Wonder Week

Dear Family and Friends,

This has been a fabulous week.  Billy, Malinda, Ty, and Travis came to visit.  We finally got to meet Travis.  He's a cutie and completes their family.  Ty is a great big brother, always looking out and playing with his little friend.  You can see and feel the tight bond. Bill and Malinda waited to give Travis his baby blessing here in Nauvoo.  It was a such a joy to be a part of this occasion.  Travis was given the middle name Eldon after his Grandpa Bob's middle name. The blessing given by Billy was filled with so many promises and much inspiration.

Travis Eldon Long

Ty Long

Ty & Travis

 They were able to catch all the shows and most of the sights.  The wagon ride and oxen ride were given by us.  We were also able to give many of the tours, including a special private tour of Carthage. 

Becky and Todd Thurston joined us at the end of the week.  We had a happy, fun, full house.  We loved it. I believe it was a good way for Malinda to meet some of the valley's finest people.  Billy and his family are now the newest residents of Morgan.  Malinda hasn't lived in Utah so hopefully the cultural shock and climate change will go well.  We have so many fine people in Morgan and Utah.  The winters aren't too bad and the rest of the year is beautiful.  The mountains make it all worthwhile. Most of all, they will have so much family support and love.  Ty is excited about being near all of his cousins.

We are in the full Pageant season.  At the end of some days you feel exhausted but somehow the energy recharges and the next day you give it your all.  One thing we've noticed this year is how much easier the shows are to perform.  It's mostly due to the fact we know what we're doing.  It's actually kind of fun.

We will see you in a month. We are excited and yet a little sad to leave this wonderful place.  We have learned and felt so much.

Love as always,

Sister and Elder Long