Life in the district...

Life in the district has its challenges. Here are some pictures of our little apartment.  I tried to make it a little more "homey" by adding the 3 "p"'s...pillows, pictures, and plants.  But our best efforts may fall a bit short of the mark.  It is the first time since 1971 when our living quarters have had only one bathroom.

   

Of course, the pictures from the grandkids help to make it feel like home.

Spending time in DC is always fun.  We attend 2 institute classes there each week, attend FHE and a game night.  We take the metro into DC as driving and parking is almost impossible.  Here is Elder Morgan at the capitol and Sister Morgan in front of the library of congress. 

   

You never know what "squirrelly " things are going on in

Washington :)

And we got up close and personal with Brigham Young!

If you want to take a bus, this is a nice stop!  Chairs and all!

Walmart has become a favorite spot!

As mentioned above, we metro alot.  This was probably the longest metro escalator we've seen!  

Baking bread for the neighbors,  elders, sisters and anyone else who needs some cheering up has been fun!

One last shot of our entry and kitchen.  I had to move the bookshelf over to this wall to cover the electrical panel which was the first thing you'd see when entering our apartment.  Bought the display items at goodwill.  

All in all, we have been busy.  Last weekend we were in attendance at a very historical event  The Washington DC YSA stake was created.  We were able to hear Elder Calderwood and Elder Perkins on Saturday night and Sunday as they formed the new stake.  Very exciting times for the YSA's in this area. 

Zion is growing1  Our favorite story these past few weeks is about Greg.  We met him at FHE.  The sisters had found him.  He is from Florida but is living here as a less active member going to George Washington University.  As Elder Morgan was talking to him, he asked where he was going for Thanksgiving.  He said he didn't have a place to which Elder Morgan replied,  "yes you do". So he invited Greg to the gathering at another senior's apartment where there were going to be students there.  The dinner was a success.  Greg met Kimberly who is the director of the LDSSA at George Washington and she took him under her wing.  The next Sunday Greg was in church.  He texted us to thank us for inviting him, for now, he has friends! 

  

Such goes the mission.  Lots of opportunities to help others .  The gospel is true and we testify that if you will live it, it will bless your life.  We promise that as you remember the Savior, especially this Christmas season, you will feel of His love in your life. 

Love,

Elder and Sister Morgan 

Some things move and some things don't!

This past two weeks have been busy .  But I digress.  I wanted to post some pictures of our sweet send off from Utah to DC .  A few of our family members were there to wish us well.  Car packed to the hilt, we said our final goodbyes and started driving.

The highlight of our trip was to stop in ND at our daughter and son in law's home.  Fun to see lots of wonderful grandchildren!

Now to our last 2 weeks here in DC.  We have made a move (hence some things move).  Our new address is 300 Hamilton Street NE #315, Washington, DC 20011.  Yes, we are in the district along with all it's craziness!  

A picture of our "move"

This past 2 weeks we have attended 3 sacrament meetings, 2 district meetings, 2 zone training meetings, met with a stake presidency and all his bishops, institute twice, FHE twice,  two Friday night parties, a meeting with the stake president, mission president, zone leaders and the ward mission leaders in one stake, attended "Why I Believe", a monthly fireside at the visitor's center for new converts and investigators, had a special tour of the visitor's center by Elder Fowler,   and met with ward mission leaders and the sister missionaries to discuss the needs in one of our wards. 

We also had time to see a little of the mall and Harper's Ferry

As far as things that don't move, see the picture below.  On one of our Sunday "drives" we experienced a huge amount of traffic (of course what DC is known for) but had a gorgeous view of the temple

In al the craziness of this life, we think it's important that we remember who we are and why we are here.  As Elder Neil Anderson said in October conference, we need to be a "witness of God at all times and in all places".  We need to be "open about our faith in Christ".  Then he promises us that "as you pray often and sincerely for opportunities ...those opportunities will come, and those who seek more light and knowledge will be put before you.  As you respond to spiritual promptings, the Holy Ghost will carry your words to the heart of another, and one day the Savior will confess you before His Father".

The gospel is true!

Love,
Elder and Sister Morgan

Our first two weeks

Our mission began with a wonderful setting apart by our stake president James MacPhearson on September 25, 2016.  Two of our children and their families were able to attend.  The next morning we entered the MTC for a week of amazing instruction.  We were fortunate to be there with our friends the Germanys who we knew in Pleasanton CA many years ago.  

Of course we had to include a picture of us with the famous Dan Jones who served missions to Wales, specifically Merthyr Tydvyll, and probably converted the Morgans.  Dan Jones' second wife is my 3rd great grandmother.

Had a wonderful dinner with the senior couples at President and Sister Johnson's home.  We are so blessed to be serving with them here in Washington DC.

President Johnson has asked that we serve with the YSA wards here in getting them to be more involved in missionary work.  We went to Baltimore to visit with a couple that are doing a great job there to see what they've been doing.  They happened to be going to Gettysburg that day so we tagged along! 

Got our first experience on the DC metro last night.  Whew!  We made it to our institute class!  Still trying to get used to our cramped quarters but are adjusting.  Still trying to figure out what we are supposed to be doing but are getting better at it each day.  Love wearing the missionary badges, especially when people come up and ask questions.  Also got to go to the temple this week.

We leave our testimonies that this work is of God and our promise that if you will live it, you will find happiness and joy in your lives.

Love,

Elder and Sister Morgan