JUXTAPOSING FAMILY AND MISSION

WHO IS THE MYSTERY MAN IN RED? as it turns out it is Elder Johnson at the Hill Cumorah pageant way back in 1970 when he was assistant director and also played Wicked KingNoah -- a Book of Mormon evil King.
Sitting next to him is the prophet he burned to death each night during the pageant run.
Here are 5 of our 7 daughters who were at our house in Pocatello as we served our mission here in Bismarck. They all came together for a get-to-gether and for Karver's blessing. We wish had been there, but glad we were here.

After the visit of Ruth and Jeremy and Karver we found that having family around is really a boost and strength for the missionary zeal. Family are forever and important. We are so blessed to have the support of our entire family and their emails and letters and PICTURES are a source of constant reminding us of what is important in life. We really CAN mix a mission with family and feel the power of both.

Sister Johnson and I are back to busy busy busy. We drove over 500 miles last weekend from Bismarck to Jamestown, to Fargo, for a Youth Conference where I spoke on "Back to the Future" and we were able to help serve the 200+ youth from 4 stakes that were involved. They were wonderful and it was a spiritual experience just to be with 200 14 to 18 year olds who were polite, gentle, laughing and bear testimony all at appropriate times. We took of on Saturday at noon for Minot where we stayed overnight and then on Sunday we left at 8:00am for Williston where we attended their Fast and Testmony Meeting and other church meetings and then held an in-service for Alica Anderson and the 2 youth she will be "
teaching" in home study seminary next year. We then had lunch at Bishop Schiessl's home and drove the 4 hours back to Bismarck.

A GREAT MISSIONARY JOURNEY.