Today, December 21, 2017 is the shortest day of the year (winter solstice). Below is today's sunrise and sunset times compared to the longest day of the year (summer solstice), which was June 20.

                    Winter Solstice     Summer Solstice
Sunrise             8:48 A.M.             5:04 A.M.
Sunset              4:16 P.M.             10:07 P.M.
Daylight      7 hrs. 28 mins.        17 hrs. 3 mins.

Today Sister Burnett said that an article in the Ensign Magazine (December 2017) reminded her of Sandy. The article is entitled "Valiant in the Cause of Christ," and here is a link to the article: Valiant in the Cause of Christ. A nice tribute to a special woman.

At Christmas time the office receives a lot of packages for missionaries. This photograph is from last week and represents only one day of postal deliveries.

Preparation Day is Tuesday, and Zone Leaders come to the office to pick up mail and supplies for their zones. Sandy and Sister Burnett alternate bringing treats to the office for the missionaries who come to the office on Tuesdays. Below is what Sandy made for today. The chocolate treats are called Reindeer Droppings, but the sign uses an euphemism for droppings.

Here is a link to the December issue of the mission newsletter: The Prairie Post

In speaking with the missionaries, President Pattison has determined that most of them do not read the newsletter. He has therefore decided not to have the newsletter produced on a regular basis. So, this issue will probably be the last one we do.