Missing Richlands

 President McClure (left) was released from serving 18 years

as Richlands Branch President the Sunday after we left Virginia.
March 24, 2013

His lovely wife made this  friendship quilt to honor Paul and Cleo VanDyke

on their 50th wedding anniversary December 7th.

Jan also made a parting friendship "signature" quilt for Elder Hunt and I which we will treasure forever.

Certainly we will post a picture once we get one.

At our farewell party Jan also played her violin for us...a special arrangement

of one of my favorite hymns: "How Gentle God's Commands"

I especially like the stanza...."Cast your burdens on the Lord and bear a song away!"

We learned so much about faith, patience, and enduring trials from

the wonderful people in southwest Virginia...and especially those in Richlands Branch.

 Here is an ACOSTIC memory of dear Cassie

C = Caring

A = Always positive in her outlook

S =  Sensitive to the needs of others

S = Smiles for everyone

I = In tune with the Holy Spirit

E = Energetic

Although it was 90 degrees today for us in Arizona,

 our dear Virginia friends still have winter hanging around.

Suzanne lives in a winter wonderland. 

Her husband, Ron, is the new Branch President.  

We love them both....forever!