Elder and Sister (Brad & Louise) Watson

The Watsons completed their mission this week. They are Canadian and were called as Church Service Missionaries to serve in the office for 18 months. They were, however, asked to extend another six months. We have thoroughly enjoyed our association with them.

Sister Watson uses several words in her speech that are unique to her and Canada. As a tribute to their friendship and Sister Watson's service, Sandy wrote the following poem:

                                                                                                     

Dear Sister Watson, 

I couldn’t say good-bye to you without a little note

To thank you for Canadian words that in my head do float

The first was “eh?” and then came “hooped” – all said with “chippy” style

Your “oompah” and your “nattering” have often made me smile!

You’re early to the office since you get up “bright and squirrelly”

And you move so quick in Costco that my head goes whirly-twirly

When the rest of us make “oopadays” you say, “Let’s take a look-see”

Then with patience you will show the way to fix it “easy-breezy”

With energy that’s boundless, you dust and clean and shine

So it’s easy to envision you “whistling sheets right off the line”

You walk fast-paced – in “jig-quick time” – and never seem that “squampy”

Even when your husband bows his head and pleads, “Oh please don’t hurt me!”

So whatever shall we do when we need to know locations?

Or what to see in Canada when one is on vacation?

Although our days together are very close to done,

Remember please that time with you’s been “Wats-on Wats-of fun!

Much love,

Sister Kerr

I gave Elder Watson a coin and a way to use it to help develop the attributes of Christ.

This coin depicts the Armor of God. It also can be used to symbolically represent your progress in developing  the Christlike attributes of faith, hope, charity, virtue, knowledge, patience, humility, diligence, and obedience.

Preach My Gospel outlines the following pattern to assist in developing these attributes:

· Identify the attribute you wish to develop.

· Write a definition and description of the attribute.

· Record questions to answer as you study.

· List and study thoroughly passages of scripture that teach about the attribute.

· Record your feelings and impressions.

· Set goals and make plans to apply the attribute in your life.

· Pray for the Lord to help you develop the attribute.

· Evaluate your progress periodically in developing each attribute.

Select an attribute that you want to focus on and follow the above pattern. Place the coin in your right pocket as you begin your day. If you feel that you are making progress on the chosen attribute, leave the coin in your right pocket. If, however,  you feel that you are losing ground, move the coin to your left pocket. Once you have gone 30 straight days without moving the coin to your left pocket, select another attribute and start the 30-day process again.

We buy the corn in this shack located a couple of miles from our apartment.

About 5.5 hours south of Edmonton is the town of Taber. They are well known for the sweet corn that grows there. A web site states: "The sun warms the soil around the crop during the day, while the cool Alberta nights bring out the natural sugars. A sweet, crisp cob is the result making it a sought after late summer treat." The season is only about six weeks long. We've had excellent corn on the cob in Nauvoo, and now Edmonton.