After leaving Denver, there were still blizzard-like
conditions until we reached the Kansas border. Must be a Wyoming and Colorado
thing! Bad weather is their specialty.
We drove to Hutchinson, Kansas where Bob
served a mission about fifty years ago. He was excited to see the town and what
had become of it.
He's kept in touch with some of his converts. Many of them
moved to Utah, and some of them have passed away.
This is the home of Brother Blanchfield who died many years
ago. The building is abandoned, but still standing.
Another convert family moved to Utah and has stayed strong
in the faith. There are over a hundred members in the family now. One of the
grandsons lives and works as a fire fighter in Hutchinson. We drove by his
house. He was at work, but we met his wife and sons. His sweet grandmother that
Bob baptized has passed away, but we met her great grandsons. One will be
ordained a deacon next week. I'm sure she is watching from Heaven.
This is a chapel they meet in now.
What mighty oaks to spring from those little acorns planted so many years ago. How moving and inspirational. I like the architecture of the old building. It reminds me of some that are still standing here where I live.
ReplyDeleteHow very nice that you cold visit the mission field and meet with a few individuals connected to your mission experience.
ReplyDeleteI hope the weather will be great for the rest of your trip.
Blessings and hugs!
That convert family is my mom, uncle and aunt, and my grandma. I met Elder Monson at my cousin's home several years ago. It was a great reunion for my mom to see again one of the missionaries that taught her family the gospel. My mom and dad served in the Little Rock Mission from Nov 2010 to May 2012. They loved their mission! My husband and I have 6 kids, 4 of whom have served missions. The work does go forward!
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping us posted on your journey. Take care of each other and all of the wonderful people you will touch lives with. We love you and the Gospel is true!
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