We drive by the New Zealand Temple several times a week. At the moment, it's gated off and under major renovation. We still see the beauty and gratitude that it's been a part of this country for so long. The renovation will extend beyond our time here. Someday in the future, we can return and enter inside.
Our mission office is in front of the temple. The windows look out over the temple on the hill. Several times a week there are rainbows in the sky over and to the side. There has been more rain here this past month than even the usual winter downpour. It rains hard and fast. We've used an umbrella more this month than in our entire life.
The temple is next to the Legacy Park area that honors those who devoted years to build and work on the temple. The stories of the early converts are inspiring. The Matthew Cowley Church History Museum is full of artifacts and history of the early members of the church. The Museum is in the same building as the Mission office and we are surrounded by inspiring and devoted individuals.
We're getting more settled in our sparsely furnished flat. We finally got 2 nice office chairs that make working much more comfortable. Some days we spend the entire day working at our computers, but often we're out with missionaries and planning their conferences and events.
Grandma Gleason used to say she'd go without a bed before she'd go without a dishwasher. She had lived without them in her life, and knew which was a greater gain. While we're not ready to give upour bed, We are missing a dishwasher far more than expected.
We are LOVING the ocean, fish and chips, ginger kisses, fresh lemons and citrus, Tip top Ice cream, Real fruit ice cream, and the most amazing creme brule EVER at Bluestone Steakhouse.
We're grateful for the beauty in this world and for the opportunity to visit with and get to know some amazing individuals who share our love of God and his creations.
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