No visitors all of September! We were on our own for the whole month, and somehow we stayed plenty busy. We mostly did our regular routine with the cake cutting ceremony for the graduating church member marines, graduation, temple attendance or working at the temple information booth, going to class at the brig, bike rides/walks at the lake, volunteering at the USO and crazy busy Sundays.
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| Storytime at the USO at Liberty Station |
We had some nice dinners with fun folks. On the first Sunday of the month we ate at the Luckeson's house with the Sayers and Arvonens (both MRM couples). We ate at Luna Grill with the Olsons and Fifes (two of our favorite senior missionary couples), and Denny's with them and a few more couples.
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| Dinner at Denny's. |
Coronado Beach was the spot for our campfire with hotdogs, s'mores and lots of gabbing with our MRM friends. (Dale's were there with us this time) It was lovely to watch the sun go down and enjoy the beautiful ocean waves.
President and Sister Allen (Mormon Battalion) worked with us on providing lunch for Zone Conference. I liked being in the kitchen with them, Mike hung out with the young elders and sisters. It sounds like all we do is eat! I must admit, I have a few skirts that seem to have shrunk...
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| Our MRM Friends |
One Saturday was a waste this month. We spent the afternoon at the Fife's apartment watching BYU get creamed by Washington. Pathetic! (About to give up on those Cougars) I guess we made up for it though by going to the Miramar Air Show. There is nothing quite as thrilling as watching the Blue Angels fly. Good thing we have Hill Air Force Base close by at home!
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| Blue Angels. Must Be Heaven! |
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| Another Angel |
Not only was there room at our inn this month, but there was room for disappointment. We have been frustrated with some folks bailing on us at the last minute, suddenly stopping church attendance, and becoming incommunicado. It sure makes me empathize with the young missionaries who experience homesickness and frustration even as they are doing the work of the Lord. Come to think of it, He certainly felt those same feelings. So, we all just carry on. Because we love Him.
