August 29,2010

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We have had a good Sabbath and hope that you all have too. It is so
fun to go to so many different branches and wards and see the
consistency with which all the meetings are conducted. We had Stake
Conference today and it was great. The building was filled to
capacity and the talks were all very good. The Stake President was
called out of the Stake unexpectedly and the first counselor conducted
and gave two good talks. He was a missionary 4 years ago. He is now
married and serving in the Stake Presidency. Amazing what is
happening and how important Seminary and Institute are in preparing
missionaries and future leaders. It is good to watch the youth and
feel so confident that we will be in their care in the near future.

Last week we were concerned with health issues for two of our
missionaries. Elder Wilkinson's parents arrived mid-week and that was
such a blessing. We are hopeful that he will be able to travel to the
States Tuesday with his parents. There is a cardiologist from Salt
Lake flying in to travel with them. Elder Vaea had a good appointment
at the U.S. Embassy and they kept his passport and said they would
deliver it to the Mission Office. It hasn't happened yet but we hope
that it will happen tomorrow. We have a ticket for him on Tuesday
also and hope that the passport and visa come in time for him to use
that ticket. It is so wonderful to have all the technology and
knowledge so readily available to us in dealing with these
circumstances. Our faith is tested and after all we can do the
miracle happens. Tomorrow is another Zone Leader Council. It will be
held via the web instead of flying all the zone leaders to Trinidad.
We tried this while we were in St. Vincent. When they finally get the
bugs worked out, it will be a great blessing.

Elder Wheeler is working with apartments and vehicles. The wheels
turn slowly in these matters and it is a test of one's patience. The
van that needs to be sold should have been sold over a year ago. The
apartment that is needed will only be needed for a short time and
there three others that are unoccupied right now. Interesting! Also,
immigration is always a chess match with transfers. There is no time
to get into a boring routine for sure. We can see the Lord's hand in
the things that are happening even though logically it doesn't make a
lot of sense.

We love you all and pray for that the Lord's tender mercies will be with you.

Much love,
Elder and Sister Wheeler