Well, Satan did his best , but we had our first baptism in Varazdin. Ana was baptized Sat. and confirmed Sun. She is such a wonderful lady. I think this was my second offer to baptize someone. I told the Elders, I think we better go over that Priesthood thing. I was honored any way. Her son came to the outreach one evening with a friend. I haven't met her girls yet. Sad to say none of them supported her Sat.
On Mon. we took our first field trip to the Trakoscan Castle. About an hour from here on the bus. All six of us went and had a great time. Beautiful area.
We had Polynesian activity Fri. I needed to as Traci a question, so I waited until 7am her time hoping she would be awake. I am so glad I called...she had awakened with her water broke. She was alone with the three boys and upset. I was so glad I had called at that time. It was good for both of us. Gaylene headed down there and made it to see the birth. Tobias was born about nine that evening.....which gave us time to sleep and being awakened about 6:30 with Michelle's call. 7# 13oz 20" long. Small baby for her. Mom and baby both doing well at my last report.
As you can tell, all is well with Elder and Sister Hansen. Baptism....family growing...what else could we ask for. We are truly blessed.
Love to all
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Another week of walking, teaching and walking. It's great
Friday Elder Hansen introducted these people to a Aaronic Priesthood outing. We invited the full branch. We went to the Drava River.....played some games, talked about the Priesthood, eat beans and bread, and roasted marshmallows. This was a new experience for them. Of course we made smores and they were a big hit. We had some musical instruments....played music, danced and had a great time.
It's been a good week. Cooler. Rain a couple days which was good for all these gardens we see. We had lettuce hanging on our door one night when we came home. Guess they are starting to harvest their lettuce. A bouquet of flowers one night. They love to share out of their yards.
We are great and loving these people.
Friday Elder Hansen introducted these people to a Aaronic Priesthood outing. We invited the full branch. We went to the Drava River.....played some games, talked about the Priesthood, eat beans and bread, and roasted marshmallows. This was a new experience for them. Of course we made smores and they were a big hit. We had some musical instruments....played music, danced and had a great time.
It's been a good week. Cooler. Rain a couple days which was good for all these gardens we see. We had lettuce hanging on our door one night when we came home. Guess they are starting to harvest their lettuce. A bouquet of flowers one night. They love to share out of their yards.
We are great and loving these people.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Mother's Day
Great Day. A sister that was here two years ago came with her mother and spoke at church. Then we had a dinner for her and members so that was a good Mother's Day dinner for me.
We had great visits with our kids. Everyone sounded great. Traci called on skype as I was calling Cami so that was fun for us and them. Cami sounds great......frustrated with the language and you can imagine. She mentioned the advantage Miranda will have being able to express her self right as she gets into the mission field. I feel her pain. She loves Poland, her comp. and the district. She will do great.
We are fine. Pretty much the same sort of week as always. Gaylon is gearing up for a Priesthood activity on the River. The Branch is invited. Of course we will start with a service project.....cleaning the area. Some volleyball, thought on Priesthood and food. That food always brings them......same as home.
Gaylon has also had pictures printed about the Book of Mormon stories to put in the Croatian books. The Mission Pres. has now seen them and wants a batch for each missionary in the mission. He feels pretty good about that.
We are healthy and happy and things are warming up. Hope you are all fine.
Keep in touch
Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers.
We had great visits with our kids. Everyone sounded great. Traci called on skype as I was calling Cami so that was fun for us and them. Cami sounds great......frustrated with the language and you can imagine. She mentioned the advantage Miranda will have being able to express her self right as she gets into the mission field. I feel her pain. She loves Poland, her comp. and the district. She will do great.
We are fine. Pretty much the same sort of week as always. Gaylon is gearing up for a Priesthood activity on the River. The Branch is invited. Of course we will start with a service project.....cleaning the area. Some volleyball, thought on Priesthood and food. That food always brings them......same as home.
Gaylon has also had pictures printed about the Book of Mormon stories to put in the Croatian books. The Mission Pres. has now seen them and wants a batch for each missionary in the mission. He feels pretty good about that.
We are healthy and happy and things are warming up. Hope you are all fine.
Keep in touch
Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers.
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Things in Croatia are great. We've had rain this week which was badly needed. It's not real cold so walking has been fine. I think of Castellia when I walk in the rain.
The missionaries here are gearing up for Mother's Day. I've been getting messages from parents setting up times. And guess what....I get to make a call to. It will be fun to hear from Cami now that she has been in Poland a few weeks. I hope it will work to talk to all my kids.
The Elders have a baptism coming up. That will be fun. I am working with a lady that doesn't want to commit until she has seen a baptism. We are reading the Book of Mormon together. We're at 3Nephi. I have shown her the "Testament" Movie. We are so glad to have that and share it with these people.
Gaylon and I continue to be over the Outreach. Also each month we share FHE, activity on Fri., and sports day on Sat. with the young missionaries as far as being in charge. We stay pretty busy. We're working on getting a service project going that we can all help with.
I have been posting pictures on our family web sight. Hansenherd.org You are welcome to take a look.
Love to all
The missionaries here are gearing up for Mother's Day. I've been getting messages from parents setting up times. And guess what....I get to make a call to. It will be fun to hear from Cami now that she has been in Poland a few weeks. I hope it will work to talk to all my kids.
The Elders have a baptism coming up. That will be fun. I am working with a lady that doesn't want to commit until she has seen a baptism. We are reading the Book of Mormon together. We're at 3Nephi. I have shown her the "Testament" Movie. We are so glad to have that and share it with these people.
Gaylon and I continue to be over the Outreach. Also each month we share FHE, activity on Fri., and sports day on Sat. with the young missionaries as far as being in charge. We stay pretty busy. We're working on getting a service project going that we can all help with.
I have been posting pictures on our family web sight. Hansenherd.org You are welcome to take a look.
Love to all
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