41 Years of Wedded Bliss

I was told (by 2 people) that I needed to get going and write the blog since I didn’t write last week.  Can I blame it on the fact that we were having too much fun?

Entrance to Vanderbilt Estate

Last Saturday we celebrated our 41^st Wedding Anniversary.  It was one of those days when we just got to relax and have fun.  Marc was so good to me and catered to my every whim.  First we drove around and explored the north shore or the “gold coast” where all the early 20^th century wealth was.  We ended up touring the Vanderbilt estate.  Then we splurged and went to Peter Luger’s Steakhouse and spent more than we’ve ever spent on a meal.  But it was so worth it!  We got a huge porterhouse for two.  Since I like mine done a little more than Marc, they brought the steak to the table on a sizzling plate and put my slices on the edge of the plate then flipped them over and they were done just right.  For dessert I wanted something light so I ordered strawberries.  They came with a whole big bowl of fresh whipped cream—which I ate straight with a spoon.  I feel blessed to have such a wonderful companion that I get to be with forever!

Anniversary dinner at Peter Luger's

Vanderbilt Estate.  The Spanish style seemed a bit out of place.

We had more Mega-zone conferences this week and we senior missionaries are getting more efficient at feeding the missionaries.  It’s hard work but we love it because we love the missionaries and they are always so appreciative.

I’m finding that as I get more and more responsibilities, at first I am reluctant but then I find that somehow I am given the energy I need and am not only able to do the things I need to but I actually enjoy the work.

Yesterday was another day where we got to just kind of relax for the day (other than working on our lessons).  Our friend Jay took us on a tour of Forest Hills park. It is just a couple miles away but we had never been there.  It was so nice.  First we toured the greenhouses where they grow plants for the various parks around Queens.  Then we walked around the park and sat in the amphitheater (where Jay had his high school graduation ceremony) and talked.  It was nice to be cut off from the hustle and bustle of the city for a while. 

At the greenhouse

Jay and Marc at Forest Hills Park.  Marc & I were a
little over-dressed.

It’s nice when people in the Branch like Jay are no longer just people we know and like, but become people we truly can call friends!  It is the same with the other Senior Missionaries.  We are so grateful for every new friend we make here!

At times I feel guilty because I am loving it so much.  It seems like it should feel like more of a sacrifice.  But I’m not complaining.

From a couple weeks ago--Sunday Drive home from Church in Flushing