While she was there I picked up a package we had ordered at Walmart.com from our local store "pick-up". I had a few other errands to do. The Mansion had a lot of other relics and buildings on the lot that is located. A school and some out buildings. The place of course had a gift shop.
Gramma loved these old garden and farm tools and remembers them from when she a a child.
Jonesboro honors it's veterans by having flags for lining main street with a cross on which is a name of a service man or women that died in the various conflicts. It goes on for several blocks. It is a real nice tribute for the upcoming Veterans Day.
On Tuesday we discovered "Ollie's" I texted these pictures to Jessica that day, but I thought I would share them so you get a idea about what a crazy place this store is.
Wednesday the Elders needed a ride to get a new bicycle tire because Elder Augar had a blowout. We gave them a ride to get the tire and then to a lunch appointment. We went to the church and Gramma practiced the organ and piano while I tried to find some address's. We then took the Sisters to their apartment. The person that was suppose to take them never made it. We were suppose pick two ladies up to do family search at the family history library, but a member volunteered to do it. That evening we had Bible class. The class is really a review of the "Come Follow Me" lesson for people who needs someone to study it with. Wednesday were interviews with President and Sister Clayton. We picked up the Sister's and drove to the Stockbridge Chapel which is about half way between Jonesboro and Conyers. We had a good visit with President and Sister Clayton and while they interviewed the Elders and Sisters there was an ongoing lesson from the District and Zone leaders.
I told the Sisters I would buy them lunch so we stopped at a "Smash Burger", placed a order and then I realized I did not have my wallet or cash. Gramma had not brought her purse either only her scripture bag. How embarrassing I almost never forget my wallet. Sister Strictland payed for the meal and I payed her back Friday morning at the Golden Crest nursing home where we always sing. Speaking of the nursing home it is great to sing the with the missionaries each week. This is Bob he loves our songs and sings along with some of them. He says, "his name in Bob, you can spell it the same backwards or forwards".
Here's another lady that really likes to hear us sing and Gramma play the piano.
After the nursing home performance I told the missionaries I would take them to lunch. So we bought them lunch at Sams Club (their idea not ours). Maybe they were afraid they might get stuck with the old, "haven't got my wallet can you foot the bill again".
Saturday was a big day and night. We took the Sisters to the Atlanta Temple so we all could be with Reggie, as he was going to the temple for the first time to do baptisms for the dead. I baptized him for some names and then he performed baptisms with the Sisters. His first time to do baptisms for the dead, and the first time he ever baptized someone. He is a neat guy.
That night Gramma went out with the Sisters and gave her first missionary discussion to an investigator. His name was Devon. The Sisters said Gramma did a great job, I was late when we got home and we were totally exhausted from the long day. Sunday we got up early so Gramma could play the organ for the Spanish Branch. They had their primary program and then our meetings started in the Ward they had their primary program. They take it serious here. The boys have matching bow ties and the girls have flowers in their hair. Almost Samoan. The Branch goes the extra mile with decorations. By the way, the lady in the picture is not Gramma its the Branch Primary President.
Gramma fixed a big Sunday dinner in case the Elders didn't have a dinner appointment. but they did so we ate together. She has a hard time just cooking for two on Sunday. We will have spaghetti at least one meal a day this week. We are still staying very busy and we are trying to pace ourselves a little better. It is hard not to get excited when you are involved in missionary work. This coming week we have District Council, practice for the Ward Christmas party, bible class, Stake missionary meeting in Conyers, nursing home, and a baptism on Saturday. Sister Schmidt goes home next week and we hit the two month mark. We love it and know we are doing more work for the Lord here than we would if we were home complaining about the weather and how cold it is. We love all of you and always pray that the Lord will bless y'all. Grampa and Gramma Hammond
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