Here is my picture of a typical Oklahoma sunset with the american flag. It was so beautiful we just had to stop and take this picture.
There was also a small ice storm this week. It was hot and sunny the day before, but overnight the weather changes fast and everything was coated with ice by morning. As it was melting, there were chunks of ice falling off of the power lines into the street and onto cars. It was sweet!
The other picture is of the baptism we had this weekend. This is the Sallaway family. They have so much faith. We had finished teaching them all the lessons they need to be baptized and they were all ready and very excited. Bro. Sallaway is about 78 years old and on the two days before the baptism, he tripped on a rug in his home and fell fracturing his pelvis. We helped carry him into his home after he came back from the ER. It's a hairline fracture, but he cant barely walk. We knew that this would effect the baptism and we asked him when he wanted to postpone it, but keep in mind that Bro. Sallaway has a very similar personality to Grandpa Clark. He said to us: "We're NOT going to let Satan win this time." He refused to cancel the baptism. So he and his family were baptized on Saturday. It was one of the best days of my mission! It took THREE of us to baptize Bro Sallaway. We had to make sure he didn't put any pressure on his left leg.
The baptism was supposed to start at 1:00, but it took him about 15 min to hobble down the hallway. He refused to use a wheelchair and he refused to let anyone help him. He kept saying things like "I'll be fine." and "I've got it." It took him almost 30 min to get changed into his jumpsuit. He has a lot of faith to be able to do all that he did.
It was a very long baptismal service, but it was so spiritual. We visited the Sallaway family last night after their baptism and confirmation. As we knocked on their door, Elder Reese and I could both feel a big difference in their home. Even standing on the porch. The spirit is so strong in their home. I love that family! They are great!
Thanks For your awesome E-mail Dad. It opened my mind up a little more.
-Love Elder Shumway
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