THERE’S A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING!

I was so worried about today it has literally made me sick.  I am so outside my comfort zone, but I guess there is a first time for everything!

I started out my morning by welcoming Jill Bassett Franklin at 8:00AM this morning.  We have been trying to connect, but she has been in Houston.  She is one of my dear friends from my high school and college years.Her family was so wonderful to mine.  I can close my eyes and see her mother, Janice, telling my mom just to get on with it.  She was the rock for my mom when we moved to Kansas City, having been brand new in the church.  I credit the Bassetts’ with keeping us active.  So I have always loved she and Jann, her sister.  Now we are serving together, can you believe God’s tender mercies?

Then after INTENSE prayer, Richard and I were on our way to “try-outs,": so something I would never have chosen.  There are two musical plays that are given here everyday.  One is called “Rendevouz,” in the Cultural Hall.  It is a 50 minute presentation with songs and acting.  It really is a great show, and we are going to be seeing it every night this week.  The other one is called :”Sunset By The Mississippi,” I think I mentioned it last night.  It is a variety show.  We were the only couple asked today if we liked to dance.  That has me a little spooked. So your dad and I were so terrified that we asked to go second, just to get it over with.  We had polished our little rendition of “Popcorn Popping,” including actions I might add.  Well, there is no way that you can get a visual! Then we were asked to read the lead parts, which we did………..We get assigned to one of three casts tomorrow. I will keep you informed.  But we stay with that cast our entire stay.  Supposedly, they are the people you get pretty close to. Anyway, I don’t have to do that again.

Met with the mission president and he asked me what was wrong, I was too quiet.  I just told him I know when to be still.  After my ride with him yesterday, I am going to lay low for awhile.
Then on to meet Richard’s new bosses.  He now has his official cap and all of his shirts are being monogrammed. 

Then on to the sewing room.  I have picked out a “lovely,” costume and apron as a loaner until mine gets made.  Richard is having a vest made and has gotten some shirts and a vest for performances

Actual clothing from that era. Man they were tiny!

……..Then back to Wally World to pick up my last prescription.  I guess I have experienced a little bit of disdain today.  We have to always wear our name tags.  Some people are nice, some not so much.  An older lady whom I was trying to be polite too, snubbed me and gave me a very terse comment So I had to have a Sonic, just to pump myself back up.  “Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming….”

I have also cooked our first hot meal today.  We actually had an hour and so, you are right, spaghetti it was.  I was tired of eating in the MTC and I actually just have to turn around to reach the stove or sink..  Anyway it tasted good. 

JUST KEEP SWIMMING, JUST KEEP SWIMMING. JUST KEEP SWIMMING!