It is another Sunday...this one cloudy and cooler.  Mom got up and worked on a salad for the Branch break the fast after church supper and guess what, they were not having it.  In a branch run by YSA planning and communication are not really that important.  We asked, is there a regular time for break the fast activities, "well maybe," was the answer.  Then we rearranged our PCC service so we could join them in doing baptisms for the dead at the temple.  We thought it would be a regular 2nd Tuesday activity..."well, maybe but then we may change it."  It is not a big deal, we just have to relax and go with the flow understanding that the important thing is that they are learning as they go.  We are like cheerleaders, when we can catch up with their parade. 

This past week was Halloween.  Here you see a town ward gathering for the "parade" that will soon come by.  The wards BBQ and pool their candy.  They then take turns handing out candy to those in the "parade."  I call it a parade because hundreds of kids and adults walk down this street (and others) parading their costumes.  They don't knock on doors, just walk by and get the candy curbside.  Halloween was fun and a new cultural experience.

This is Dan and Keri Sharp.  He is a member of our faculty and she is the daughter of Noel Rentz in our ward.  A really nice couple who have been teaching in the religion department for three years. 

Last night was club night at BYUH.  In the entrance area each club (mostly countries) set up a booth and served native food.  We ate at the China booth (noodle something), the Hispanic booth (Taco) the Philippine booth (pork on a stick and something)  They were all good.  The funds raised went to support club activities.  They had a Canadian booth but they only served Canada Dry ginger ale...not a big hit.  We thought why not perogies?  Or maybe Nanaimo bars?  

The rest of the week has been rather ordinary.  I did go golfing again at Kahuku city course and experienced playing in the wind.  I went with a colleague from work and we had a great time.  My $100 clubs are working great.  I play better here than at home. 

This week was midterms for my Book of Mormon classes.  That meant I spent several days correcting their written exams.  They did okay, but they are mostly freshmen so will get better with experience.  I have never had so many students and so much necessary class preparation time.  It is a type of work that I had not had at BYU in awhile.  So I have had to adjust or face falling behind in my lessons.  I enjoy it most days, but sometimes I get very tired.  I guess I don't have the energy I used to have when I taught 300 students years ago. 

We are now off to gathering with other missionaries at the PCC.  They meet each month to break the fast.  I hope that they will not change their plan.  They are all old people so they will be boringly dependable.