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