CIVID Strikes Again
With COVID cases increasing and mandates back in place our job is busier than ever. Much of the travel for the brethren has been put on hold so Zoom meetings have increased again. If there is one thing I have learned, it is that "...no unhallowed hand [or COVID virus] can stop the work from progressing; ... but the truth of God will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent, till it has penetrated every continent, visited every clime, swept every country, and sounded in every ear, till the purposes of God shall be accomplished, and the Great Jehovah shall say the work is done." ~ Joseph Smith
Monday we had a good day. We started it with our annual visit to the doctor. Our doctor is pleased with the health of both of us. She basically said to keep up the good work. Of course she encouraged us to both loose some weight, but other than that all is good. We went back to work and were busy adding and updating lots of events that were upcoming. One major problem we are having is getting valid PRJ (project) numbers for our events. They must be valid before we can pay our Interpreters or order our food. I am still waiting on two mission PRJs from two events in December. NOT GOOD. Apparently there is a new system to generate the PRJs and there are some problems. Some have squeaked in at the very last minute. We are hoping this get taken care of very, very soon.
We had a special Mission Devotional on Monday evening. Keith Erekson has written several books including one about Rumors and Truth. He is a Director for the Church History Department. He shared several fun examples of things that have been believed to be true, but when researched they were found to just be rumors. He is a really good speaker and was entertaining as well has inspirational. We enjoyed it vey much.
Tuesday brought more of the same during the day and the Worldwide Missionary Devotional with Elder Soares in the evening. We had 8 languages here and 1 remote. It was fun to be with everyone again after several weeks of virtually no events. We did do things a bit different this time. Because of the COVID restrictions, we were asked to serve the meal rather than let them serve themselves. It was kind of fun. We had about 30 people to feed. I'm not sure how long we will need to do this, but I guess we can live with it.
Wednesday was a day of meetings. We started with a Division meeting. It was supposed to be in person, but was moved to online. It was pretty informative and it is nice to get the perspective of some of the other departments within PSD, which is our global umbrellas. Later in the day we had our team meeting. Sara and I gave a presentation about our project to help all the area language coordinators, as well as our Salt lake teams, help get those who are not active in PLUNET changed to active! The presentation went so well, that we were asked to make it part of the global training to the Areas we are going to be involved in at the end of the month or the beginning of February. Daniel (our manager) also asked me to prepare a short training for the Areas on how to use PLUNET with their jobs. After our Team meeting, I had the PLUNET Governance meeting. That one is very SLOW moving. Most of the meeting is spent talking about the Translation team and doesn't pertain to Interpretations very much, but I am trying to get a few things pushed through. One thing that did come out of the meeting is another meeting for early next week to work on our invoicing problem. My fingers are crossed!
Now that the Linford's are pretty much up to speed we are splitting events to it is not so hard on any of us when things get so busy. It makes it nice. So on Wednesday night the Linfords did their first big solo event. They finished up the last session of the S&I Training with Elder Ballard. They did a very small event the Saturday before, but Wednesday was a little bigger. They had to get the food from the cafeteria and serve it to the Interpreters as well as all the other things we do. They said it went well.
Thursday was Elder Linford's birthday. It was pretty low key but we still tried to make it fun for him. We continued to enter or populate new events. We got word that we needed to move our FHE group to virtual for the next couple of weeks due to the COVID restrictions. We also were told that our special meeting with Elder Renlund has been moved from in person to virtual. It is disappointing but it will still be nice to have our own meeting with an Apostle of the Lord. We were able to leave around 3:30 so the we and the Linfords could go to the Bountiful Temple for Elder Linford's birthday. We went out for ice cream cones after.
Friday was a little crazy. Baptiste was in charge of three events that were all taking place around the same time. He was over the Music and the Spoken Word at 9 AM. Not only was he in charge of it, but he was also the Interpreter for French. This is one that is done at the Conference Center and we don't usually get to go; but, Baptiste invited the Linfords to come and watch since they haven't seen the process before. They enjoyed it very much. At the same time he was also in charge of a Mission Training Meeting that we were at. Since he couldn't be in both places at the same time he had Aaron cover for him so we got to work with Aaron. It was also a very good meeting. After both of those Baptiste went to his third assignment. He got to Interpret for President Eyring in issuing a new calling to a couple in France. It was very special for him.
Baptiste always working
Saturday the Linfords went to be with a son and his family so they could be there for the ordination of their grandson to the office of a Priest. They will be back on Monday. That left us the opportunity to be involved in two different area conferences in Utah. Both were supervised by Baptiste. Poor guy had so much to do in the last few days. It was nice to be with him as we always enjoy events with Baptiste. The first one was for Ogden and the second was in Orem. Elder Rasband shared several off script stories and bore a very powerful testimony. We are so blessed to be here and have the opportunity to hear these special stories from time to time.
This past week we have been studying the Fall of Adam and Eve. I am so grateful for the additional information we receive from additional scripture to help add to our understanding of that story in Genesis. For example, in Genesis we think Eve made mistake to partake of the forbidden fruit; however, from additional scripture we know that it wasn't a mistake but it was part of Heavenly Father's plan. If she would not have partaken of the fruit and if Adam would not have followed her lead, they would have remained in the Garden of Eden forever and we would never have been born. So, I for one, am so grateful for Eve's choice to partake of that fruit to make her wise and distinguish good from evil. She knew she would have to leave the Garden of Eden, but she could now fulfill the higher law to multiply and replenish the earth. Eve is truly the Mother of All Living!
We hope you will have a GREAT week. Stay safe and well. Take time to tell those you love what they mean to you. Put your trust in the Lord and He will direct your paths. May you find Peace in Christ!
All our Love and Prayers,Mom and DadGrandma and GrandpaSteve and LesleeElder and Sister Wilcox
With COVID cases increasing and mandates back in place our job is busier than ever. Much of the travel for the brethren has been put on hold so Zoom meetings have increased again. If there is one thing I have learned, it is that "...no unhallowed hand [or COVID virus] can stop the work from progressing; ... but the truth of God will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent, till it has penetrated every continent, visited every clime, swept every country, and sounded in every ear, till the purposes of God shall be accomplished, and the Great Jehovah shall say the work is done." ~ Joseph Smith
Monday we had a good day. We started it with our annual visit to the doctor. Our doctor is pleased with the health of both of us. She basically said to keep up the good work. Of course she encouraged us to both loose some weight, but other than that all is good. We went back to work and were busy adding and updating lots of events that were upcoming. One major problem we are having is getting valid PRJ (project) numbers for our events. They must be valid before we can pay our Interpreters or order our food. I am still waiting on two mission PRJs from two events in December. NOT GOOD. Apparently there is a new system to generate the PRJs and there are some problems. Some have squeaked in at the very last minute. We are hoping this get taken care of very, very soon.
Tuesday brought more of the same during the day and the Worldwide Missionary Devotional with Elder Soares in the evening. We had 8 languages here and 1 remote. It was fun to be with everyone again after several weeks of virtually no events. We did do things a bit different this time. Because of the COVID restrictions, we were asked to serve the meal rather than let them serve themselves. It was kind of fun. We had about 30 people to feed. I'm not sure how long we will need to do this, but I guess we can live with it.
Now that the Linford's are pretty much up to speed we are splitting events to it is not so hard on any of us when things get so busy. It makes it nice. So on Wednesday night the Linfords did their first big solo event. They finished up the last session of the S&I Training with Elder Ballard. They did a very small event the Saturday before, but Wednesday was a little bigger. They had to get the food from the cafeteria and serve it to the Interpreters as well as all the other things we do. They said it went well.
Friday was a little crazy. Baptiste was in charge of three events that were all taking place around the same time. He was over the Music and the Spoken Word at 9 AM. Not only was he in charge of it, but he was also the Interpreter for French. This is one that is done at the Conference Center and we don't usually get to go; but, Baptiste invited the Linfords to come and watch since they haven't seen the process before. They enjoyed it very much. At the same time he was also in charge of a Mission Training Meeting that we were at. Since he couldn't be in both places at the same time he had Aaron cover for him so we got to work with Aaron. It was also a very good meeting. After both of those Baptiste went to his third assignment. He got to Interpret for President Eyring in issuing a new calling to a couple in France. It was very special for him.
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This past week we have been studying the Fall of Adam and Eve. I am so grateful for the additional information we receive from additional scripture to help add to our understanding of that story in Genesis. For example, in Genesis we think Eve made mistake to partake of the forbidden fruit; however, from additional scripture we know that it wasn't a mistake but it was part of Heavenly Father's plan. If she would not have partaken of the fruit and if Adam would not have followed her lead, they would have remained in the Garden of Eden forever and we would never have been born. So, I for one, am so grateful for Eve's choice to partake of that fruit to make her wise and distinguish good from evil. She knew she would have to leave the Garden of Eden, but she could now fulfill the higher law to multiply and replenish the earth. Eve is truly the Mother of All Living!
We hope you will have a GREAT week. Stay safe and well. Take time to tell those you love what they mean to you. Put your trust in the Lord and He will direct your paths. May you find Peace in Christ!
All our Love and Prayers,
Mom and Dad
Grandma and Grandpa
Steve and Leslee
Elder and Sister Wilcox
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