Conference April 2014

"It rained a lot this past week. But that's ok rain is good."

Elder Grace and Elder Armstrong

Elders at the bus station

"We still have a baptism set for one of our investigators."

Elder Grace's current companion Elder Muir

Elder Armstrong, Elder Grace, and Elder Muir

"Mothers day is in one month. It seems like it was just Christmas. Time is sure flying by!"

Elder Aiello, Elder Grace, and Lynn

Lynn is a ward missionary in Elder Grace's current ward.

Elder Muir and Elder Grace at Wendy's

Cole Grace from Springville Utah teeing off.

Last Mondays round of Golf

It was a good day of Golf but a little windy out there

score card

Golf game selfie

Elder Grace and Elder Muir have been doing a lot of tracting and have been able to visit with people. But some people want to try and teach them their beliefs instead. Over all Cole is having a great experience and is so happy he is serving on his mission. I know the next 6 1/2 months will really speed by but I am so proud of this young man!!!!!

A visit to the Elijah P. Lovejoy monument

Elder Grace and Elder Aiello

I think this is a service project?

Elder Grace at a lake in Godfrey Illinois

Elijah P Lovejoy monument

Elijah P Lovejoy came to St. Louis as a school teacher in 1826

Lovejoy was part of a anti-slavery movement

Planking at the monument

Elder Grace and his companion have 3 really strong investigators and they are really busy with lessons. Elder Grace is very happy with how his mission is going so far and he is working really hard.

We are down to 8 more months...

Elder Grace, R.J., Gracie, and Elder Pe'a

The kids in the picture above are part of a family the missionaries visit. The family are not members nor investigators but they enjoy the company of the missionaries.

The Elders walked down this street this week.

I'm not sure what this is a picture of? I'm guessing a service project?!

Elder Grace on a swing

Such the show Daredevil Cole!

Elder Grace is doing so well. He sent home a nice package to our family which included Bookah ball key chains for us all. He also included a letter which he typed on a typewriter. 

"...I love my mission it's the best thing I could have done, and is the best thing anyone can ever do. I expect all of you to go on missions (even you Mom and Dad)."

"Asa keep going on dates with the "ugly" girls lol. I know you only date the "hot" girls, keep it up."

"Peyton I don't know what you are up to but have fun and don't be a brat."

"Dad get good grades in school and don't forget to do your homework."

"Mom I love you very much! I will be home very soon."

My heart just melts knowing how awesome Cole is. I am so blessed to be his Mom!

Elder Grace's most recent journal

One of Cole's most favorite uncles ever passed away the end of January. And this is a couple of pictures of his Uncle Kenny. Cole's uncle was so proud of him for choosing to serve a mission and faithfully followed this blog and Cole's progress.

Elder Grace with Sister Borden and her Son.

Elder Grace baptized Sister Borden Last year. And Elder Borden was Cole's ward mission leader earlier on in Cole's mission.

I am so surprised at how fast Cole's mission is going by. So much has happened in the short  time Elder Grace has been away... New babies, weddings, Good family friends with health struggles, and death. Elder Grace has prayed for everyone both with good news and not so good news. I am so proud of Cole and his strength to endure with his mission.

Selfie over load

Elder Grace and Elder Pe'a currently have 5 investigators and are very busy with lessons. I'm glad the work has picked up for them.

Selfie #1

Selfie #2

Selfie #3

And now we have an ussie

All is well with the Elders. The weather has been really cold with temps in the single digits. I hope they get some warmer temps soon.

February 19, 2014 Only 9 more months

Elder Grace is doing really well. He and Elder Pe'a currently have 2 investigators.

Blink ball key chain

A girl in Cole's new ward makes these key chains. She can make anything you request I think they're so cool. Of course Cole chose some Blink 182 designs.

The lonely astronaut

A local legend in the Alton area.

It's findings go back to 1673

Father Jacques Marquette described it as a birdlike monster painted high on the bluffs of the Mississippi river

According to the diary, the Piasa was as large as a calf with horns like a deer

red eyes, a beard like a tiger's, a face like a man,

the body covered with green, red and black scales and a tail so long it passed around the body, over the head and between the legs.

The creature was given it's name by the Illini Indians, meaning a bird that devours men.

Ice storm

I hope this is the last ice storm Cole will experience.

Looks too cold

Oh my

I'm not really a fan of Guinea Pigs

Lynn and Elder Grace

I wish I knew more about this photo but I don't... Lol

Meet Elder Pe'a

Elder Grace is now in Godfrey. He has a new companion Elder Pe'a.

Elder Pe'a and Elder Grace

Cole just got done serving in the St. Peters area. He was there for 6 months so this transfer has been a little rough on him. He will miss a lot of the members and people that he has met in St. Peters.

Elder Grace will sure miss Elder Payne as well

Elder Grace does not have a bellybutton. I really have no idea what is on this disc.

Quite the collection of ties!