Hurricane Hanna news

We recently recieved this letter from Mom's mission president updating us on hurricane Hanna.

Dear Parents of SCCM Missionaries,

Just a quick note to let you know all is well here in South Carolina. Tropical Storm Hanna will hit landfall late tonight/early tomorrow morning. It is not expected to carry much of a punch and most South Carolinians are remaining in their homes. Much of the general feeling is, "We've seen worse," and so life somewhat goes on as normal.

We however are acting with caution and have accordingly moved our missionaries serving in the coastal zones. We presently have no missionaries within 90 miles of the beaches. We expect to experience a little wind and rain but otherwise not much to worry about, and expect that all missionaries will be back in their proselyting areas on or before Sunday.

We thank you for your prayers

June the month of plenty!

In the month of June mom and her companion where the leading companionship for baptisms in the South Carolina, Columbia Mission! Are we surprised? Not one bit and I'm sure it won't be the last month they lead. They had a total of seven baptisms! Not that it's a competition but it just shows how much the Lord is blessing her and confirming to her and us that the choice to serve was the right one as she is being led to those who are ready to hear and accept the gospel! Mom's birthday is coming at the end of the month on July 25th so if you get a chance to wish her a happy b-day that would be great!

First Sunday in the Mission field

This last week-end Mom had many wonderful experiences. One in particular was her first Sunday in the mission field. She and her companion were handing out programs before sacrament meeting. A member approached her, read her name tag and asked if she knew an Elder Black that served in this area in the 60's. Mom asked if he was from Indiana and they responded, yes. Mom's response was yes, that's my husband. Needless to say, the person starting crying and it turns out Dad baptized her and four others over 40 years ago in the very same ward mom is now assigned to. They are planning on teaching the father of one of the member Dad baptized. This is just another witness to us that she is preaching the Lords's gospel and she is exaclty where Heavenly Father wants her!

Called to Serve!

Monday April 14th, 2008

Reported to the M.T.C (missionary training center) in Provo, Utah. After taking my sister Dawn and myself throught the front doors of the M.T.C it was now her turn to serve. Mom appeared to be both confident and extremely excited. We talked, we laughed, we took pictures, and the time came to say our goodbyes. It was a bittersweet moment, as we will miss her dearly but we know she will bless the lives of many as she shares her testimony of the Savior!

Josh Black