY BAR, of ALMOND JOY BAR, to our lives, Love Elder and Sister Diederich. They loved it and we love them. This is possibly our last time in Canton. We don't know if we will continue going there or be assigned back in Nauvoo for the winter.
I'm fixing dinner for the Biberstons and then after we'll see their pictures of Zimbabwe. We enjoy spending time with them and will miss them so much now that they have moved to Boise to be nearer to their children and grandchildren. Don't blame them, family is what it is all about!
Next week is so busy with our last week with 40 temple missionary couples leaving to go home. Sad just thinking about it. We also have the regional seminar for all the mission presidents throughout about eight or ten states in the midwest. Also a lot of general authorities will be here. I'll have a lot to email about next week.
We continue to love our mission and serving so many people in the temple. I feel so renewed every time I'm there. Didn't think I would ever say that being at the temple five days a week would be wonderful, but it is.
We love and appreciate our family and friends so much. Our kids and grandkids continue to support and encourage us daily. So many friends have come to visit and email us. Thanks for remembering us.
With love always,
Rudi and Kath
Stan Call enjoying his tenderloin sandwich. I promised to include this picture this week. Why have a bun???
Janet Call eating her taco salad in a bag. What a joke! Great salad but so funny.
Our dear friends the Hollands from Texas. Bro. Holland passed away this summer after suffering from cancer. They served here in Nauvoo with us. Wonderful missionaries and a great example to us. He will be missed but always remember.
Just a quick taste of my favorite season. The leaves are changing colors quickly now. More to come next week!
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