Lots of Lasts

Well within the past few weeks we have had the last zone conference, last interviews, and last transfer meeting. This coming week it will be the last District Council, P-Day, and last drive through the gate of our gated apartment complex. Today was our last Sunday at the Jonesboro Ward so after church they gave a little thank you party for Bishop Bourdeau (who was just released) and Elder and Sister Hammond. We are really going to miss these folks, they are so kind and thoughtful.

And when speaking of the kind and thoughtful tone we have to mention Brother Hellesoe. This was our last dinner with the missionaries and him.

Gramma and the Sisters have been working on a song for Sacrament meeting this past week. Gramma on the piano, Sister Schwarz on the violin, and Sister Nelson a vocal. It was very beautiful today. They practiced during the week and even had a try at the Golden Crest when we all sang there.

Speaking of the Golden Crest the Elders and Sisters did such a good job we took them to the Steak and Shake, Gramma's treat.

Sometimes you have to make adjustments to be able to perform the music you want. Gramma is getting pretty good at reading notes on a cell phone.

We had District Council this week in Griffin it was a good meeting and of course we had some of Gramma's delicious cookies. We will miss being around these enthusiastic missionaries.

The picture I showed you in the last blog where we would be living did not materialize. The manager cancelled all his contracts, so we will be living in this extended stay hotel until we leave.

We have got to start packing some stuff to move to our temporary home. We need to be moved by the middle of the week so we can have the apartment cleaned for the new couple by Friday. They will be bringing new bedroom furniture and a new couch on Thursday. The worst thing is we can't leave things in the car because there are quite a few car burglaries in the neighborhood. Next weeks blog might be a little late. I have to turn off the internet here and the hotel's is not secure. I will catch it up as soon as we can. We are so glad we have had this opportunity to serve here in Georgia and work with the many young Elders and Sisters. We have been watched over in this busy traffic and our health has been fine. We know the Lord has blessed us. We love you and we will be seeing you soon. The Gospel is true and we are so thankful of all our many blessing which includes all of you. Be good, be kind, and thanks for your many prayers for us. We love Y'all. Grandpa and Gramma Hammond.