Mud Days on the High Desert

The snow had melted which created some mud when it decided to rain for three days and then snow some more so the dirt roads are now mud. We have stayed on the pavement but the young Elders have had a good time with their four wheel truck playing in the mud. They are able to get out to see the people which has been a good.

 These wall hangings are interesting. On the left is a Hopi throwing stick made by Glorias' Hopi friend who is now passed on. On the right is a bow and arrows Glorias' father had made when he was young. In the center is an ultra modern pest exterminator used by the Navajo people extensively in the summer.

                                                                  Hopi Prayer Feathers
These feathers were also given to Gloria by her Hopi friend. There are eagle, turkey, and roadrunner feathers. There are prayers that go with the different feathers for the well being of the body and mind. Gloria says that seeing roadrunners here is quite common but we have not seen one yet that I know of.

This week is an end of month week and also a beginning of month which is not a good time for missionary work besides all the mud. We did have a Zone Conference with all the senior missionaries in the mission, about 25 couples, this week. It is always a great experience to meet with President and Sister Batt and the missionaries. This was the last Zone Conference we will be attending before we leave for home so we gave our farewell testimonies.  It made us realize that it is a reality that we will be leaving for home next month on March 18th and reporting to our ward on the 24th.

Love to all,
Elder and Sister Lybbert