tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32057754336762113212024-03-20T00:51:56.309-06:00Pattee Mission AdventuresPattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-57306410389244357992012-04-02T11:57:00.001-05:002012-05-29T11:37:06.210-05:00Our Mission to Belize Comes to an EndWe can hardly believe our 18-month mission to Belize is coming to an end. We were glad to pick up Elder and Sister Orr at the airport. It is so nice to have a senior couple to replace us. Sometimes there are not enough senior missionaries to go around. They are needed all over the world. <br />
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We had a week to work with Orrs, so they could be oriented to their mission duties. We were happy to see them come, but yet, it was bitter sweet thinking about ending our mission. We will miss the people here so much!<br />
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Elder and Sister Orr, our replacements, are standing at the left in between us at the airport parking lot. It was nice that Elder (taking the photo) and Sister McLaughlin and Elder and Sister Davis could welcome them, too. This will be the first time that there has been 3 senior couples serving in the country of Belize at the same time.<br />
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Sister Orr got right to work, too, helping President Chi with an on-line Perpetual Education Fund application.</div>
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Of course we took some time to show Orrs some of the beauties of Belize by visiting Altun Hua, the closest Mayan ruin site to Belize City. It took us a little less than an hour to drive there.<br />
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This was our first visit to Altun Hua, too.</div>
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These two ladies work at our favorite little produce market. They only speak Spanish, but they have always been so nice to us. They were especially pleased whenever we would try out our limited Spanish on them. During our last visit there, they insisted on taking photos. <br />
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President Cordon came to town to give us our exit interview. He took us out to eat at a nice Chinese Restaurant. We could have flown down to El Salvador for the interview, but since he was going to be in country, we all decided it would be nice to do the interview in Belize. Then we could fly directly to the United States. (We got to spend some time in El Salvador when we first arrived for our mission and also spent 5 days there for the San Salvador Temple dedication. It is a beautiful country.)</div>
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During our last week, we went visiting to the Usher family. The father was at work. They live right on the river.</div>
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Good friends, Paul and Tenica, came for one last visit.</div>
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And Melanie insisted that we come for one last dinner at their beachfront home. Their dog, Trooper, loves to run in the sea. He tries to catch crabs and other sea life. </div>
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This was a good time for Herb and Melanie to meet Elder and Sister Orr. Melanie fixed us a delicious "black" dinner.</div>
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The day before we left (Sunday), we attended the Belize City Branch for one last time. The primary children came into Relief Society to sing for Sister Pattee. They sang 3 of her favorite songs--<em>Nephi's Courage, As a Child of God, and I Like to Look at Rainbows</em>. </div>
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After church the branch held a little get-together for us. The branch presented us with a notebook containing handwritten notes of appreciation. As a special keepsake, the Belize City Branch sisters presented Sister Pattee with a plate that had a photo of most of the sisters (including Sister Pattee). What a lovely and thoughtful gift. We will cherish both of this items.</div>
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That evening the Young Adults came over for one last time. Each one talked about what they would like to accomplish and do in the future. Some of them are Perpetual Education Fund particpants. They are each very dear to us, and we wish them well.</div>
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We spent the next day flying home. Both of our flights were pretty much on time. We arrived home to "Welcome Home" signs. Here we are with our granddaughter, Nicole. She is finishing up her second year at BYU. We were so glad to see her. </div>
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Alexa and Daniel have taken good care of our home for 18 months. They prepared a large banner for us. They had their first baby--a boy--about a week after we got home. He was born the same day as our 14th grandchild (a girl). Two sweet new babies! </div>
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It feels a bit strange to be back home. We miss not being full-time missionaries and enjoyed being representatives for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in Belize during the past 18 months. He has restored his Church once again to earth--The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. </div>
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Heavenly Father places his children all over the world in lots of different cultures with different heritages. Some cultural traditions are not aligned with Church teachings. But each one of us is a son or daughter of God. If we let that heritage be our guide and apply the principles of the gospel to our lives, we will have much peace and happiness. GOD BLESS THE PEOPLE OF BELIZE!</div>Pattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-3682340562123787412012-03-02T08:12:00.000-06:002012-03-02T08:12:05.401-06:003-1-12 - Tying up Loose Ends<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We are hurrying to get things done before we leave on March 12. We can hardly believe our time as senior missionaries here in Belize is almost over. Seems like we just arrived here a few months ago. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcpipdKyizNozwBnrbSzjC9XXBdpjiRpvLOjzFRTEHFUqzUQl4aXqgljM0kahk0eRJZgmXZIB7mTEo8cLfGElEvSNnBNMK2KHZlETqQl6M-Dbw9BCSYcYOj0ZZSHMMN9gUilLniBGU2pc/s1600/100_5596.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcpipdKyizNozwBnrbSzjC9XXBdpjiRpvLOjzFRTEHFUqzUQl4aXqgljM0kahk0eRJZgmXZIB7mTEo8cLfGElEvSNnBNMK2KHZlETqQl6M-Dbw9BCSYcYOj0ZZSHMMN9gUilLniBGU2pc/s640/100_5596.JPG" uda="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is probably our very last home evening with investigators. We enjoyed having Greg and Ruth, with their children Arlin, and Rosalie in our home. We talked about eternal families. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKIVPrlRzbBhczsact5xyqGuYzheZAWgfBbMNqCQMLcnFcDbi2DXPR8B1Pvoy8U9eiK17pm5j1Sz4sSFpdaxnW2VEWa0iEgHNfANOlqH74mPYnezJ8IXxje0h72MjxzXbuexATOiTDas/s1600/100_5570.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKIVPrlRzbBhczsact5xyqGuYzheZAWgfBbMNqCQMLcnFcDbi2DXPR8B1Pvoy8U9eiK17pm5j1Sz4sSFpdaxnW2VEWa0iEgHNfANOlqH74mPYnezJ8IXxje0h72MjxzXbuexATOiTDas/s640/100_5570.JPG" uda="true" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Belize City Branch enjoyed a Saturday outing at Old Belize, a local swimming and picnicking area.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjicq1XFe9pY5MFsnSXbPKNbfr7G02SPR-TzD3yNEOaze5GiBkqXK2krg01mtDJTAW1dS8jRDmMtP0eiFqy9T7NtF-AtwhmYlNaVnLJ9XrKeKUnCSgAqRqymnNI6G6TH8daROrRes5zuuA/s1600/100_5589.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjicq1XFe9pY5MFsnSXbPKNbfr7G02SPR-TzD3yNEOaze5GiBkqXK2krg01mtDJTAW1dS8jRDmMtP0eiFqy9T7NtF-AtwhmYlNaVnLJ9XrKeKUnCSgAqRqymnNI6G6TH8daROrRes5zuuA/s640/100_5589.JPG" uda="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cinderella Primary children enjoyed learning about choosing the right on Sunday. </div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBprg45syPTsub-Hjj4aRdpoOAnhc5EScwMcEUpMusMMV9Curte1VmPm1K-MFI41fTpNO6IK1MERgJyIfaX41pZ6LkU3KYi_FO1_g-UUg8I_XqjnYZwoqgFstoh8wedoPFyr-WVZz9mZo/s1600/100_5595.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBprg45syPTsub-Hjj4aRdpoOAnhc5EScwMcEUpMusMMV9Curte1VmPm1K-MFI41fTpNO6IK1MERgJyIfaX41pZ6LkU3KYi_FO1_g-UUg8I_XqjnYZwoqgFstoh8wedoPFyr-WVZz9mZo/s640/100_5595.JPG" uda="true" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Elder Pattee, Sylvia, Adilee, and Olga enjoy some porch time after dinner on Sunday afternoon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4IBDham1LXm3Cszi8v8eGTRSPF3HhfBSkj13nqW_g0DpXsr8bAf6PdkXEwuTaXB-j05uGvuoIYc88zwUGTNVRZz08yFRMJGgzI2KLC-LDbJufM28-UXkE4iK0FbQvmxfFt7FvDSWwzc/s1600/DSC02324.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4IBDham1LXm3Cszi8v8eGTRSPF3HhfBSkj13nqW_g0DpXsr8bAf6PdkXEwuTaXB-j05uGvuoIYc88zwUGTNVRZz08yFRMJGgzI2KLC-LDbJufM28-UXkE4iK0FbQvmxfFt7FvDSWwzc/s640/DSC02324.JPG" uda="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On Tuesday all the missionaries in Belize got to meet with President Falabella. (He is seated on the second row, 3rd in from the left.) He is our area president and lives in Guatemala City. This photo was taken one year ago, the last time he came. (we weren't able to get a picture of him at Tuesday's meeting.) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">He talked to us about overcoming challenges with investigators. Having the help of the Lord is the best solution. Just as Nephi and his brothers were unable to get the brass plates on their first two tries, when they had the Lord's help, they were able to obtain them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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We are getting all our Perpetual Education Fund files updated. PEF gives great hope and promise to young members her in Belize that want to study and train for better jobs. PEF enables them to get low interest loans for school. </div>Pattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-85820611485967236182012-02-21T19:58:00.001-06:002012-05-29T11:48:28.645-05:00February 22, 2012 - Elder and Sister Sandberg Leave - New Senior Couples Arrive<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtqvhfNZNSShLDkM641t319mukBZD73yI4tpSPwDBYaKr5c6u4Mnuml-raRUZDafyKUhO_cRrTo2zAg-bZSmkyY0zgMKxVMKLD1AfZTtwM_gOUojAtKu-OeyoXtC-rnmMRn6khpxvMHYw/s1600/100_5507.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtqvhfNZNSShLDkM641t319mukBZD73yI4tpSPwDBYaKr5c6u4Mnuml-raRUZDafyKUhO_cRrTo2zAg-bZSmkyY0zgMKxVMKLD1AfZTtwM_gOUojAtKu-OeyoXtC-rnmMRn6khpxvMHYw/s640/100_5507.JPG" width="640" yda="true" /></a></div>It has been a time of changes. Elder and Sister Sandberg left Belize for home this past Monday. We will surely miss them. They have done much good here and have truly helped move the Lord's work forward. They have often helped us in our missionary tasks. We look forward to seeing them in Utah.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit2XANEpcfx5Z7C_q7HPXucQPBv60JgT5NYhbKUXT3n4cG4NkX3IrKrQ01fB4cNoy2amGYlDqjsICSF5tS252jDVLnJyLHsqmbN8xAHv6KahxequN7mDroS0wcDXB78Rj24iOzbjcXui8/s1600/100_5518.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit2XANEpcfx5Z7C_q7HPXucQPBv60JgT5NYhbKUXT3n4cG4NkX3IrKrQ01fB4cNoy2amGYlDqjsICSF5tS252jDVLnJyLHsqmbN8xAHv6KahxequN7mDroS0wcDXB78Rj24iOzbjcXui8/s640/100_5518.JPG" width="640" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Elder and Sister Davis arrived one week after Elder and Sister McLaughlin. This will be the very first time Belize has had 3 senior couples all at the same time. The Davises will live in Belmopan and will work with the Belmopan Branch and the Dangriga Branch. Dangriga Branch is about 2 hours away from where they live. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbHfayYe8qYGj0J9w9a3VrNM1HX68Nhjp9uNmdlf3FP2yoeHKJlCzBv3990m_W83a2VLXSSYIfpVwAtvtJqax5gPqBRAGtNgxYddEIPBk8-e1jlhS87pWhOayQ5_v1HXv2QVWbGBBNtPk/s1600/100_5540.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbHfayYe8qYGj0J9w9a3VrNM1HX68Nhjp9uNmdlf3FP2yoeHKJlCzBv3990m_W83a2VLXSSYIfpVwAtvtJqax5gPqBRAGtNgxYddEIPBk8-e1jlhS87pWhOayQ5_v1HXv2QVWbGBBNtPk/s640/100_5540.JPG" width="640" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sister Villatoro received a new companion--Sister Capra (left). We enjoyed having Melanie and her husband Herb come to dinner. The sisters joined us. We gave Melanie a picture of the Savior. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpnAdNH3wV1iDTTnz3ZzP7FPP_OvxaeZsq876OMc_-RZV4f0Fz3Qao7ksfyI__uVs1RiR07iERFnzyk6cIALqxYeJc2c5ZGlc1uCae1DrQ6HaiXnYx9CIGBXtjCv_txu1nDKzcfN0Bjs4/s1600/100_5541.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpnAdNH3wV1iDTTnz3ZzP7FPP_OvxaeZsq876OMc_-RZV4f0Fz3Qao7ksfyI__uVs1RiR07iERFnzyk6cIALqxYeJc2c5ZGlc1uCae1DrQ6HaiXnYx9CIGBXtjCv_txu1nDKzcfN0Bjs4/s640/100_5541.JPG" width="640" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Melanie and Herb own the Quality Water Store, which is where we met them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSMxrnzJfk7HnO3-AW7g5nnNwwgqf34eC9jCKVGPWZQTXICnHW72zN7I7DDTkGVo7Nw0JoAESBH0KOuGw_EEa71Uq9patSfZ62ULRwyntRFVOTFuIrc3-Zl4CHFUA_A5BIWwqbaUr39A/s1600/100_5484.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSMxrnzJfk7HnO3-AW7g5nnNwwgqf34eC9jCKVGPWZQTXICnHW72zN7I7DDTkGVo7Nw0JoAESBH0KOuGw_EEa71Uq9patSfZ62ULRwyntRFVOTFuIrc3-Zl4CHFUA_A5BIWwqbaUr39A/s640/100_5484.JPG" width="640" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sometimes we go for a walk down by the sea. The Caribbean is just behind Elder Pattee.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitLZGpJeOrCWmQ8WE3Egnt_nD5fYz2optfL4c2pvs8go3UjgX9eRjVo7kpwXbGK4Bc8SH8H9s_xNB6n5q6p2rQze3lSUZU0rIrDYy4rRVb5lUiCVzrUifYpPhW5fD_zC3mIhgvtdckYtU/s1600/100_5504.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitLZGpJeOrCWmQ8WE3Egnt_nD5fYz2optfL4c2pvs8go3UjgX9eRjVo7kpwXbGK4Bc8SH8H9s_xNB6n5q6p2rQze3lSUZU0rIrDYy4rRVb5lUiCVzrUifYpPhW5fD_zC3mIhgvtdckYtU/s640/100_5504.JPG" width="640" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We were very happy to attend the baptism of the Garcia Family. They will be wonderful members. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Congratulations Garcia Family!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL0FXLvXBoPBrNIuWqe70vUYZW7TnUZvcjKEJk2uCVYT7FW484B6mCqKB0CMFkVMhKFOxc9GBLlFzbK8P7UwtotlElr5E6zipZsalyNUELKUXYhI-S6JnwgYRtNknutXUt6RlFr-bTzBg/s1600/100_5502.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL0FXLvXBoPBrNIuWqe70vUYZW7TnUZvcjKEJk2uCVYT7FW484B6mCqKB0CMFkVMhKFOxc9GBLlFzbK8P7UwtotlElr5E6zipZsalyNUELKUXYhI-S6JnwgYRtNknutXUt6RlFr-bTzBg/s640/100_5502.JPG" width="640" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some of Sister Pattee's dearest Belizean friends--sisters from Belize City Branch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9yNUr0Fj2eY2zzVmk2IevYIt7mkN3IUCvcqK7L0VBOp897Ub-ip1pG7X1E6HJ80JI4vel3n7Ab2u41q9IaX6tHz03Eve-OFMv8isUsTMkb76zKOrwdMfZQQ4TjtmT1JlIlz7avGvkqs/s1600/100_5547.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9yNUr0Fj2eY2zzVmk2IevYIt7mkN3IUCvcqK7L0VBOp897Ub-ip1pG7X1E6HJ80JI4vel3n7Ab2u41q9IaX6tHz03Eve-OFMv8isUsTMkb76zKOrwdMfZQQ4TjtmT1JlIlz7avGvkqs/s640/100_5547.JPG" width="640" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Belize City Branch had a fundraiser on Saturday. They sold turkey dinners for $8. The money will go toward a temple trip to Guatemala City Temple. Elder Pattee carved 2 turkeys, and Sister Pattee spooned rice and beans into Styrofoam containers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrH1YmuQAFYXk1IDqkRKaokUV7lgz6J2iLrK_cOWq7sxbZ-s9stfbL6fpyxph_zYj7bwsJWk6ByllBGhXXSJGkoLTSHGhYejvv4eFdjdy-YBqczF3Mf2Shh2QUwqrmJgsY-u2yRAHgh8Y/s1600/100_5550.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrH1YmuQAFYXk1IDqkRKaokUV7lgz6J2iLrK_cOWq7sxbZ-s9stfbL6fpyxph_zYj7bwsJWk6ByllBGhXXSJGkoLTSHGhYejvv4eFdjdy-YBqczF3Mf2Shh2QUwqrmJgsY-u2yRAHgh8Y/s640/100_5550.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Beautiful flowers!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOO_Y4CMTo9lkjhOzT5M1haVrPmnAe86T6Ah2p6TtCc4Xmxi_onZiv5lJD9Jv_mt4Fr_LWIehyX7khHko2R8mR13tGvL9FbI6AIBat_cTLzLpLqS3dfgn-mx82veoQq-QzAjtGGuAgdoQ/s1600/100_5553.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="582" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOO_Y4CMTo9lkjhOzT5M1haVrPmnAe86T6Ah2p6TtCc4Xmxi_onZiv5lJD9Jv_mt4Fr_LWIehyX7khHko2R8mR13tGvL9FbI6AIBat_cTLzLpLqS3dfgn-mx82veoQq-QzAjtGGuAgdoQ/s640/100_5553.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This bougainvillea outside our window has both pink and white blossoms. The little blooms almost look like they are made of paper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmHBtPjBMIJhc7JAnof5tl2Z8MTCvblc90tOCACVD10OqnIa9nF6xsqIVHyxNvIWgUNcWVNBR28IDu9FbyoWZJTvHx-F6ltb21FUp62OB7j5u85XDVhdqoEFJWGdkgnJEilYrxvoFE_n0/s1600/100_5552.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmHBtPjBMIJhc7JAnof5tl2Z8MTCvblc90tOCACVD10OqnIa9nF6xsqIVHyxNvIWgUNcWVNBR28IDu9FbyoWZJTvHx-F6ltb21FUp62OB7j5u85XDVhdqoEFJWGdkgnJEilYrxvoFE_n0/s640/100_5552.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our landlady loves plants and flowers. All of these photos are from her (our) yard. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtz0m3HhyphenhyphengSG_1cvdZnoy7MLhYuRHYUwBWopuoY6_tNjumPq3yr2YYHzs0wnXL5aWcnkkHGQIXlHxYtL9YDIQ1LjIvKgZYCZ6PlUxOMZpxbWVaWeQuOYc6hnUEj9Cqv4pT3DOCexWM4pM/s1600/100_5560.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtz0m3HhyphenhyphengSG_1cvdZnoy7MLhYuRHYUwBWopuoY6_tNjumPq3yr2YYHzs0wnXL5aWcnkkHGQIXlHxYtL9YDIQ1LjIvKgZYCZ6PlUxOMZpxbWVaWeQuOYc6hnUEj9Cqv4pT3DOCexWM4pM/s640/100_5560.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will miss the beautiful foliage of Belize. We have less than 3 weeks left here.</div>Pattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-27869300301183114212012-02-11T14:08:00.001-06:002012-05-29T12:12:08.277-05:00February 9, 2012 - A Final Trip to San Pedro<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our time in our mission here in Belize is coming to a close. We have less than 5 weeks left. There is much to do and lots of loose ends to tie up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We try to attend Tuesday zone meetings as often as we can. We took some of the time to help teach about ways to improve baptism services. We discussed about the talks to be assigned and proper baptism clothing. Elder Pattee suggested assigning young priesthood holders to be witnesses. </div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNz_fghRL2RZRv6LJUmK6z_10FXO1EWH7dRy5pQwGs5aZEaHuZNAYPXEjebNdIXeyYdsE5jZJ1k3RcOyAreexcQVgFz7OnMZbGPEHJD2mY9iXKT60Kzg65cbcAh3_kBCH-6xWo_fBkPG4/s1600/100_5439.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="626" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNz_fghRL2RZRv6LJUmK6z_10FXO1EWH7dRy5pQwGs5aZEaHuZNAYPXEjebNdIXeyYdsE5jZJ1k3RcOyAreexcQVgFz7OnMZbGPEHJD2mY9iXKT60Kzg65cbcAh3_kBCH-6xWo_fBkPG4/s640/100_5439.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">After viewing a slide show presentation, Elder Zapeta taught the training lesson on "Unity Between Companions as They Teach". Then the elders role played to practice the concept.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1iQeLIr6FXOyZQYO98BEQn3XQu1bK2L4hoXnWpl9Y0lo90-O-yonIoe-gnwVT5MYvSUEEGSiQ9gdQaM_4bQ10rK8rdfNY7-hz6XOCL2at8z6ZZ0BSjpGFHKPaDx9C2YcSwHLKH6VhRw4/s1600/100_5443.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1iQeLIr6FXOyZQYO98BEQn3XQu1bK2L4hoXnWpl9Y0lo90-O-yonIoe-gnwVT5MYvSUEEGSiQ9gdQaM_4bQ10rK8rdfNY7-hz6XOCL2at8z6ZZ0BSjpGFHKPaDx9C2YcSwHLKH6VhRw4/s1600/100_5443.JPG" /></a>This week the zone leaders brought the Meighan Family to Home Evening. We enjoyed having them in our home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghb1Rt8Wa5CDndDPH7ajW-1HROMtFBSPIZDPk8h_7S9Wb6oLP0C8q2n8SArfViwSdKT0B1jQGx7ew6CrNOqYL22p5eHCEhBqjgAVmENg0tsVzmurKj3-CsQFxcSUH6cJk9QVmjLmVkK8c/s1600/100_5441.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="460" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghb1Rt8Wa5CDndDPH7ajW-1HROMtFBSPIZDPk8h_7S9Wb6oLP0C8q2n8SArfViwSdKT0B1jQGx7ew6CrNOqYL22p5eHCEhBqjgAVmENg0tsVzmurKj3-CsQFxcSUH6cJk9QVmjLmVkK8c/s640/100_5441.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>They are a wonderful little family. Brother Meighan is very musical. He plays the trumpet and other instruments. He also likes to sing. He and Elder Rabanales and Elder Sutton sang "Nearer They God to Thee" in 3-part harmony. Sister Pattee made cupcakes for our treat. They are always seem to be a hit. <br />
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Then we did an apartment check for them. Afterwards we took them out to dinner at Carrumbas. We all had seafood, and it was delicious!<br />
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Next, we went to the chapel (rented building) to help clean it up for church the next morning. A man hired by the Church had been sanding all the outside railings, getting them ready to paint. The problem was that he opened up all the windows and doors, and most of the sawdust went inside. Thick blue dust was on everything. <br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Hope Elder Gealta and Elder Pattee know which end of the broom to use. After some of us swept and dusted, the mopping began. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Elder Pattee did several interviews. Since it was fast and testimony meeting, we both bore our testimonies.<br />
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We have tried to get the Church website address of the San Pedro church building changed to "on the beach, across from the water taxi" (there is no actual street address because it is not on a street). So far we haven't met with success. Many LDS tourists would love to come, but can't find the place. Some of them just happen to stumble onto it, or see the missionaries around town, and get directions. It has been a frustrating dilemma.<br />
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Some time this year the Church will build a chapel on San Pedro. It will be much better than a rented building and may actually have an address. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Goodbye, San Pedro! </span><span style="font-size: small;">(Taken from our water taxi as it pulled away.)</span></div>Pattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-21530333060693359982012-01-31T20:51:00.003-06:002012-05-29T12:17:02.635-05:00January 30, 2012 - The Dunfords Revisit Belize - Lobsters - Another Baptism<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh54qsPsgu6zYGlJRPrL3zZ6F_YMN9Xr2UOeR-IjquMiXkzmwOCq-SibG8BaxHKiBbEX5a6_dLHG7fG2wXi81uxCSw3ANO7SpivfFfaYG6Qz2RdwconGxZxI0SxDMgRy-fzN0_LH3yJamQ/s1600/100_5350.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>Belize City enjoyed a visit from some former missionaries this past week. </div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHdVePSRVkn2VsosqKvSBeqFw0HPiPWEauBzvZtpgGlMZPMe_7ncyfxsQn-Fw8ROEuHQzmXd-8Ag7Z3zLgm81FYGp8EkVAP4nClpY0EbGKiSWHE91LqMoKMw82jbbHrwWlciQN7EEo4o/s1600/100_5354.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHdVePSRVkn2VsosqKvSBeqFw0HPiPWEauBzvZtpgGlMZPMe_7ncyfxsQn-Fw8ROEuHQzmXd-8Ag7Z3zLgm81FYGp8EkVAP4nClpY0EbGKiSWHE91LqMoKMw82jbbHrwWlciQN7EEo4o/s640/100_5354.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Brother and Sister Dunford (at right) were senior missionaries here in Belize City just previous to us. They and their children came on a cruise and had a few hours to come ashore in Belize. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguYRGFYrOZKxxF-r-UzyoIHxFQMOxSIuQu8QoqjfACB0q6Kt0X1WuuTxwTyvqGJZdWEtr9h7ZQt0i4bXcCDD-R2sp0xnzm8U348PDhDzvXKNrrqbqAxIRGM8n1-I-tKPAOcQwUJjfax98/s1600/100_5386.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguYRGFYrOZKxxF-r-UzyoIHxFQMOxSIuQu8QoqjfACB0q6Kt0X1WuuTxwTyvqGJZdWEtr9h7ZQt0i4bXcCDD-R2sp0xnzm8U348PDhDzvXKNrrqbqAxIRGM8n1-I-tKPAOcQwUJjfax98/s640/100_5386.JPG" width="550" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We found the best pizza we have eaten in Belize in a little place on our way home. There is no sign out front, but we think it was called Pasquale's. Next door was a small house with a papaya tree growing almost under the eaves. The rooster wanted his photo taken, too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUic_rhnxkqcxJZyJqhKuQPSs9oRxYOq-0Z1jDG5an7CasMkJD9sm9FMf_L4EEztfQct4I0MRqqxVAT8xtNOJigDywNemcQvdB7Fh-Fjq-OnW9MEHC0yi1wIktiBe07D3kAVZuLh4fHDg/s1600/100_5405.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUic_rhnxkqcxJZyJqhKuQPSs9oRxYOq-0Z1jDG5an7CasMkJD9sm9FMf_L4EEztfQct4I0MRqqxVAT8xtNOJigDywNemcQvdB7Fh-Fjq-OnW9MEHC0yi1wIktiBe07D3kAVZuLh4fHDg/s640/100_5405.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On Saturday Brother Smith invited us to his home in Sanhill, which is about 20 minutes outside of Belize City. He has served in many leadership callings here, including district president. He decided to treat us and four of the younger missionaries to a lobster fest. We have never seen so many lobsters. Needless to say, they were delicious! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Brother Smith loves the sea and has caught lobsters for many years. He told us of the time he and his brother had a contract to provide live lobsters to a man that flew them to Florida. They made an underwater cage and caught lobsters all month to put inside. They would feed the caged lobsters each night. The evening before the man from Florida was to come, the brother accidently left the door to the cage slightly ajar after he fed them. When the man arrived to get his load of lobsters, they had all escaped. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiad34WCFpbDT4_-W2VB0M3Zq9JGChn2w_0xzTSTjlJTxwE_STi3jB5DLxUxRSNxhLjGAjOmrwFFZx-MWGIQBOTdWfMj2_nI-T7GtQutJpZanMEr4pSBSJwy6Sju-JoZMlavD63Nn_HwU/s1600/100_5401.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiad34WCFpbDT4_-W2VB0M3Zq9JGChn2w_0xzTSTjlJTxwE_STi3jB5DLxUxRSNxhLjGAjOmrwFFZx-MWGIQBOTdWfMj2_nI-T7GtQutJpZanMEr4pSBSJwy6Sju-JoZMlavD63Nn_HwU/s640/100_5401.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Brother Smith introduced us to his mother who is home bound. She has 13 children and over 150 posterity. She doesn't know the exact number of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She inspired us as she told us about her life. Before we left, we all sang "I Am A Child of God" to her.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7zC3jZTH_vH4XYX0YRVjKE6v8AuwzS-968OZzikSaypWwcbJfN2rPKeAzxX8IAuVot3gHkN0dhyphenhyphenc20KKCZ5bDiF4k9JeVrHH4KiptZfyfm-ekSpfA508WmrBPTMflBBY2j5WveRi6DGk/s1600/100_5398.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7zC3jZTH_vH4XYX0YRVjKE6v8AuwzS-968OZzikSaypWwcbJfN2rPKeAzxX8IAuVot3gHkN0dhyphenhyphenc20KKCZ5bDiF4k9JeVrHH4KiptZfyfm-ekSpfA508WmrBPTMflBBY2j5WveRi6DGk/s640/100_5398.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We enjoyed visiting with the younger members of the family, too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsB26I5qAd9etD3U_M_0aMXJ2HCBwoPEJ7jxdw-ubeUvDs1ZSTyIud_dWLBTEMu4rroN_CsA2RFE6KHzt80YKNchKNFD6ztXa7PUNxGR3v7YKqKrWx-ErB76oqHvJPI2BKdDqOmxhpm9Y/s1600/100_5407.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsB26I5qAd9etD3U_M_0aMXJ2HCBwoPEJ7jxdw-ubeUvDs1ZSTyIud_dWLBTEMu4rroN_CsA2RFE6KHzt80YKNchKNFD6ztXa7PUNxGR3v7YKqKrWx-ErB76oqHvJPI2BKdDqOmxhpm9Y/s640/100_5407.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We saw this iguana sunning himself as we were getting into the van to leave. Before heading home we tried to find some less active members that lived about a mile away. Unfortunately they were not home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh54qsPsgu6zYGlJRPrL3zZ6F_YMN9Xr2UOeR-IjquMiXkzmwOCq-SibG8BaxHKiBbEX5a6_dLHG7fG2wXi81uxCSw3ANO7SpivfFfaYG6Qz2RdwconGxZxI0SxDMgRy-fzN0_LH3yJamQ/s1600/100_5350.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh54qsPsgu6zYGlJRPrL3zZ6F_YMN9Xr2UOeR-IjquMiXkzmwOCq-SibG8BaxHKiBbEX5a6_dLHG7fG2wXi81uxCSw3ANO7SpivfFfaYG6Qz2RdwconGxZxI0SxDMgRy-fzN0_LH3yJamQ/s640/100_5350.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Desiree (center) has been investigating the Church and was baptized. She will be a great strength to her family and branch.Pattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-84582836692294368812012-01-25T09:52:00.006-06:002012-05-29T12:19:30.294-05:00January 20, 2012 - A Family Visit and Missionary Work<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Time is really flying by here on our mission in Belize. Sister Pattee looked at the calendar the other day and was surprised to find there are only 8 weeks left! It's hard to believe. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOgfthLeQyy7hxeT-VkGOL-JlcDRWN-quHZFffSgr5dpc-Gnv3sjJwcbDCvOvLT5c7PyTo36mTv47udsA55VSMlg_DGZjXrdXVr-bBuaAsEa-JNXhfcYBlWdfkf9px3OXGQHfXm2nuFr8/s1600/100_5327.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOgfthLeQyy7hxeT-VkGOL-JlcDRWN-quHZFffSgr5dpc-Gnv3sjJwcbDCvOvLT5c7PyTo36mTv47udsA55VSMlg_DGZjXrdXVr-bBuaAsEa-JNXhfcYBlWdfkf9px3OXGQHfXm2nuFr8/s640/100_5327.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Our oldest son, Troy, his wife, Jyl, and their two children, Chase and Connor, came for a visit. (Adilee and her cousin Sylvia are also standing with them.) We had a lot of fun. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq36-pmgvzmw7r8nmtxdyPbG1EMbIcYG-glahpUIrEv3WJ-runG9ALtJhAO8tL3SKQ4XRUg5LjrkbSXoy2nhc-354j-J76kzPMddnnLtQ9aH0X8NXNn-5XEgqGDU3H8hjUychkFEw9u5I/s1600/100_5341.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="464" nfa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq36-pmgvzmw7r8nmtxdyPbG1EMbIcYG-glahpUIrEv3WJ-runG9ALtJhAO8tL3SKQ4XRUg5LjrkbSXoy2nhc-354j-J76kzPMddnnLtQ9aH0X8NXNn-5XEgqGDU3H8hjUychkFEw9u5I/s640/100_5341.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Elder and Sister Pattee enjoyed getting to hug their grandsons.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiygOPBLhsyhwUCd3m0h0ClEFuR1UhW656wDq2eX_0DwZ46ziP2vgD5OOrO8opTdSn4V7K4XGCI4HyTst4X17em9qlMSPjvIZpHX0pW_bbop5sY00qxZK91Y7M1hl6jSjoah3SVGtO6ees/s1600/406500_10150477983076621_595271620_9120204_1855354049_n%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" nfa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiygOPBLhsyhwUCd3m0h0ClEFuR1UhW656wDq2eX_0DwZ46ziP2vgD5OOrO8opTdSn4V7K4XGCI4HyTst4X17em9qlMSPjvIZpHX0pW_bbop5sY00qxZK91Y7M1hl6jSjoah3SVGtO6ees/s640/406500_10150477983076621_595271620_9120204_1855354049_n%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They arrived on Chase's 11th birthday. Happy Birthday Chase! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwemDQ8Zf1YOUNl5t3heRcRLa_CvMlDDaa_8rJtGyMdBZ1xCQom9q75i6CL38pyFxNjz60sZ0iGXT_FJafBAJ_YkXmlmCs83GaxVVt-vL1yHoXn6UD8_Vpy_LVqPnyuIIhtlda_G_2G7k/s1600/100_5322.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" nfa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwemDQ8Zf1YOUNl5t3heRcRLa_CvMlDDaa_8rJtGyMdBZ1xCQom9q75i6CL38pyFxNjz60sZ0iGXT_FJafBAJ_YkXmlmCs83GaxVVt-vL1yHoXn6UD8_Vpy_LVqPnyuIIhtlda_G_2G7k/s640/100_5322.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We all loved visiting Xunantunich.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtsEDQkG70z0HmGfPmLOtqixMnyMb-BDbV0QQPmMPhTViJCpWu5qXZ5ceEILt9WbtSrZk3pqMcXOq6cj6GvRtcA-Uu8G_mqKLmuf56t4mtKTHe7LRBt2tntdMWLorEb-m6e-JuStWamrU/s1600/100_5318.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" nfa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtsEDQkG70z0HmGfPmLOtqixMnyMb-BDbV0QQPmMPhTViJCpWu5qXZ5ceEILt9WbtSrZk3pqMcXOq6cj6GvRtcA-Uu8G_mqKLmuf56t4mtKTHe7LRBt2tntdMWLorEb-m6e-JuStWamrU/s640/100_5318.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The boys especially enjoyed climbing on the many ruins...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3o_V7ElFivAVpuWhqZ340J_JGCyLuCCXAcfceKwEt4X2LeV_dRH7qk1AQtqg_tg6NbjLNfsKd15M6sjE3HKxrrTINKpcn85TqS0y16B7iVxFTD3GDVr-Eo1LD7ajSlN8LYPXPIIlAT48/s1600/100_5300.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" nfa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3o_V7ElFivAVpuWhqZ340J_JGCyLuCCXAcfceKwEt4X2LeV_dRH7qk1AQtqg_tg6NbjLNfsKd15M6sjE3HKxrrTINKpcn85TqS0y16B7iVxFTD3GDVr-Eo1LD7ajSlN8LYPXPIIlAT48/s400/100_5300.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A week or so ago, we enjoyed a Belizian dinner with Herb and Melanie at their new home on the beach. Melanie is a great cook! They own a drinking water store in Belize City. Most of the population buys drinking water here, including us. That's how we met them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitKe-xYal52-KmCafBJkuZkDFiyztS5UAH4nbE8zNhTrXnnOBcaKB_bzrVvt89jw7gyySUzWeZzO_P651EXs9QhtpNsC6O4k7rgyOQwEPijUdX9IIh6MsorjaO4vQF1Kiz-B8BvYEoulU/s1600/100_5294.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" nfa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitKe-xYal52-KmCafBJkuZkDFiyztS5UAH4nbE8zNhTrXnnOBcaKB_bzrVvt89jw7gyySUzWeZzO_P651EXs9QhtpNsC6O4k7rgyOQwEPijUdX9IIh6MsorjaO4vQF1Kiz-B8BvYEoulU/s640/100_5294.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The sisters were invited, too. We all loved the beach and the huge, beautiful full moon that appeared to rise up out of the sea. (Unfortunately my photo of the moon didn't turn out.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We've also been trying to get our Perpetual Education accounts updated. We want to get some inconsistancies cleared up between our financial records and Guatemala's. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Elder Pattee taught the Gospel Doctrine class, and Sister Pattee taught Relief Society. We both did leadership training, and we also spoke in sacrament meetings in different branches. Many days we went to meetings or ran errands with the elders and sisters. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Pattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-38396906514632126112012-01-11T10:28:00.002-06:002012-05-29T12:24:44.157-05:00January 11-2012 - Christmas and Starting the New Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy New Year from Belize!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjecmBel0t61uCiI5RwZWfRsvvqzI2lZqmUDALRZmW9binkWodfpcuYpX2uosOXZo5cyaP5ZC5z9ckSHcR4MeExJLyicEj34lXQ0Pecp_YUvmbXK9ZUj8QxBW9-0wY3gAWUfrNYQnzqjPQ/s1600/100_5262.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" kba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjecmBel0t61uCiI5RwZWfRsvvqzI2lZqmUDALRZmW9binkWodfpcuYpX2uosOXZo5cyaP5ZC5z9ckSHcR4MeExJLyicEj34lXQ0Pecp_YUvmbXK9ZUj8QxBW9-0wY3gAWUfrNYQnzqjPQ/s640/100_5262.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now that the Strength of Youth Conference is over, lots of cots (and tents) had to be washed and put away. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtzNYoSRpi3eHYiytsiwV9Ufy7eoo1s_uqvFzgmdxec6XREvgizXpjf02-lpPCx2HIbOlNpGHCKd3GfN3fKQBjK6kvBkoFBYZf5HCLinoVXBGNl1bZePfVT6e-ai5-UWQqj-qGo23VLxA/s1600/100_4936.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtzNYoSRpi3eHYiytsiwV9Ufy7eoo1s_uqvFzgmdxec6XREvgizXpjf02-lpPCx2HIbOlNpGHCKd3GfN3fKQBjK6kvBkoFBYZf5HCLinoVXBGNl1bZePfVT6e-ai5-UWQqj-qGo23VLxA/s640/100_4936.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Belize City Branch had a Christmas party with a rice and beans dinner--every one's favorite. It is too hot to grow apples here. So when each person received one, it was a real treat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYMBfsH-Y8r3gGoavXNdUPnnfo391XnsJ1PhVNsi9yAt0RgSX2BZAdTleuaFlR6xdiEyppZUZjQBo8HEJZpr6vhTXNr8teXwQpZlUqaCkoNASvZLcK6trGQYeJwD3lMsDlhDIsOw97g-o/s1600/100_4942.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="534" kba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYMBfsH-Y8r3gGoavXNdUPnnfo391XnsJ1PhVNsi9yAt0RgSX2BZAdTleuaFlR6xdiEyppZUZjQBo8HEJZpr6vhTXNr8teXwQpZlUqaCkoNASvZLcK6trGQYeJwD3lMsDlhDIsOw97g-o/s640/100_4942.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After dinner we had a program, including some thoughts by Elder Pattee. Then karaoke was enjoyed by all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7m-Ft4UPpjFOxgq33Tj70IZHOSA4gI58jHgF7xhU4dUXyptcuzrIT-VVTPOBpMMqWb0pyomWIp9X4MD6CEUVKJitGtIlbxV2V5q_0L1drCRoxPVywzKEbplX4H_bQ0Q_LNCiPu37gUts/s1600/100_5282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7m-Ft4UPpjFOxgq33Tj70IZHOSA4gI58jHgF7xhU4dUXyptcuzrIT-VVTPOBpMMqWb0pyomWIp9X4MD6CEUVKJitGtIlbxV2V5q_0L1drCRoxPVywzKEbplX4H_bQ0Q_LNCiPu37gUts/s640/100_5282.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Christmas lighting is only minimally done in Belize. We were surprised to see our hotel in Corozal all ablaze with Christmas lights. It was just like in the U.S.A.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>We enjoyed a surprise holiday visit from the Choc family, who were visiting Belize from Guatemala. Their son, Gustaf Choc, (back row) was a zone leader here a few months ago, before his release. It was fun to see him again. He was one of our hardest working missionaries. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The Vernon Family on Christmas Day</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">All dressed up for Christmas</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRojWC9wHcM2NstkqkJCVPgpXRagD5n7-6ia7CZZ9m6BipWr1YmksmY7eb50CZaZSMg7DfzSDqZaQQ1f-UpuIyanVHerttmSYr4BuhU-yPl2zAvOS8AKGNMpqUaACWwPP9p50a6ZtpMFk/s1600/100_5277.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" kba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRojWC9wHcM2NstkqkJCVPgpXRagD5n7-6ia7CZZ9m6BipWr1YmksmY7eb50CZaZSMg7DfzSDqZaQQ1f-UpuIyanVHerttmSYr4BuhU-yPl2zAvOS8AKGNMpqUaACWwPP9p50a6ZtpMFk/s640/100_5277.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Tillett Family from Corozal were baptized during the holidays. They are all about family and know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints puts emphasis on family. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjecmBel0t61uCiI5RwZWfRsvvqzI2lZqmUDALRZmW9binkWodfpcuYpX2uosOXZo5cyaP5ZC5z9ckSHcR4MeExJLyicEj34lXQ0Pecp_YUvmbXK9ZUj8QxBW9-0wY3gAWUfrNYQnzqjPQ/s1600/100_5262.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht6yYC3NmWZF9tMWWmu4G9X-DB4nWZiRwFOlCBrIHhvR1yF24hGYeSx6HuCqyfWAKUeD0B0HqWd75hbL0hSKbrAGFJcZytXnOkzZhBIOVNHV-q7kbvRPYFtfjvrZY_LjU5JNX7vhwbpNM/s1600/100_5285.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="540" rea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht6yYC3NmWZF9tMWWmu4G9X-DB4nWZiRwFOlCBrIHhvR1yF24hGYeSx6HuCqyfWAKUeD0B0HqWd75hbL0hSKbrAGFJcZytXnOkzZhBIOVNHV-q7kbvRPYFtfjvrZY_LjU5JNX7vhwbpNM/s640/100_5285.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We made one of our last visits to Corozal. This little branch is located almost on the Mexican border and is right on the Caribbean Sea. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLdxA3O0t_GQ3g3Z4j7fI7UUTAEUYs0tZVRji-FCk9be0-cB56R4fenExw55q0DTXt1owXM-eOD-x2Ok3fCQHxaz1Ri6V35g_YHm6WwXGnjHB5OnOsnuDYMXdGxWAD5yZoTgUBubBBx2I/s1600/100_5257.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" kba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLdxA3O0t_GQ3g3Z4j7fI7UUTAEUYs0tZVRji-FCk9be0-cB56R4fenExw55q0DTXt1owXM-eOD-x2Ok3fCQHxaz1Ri6V35g_YHm6WwXGnjHB5OnOsnuDYMXdGxWAD5yZoTgUBubBBx2I/s640/100_5257.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Six of our finest missionaries are leaving for home. "Well done thou faithful servants". How quickly the time goes. It is sad to think that we, ourselves, have less than 9 weeks left on our mission. There is much to be do before our time is over. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0VKAp1E9Ik_NhSTyIuaZ8YvHWWKyKlbA5MJGX2YDG3Uqv7tXEgxO15RvYG_Q_QVR4HRejYpzhjXuMK82D88omt_wOSquuKqu4QtkoEfrA7-36tgrRnnUJCKuHDRQdyV7_KpG24HvJDs/s1600/100_5273.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="412" kba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0VKAp1E9Ik_NhSTyIuaZ8YvHWWKyKlbA5MJGX2YDG3Uqv7tXEgxO15RvYG_Q_QVR4HRejYpzhjXuMK82D88omt_wOSquuKqu4QtkoEfrA7-36tgrRnnUJCKuHDRQdyV7_KpG24HvJDs/s640/100_5273.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The same day as many of our missionaries left for home, we received new missionaries, too. These missionaries are new to Belize, but not to our mission. They have been serving in El Salvador. We hope there will always be missionaries to replace those of us that leave.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome!</span></div>Pattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-76349679356407392472012-01-03T18:54:00.002-06:002012-05-29T12:51:12.282-05:00December 19-24, 2011 - Strength of Youth Conference<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our first ever Strength of Youth Conference held in Belize was a resounding success. It surpassed our fondest expectations. 100 youth from all over the country were in attendance (46 young men and 54 young women). There were also about 40 other people, including counselors, advisors, and those in support groups like logistics, Red Cross, and cooks. It was a week of learning, fun, opportunities to make new friends, and miracles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Those of us advising, the counselors, session directing couple, and coordinators arrived Sunday evening to make sure all was ready.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0YnNFv6CxIg/TvtDFg_qJ1I/AAAAAAAABb8/VgcZRor53lg/s1600/395069_10150490657319427_857094426_8664073_577010536_n%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rea="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0YnNFv6CxIg/TvtDFg_qJ1I/AAAAAAAABb8/VgcZRor53lg/s640/395069_10150490657319427_857094426_8664073_577010536_n%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The young men and their leaders and counselors would be staying in tents (two per tent). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">December weather in Belize is usually quite nice. But this year it was very rainy all month. As leaders we had been praying that the elements might be tempered. Sunday evening, once again, it rained heavily. We were concerned about the grounds being too wet and muddy, especially for those sleeping in tents. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NGx0NGuMY8I/TvuNNimvWII/AAAAAAAABdc/HOY86lFOae8/s1600/379466_10150490655844427_857094426_8664054_483679525_n%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rea="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NGx0NGuMY8I/TvuNNimvWII/AAAAAAAABdc/HOY86lFOae8/s640/379466_10150490655844427_857094426_8664054_483679525_n%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Registration</div><div style="text-align: left;">Monday morning dawned warm and sunny. We were blessed with beautiful weather the entire week. We felt our prayers were truly answered. The majority of the youth arrived on buses (December 19). </div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SgEJU8h2HiQ/TvuCS9zLowI/AAAAAAAABcg/kGJLRhAVxG4/s1600/403303_10150490659154427_857094426_8664091_29347575_n%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SgEJU8h2HiQ/TvuCS9zLowI/AAAAAAAABcg/kGJLRhAVxG4/s640/403303_10150490659154427_857094426_8664091_29347575_n%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The young women and their counselors stayed in nice rooms with air conditioning and adjoining bathrooms. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Though the young men stayed in tents, they slept on cots, which arrived just hours before we needed them (another miracle). </div><div align="center"><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R13FP1zLNFI/Tvpr0aA5gfI/AAAAAAAABYM/KJm7kZHatn4/s1600/391144_10150490662009427_857094426_8664110_1760112896_n%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R13FP1zLNFI/Tvpr0aA5gfI/AAAAAAAABYM/KJm7kZHatn4/s640/391144_10150490662009427_857094426_8664110_1760112896_n%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our Session Directing couple, Brother and Sister Gomez, were key to setting the spiritual tone of our conference each day. Dora Murga was SOY coordinator (partially seen at left). She was like the lead counselor, conducting meetings, giving counsel, training, and instruction each day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As you will see, many activities took part in the same building, because it was the only room we had that was big enough to hold all of us. We aptly named it "Zion". Other areas were available for smaller groups ("Deseret" and "Zarahemla" were two of them). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We won't attempt to show photos of all the week's activities, as that would take too long, but here are a few. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4dlTJ3fTIBA/Tv0VQwU70rI/AAAAAAAABfI/8C5TMqWKjtU/s1600/100_5020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" rea="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4dlTJ3fTIBA/Tv0VQwU70rI/AAAAAAAABfI/8C5TMqWKjtU/s640/100_5020.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tuesday night was dance lessons. Participants especially enjoyed learning line dancing (taught by the counselors) and the cha cha cha (taught by Elder and Sister Sandberg). Next, a dance and dance contest was enjoyed. Michelle and Geofry, at right, were the winners.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GX3s93C_Me4/TwOYMp6H_5I/AAAAAAAABh8/kxHMvKeV2dM/s1600/409332_10150490663559427_857094426_8664124_1605138164_n%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="301" rea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GX3s93C_Me4/TwOYMp6H_5I/AAAAAAAABh8/kxHMvKeV2dM/s400/409332_10150490663559427_857094426_8664124_1605138164_n%255B1%255D.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Elder and Sister Sandberg not only taught the cha cha cha, but had many important assignments throughout the week that were crucial to the conference's success. From our first planning days, they were the ones that spearheaded SOY and kept it moving along. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IafTd7gfpKg/TvpwfqJzDvI/AAAAAAAABZ4/b4TAbCYtCvM/s1600/100_5067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IafTd7gfpKg/TvpwfqJzDvI/AAAAAAAABZ4/b4TAbCYtCvM/s640/100_5067.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the favorites activities was the banner making/cheer contest held Wednesday evening.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5KukxqzJbro/TwOgOXPVzVI/AAAAAAAABiI/Gwkg54xUL2g/s1600/400824_10150490738504427_857094426_8664497_2128049184_n%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rea="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5KukxqzJbro/TwOgOXPVzVI/AAAAAAAABiI/Gwkg54xUL2g/s640/400824_10150490738504427_857094426_8664497_2128049184_n%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everyone got into the spirit of it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_i5tsbNA0TQ/TvuusWWXaTI/AAAAAAAABeA/lFSPDUP_fbE/s1600/390966_10150490734309427_857094426_8664451_599435417_n%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="432" rea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_i5tsbNA0TQ/TvuusWWXaTI/AAAAAAAABeA/lFSPDUP_fbE/s640/390966_10150490734309427_857094426_8664451_599435417_n%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Judges table with the Sandbergs, Gomezes, and Pattees</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The banners/cheer-offs were all so good, it was difficult to choose a winner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4L1jDs4_gZs/TvuuLlwmS8I/AAAAAAAABd0/epuZySfNxuc/s1600/404659_10150490739809427_857094426_8664507_1496954228_n%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="566" rea="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4L1jDs4_gZs/TvuuLlwmS8I/AAAAAAAABd0/epuZySfNxuc/s640/404659_10150490739809427_857094426_8664507_1496954228_n%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The youth especially enjoyed the games after they had finished with their banners.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lRwYFGqFpJ4/Tv0O6Eq7KsI/AAAAAAAABek/1rwVh3g3NF8/s1600/100_4977.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="508" rea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lRwYFGqFpJ4/Tv0O6Eq7KsI/AAAAAAAABek/1rwVh3g3NF8/s640/100_4977.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Educational classes for the youth were held on both Tuesday and Wednesday. Sister Casteneda taught about the importance of making wise choices. One of Elder and Sister Pattee's assignments was to teach about choosing good friends. They also had lots of other assignments throughout the week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JKz9GQprMqc/Tv0PsSPPdcI/AAAAAAAABew/MDzmyxcN3j8/s1600/406358_10150490726064427_857094426_8664420_1437440653_n%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JKz9GQprMqc/Tv0PsSPPdcI/AAAAAAAABew/MDzmyxcN3j8/s640/406358_10150490726064427_857094426_8664420_1437440653_n%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Other classes the youth attended taught about education, learning, standards, and physical health.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XdyYSYRdlK0/Tv0TqCdtmKI/AAAAAAAABe8/294XUBEoodM/s1600/408362_10150490666459427_857094426_8664142_1369721669_n%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rea="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XdyYSYRdlK0/Tv0TqCdtmKI/AAAAAAAABe8/294XUBEoodM/s640/408362_10150490666459427_857094426_8664142_1369721669_n%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">President and Sister Cordon (our mission president and his wife) joined us Tuesday through Thursday. On Wednesday President Cordon encouraged the young men to set goals to serve missions. Several young men were later heard to say they were definitely including it in their plans. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5F50qwCwPUE/TvpsY-947EI/AAAAAAAABYk/k_kwTFn86m8/s1600/408568_10150490662584427_857094426_8664114_1255801057_n%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" rea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5F50qwCwPUE/TvpsY-947EI/AAAAAAAABYk/k_kwTFn86m8/s640/408568_10150490662584427_857094426_8664114_1255801057_n%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Monday Sister Pattee encouraged the youth to participate in a variety show. (You can also see a better photo of Dora Murga at left by the Gomezes.) It took place on Thursday evening, with 12 different acts participating. Following are photos of a few of them:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KYC609g4QJc/TvpXZDa9p5I/AAAAAAAABV8/Z5MABkMB40g/s1600/100_5145.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rea="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KYC609g4QJc/TvpXZDa9p5I/AAAAAAAABV8/Z5MABkMB40g/s640/100_5145.JPG" width="548" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Break dancing and shuffle were a big hit. The four youth shown took turns showing their stuff--kind of like a competition.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Youth displayed their talents in dance,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6FpRrLbFyMc/Tv0YCbeUGuI/AAAAAAAABfg/A86yhsV6zbU/s1600/100_5114.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="367" rea="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6FpRrLbFyMc/Tv0YCbeUGuI/AAAAAAAABfg/A86yhsV6zbU/s400/100_5114.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Minie wrote, strummed, and sang her own song.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Two groups danced to Christmas songs--San Pedro and</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8VDRyKv-UAE/Tv0aj7E7C7I/AAAAAAAABf4/uvsHCEM53hM/s1600/100_5127.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8VDRyKv-UAE/Tv0aj7E7C7I/AAAAAAAABf4/uvsHCEM53hM/s640/100_5127.JPG" width="640" /></a>Orange Walk. Lisa sang the introduction to "All I Want for Christmas Is You", then they all joined in the dance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-53Y4xxXcluM/Tv3zortbj5I/AAAAAAAABgE/j5tCz398sxU/s1600/100_5155.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-53Y4xxXcluM/Tv3zortbj5I/AAAAAAAABgE/j5tCz398sxU/s640/100_5155.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This band from Succotz was a big hit, too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UIUrgQ7pows/TwEPoVI5oCI/AAAAAAAABg0/C27imVkU-Zo/s1600/384934_10150490659864427_857094426_8664096_1251900485_n%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rea="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UIUrgQ7pows/TwEPoVI5oCI/AAAAAAAABg0/C27imVkU-Zo/s640/384934_10150490659864427_857094426_8664096_1251900485_n%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Three meals a day and a snack</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We all looked forward to mealtime. Our food was provided by a group of Mennonites that cooked onsite. They did a great job!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xbb04Nc9YJk/Tvs75cZVYEI/AAAAAAAABbY/4dBIvXJ3b10/s1600/100_5191.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rea="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xbb04Nc9YJk/Tvs75cZVYEI/AAAAAAAABbY/4dBIvXJ3b10/s640/100_5191.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Arm wrestling was enjoyed by some during free time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m7OAEiIC-O0/TvprKzdXTuI/AAAAAAAABYA/9xtWyGxAjYs/s1600/388558_10150490738964427_857094426_8664501_326676464_n%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m7OAEiIC-O0/TvprKzdXTuI/AAAAAAAABYA/9xtWyGxAjYs/s640/388558_10150490738964427_857094426_8664501_326676464_n%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a>Many new friends were made.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NJQY4bE-Mf4/TwOVW_BpEEI/AAAAAAAABhw/jJeVoWgY4xg/s1600/390946_10150490757144427_857094426_8664629_1945116657_n%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" rea="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NJQY4bE-Mf4/TwOVW_BpEEI/AAAAAAAABhw/jJeVoWgY4xg/s640/390946_10150490757144427_857094426_8664629_1945116657_n%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Having the opportunity to be with LDS youth from all over Belize was enjoyed by all. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9PHm0-RTvWM/Tv8j6Ik0vFI/AAAAAAAABgQ/EPGn32mL0Kg/s1600/381191_10150490759109427_857094426_8664646_1238199621_n%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" rea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9PHm0-RTvWM/Tv8j6Ik0vFI/AAAAAAAABgQ/EPGn32mL0Kg/s640/381191_10150490759109427_857094426_8664646_1238199621_n%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our youth choir practiced all week for their presentation. It was beautifully done. We were fortunate to have help from Guatemala with music for both the choir and variety show. (Thanks Rivas Family, and Elizabeth, and Vicki.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bqseokm5mO4/TwEQ-KggsDI/AAAAAAAABhA/p_hydVvlYkc/s1600/100_5202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="508" rea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bqseokm5mO4/TwEQ-KggsDI/AAAAAAAABhA/p_hydVvlYkc/s640/100_5202.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Oscar (at left) created a way to make strips of green tinsel into Christmas trees for table decorations, as they began decorating for the dinner-dance on Thursday. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kYlTX5f9asU/TwETS38geqI/AAAAAAAABhM/3CLMpd-D31s/s1600/100_5208.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kYlTX5f9asU/TwETS38geqI/AAAAAAAABhM/3CLMpd-D31s/s640/100_5208.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Getting ready for dinner</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That evening each young man escorted a young woman to her table. Thirteen tables were needed to seat all the youth. They were dressed in their Sunday best.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KwMbwGmJKEM/TwNF6PErWiI/AAAAAAAABhY/r0nXK96n2jM/s1600/100_5212.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" rea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KwMbwGmJKEM/TwNF6PErWiI/AAAAAAAABhY/r0nXK96n2jM/s640/100_5212.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Later, a dance was enjoyed by everyone in attendance. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6X08HGsCpiQ/Tv8keFTJKAI/AAAAAAAABgc/hTE3LYbW92s/s1600/406377_10150490759439427_857094426_8664650_444057081_n%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rea="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6X08HGsCpiQ/Tv8keFTJKAI/AAAAAAAABgc/hTE3LYbW92s/s640/406377_10150490759439427_857094426_8664650_444057081_n%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Friday evening Elder Pattee was asked to help lead the youth in a medley, the last song of the conference. It was a touching rendition of "Sisters in Zion" and "We'll Bring the World His Truth", with the young women and the young men singing parts simultaneously. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1PuvuK3oH54/Tvs8d8ZTnGI/AAAAAAAABbk/AC4AzR0uUgo/s1600/397896_10150490747879427_857094426_8664564_697686950_n%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rea="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1PuvuK3oH54/Tvs8d8ZTnGI/AAAAAAAABbk/AC4AzR0uUgo/s640/397896_10150490747879427_857094426_8664564_697686950_n%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The week was definitely a faith building and unifying experience for the youth. When asked to tell about their favorite part of SOY, most did not speak about the classes, or the fun activities they had experienced, or even pizza night.They talked about what they learned in gospel study each morning and about the special testimony meetings held on Thursday night. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you everyone, </span><span style="font-size: small;">including our important logistics/technical team, security, and the Red Cross!</span> With all of our best efforts, the help of our fine youth, and intervention of our Heavenly Father, the very first SOY in Belize was a big success! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Pattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-40057996442854855822011-12-15T18:22:00.003-06:002012-05-29T12:52:41.816-05:00Gearing up for SOY and ChristmasDecember means getting ready for Christmas and getting ready for SOY (Strength of Youth--called EFY in the U.S.). We are very busy. Our little tree is up once again for our second Christmas in Belize.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="247" mda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmB5imNZsKTrGlsCCXxM5xrE_Ert4wOD5GDiQymVzNqK9KsKepITDW591vbYBjzud3902Fi8QH3mGDUitSCEZA2rBmeaSz_45vL7Zqtf60TJcPzy2aGFogDWOEqYVomu3_odmJqhfYCjY/s400/100_4879.JPG" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Elder Pattee with President Urvina from San Pedro Branch</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJdxWjRm8NVaFBrhDFi2FjDDBB-QICu8hre_KgOEGB-NlUNVY17AdpBQm8uUq3x-L-xppk6sD42U2gF5rRZRvDJ_nFHCnCuLKcbFaLBW0rWGIqGca1DfWdKQqE86ZLeeMrXyhkjLm028M/s1600/100_4825.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="362" mda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJdxWjRm8NVaFBrhDFi2FjDDBB-QICu8hre_KgOEGB-NlUNVY17AdpBQm8uUq3x-L-xppk6sD42U2gF5rRZRvDJ_nFHCnCuLKcbFaLBW0rWGIqGca1DfWdKQqE86ZLeeMrXyhkjLm028M/s400/100_4825.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Brother Vasquez, who is over Seminary and Institute for Belize, came to give our teachers some training. He is very capable, but doesn't speak English very well, since he is from Guatemala. He gave the training in Spanish, so it had to be translated. Communication is often a big challenge here. We had a lunch of rice and beans and fish after. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjekAAgg1U-0_3D7DaTXqFKriI9xPmqKqoD2l40zqag781yk-IvpG7MUgWDR3v6TlosRCRG7U0uPSBhH0rR1h-5_a5Wf8pUu8yqq__xrlHxvk4idncauCvCzPyTOh_ahR5pP4nqmZKZ8LM/s1600/100_4858.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="380" mda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjekAAgg1U-0_3D7DaTXqFKriI9xPmqKqoD2l40zqag781yk-IvpG7MUgWDR3v6TlosRCRG7U0uPSBhH0rR1h-5_a5Wf8pUu8yqq__xrlHxvk4idncauCvCzPyTOh_ahR5pP4nqmZKZ8LM/s640/100_4858.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Elders Sutton and Robinales brought the Cocom Family to Home Evening last week. The father, Efrain, was the guide that took Jon and Erika and us cave tubing last month. It was good to meet his nice family. Sister Pattee gave the lesson "Making Choices", and then we enjoyed playing a game. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXy5PuBTgQi0JnaW0Z4CA-N57LHe9MjmYIUpnEO0g5esXY9xC0tBQDYIGWMxKK7sFR4PDH7nMWgfvgU6AxWZ4dXn5r5D06uAFznjRkDvL1_3A7FR4u0P2J-Ei1cX4b40Pyc93lBDAAcWQ/s1600/100_4859.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="472" mda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXy5PuBTgQi0JnaW0Z4CA-N57LHe9MjmYIUpnEO0g5esXY9xC0tBQDYIGWMxKK7sFR4PDH7nMWgfvgU6AxWZ4dXn5r5D06uAFznjRkDvL1_3A7FR4u0P2J-Ei1cX4b40Pyc93lBDAAcWQ/s640/100_4859.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This week Elder and SisterPattee had the interesting assignment of going to the U.S. Embassy in Belmopan. (Embassies don't allow cameras, so I just took this photo of the city entrance.) President Cordon asked us to go and represent the Church in Belize. We met with OSAC (Overseas Security Advisory Council.), which is a part of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. It exists to help keep U.S. citizens that are living in Belize safe. They make us aware of hurricane alerts, and other safety threats. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We were informed that crime is becoming a bigger issue. An increase in home invasions and gang murders seem to be the biggest problems. We talked about ways to keep safe. One example is that if someone should get a new computer or flat-screened TV, don't put the box out in the trash for all to see. Also be prepared to give up your wallet, if necessary. Overall, we should strive to be aware of our surroundings at all times. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Drugs and drug running are problems too. Drugs find their way up from South America, then, are channeled through Belize to Mexico. It is our opinion that poverty often breeds crime. More education and job opportunities are needed. Fifty percent of the population of Belize is under the age of 20. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipC1Zt6kQS0xoSxcZBiZj93n_Cs5-BKpi3GiRMGjvYqyK-C0orukRfio446nUWWOH0h38pxPGSoJRCx_49wtLltavpn67A8x9dkQHtwfkPMPTn7qPAdvEaVFHO8U7XXCTcRYix6JSoq-Y/s1600/100_4817.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" mda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipC1Zt6kQS0xoSxcZBiZj93n_Cs5-BKpi3GiRMGjvYqyK-C0orukRfio446nUWWOH0h38pxPGSoJRCx_49wtLltavpn67A8x9dkQHtwfkPMPTn7qPAdvEaVFHO8U7XXCTcRYix6JSoq-Y/s640/100_4817.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Of course most places are dealing with vandalism these days. Here Elder Pattee and the property owner next door to our local chapel check out a fence-cutting incident.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0qjJ8R47gpKoGZ1XwDu83EYmDFYzBi6T3uf1iuTtC9MUTUlbtmsRQHOvrQnlfXjk0csfzn9ccQ7aJ82pSuTbCeEw4-vtEH9X01REfXmzKtggR-8sVkb6ZwUAuhR2X_GS1m-FyPBsXBs/s1600/100_4891.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0qjJ8R47gpKoGZ1XwDu83EYmDFYzBi6T3uf1iuTtC9MUTUlbtmsRQHOvrQnlfXjk0csfzn9ccQ7aJ82pSuTbCeEw4-vtEH9X01REfXmzKtggR-8sVkb6ZwUAuhR2X_GS1m-FyPBsXBs/s640/100_4891.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ironically at home evening last night, the zone leaders brought the Makin family over for home evening. The father is one of the police chiefs for the entire country of belize. We talked a little about crime in Belize.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then we talked about family Christmas traditions, watched the 20 minute DVD "Joy to the World". We liked the way it focused on Christ's birth, and also the importance of families. We hope this family will continue with the missionary lessons. They could be a great strength to the Church here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We are facing many challenges as we are about to begin Soy. It will start Monday, December 19 at Camp Camalote, a little over an hour west of Belize City. It will run through the entire week. Several key young adults have dropped out last minute mostly due to issues dealing with their jobs. We are scrambling to cover all the bases. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpqb7aIYsmzEWNZD9dH_F8F4EpOYbjCFTYCx_6Wn11POB-rrqX1BTPZSEZjzX4n-v-XEH4-rdr3qMsdD8HT5zBowz4WeWzI26nK2c5EF1H6oZqR0ixfaE3wZRn4inshXEdrwoew0N8QoU/s1600/100_4900.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="303" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpqb7aIYsmzEWNZD9dH_F8F4EpOYbjCFTYCx_6Wn11POB-rrqX1BTPZSEZjzX4n-v-XEH4-rdr3qMsdD8HT5zBowz4WeWzI26nK2c5EF1H6oZqR0ixfaE3wZRn4inshXEdrwoew0N8QoU/s400/100_4900.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As we give gifts this year, we hope we will all remember that our Heavenly Father gave us the greatest Christmas gift of all--the gift of his son, Jesus Christ. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Merry Christmas!</span></div>Pattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-4129620311445000972011-12-02T09:15:00.004-06:002012-05-29T12:56:32.291-05:00Thanksgiving Blessings November 30, 2011We enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving week in Guatemala. Our dear friends, Dic and Jennifer Johnson, invited us to stay with them in Guatemala City. They have been living there for 3years or so doing legal work for the Church. They are both fluent in Spanish and and know a good deal about the country. (Dic served a mission there years ago as a young elder.)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiebstrnxU7EhaVCHp0V7cJk5WiSdSecdgOm9xzAbuVMKyzeoIJo9TSfw5p8EwBhk8GLJKaUPvlDK8WvfI4qPYCbbCDyjHarPbZn220Xw0PjWefVrz87kXbAuWKpmQ7OP-LcgHLLj2gfiY/s1600/100_4651.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiebstrnxU7EhaVCHp0V7cJk5WiSdSecdgOm9xzAbuVMKyzeoIJo9TSfw5p8EwBhk8GLJKaUPvlDK8WvfI4qPYCbbCDyjHarPbZn220Xw0PjWefVrz87kXbAuWKpmQ7OP-LcgHLLj2gfiY/s640/100_4651.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We were able to attend the Guatemala Temple with them Tuesday afternoon. It was wonderful to be in that beautiful and peaceful place. Notice the huge hydrynga blooms behind us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On Thanksgiving Day we returned to the temple to attend a session with 53 saints from Belize that had arrived by bus (a 12 hour ride) to attend the temple. We felt fortunate to have been able to fly. Several members were there for the first time. It was a very special experience to be in the temple with them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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We had a traditional Thanksgiving feast with turkey, dressing, and all the usual trimmings, including pumpkin pie-- plus sauerkraut, and a big box of See's Chocolates. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLRAnIJocqRGIShX-Rn4XLNBBc9Xwl-pnU8B0qQbouGd3qzSZNSN6ldTijXBIOiF4v0CpeGWThBV_C8iqm-m3QiGI50WMkVJ09hhb9KkJPOSNsRr9TD5OnplMZ7vlnJHHmroDyPz7JG2k/s1600/100_4724.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLRAnIJocqRGIShX-Rn4XLNBBc9Xwl-pnU8B0qQbouGd3qzSZNSN6ldTijXBIOiF4v0CpeGWThBV_C8iqm-m3QiGI50WMkVJ09hhb9KkJPOSNsRr9TD5OnplMZ7vlnJHHmroDyPz7JG2k/s640/100_4724.JPG" width="563" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Quetzaltenango Temple sets on a hill overlooking the city. </div><br />
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Of course we couldn't take photos of the inside of the temple, so we took photos of some of the people we saw outside on the temple grounds. The women here are wearing clothing much like they wear each day. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ljeimQCHBW9ZUQFewakS5la-0oJN3cCJZAKAjOoCngxiCUzHh1ppFHMkTzzTLclkciZhhMsl5CeW-4ZGrYwhsbRAdR_TgIkFoBIRuAY3qMQiMOV5ZXEazQQXb6cqdEAPwSX5EjCAkVc/s1600/100_4752.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ljeimQCHBW9ZUQFewakS5la-0oJN3cCJZAKAjOoCngxiCUzHh1ppFHMkTzzTLclkciZhhMsl5CeW-4ZGrYwhsbRAdR_TgIkFoBIRuAY3qMQiMOV5ZXEazQQXb6cqdEAPwSX5EjCAkVc/s640/100_4752.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On the way home we drove to Lake Atitlan, one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. It is surrounded by volcanoes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPEGh2nQo71ePmdwKe2HliIe4YOWgmk9heVNLea2niTA7C8CPSPwxli088oLdEHnrJrczIbylgqhsmCsZwgEdnJy4X900IrdAZsZUr5VE_wObRqiZ8jmkmM5z_32z4YiawGqLBSz5RaQo/s1600/100_4784.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPEGh2nQo71ePmdwKe2HliIe4YOWgmk9heVNLea2niTA7C8CPSPwxli088oLdEHnrJrczIbylgqhsmCsZwgEdnJy4X900IrdAZsZUr5VE_wObRqiZ8jmkmM5z_32z4YiawGqLBSz5RaQo/s640/100_4784.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As a change of pace, on Saturday we went shopping and to a movie at a beautiful modern mall called Oakland. It was all decorated for Christmas. Children enjoy riding the train in the background on the middle level. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM8qb60fqdC6YGpzhGAh1XLPScQXEAUF4rici46S4YiTZfIPSDbPXq_BV1JoBzoZrzH0z1ayDm9d4fsFpPnaZX6WY9HqJPNfZ79t0g7wzjht3QHq3BY9e4ioeKbhLGH4yU9QiJzYtPP1k/s1600/100_4799.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM8qb60fqdC6YGpzhGAh1XLPScQXEAUF4rici46S4YiTZfIPSDbPXq_BV1JoBzoZrzH0z1ayDm9d4fsFpPnaZX6WY9HqJPNfZ79t0g7wzjht3QHq3BY9e4ioeKbhLGH4yU9QiJzYtPP1k/s640/100_4799.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Jennifer cooked us a wonderful Sunday meal. The Wallaces and the Arnolds joined us for dinner. They are both senior missionary couples that we had met before. Elder and sister Wallace are auditors for the Church, and Elder and Sister Arnold work with the Perpetual Education Fund. Most of the programs of the Church for Central America are run through Guatemala City. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was a great blessing for us to visit Guatemala. We enjoyed our trip immensely. What a beautiful place! We appreciate our hosts' hospitality and all their efforts in making it such a memorable experience. Thanks, Johnsons! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz4TElhaE9zJt_6ejrWs5uH51yNJTmryeG8KAgyoeSQ2X2PbOiEio7XPC-vcBsMh08F2q-TQJee7Qd0Gp-AjqVGqzwRYKf_888VG2NUoZBE3K0UycWxgz9GYMmCzt0THqp-eTIkuCzpgY/s1600/Copy+of+100_4815.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz4TElhaE9zJt_6ejrWs5uH51yNJTmryeG8KAgyoeSQ2X2PbOiEio7XPC-vcBsMh08F2q-TQJee7Qd0Gp-AjqVGqzwRYKf_888VG2NUoZBE3K0UycWxgz9GYMmCzt0THqp-eTIkuCzpgY/s640/Copy+of+100_4815.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When we returned home, we had a belated Thanksgiving Dinner with our missionaries. A man currently investigating the Church is an award-winning chef. He catered it for us. Sister Pattee spoke to the missionaries about the origins of Thanksgiving Day, and Elder Pattee talked about the importance of graditude. Then each missionary wrote a "Thank You" letter to his or her parents. The missionaries always enjoy being together. They are a great blessing in our lives.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Of course we count our family, friends, and the gospel among our greatest blessings. Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving wherever you are!</div>Pattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-67530617757722294612011-11-16T17:45:00.003-06:002012-05-29T13:11:58.236-05:00November 16, 2011 - A Chance to Combine Missionary Work with a Visit From Children<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Brad Ruano, left, has been a great help to us here in Belize. He was hired out of Guatemala to be over all the physical facilities in this country. He has been able to make all kinds of improvements, which we appreciate. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimMHqr31HR8WWKoW7zWhTC04yKjhgtIB9XXPJhWluiiFKxtrCU3yI9sKlb3wtcXiygE0qeRGVbfdkfwY8v_FeXnyHZv_T9LmWampVGXUwMyHQ4tlHFJbGH4cD3T9L5jitbMyJtsX0txg4/s1600/100_4260.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimMHqr31HR8WWKoW7zWhTC04yKjhgtIB9XXPJhWluiiFKxtrCU3yI9sKlb3wtcXiygE0qeRGVbfdkfwY8v_FeXnyHZv_T9LmWampVGXUwMyHQ4tlHFJbGH4cD3T9L5jitbMyJtsX0txg4/s640/100_4260.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">He has also been able to solve a major PEF problem for us with the bank. Students will finally be able to use their individual loan numbers when they make payments. Previously all Belize student payments went into one account. Consequently, many students were not getting credit for their payments. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">At right is Brother Arana, an aditor from Guatemala. He came to our home to go through our PEF records. He spoke Spanish, so we had some definite communication problems. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsKIpFqNSl0EYLdKlf9HGGCK3OeCKVK2Otig0FA_qxuuoxGD5DZHEV4OWi7hhBw-z0WF9kERf_dc76bKBKfX0E0-tfEnfs7mSIU46TlMhOrjRBWV7XL9Hbgj2cOHEDjx6UXItVfPMQYQU/s1600/100_4597.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsKIpFqNSl0EYLdKlf9HGGCK3OeCKVK2Otig0FA_qxuuoxGD5DZHEV4OWi7hhBw-z0WF9kERf_dc76bKBKfX0E0-tfEnfs7mSIU46TlMhOrjRBWV7XL9Hbgj2cOHEDjx6UXItVfPMQYQU/s640/100_4597.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>This past week we had a very enjoyable visit from our third son, Jon, and his wife, Erika. We were glad to mix missionary work with some relaxing, too. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Two of their cute little daughters, Ella and Jane, made us some pretty magnets to help hold up our refrigerator art. Also, a trivet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge1gXO57_-waeXMhDqWrslhlRyYDV9ZACLyJ8GbBN6s592PKwNmOlvE7bK7UjWcHKxIqfN4l9hOGzoI85y3o3eOgjS9lTDNRxY8V1xf4MYQMfrgjXzQRCh11iOu2L_pzUpVaWG3lxCq18/s1600/100_4296.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge1gXO57_-waeXMhDqWrslhlRyYDV9ZACLyJ8GbBN6s592PKwNmOlvE7bK7UjWcHKxIqfN4l9hOGzoI85y3o3eOgjS9lTDNRxY8V1xf4MYQMfrgjXzQRCh11iOu2L_pzUpVaWG3lxCq18/s640/100_4296.JPG" width="640" /></a> We took Jon and Erika to Xunantunich, and they climbed to the top. This is a very tall pyramid. If you have sharp vision and look carefully at the upper right, you can see them waving.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2s9Gc1n_uNVNRENx4tvWse9TL17pqG-mgDnyQaggEVGQYvWT_LNwUZ4i1-7lPsnqV6mJerEKn42531Jb_6tvMPzYRXV_VChVzp_cs9NWPWiWl0_RMgSxunVhkFv6yCPLsZ2tCWmvmXh0/s1600/100_4324.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2s9Gc1n_uNVNRENx4tvWse9TL17pqG-mgDnyQaggEVGQYvWT_LNwUZ4i1-7lPsnqV6mJerEKn42531Jb_6tvMPzYRXV_VChVzp_cs9NWPWiWl0_RMgSxunVhkFv6yCPLsZ2tCWmvmXh0/s640/100_4324.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We spent time exploring some of the ruins at Xunantunich that we hadn't seen previously.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNeCFjLMtcWgEAxw1fO6-zBAjRoEiX_MasW3pKBb9HBrbBlU27_dkbTOlcUoFv_y97BKLUxd31pWKwYyOxDGdO6wffCe4FUUWODRwiz0AdlpuxAuKf1bqjqkhllpRZ4puU3e31IPnuQyE/s1600/100_4261.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNeCFjLMtcWgEAxw1fO6-zBAjRoEiX_MasW3pKBb9HBrbBlU27_dkbTOlcUoFv_y97BKLUxd31pWKwYyOxDGdO6wffCe4FUUWODRwiz0AdlpuxAuKf1bqjqkhllpRZ4puU3e31IPnuQyE/s400/100_4261.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While in Belize Jon and Erika got to try some of the local cusine--delicious powder buns. They are not too sweet and have a definite flavor of mace. They also tried rice and beans.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0xO6O5QU2vKoZoMHzcwIJtpbEWf_m1rX_kUhdvLIvgJ06MFqZnIpwrWFg303Bkb63Vn80uKjAyeUZXCqWj2lmOwFzW8bADfq5G247Ump4Yk9XCpKyaWy4bH1YbNZRsCfa91rOYeJImm8/s1600/100_4461.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="470" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0xO6O5QU2vKoZoMHzcwIJtpbEWf_m1rX_kUhdvLIvgJ06MFqZnIpwrWFg303Bkb63Vn80uKjAyeUZXCqWj2lmOwFzW8bADfq5G247Ump4Yk9XCpKyaWy4bH1YbNZRsCfa91rOYeJImm8/s640/100_4461.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We visited the Belize Zoo for the first time. It is known as "the best little zoo in the world". The animals seemed very content in their tropical enclosures, which depicted their natural habitats. Many jaguars live in the jungles here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw2OUuT1kZuOnJizNfYRZFKFF8cr3gukR6MSeDdvNnJai_3kt1ILCPZwcHOQm8K0wdidsJhOwYbqYkdfi8-MJnqtrW2cER0HJMfx0MZ2bSUlwZR4rlHmWTjamtd9dzzr7O0oc6LRagyb8/s1600/100_4422.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="508" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw2OUuT1kZuOnJizNfYRZFKFF8cr3gukR6MSeDdvNnJai_3kt1ILCPZwcHOQm8K0wdidsJhOwYbqYkdfi8-MJnqtrW2cER0HJMfx0MZ2bSUlwZR4rlHmWTjamtd9dzzr7O0oc6LRagyb8/s640/100_4422.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Only animals that are indigenous to Belize are found at this zoo, and many of them, like this puma, are endangered. Did you know that the puma and the cougar (or mountain lion) are the same animal?<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgChzuNp92h58p8rbDNmslvu54jLImXrGQPswwULgTlSaQueMUChSP_w2r3tAWkU6bCnTvC8B26wHfhBZ3aF_yGauX38tP9XhJoeEiZEZBE5JGtwTCddxek5vgFMk3HP1qKiOOTH0HSL-8/s1600/100_4510.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgChzuNp92h58p8rbDNmslvu54jLImXrGQPswwULgTlSaQueMUChSP_w2r3tAWkU6bCnTvC8B26wHfhBZ3aF_yGauX38tP9XhJoeEiZEZBE5JGtwTCddxek5vgFMk3HP1qKiOOTH0HSL-8/s640/100_4510.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Many beautiful birds like this parrot (Scarlet Macaw) are found in Belize.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgklFFW0UWdUcqlkSAsBahu4Uyrg27fMxkFWVMUHzO_iy8ClyikAjltoU600muHRGwD6C_SeRz0kySdEkM9-2aFZHy_0QGOiTf4kMW6E5ZxJjJgZbS2hcWnfqF9QLYa3YJGtSG4t-St1n8/s1600/IMG_2123.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgklFFW0UWdUcqlkSAsBahu4Uyrg27fMxkFWVMUHzO_iy8ClyikAjltoU600muHRGwD6C_SeRz0kySdEkM9-2aFZHy_0QGOiTf4kMW6E5ZxJjJgZbS2hcWnfqF9QLYa3YJGtSG4t-St1n8/s640/IMG_2123.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hanging out</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr0rYQOOjGiqPOag800o2uC1VWzr5lHPRO3TubSgowfq858jJqt9liTV_D43FT0IR9-bxWaydm0mesaCuxyi7FfZQe9wNmTRA6cGKJn1Ewh83sWRGlK7L3AlRZWo8sbSQGEJPZqlyFYWk/s1600/100_4531.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr0rYQOOjGiqPOag800o2uC1VWzr5lHPRO3TubSgowfq858jJqt9liTV_D43FT0IR9-bxWaydm0mesaCuxyi7FfZQe9wNmTRA6cGKJn1Ewh83sWRGlK7L3AlRZWo8sbSQGEJPZqlyFYWk/s640/100_4531.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After the zoo we went to Cheers Restaurant for lunch. We ate semi-outdoors, and the rafters above us were filled with hanging tee shirts. Interesting decor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnkY2gavlHWaGfiuhyphenhyphenmuR6pbxJAU_OzbE_SWv1kqi5AxeKy0-dyRFyx8G-r7sNLIgvCa1QqKbWutyuvDlrDKTsBqwsje1pA-HYUHkXk43Ht5HF9pdDuE2J_EeyGBJ0uIMo8IueWsKSYY/s1600/IMG_2212.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnkY2gavlHWaGfiuhyphenhyphenmuR6pbxJAU_OzbE_SWv1kqi5AxeKy0-dyRFyx8G-r7sNLIgvCa1QqKbWutyuvDlrDKTsBqwsje1pA-HYUHkXk43Ht5HF9pdDuE2J_EeyGBJ0uIMo8IueWsKSYY/s400/IMG_2212.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jon and Erika enjoyed going to San Pedro, which is on Ambergris Caye, for a couple of days.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Saturday afternoon Efrain, an investigator and professional tourist guide, agreed to take the four of us cave tubing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGBbt1YNkNl9Breom3R0tA3DNbQBZTwjyG3Z3NLzg7oS5TiBTs08grIDvY_4cpXLxSlK_OH3f_skaScXcE4UnhquhBqXoyajRFci4rFeuv5iKeHsCiy0q8irpU-pT4N2qybYgrGPCP61w/s1600/IMG_2227.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGBbt1YNkNl9Breom3R0tA3DNbQBZTwjyG3Z3NLzg7oS5TiBTs08grIDvY_4cpXLxSlK_OH3f_skaScXcE4UnhquhBqXoyajRFci4rFeuv5iKeHsCiy0q8irpU-pT4N2qybYgrGPCP61w/s640/IMG_2227.JPG" width="640" /></a> Here we are crossing the shallows of the Caves Branch River. We hiked 30-40 minutes through beautiful rain forest (jungle to us) before getting down into the river in our tubes. Then we floated through our first cave and then through more rain forest. The second cave was even more interesting. We ended up where we started out in the photo above. According to our Efrain, Belize is the only Central American country that has cave tubing. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRpOaSiiQNJRJBqz9iB3BTIn5K3234EXtbfaM5S6dFeVtRiRQiclPP-pcGwwpO4ZChqtCNxFXZP6F8I5FP4AdsBwp2oiE38OShssvhUxcSZTYyNR5J6Xb81Y6zBUvFdeoJbPC4m1vlqBs/s1600/IMG_2230.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRpOaSiiQNJRJBqz9iB3BTIn5K3234EXtbfaM5S6dFeVtRiRQiclPP-pcGwwpO4ZChqtCNxFXZP6F8I5FP4AdsBwp2oiE38OShssvhUxcSZTYyNR5J6Xb81Y6zBUvFdeoJbPC4m1vlqBs/s400/IMG_2230.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since the caves were dark in most places, we wore headlamps. </div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Notice the thick vines found in the jungle. We saw and heard a variety of birds. We also saw a grey fox.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We enjoyed our Sunday meetings in Belize City Branch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaSn2NKvtpAiABxwoB0ZQ2nLSEEomOxirQSVTyJLyIg9t8eKMBjzwNHgkKOoWnUkYF3u5pTfTV9mwHtyOb3uEBLuOqkZwEQFBfS6nuVwsmIhFYqw1p6LTvG7GJRMk7NQ49Gc0hJnydays/s1600/100_4582.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaSn2NKvtpAiABxwoB0ZQ2nLSEEomOxirQSVTyJLyIg9t8eKMBjzwNHgkKOoWnUkYF3u5pTfTV9mwHtyOb3uEBLuOqkZwEQFBfS6nuVwsmIhFYqw1p6LTvG7GJRMk7NQ49Gc0hJnydays/s640/100_4582.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sunday afternoon we had a Skype SOY conference. That evening ten young adults joined us for a lesson about "Friends" and dessert. Elder and Sister Pattee will be teaching 3 different classes at SOY. The young adults helped critic one of them. They had some very good insights. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMYfWP0AJldozB0u6CE41J4fjYcw3eqlLA4Btd15DlOICth6sSfV2UKD_9zjGEpxMtH5wwusyuv9JbRMLfDsFw9Bs-OghIP1k_cV9My6Ygmo6u2fMTV1SFpNYgFvgigjB1BRGhsgrdiqo/s1600/100_4542.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMYfWP0AJldozB0u6CE41J4fjYcw3eqlLA4Btd15DlOICth6sSfV2UKD_9zjGEpxMtH5wwusyuv9JbRMLfDsFw9Bs-OghIP1k_cV9My6Ygmo6u2fMTV1SFpNYgFvgigjB1BRGhsgrdiqo/s640/100_4542.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our young men (with help from some of the young adults) held a barbeque fund raiser for SOY Conference on Saturday. The day before and that morning we helped run errands and haul some of their food and equipment. The chicken was delicious.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We've had lots of PEF work this week, as many students will need tuition checks right away. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKhqnlYMFYYTKVDqTQRjRQiIcoPlK3FZIAmBDkxSNF9mj2beqzTO0s2Ixz8fpGDnu44YkaUjkEeyX7dlzdOjr4WmzRsUDdvePDoKY-6j6az6oM8-QCE0XPenUPjqFvc7EZXeEgDmohf18/s1600/Copy+of+100_3192.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKhqnlYMFYYTKVDqTQRjRQiIcoPlK3FZIAmBDkxSNF9mj2beqzTO0s2Ixz8fpGDnu44YkaUjkEeyX7dlzdOjr4WmzRsUDdvePDoKY-6j6az6oM8-QCE0XPenUPjqFvc7EZXeEgDmohf18/s400/Copy+of+100_3192.JPG" width="226" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Sister Pattee was able to help Elder Avila take his International English language test (OPIc). He passed with flying colors! He completes his mission soon. When he goes home and applies for work, the certificate may increase his opportunities of getting a good job. This is all part of Companionship Language Study--a program to encourage non-English speaking missionaries to learn English. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Pattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-31575899960833708212011-11-09T07:54:00.001-06:002012-05-29T13:13:59.483-05:00November 8, 2011 - The Elders Move and District Conference<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyx7saJ9ZXLKHfh75W4u5YxJeu_rSIhXTjDZ1giQdake31OvflFZ66xfKyncEN5_38OV2fzDW3-B_tp9dFWF5LtcYgSeDvMC0bxEZRqwgrqYKwPWow-b-ldUVliec5I2o_KUUCL2lnJSA/s1600/100_4163.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyx7saJ9ZXLKHfh75W4u5YxJeu_rSIhXTjDZ1giQdake31OvflFZ66xfKyncEN5_38OV2fzDW3-B_tp9dFWF5LtcYgSeDvMC0bxEZRqwgrqYKwPWow-b-ldUVliec5I2o_KUUCL2lnJSA/s640/100_4163.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We started out the week with a lesson with an investigator in our home. Efrain is a tourist guide here in Belize City. He seems very receptive to the gospel and has been attending church.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhET3FLpSN8FeAF5OtGAl0xgcHj_QJ9M0KnRBgxvC2S8RdNIHK0xON4olhue8nSaw5alkHK0cXxFem3RlKTOBqguky2enELtToLAy9JvwGkjZ-ERmcfwJTyXFGcrUEg3Erd4Z6g5lr-cbE/s1600/100_4172.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhET3FLpSN8FeAF5OtGAl0xgcHj_QJ9M0KnRBgxvC2S8RdNIHK0xON4olhue8nSaw5alkHK0cXxFem3RlKTOBqguky2enELtToLAy9JvwGkjZ-ERmcfwJTyXFGcrUEg3Erd4Z6g5lr-cbE/s640/100_4172.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The elders have been long overdue to move into a nicer, larger apartment. With 4 of them living together, they needed more room. Sometimes elders from out of town need to stay overnight, so an extra bathroom and bedroom will come in handy. Elder Pattee and others assisted in the move.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiutS-UJr9PgsNFmWOpcaElZ63GVekoADTJo_YAjqXoTXUdWbohFLcQuu0GoG3EfKfyi_EvQ6XZEdWvqUx39HS8sFt-z0jnNCKW0E2yDLlc27BJmrVxNsbhMQKbNLdjkdvCPxpT08dqdhU/s1600/100_4175.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiutS-UJr9PgsNFmWOpcaElZ63GVekoADTJo_YAjqXoTXUdWbohFLcQuu0GoG3EfKfyi_EvQ6XZEdWvqUx39HS8sFt-z0jnNCKW0E2yDLlc27BJmrVxNsbhMQKbNLdjkdvCPxpT08dqdhU/s640/100_4175.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The new apartment has a nice modern kitchen and a large living room, ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We had Belize City district conference this past weekend. President and Sister Cordon flew in from El Salvador on Friday. They always give us good counsel and training.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyv6rgiv376r5dfo_jvzOw6Kf-LRZ7d2REEPYM6iEyUfsCjy9BQaQBpjsK5gSPYTeebs67OCQlpDNi2l0C-SlCgxJwV6B3_djAPQ_O7JY0CxtASrJMZUMjFWV-4mfP82NoEnXJk87Qzh4/s1600/100_4253.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyv6rgiv376r5dfo_jvzOw6Kf-LRZ7d2REEPYM6iEyUfsCjy9BQaQBpjsK5gSPYTeebs67OCQlpDNi2l0C-SlCgxJwV6B3_djAPQ_O7JY0CxtASrJMZUMjFWV-4mfP82NoEnXJk87Qzh4/s400/100_4253.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had dinner with them at our house that evening. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Saturday there were lots of meetings. We brought in lunch from Senior Coconut's for the district presidency and their wives. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_kCA7jBiCuWdAqRF0kQZLspy1EtjW9sZcqk3AAq4gwayBRT5-exgz0SZk0vtABi9Sp85UUdZMQqxXAHrbAsyOnc7SWd6U1RFgamb0bdsBRKAsDipOb6o_Ue6WRFRnDN4vkG5Gzn4QS0g/s1600/100_4181.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_kCA7jBiCuWdAqRF0kQZLspy1EtjW9sZcqk3AAq4gwayBRT5-exgz0SZk0vtABi9Sp85UUdZMQqxXAHrbAsyOnc7SWd6U1RFgamb0bdsBRKAsDipOb6o_Ue6WRFRnDN4vkG5Gzn4QS0g/s640/100_4181.JPG" width="640" /></a>A few of their children came as well. The adults had the traditional Belizean rice and beans, but the children opted for hamburgers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbN4HG0_mXxAfKWvnT-ctG6tUWP-G-1Q8uTgLMn836tpR4uplCraswL5EQBsWeVQ8eaw8US_bwife4iQ_-jget8jghtacKfl9HpZaQYv2cJAcB5Ti5OxStUttHHFgeF2VGcBzd4UIZ-Rw/s1600/100_4193.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="368" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbN4HG0_mXxAfKWvnT-ctG6tUWP-G-1Q8uTgLMn836tpR4uplCraswL5EQBsWeVQ8eaw8US_bwife4iQ_-jget8jghtacKfl9HpZaQYv2cJAcB5Ti5OxStUttHHFgeF2VGcBzd4UIZ-Rw/s640/100_4193.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">During the sisters' training session on Saturday, Sister Pattee taught about visiting teaching beginning with a skit called "Little Red Hen is Called to Be the Barnyard Relief Society President". Our special visitors were Sisters Little, Duck, Cow, Pig, Goat, Sheep, Dog, Cat, and Farmer Brown. When Sister Little (Red Hen) asked the sisters if they would help with visiting teaching, each one answered, "Not I". But when Farmer Brown explained they would miss out on all the blessings, just like they did when Sister Little Red Hen made delicious wheat bread, they decided to give it a try. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sister Pattee was supposed to hold up cue cards, but everyone knew their parts well, even though we had never practiced. This was quite amazing, since the sisters were from 5 different branches.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVMqnFHXzRsMm0EmD3jqvYJh8x-tcTBC5dLNJXG3eNIJPQNu8c8IPdHyZxWDI7zTOSZHCn_hCH9C_1fuh7xGaZtP8sRRbPoIve2Lf4eGZnz_5troLPGR6SWUtVLHP1_7uRJy2a85y_kX0/s1600/Copy+of+100_4029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVMqnFHXzRsMm0EmD3jqvYJh8x-tcTBC5dLNJXG3eNIJPQNu8c8IPdHyZxWDI7zTOSZHCn_hCH9C_1fuh7xGaZtP8sRRbPoIve2Lf4eGZnz_5troLPGR6SWUtVLHP1_7uRJy2a85y_kX0/s320/Copy+of+100_4029.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Sister Smith and her children made the animal cutouts for the "Little Red Hen" skit. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Elder Pattee did priesthood training on "How to Do Interviews".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk9c_ivWIllX01QCaRqu9lxz4nupYga0FZizkka9Uze6bOZKAVvX_zu8s62kfmv4G3QBaHvSsOnrknNXikd_zW7Wajh5o_Xdb4q5nrAx7LeYGQFyqhmZcHfpiTh3W8mVhZJvZyRoCit_w/s1600/100_4216.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk9c_ivWIllX01QCaRqu9lxz4nupYga0FZizkka9Uze6bOZKAVvX_zu8s62kfmv4G3QBaHvSsOnrknNXikd_zW7Wajh5o_Xdb4q5nrAx7LeYGQFyqhmZcHfpiTh3W8mVhZJvZyRoCit_w/s640/100_4216.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This photo was taken as soon as the Sunday session was over. It was good to see the chapel filled all the way to the back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Pattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-59176133606627952732011-11-02T20:54:00.004-06:002012-05-29T13:17:18.888-05:00November 1, 2011 - A Fizzled Hurricane and Mini Soy at Camalote<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">People here were really worried about Hurricane Rina, because at one point she was headed straight for Belize City. But to our relief she went north and slowly fizzled. Missionaries had been evacuated from San Pedro Caye and from Corozal. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our first ever Belize Strength of Youth Conference (patterned after Especially for Youth) is coming up next month. On October 29 we had a practice run, called Mini SOY. We invited about 40 Young Adults to be our participants at Camalote.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHQHl5zHw-dewQ5C8Jug3Qcs1sseUrWZIPo6f16rFKdkx8klPRnpvUEC2vjWAgnvDVESTclmQZ0WXawUWtdxjnglzgo2RQmO1C-nOsfRClDU0UIa8Q5TkQmRJISy4mASYzBw5GUNvzXpg/s1600/100_4066.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHQHl5zHw-dewQ5C8Jug3Qcs1sseUrWZIPo6f16rFKdkx8klPRnpvUEC2vjWAgnvDVESTclmQZ0WXawUWtdxjnglzgo2RQmO1C-nOsfRClDU0UIa8Q5TkQmRJISy4mASYzBw5GUNvzXpg/s640/100_4066.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Check-In time</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM8ZW41EVfjKNKxG8V8f6jREjbezbqYLLvLR4htNGA6JHP8Wgmj-ixtkuSUH1ZGHF94n9ldEQoXP0reBjLR4OjUvltTYXEo6TQMjp1DON2ZXpWUHJA_QAVNN3XPCOVSH6fes9RhRlOwKw/s1600/100_4140.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM8ZW41EVfjKNKxG8V8f6jREjbezbqYLLvLR4htNGA6JHP8Wgmj-ixtkuSUH1ZGHF94n9ldEQoXP0reBjLR4OjUvltTYXEo6TQMjp1DON2ZXpWUHJA_QAVNN3XPCOVSH6fes9RhRlOwKw/s640/100_4140.JPG" width="640" /></a>The area around Camalote is quite beautiful. You can see both orange trees and banana trees behind Sister Pattee. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggn0hZjK3WPijaJn-rZdE08Lsm-o1F09VfZRfd3efn6I-aNguYH7gSNYWrbD3srC8p6NDN_YC3sb6d9LYAhoQopcDkq-xTlWlB79zSZAbY58v7ZGyIa1FYJCbYxfTOdM6YYLvfN7wM77I/s1600/100_4068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggn0hZjK3WPijaJn-rZdE08Lsm-o1F09VfZRfd3efn6I-aNguYH7gSNYWrbD3srC8p6NDN_YC3sb6d9LYAhoQopcDkq-xTlWlB79zSZAbY58v7ZGyIa1FYJCbYxfTOdM6YYLvfN7wM77I/s640/100_4068.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Getting started. Including counselors, advisors, and teachers, about 65 people were in attendance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy6d3ZEjRqa1FIeMYR3IVINVF7kGAHFFPStRg27R8EZSabgwPGQYEazhVbtfLju_FM7ih7cOZdAU2cRojl0XHHTKy8AYK4BcxMUD6jzQCuELUO_QKE3S8ZZvh6ZLsGn0pSdE7U9oxqARI/s1600/100_4081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy6d3ZEjRqa1FIeMYR3IVINVF7kGAHFFPStRg27R8EZSabgwPGQYEazhVbtfLju_FM7ih7cOZdAU2cRojl0XHHTKy8AYK4BcxMUD6jzQCuELUO_QKE3S8ZZvh6ZLsGn0pSdE7U9oxqARI/s640/100_4081.JPG" width="640" /></a>First the participants were divided into male groups and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgry4BuSCcQcJoZvXEhPdLofA9c2V5aBxUPNT7HUte-HHQnO9jnzMLQb1H4g96i_z7kJctXH9gpl2Mp94VXvW6h6N0dxfj-iFFUK_NTi0GAOByaeGFtntPJ4wMLvnxeAuLnQ-pT7vHDPHs/s1600/100_4093.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgry4BuSCcQcJoZvXEhPdLofA9c2V5aBxUPNT7HUte-HHQnO9jnzMLQb1H4g96i_z7kJctXH9gpl2Mp94VXvW6h6N0dxfj-iFFUK_NTi0GAOByaeGFtntPJ4wMLvnxeAuLnQ-pT7vHDPHs/s640/100_4093.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then the groups were put into larger ones called companies. The companies had both males and females. Most of the activities were done in companies. An entire week's agenda was condensed into just one day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiE_iaYDD1Z-5D-7FhJhgJ5zn0P8qIebzo-oOB-lDLLRWrVIBZbf16uvKEMRCyp6CYdtR07fDOP45SXsWEDFFcXgSjVbnzN9HbTsYNgGUCbmiENtblqQOOLhJjvGaLKzNRtIjZ6hWuyjw/s640/100_4137.JPG" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The grounds at Camelote were spacious, but a bit wet in places.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW-_o_Oen4aZxfeUBP23Vex-nbye2Y0rGUlmSPrLWYXSsYweXawTfShEaZxUnrSRf_IdzvwcNqqMNRhXjVByW03amBU1SztwSKQmXGbESzeGobkX-MEaBSK3F2XCL_5azHvv7xNBLFbbY/s1600/100_4105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW-_o_Oen4aZxfeUBP23Vex-nbye2Y0rGUlmSPrLWYXSsYweXawTfShEaZxUnrSRf_IdzvwcNqqMNRhXjVByW03amBU1SztwSKQmXGbESzeGobkX-MEaBSK3F2XCL_5azHvv7xNBLFbbY/s640/100_4105.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course, the young adults enjoyed learning to line dance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Lunch break also allowed time for a quick game of volleyball....</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We had assignments with Tuesday night Relief Society. The sisters learned a new rendition of the hymn, "Home Can Be a Heaven on Earth". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sister Pattee was a proctor for a Campionship Study exam this past week (OPIc) for a young elder from Cost Rica. Spanish-speaking missionaries are encouraged to learn English while they serve their missions. Unfortunately, there were internet problems, and the test had to be rescheduled for next week. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We made two trips this week to Belmopan to get paperwork done in order to get new work permits. Hours of paperwork is required to get a permit, and it is only good for one year. Ours just expired, but we do have a 1 month extension. We are keeping very busy with PEF and S&I. </div>Pattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-23148523615163559942011-10-21T20:42:00.004-05:002012-05-29T13:19:44.774-05:00October 21, 2011 - This Month Seems to Be Rushing By Transfer day is always a busy one. It is sad to see the missionaries go, but always nice to meet the new ones. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmrHAH87p2iM7UZdeQ3qVb2cdfVLc7lf6WFsVZqLqO7psJLET1hWBgV7xQ9Wuu2O3zVmaucroPurdYwYsVw-MnTQmjJsPGweMxCfcB3G1GKJtuh6b_Gp4pBsvjx5Lh_8qCFjyHIjs-u9s/s1600/100_3959.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmrHAH87p2iM7UZdeQ3qVb2cdfVLc7lf6WFsVZqLqO7psJLET1hWBgV7xQ9Wuu2O3zVmaucroPurdYwYsVw-MnTQmjJsPGweMxCfcB3G1GKJtuh6b_Gp4pBsvjx5Lh_8qCFjyHIjs-u9s/s400/100_3959.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We visited with Adilee (at right) and her mother Francine. Mother looks almost as young as daughter. Elder Pattee baptized Adilee and two of her cousins back in December.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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While in Orange Walk, the elders took us to Samantha's house. We had a wonderful visit with her and little daughter, Evalee. Her fiance was working, but they are all being taught about the Gospel. Evan was able to attend church with them the next morning. <br />
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Elder Pattee spoke in sacrament meeting and did some temple recommend interviews. Later we did some training with our seminary and institute teachers. <br />
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The zone leaders brought Bennie to our home for a missionary discussion one evening.<br />
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"My beloved brothers and sisters, communication with our Father in Heaven--including our prayers to Him and his inspiration to us--is necessary in order for us to weather the storms and trials of life. The Lord invites us, 'Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you; seek me diligently and ye shall fine me' As we do so, we will feel His Spirit in our lives, providing us the desire and the courage to stand strong and firm in righteousnesss--to 'stand in holy places, and be not moved.'"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1nQKaxRg-9QAczMCuXae45dXRYtvZRsaDXyt8JZyfuZruKv4NL2r7PIIh8W4ZEvfZDYTopil-HP1QxbIVsP0SDijJpc3TpdlfKbp4DZMNSmhy3Id2iBRwTXrRyjNXve-aKZtjYjQmkVM/s1600/100_3914.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1nQKaxRg-9QAczMCuXae45dXRYtvZRsaDXyt8JZyfuZruKv4NL2r7PIIh8W4ZEvfZDYTopil-HP1QxbIVsP0SDijJpc3TpdlfKbp4DZMNSmhy3Id2iBRwTXrRyjNXve-aKZtjYjQmkVM/s400/100_3914.JPG" width="400" /></a><br />
A baby is always fun to hug.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs9MMWTBf-lfW_dm8q9O8KN_BSEXRT1l5oP7TPVh_z0rEJmP8bSJ0ivO4aH-wae9Puxh2gitQ6muQXb_Of3OzdKEVUu_hqKXHdUi1SEYG3WxzT0Hbr18e_CqPR1y47KEylweg3C-3UPvA/s1600/100_3903.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="301" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs9MMWTBf-lfW_dm8q9O8KN_BSEXRT1l5oP7TPVh_z0rEJmP8bSJ0ivO4aH-wae9Puxh2gitQ6muQXb_Of3OzdKEVUu_hqKXHdUi1SEYG3WxzT0Hbr18e_CqPR1y47KEylweg3C-3UPvA/s320/100_3903.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center">This was this little guy's very first conference.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHdm7nshn6MTGop9jiPZgdtluGVDrkVdwfWMx2jCC7pQpyCzFYid1gvscoiIFfXAi4R20vcO7sozvD7-YqIfoJZQJav3aF_zYZaCAGV-oRkAi9COsFAfoy7xZDvEr3RwgEB2MdRIaTP7M/s1600/100_3906.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="274" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHdm7nshn6MTGop9jiPZgdtluGVDrkVdwfWMx2jCC7pQpyCzFYid1gvscoiIFfXAi4R20vcO7sozvD7-YqIfoJZQJav3aF_zYZaCAGV-oRkAi9COsFAfoy7xZDvEr3RwgEB2MdRIaTP7M/s320/100_3906.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Attending conference can bring solace to the soul. Sister Jones's husband passed away recently.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvM6Go5lqsWutgvieWUOl_0ak1PNzei4e6grHs_hT_JC8CLd78-_e8AKWE2z5C27qhK4QVfpzlSOOJb06sV_LR4xDdSGkZ7NnwI5Jjv6k7sOvl8H62_9nK3tRJgWdRBZNWrrDX6Aerj90/s1600/100_3921.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvM6Go5lqsWutgvieWUOl_0ak1PNzei4e6grHs_hT_JC8CLd78-_e8AKWE2z5C27qhK4QVfpzlSOOJb06sV_LR4xDdSGkZ7NnwI5Jjv6k7sOvl8H62_9nK3tRJgWdRBZNWrrDX6Aerj90/s640/100_3921.JPG" width="640" /></a> children enjoy playing between sessions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig8-0biGmioQGyNLzO-vBEjBlX54e1-bdxdkZASSGTibLMNJJtNktpWdsA26VjyxP88FcWfggbdLV93NmgBiNdZr42G6I2KlWX1_NlJNNtOTofVuRHuM0MnBLqiDMU7lOsaEcS1jRtneQ/s1600/100_3928.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJQ8Lz25bpLmKjt8Yf-HKoffluz-ulpUzeI2SldNsuluvxqmcaoMqfEhqHCu_0MEBGD8ih-QLL3Tc8MEDpXc_ikLiCecvV8p9iBe2R8DIolVKe9MGkaG1ReqqqTPffyln4QjLAn9iGy4/s1600/100_3817.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="606" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJQ8Lz25bpLmKjt8Yf-HKoffluz-ulpUzeI2SldNsuluvxqmcaoMqfEhqHCu_0MEBGD8ih-QLL3Tc8MEDpXc_ikLiCecvV8p9iBe2R8DIolVKe9MGkaG1ReqqqTPffyln4QjLAn9iGy4/s640/100_3817.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Kiera was baptized a few days ago. She has had a special glow about her ever since, and she said she loved conference. She is grateful for the knowledge that Jesus Christ is her redeemer and that He is at the head of this Church. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This week we went to the airport to pick up Elder Gillett, who just completed and returned from his mission in the Dominican Republic.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFVM2Cy_QPTu3CHqd4h8i5WLI_-QDqYk9cwa_e88mvPnYQw7jODOkgUOvOoTM8VBOXm9lko0uIpc-MlTWrZ_EgGxkkBjtodgsqqxw5WGRisH1X5WjOs6bhY52F7gCLWrDQRa0DPlqQteY/s1600/100_3894.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFVM2Cy_QPTu3CHqd4h8i5WLI_-QDqYk9cwa_e88mvPnYQw7jODOkgUOvOoTM8VBOXm9lko0uIpc-MlTWrZ_EgGxkkBjtodgsqqxw5WGRisH1X5WjOs6bhY52F7gCLWrDQRa0DPlqQteY/s640/100_3894.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> His family has long looked forward to this day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirsHnq9vAtGOHAAg97wioZRSVcGcGQZfe-kZRFrBZ7yD7ux8Wa_NYumudlBp5NW1ER7Ebw2pYXIxtYweqB-VujZkFRlDVy62QpUs8twFliG1wHoKMRo5wS8sTrvlNTXgwL0ptqoFFQnzo/s1600/100_3883.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirsHnq9vAtGOHAAg97wioZRSVcGcGQZfe-kZRFrBZ7yD7ux8Wa_NYumudlBp5NW1ER7Ebw2pYXIxtYweqB-VujZkFRlDVy62QpUs8twFliG1wHoKMRo5wS8sTrvlNTXgwL0ptqoFFQnzo/s400/100_3883.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Elder Gillett gets reacquainted with his nephew, who was only a baby when he left. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdoTaxQMEm-a-0877ltf73mJbqAUZ1ZBOKVmLAs6oommLMLDVSHs0Y2ZDruHtWztaKUgoqqldSxY0NNTGzE8EmjTdF1A2KHHvZeb-ON2rrE0HRFxu_aqgH2Q2mMXs-HlmoPz0CbyeN4ls/s1600/100_3900.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdoTaxQMEm-a-0877ltf73mJbqAUZ1ZBOKVmLAs6oommLMLDVSHs0Y2ZDruHtWztaKUgoqqldSxY0NNTGzE8EmjTdF1A2KHHvZeb-ON2rrE0HRFxu_aqgH2Q2mMXs-HlmoPz0CbyeN4ls/s400/100_3900.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After taking his family home, we brought Elder Gillett to our house, so that he could be released by President Pattee. Now we can call him by his first name, Isaiah. His testimony and missionary skills will surely help him be a great strength in his home branch.</div><div align="center"><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig8-0biGmioQGyNLzO-vBEjBlX54e1-bdxdkZASSGTibLMNJJtNktpWdsA26VjyxP88FcWfggbdLV93NmgBiNdZr42G6I2KlWX1_NlJNNtOTofVuRHuM0MnBLqiDMU7lOsaEcS1jRtneQ/s1600/100_3928.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig8-0biGmioQGyNLzO-vBEjBlX54e1-bdxdkZASSGTibLMNJJtNktpWdsA26VjyxP88FcWfggbdLV93NmgBiNdZr42G6I2KlWX1_NlJNNtOTofVuRHuM0MnBLqiDMU7lOsaEcS1jRtneQ/s640/100_3928.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div align="center">The temperatures are finally cooling down just a bit, and the flowers are coming out again. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje169Y13sfcYJHcHmpSEFuQECkcxznZ3XrsOk5Rt7eI-RlfRO7_fESj-jENVOX_3ggx93hkS0YyLgYqHSaxQyDCEb7LkerprXAL9Tzyt2DRepEkbFXR_BlWckbpVRXt-Eb-rqVdTTi5c8/s1600/100_3737.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje169Y13sfcYJHcHmpSEFuQECkcxznZ3XrsOk5Rt7eI-RlfRO7_fESj-jENVOX_3ggx93hkS0YyLgYqHSaxQyDCEb7LkerprXAL9Tzyt2DRepEkbFXR_BlWckbpVRXt-Eb-rqVdTTi5c8/s640/100_3737.JPG" width="640" /></a>Our landlady recently provided us with a new clothesline area. It is nice to have a place just outside our house to hang the clothes. Notice the big black container at the right. It is for catching rainwater as it comes off the roof. Most every home here has at least one. Our landlady has several around her property. They make for good water storage. Rainy season is June through October. We've had lots of rain lately.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">We attended another Strength of Youth meeting (SOY) in Belmopan this week. Also, leadership training is ongoing here. Elder Pattee often meets with branch presidents individually, and Sister Pattee attended a Relief Society presidency meeting. </div><div style="text-align: left;"></div>Pattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-48991480032665745652011-10-01T20:51:00.002-05:002012-05-29T13:24:13.524-05:00September 30, 2011 - President Cordon, Temple President Mask and Wife Come to Visit Belize<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We always look forward to our mission president, President Cordon coming to to town. We picked him up at the airport last Friday about 45 minutes after we put David and Kris on their flight to the U.S. (See last week's post.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK_MJW6c0bpllCCHHh1jOGk8D7PK9JVYs2mrMbLgeAhyphenhyphen_T8ziW5EP3YgWU4PZ9iRoO9WfZwuSXLD7UNidb0BpU_J5wmfGYMSdeCl7VLOZ_yC_RXuu_DRoNhMFJA6gKfVZibDTBJ2ExIg8/s1600/100_3800.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK_MJW6c0bpllCCHHh1jOGk8D7PK9JVYs2mrMbLgeAhyphenhyphen_T8ziW5EP3YgWU4PZ9iRoO9WfZwuSXLD7UNidb0BpU_J5wmfGYMSdeCl7VLOZ_yC_RXuu_DRoNhMFJA6gKfVZibDTBJ2ExIg8/s640/100_3800.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">He needed to give some things to the zone leaders before heading up to Cayo for district conference, so we met up with them in a parking lot not far from their apartment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOexYFUi_AF3us2TQlzM3G1TU1PsLFDmgoi7272_z4gRcvkiIzD0ZGqfBYLlKru3QV0T9SNNusMrwY8Pb3mkxflioME3Lb_Hc0GxQd25eYsH1-1QjE3CO8EMoc-oO97WKzdsms-H-SKeU/s1600/100_3855.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="502" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOexYFUi_AF3us2TQlzM3G1TU1PsLFDmgoi7272_z4gRcvkiIzD0ZGqfBYLlKru3QV0T9SNNusMrwY8Pb3mkxflioME3Lb_Hc0GxQd25eYsH1-1QjE3CO8EMoc-oO97WKzdsms-H-SKeU/s640/100_3855.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The very next day, Saturday, we borrowed a car (President Cordon had the van) and went to the airport to pick up President and Sister Mask. They are from Arizona, and they are currently serving as temple president and matron of the Gautemala Temple. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They came to give special meetings about temples in both Belize and Cayo Districts. The meetings were well attended, with many people having to travel some distance. They both gave wonderful talks that will no doubt inspire many to ready themselves to go to the temple. We enjoyed our time with them very much.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_tjdYOPwU_f1UTO3TDpxGkGEaI3AqHi29n7KXNcaJ6aM7AnbDpZn84_J0Q7mRb4n33MxdC9VDPwSQ6_BGYq4SEqfYrXlS13wpWhAMsmxCkLro4U_nhJHMHe3ve2cgNhnnjN67ScpyT0/s1600/100_3853.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="568" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_tjdYOPwU_f1UTO3TDpxGkGEaI3AqHi29n7KXNcaJ6aM7AnbDpZn84_J0Q7mRb4n33MxdC9VDPwSQ6_BGYq4SEqfYrXlS13wpWhAMsmxCkLro4U_nhJHMHe3ve2cgNhnnjN67ScpyT0/s640/100_3853.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is the Casteneta family from Corozol, two hours north of Belize City. During a special sacrament meeting for our entire district, held just before the temple meeting, Brother Casteneta was sustained as the second counselor in the Belize City District. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbM_3pddFPNb7SoJgX2UhLSIv247tAk2aqyu6qll28MEImbQFWnkSHf00hK_rQI6Oa2WY4q3lcdYtBiGm7XYq3DRBOgIReU0DJi0hRSCLxuWtxwTMLyIONFGQeiISjcMni3HvFOsFQRL0/s1600/100_3838.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbM_3pddFPNb7SoJgX2UhLSIv247tAk2aqyu6qll28MEImbQFWnkSHf00hK_rQI6Oa2WY4q3lcdYtBiGm7XYq3DRBOgIReU0DJi0hRSCLxuWtxwTMLyIONFGQeiISjcMni3HvFOsFQRL0/s640/100_3838.JPG" width="624" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Brother and Sister Lammy traveled in from San Pedro to attend, which is an hour and 15 minute water taxi ride away. An interesting thing about this couple is that he speaks English, but not Spanish, and she speaks Spanish, but not English. There are probably times when a few things have to be left unsaid. Maybe that's good for a marriage.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeqKQ0xq4jTk7adL30yCfkyJ-QH6tAVBN5DdycBZT30q-pGx4QSM9ik4gK49WBbZmZe5JVowcpJPrTqxkO6m3j__z22Za-wKMG_ZqnrOIejXRrrvbPdIQZJGKVddOIgd5Ej5fYiy3y-kc/s1600/100_3828.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="397" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeqKQ0xq4jTk7adL30yCfkyJ-QH6tAVBN5DdycBZT30q-pGx4QSM9ik4gK49WBbZmZe5JVowcpJPrTqxkO6m3j__z22Za-wKMG_ZqnrOIejXRrrvbPdIQZJGKVddOIgd5Ej5fYiy3y-kc/s400/100_3828.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Crawfords have been married a long time. They came down from Orange Walk.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Z2RxHVUbPNukPT3je5FOMJEoyWXZ21q8Ean2Wh9iQyiYkYfiK5As7APS2yIwCoEo5eDZlQoMaAg3z1S1b_jACVIgJhB19EmK3yGlzK7SkIdgH5M_LBRm1K8p76DBZMG1lvID0JdcHRA/s1600/100_3864.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Z2RxHVUbPNukPT3je5FOMJEoyWXZ21q8Ean2Wh9iQyiYkYfiK5As7APS2yIwCoEo5eDZlQoMaAg3z1S1b_jACVIgJhB19EmK3yGlzK7SkIdgH5M_LBRm1K8p76DBZMG1lvID0JdcHRA/s640/100_3864.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As we mentioned in our last post, George Price, first prime minister of Belize, and known as the Father of Belize independence, passed away. He had a State funeral including military guard and marching band. The procession went in front of our house, and he was buried in a cemetery not far from where we live. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBgJEdmMBIsNQyeXk_GotkYLyv0yoS7PTqFVF81UPgqMVkTRPYWP42jwNqzcfbJ2N4AtqbEOhKZDlap2d6RqJRNXOaznxP66T6dPxYumBz-rlTk3Q4RCQSC5H0yhtmh0hRhjA8U3hRAvU/s1600/317442_2277512190343_1624893730_2254467_131983923_n%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBgJEdmMBIsNQyeXk_GotkYLyv0yoS7PTqFVF81UPgqMVkTRPYWP42jwNqzcfbJ2N4AtqbEOhKZDlap2d6RqJRNXOaznxP66T6dPxYumBz-rlTk3Q4RCQSC5H0yhtmh0hRhjA8U3hRAvU/s400/317442_2277512190343_1624893730_2254467_131983923_n%255B1%255D.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> They said enjoyed their Caribbean vacation very much.</div>Pattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-2844964603182112362011-09-23T11:21:00.008-05:002012-05-29T13:27:40.818-05:00September 21 - Independence Day for Belize - And Our Children Visit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">30 years ago on September 21, 1981 Belize obtained its independence from Great Britain. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY, BELIZE!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">The Belize City Branch traditionally puts on a special flag raising program the evening before Independence Day. Brother Joel Munoz speared headed the event and put in much time and effort. It turned out well with about 70 people attending. The national prayer was given, and the national song was sung. Explanations about the history of the different people that make up Belize were given. It was very informative, and we enjoyed it very much. Afterwards refreshments were served. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcwFO5ALt3CgmQgpmfgOFYmyzoDjB1pKHVVVj2c_8dlSTEIz-GaMCk5qh0r0v3eCKesiGV234XgW6YnF_5_1XWdDm0ig9x4kapBnQzWnEOYFLaESeoLoKQ9QLOw5xEBkHXCGNdrYegOdU/s1600/images%255B3%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcwFO5ALt3CgmQgpmfgOFYmyzoDjB1pKHVVVj2c_8dlSTEIz-GaMCk5qh0r0v3eCKesiGV234XgW6YnF_5_1XWdDm0ig9x4kapBnQzWnEOYFLaESeoLoKQ9QLOw5xEBkHXCGNdrYegOdU/s400/images%255B3%255D.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">George Cadle Price was the very first Prime Minister of Belize. He spent his whole life trying to improve life in Belize. He died a few days before the Independence Day celebration this year at the age of 92. He was much admired and well loved by all. Flags were flown at half mast. </div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* * * * *</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Also, last week we had three funerals in Belize City Branch. I mentioned about Sister Gillett in our last blog post. Then a grandmother of Desiree passed away, and finally the husband of Sister Jones. Elder Pattee was asked to preside and speak at all three funerals, but was able to only attend two of them--Sister Gillett's and Sister William's. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We have enjoyed the past few days very much. On Friday (a week ago) our second son, David, and his wife, Kris, came for a visit. It was so good to see them. They were standing out on the sidewalk at the airport when we drove up. Their flight came in a few minutes early, and they got through customs quickly. Hope they didn't think we had forgotten them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFoUCQzeWApQvxqTjz821ogNMk3StWpBECEvnOMld48WiwtKzO5Am9t5D9u-Zaxo0NG4nwF-hxupDN-fjMU8nfSp2F-C-TGsRpyiwSAP6VUOXFOV2YRF1sJVfCgckh567GGmoPVNDTFcw/s1600/100_3652.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="457" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFoUCQzeWApQvxqTjz821ogNMk3StWpBECEvnOMld48WiwtKzO5Am9t5D9u-Zaxo0NG4nwF-hxupDN-fjMU8nfSp2F-C-TGsRpyiwSAP6VUOXFOV2YRF1sJVfCgckh567GGmoPVNDTFcw/s640/100_3652.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We also stopped at the produce market on the way back from the airport and bought several fruits we had not eaten before. We got some plums that looked like little green apples, a big red fruit that looked like an artichoke and a star fruit. We also got papaya, and watermelon. We are glad our children got to experience some of the delicious fruits that grow in Belize. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> On Saturday we wanted to see some Mayan ruins, so we drove about 2 hours to Cayo. We had hoped to see Xuanantunich, but because of all the rain earlier in the week, the river was high and muddy. The ferry was closed, so we could not cross the Mopan River. We ended up going to Cahal Pech, instead, which was near by and on the same side of the river as we were. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA1e4YsaS1NWs1R-EeEaVIddyfHz_PDhYx0KIgASI8Qej1SrnsD9vPrTHY4sPEiZQPNaYMfDwxXAh7IyuFeH9ATlacHIUqGRNkIAGDDpq1-riJhVgtca0aYxi9gzs3F1fyKl_14VDHCH8/s1600/100_3663.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA1e4YsaS1NWs1R-EeEaVIddyfHz_PDhYx0KIgASI8Qej1SrnsD9vPrTHY4sPEiZQPNaYMfDwxXAh7IyuFeH9ATlacHIUqGRNkIAGDDpq1-riJhVgtca0aYxi9gzs3F1fyKl_14VDHCH8/s640/100_3663.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Do you think we can climb to the top?"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiokEtq4W9Ql-wkgI4wx9mJc4ygeWrWa0eq1oXMLAhpF9zIxtD_yHeIZOKIvcBIEpIk0hny6kzeyB4LRtFO_E45noGC9ChdJs3GZ_XVD_8sg_rhehiuA-zR19BytYvkbz5fquSTsUZc9_g/s1600/100_3672.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiokEtq4W9Ql-wkgI4wx9mJc4ygeWrWa0eq1oXMLAhpF9zIxtD_yHeIZOKIvcBIEpIk0hny6kzeyB4LRtFO_E45noGC9ChdJs3GZ_XVD_8sg_rhehiuA-zR19BytYvkbz5fquSTsUZc9_g/s640/100_3672.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"We made it!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkrIuJZlD-Ew7BZ9xldznU9sRm-UoOVVjWlq7hH9ct4jn5wMlIL6UtRzy_7s9_nzjofEebR2-7fV5qwRnUkcXrKyEiIG_ypWRhu4Z060dmfgdXY-p492psR1fI-89y8hKk3IoCCWGnTHc/s1600/100_3671.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkrIuJZlD-Ew7BZ9xldznU9sRm-UoOVVjWlq7hH9ct4jn5wMlIL6UtRzy_7s9_nzjofEebR2-7fV5qwRnUkcXrKyEiIG_ypWRhu4Z060dmfgdXY-p492psR1fI-89y8hKk3IoCCWGnTHc/s640/100_3671.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The largest pyramid is better seen in this shot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv8iEznuUPwfyNlOA9zPzzBZvPPI88z8C1DE7edjza9SXyloSadj7DuYilTP_MGtg2bg3x53xcLfUOGTvXVGNmrdCayCLsPfBQas6J0eMFgeD_R-rdQyXs-d-5AJliCAmcg5n_L77tyQA/s1600/100_3658.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv8iEznuUPwfyNlOA9zPzzBZvPPI88z8C1DE7edjza9SXyloSadj7DuYilTP_MGtg2bg3x53xcLfUOGTvXVGNmrdCayCLsPfBQas6J0eMFgeD_R-rdQyXs-d-5AJliCAmcg5n_L77tyQA/s640/100_3658.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Of course by this time we were hungry, so stopped at the San Igancio Inn for a nice lunch. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On Sunday we attended chuch at Belize City Branch. The young adults presented the sacrament meeting talks and music. They did very well. I think the branch members were very proud of them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHojQiNwGilKur-FOc7qubnmmmj66I1Aoae54EfhQ1CuuENFlpQBuHMY9RlDHNM1mrVc1dwmPez6fSAnIPNXU5JdCZLCrTGcG1edSm9JJgH6f2bfO6j_n4cZs4hHYavEsAlaDWwjBZsbk/s1600/000_0027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHojQiNwGilKur-FOc7qubnmmmj66I1Aoae54EfhQ1CuuENFlpQBuHMY9RlDHNM1mrVc1dwmPez6fSAnIPNXU5JdCZLCrTGcG1edSm9JJgH6f2bfO6j_n4cZs4hHYavEsAlaDWwjBZsbk/s640/000_0027.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We enjoyed their talks about service and the music they sang. This is not the actual photo of that day, because, of course, I wouldn't take a photo during sacrament meeting. But this one is similar, taken on a different day (after a meeting). The young adult sisters also participated in the meeting. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAR3mBIbz3LGWxHEBUCb4Pubm3ns0p-x6jHJLrew-LjrsEFEBFUtTZZa7eYi5V8Ebm7-3l0y7V94I1uVs_qzy8zX5RT9kw1ohUCTCyDlYgAOBetzBXOk3SbgoavXy2kO-5Xyydbp0AjHI/s1600/100_3700.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAR3mBIbz3LGWxHEBUCb4Pubm3ns0p-x6jHJLrew-LjrsEFEBFUtTZZa7eYi5V8Ebm7-3l0y7V94I1uVs_qzy8zX5RT9kw1ohUCTCyDlYgAOBetzBXOk3SbgoavXy2kO-5Xyydbp0AjHI/s640/100_3700.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We took several people home after church. Baby Malik fell asleep in Kris's arms. She had just the right touch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKUuubP-thRzJpWVRRVUePqQc8sDdZVjRx587NuCWVR8V2Et2t5ZWlmLzYoiiP7pCyMIojl-HcqKXdOXWCVKSy6dFm9BpioKxNCgdmiXs-IZrFHj4ceRJuTVU-0If7BCAjqd6ojpnCDPo/s1600/100_3701.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKUuubP-thRzJpWVRRVUePqQc8sDdZVjRx587NuCWVR8V2Et2t5ZWlmLzYoiiP7pCyMIojl-HcqKXdOXWCVKSy6dFm9BpioKxNCgdmiXs-IZrFHj4ceRJuTVU-0If7BCAjqd6ojpnCDPo/s640/100_3701.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Brother Smith and also Adalee joined us for dinner on Sunday. We hadn't seen either of them much lately, as Brother Smith has been in the United States, and Adalee moved. We just found out where she lives. Elder Pattee baptized her this past December. It was good to visit with them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2xfvRxyEaf7Ee7EXn6kreYPHOW43AuaDAr1ZBS54da2Ic_O2yF4YBeMN6w4q2_x6QTzBgR_tkv_xcw2HI_KgIHjuuN_sX82CjGCSwHEpO7zoODBId_wj2w7_MdrkCgY2tUtlZTaaX0j4/s1600/100_3705.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2xfvRxyEaf7Ee7EXn6kreYPHOW43AuaDAr1ZBS54da2Ic_O2yF4YBeMN6w4q2_x6QTzBgR_tkv_xcw2HI_KgIHjuuN_sX82CjGCSwHEpO7zoODBId_wj2w7_MdrkCgY2tUtlZTaaX0j4/s640/100_3705.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We visited the home of the Paul Woods Family Sunday evening. What a nice family!</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We also visited the home and family of our branch president, President Gordon. Sister Gordon (furtherest left on the sofa) is a very good cook and told us about different kinds of Belizian food, including "fish tea", which is made with fish heads and cocoa.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDzoiH3uPc8gjajBJPWNp5DPiuyTNiydMn0jen7mp4ci4xr5lSH-burH8ABJ8z1vdZCou4_HYAd2Y1jy8uXhTdIjytazBp-eEl2iycWyB1djNwHtj6Qa3tGX4620ynmuLzDOlM2Zx-AKA/s1600/100_3711.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDzoiH3uPc8gjajBJPWNp5DPiuyTNiydMn0jen7mp4ci4xr5lSH-burH8ABJ8z1vdZCou4_HYAd2Y1jy8uXhTdIjytazBp-eEl2iycWyB1djNwHtj6Qa3tGX4620ynmuLzDOlM2Zx-AKA/s400/100_3711.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">President Gordon showed us a breadfruit. His wife will make something delicious with it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* * * * *</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Then David and Kris left to spend a few days in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">We had a nice lunch at the Riverside Tavern (missionary approved) and went back to our house to visit awhile. Then, sadly, we had to take them to the airport so they could catch their flight homeward. We enjoyed their visit very much.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">A week ago on Wednesday, during the night, Elder Pattee had a scary bout of illness. He had a sharp pain in his lower abdomen that wouldn't go away. In the morning we called for the elders to come and give him a blessing, which Elders Holbrook and Robenalas did. Soon the pain disappeared. We went to the Belize Medical Associates, just to be sure it wasn't appendicitis. After a few tests and no further pain, Elder Pattee was able to drive to the airport to pick up David and Kris. As regarding heath issues, we feel we have been greatly blessed while serving as missionaries. </div>Pattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-791145099094617572011-09-14T17:58:00.002-05:002012-05-29T13:30:44.101-05:00September 14, 2011 - Elder Amado Visits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We had a special treat last week when Elder Amado of the Seventy came to Belize City with President Cordon. It has been 22 years since he was here last. He was pleased to see that the Church had grown during that time. He told us that if we come back in 22 years we, too, will be surprised to see the many changes. He predicted there will be wards and at least one stake. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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This was the Pattees first time to meet Elder Amado. He is a very humble and a pleasure to visit with. After dinner he regaled us with stories about the General Authorities. It helped us understand even more what top notch people they are. They are truly witnesses for Christ. <br />
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Our visitors came especially to meet with the missionaries. Early the next morning we had a multi-zone conference. President Cordon gave most of the time to Elder Amado. <br />
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Elder Amado said that his heroes are the missionaries, and he is very grateful to be able to work with them. He told us the most important thing in missionary work is to seek and acquire the Spirit. Obedience is a key factor. We can't expect to teach by the Spirit what we haven't learned by the Spirit. <br />
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Jesus Christ volunteered his agency to God to save the world. He told us that our agency increases after joining the Church, because we choose to follow God.<br />
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When Elder Amado had finished speaking, he gave the missionaries an opportunity to ask him questions. Elder Amado and President Cordon always seemed able to turn each question into a valuable teaching moment. <br />
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We only have 30 missionaries here in Belize. This includes us and the Sandbergs. The other 150 missionaries in our mission serve in San Salvador, where our headquarters are. <br />
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</div>Pattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-65142344772847830202011-09-04T19:08:00.007-05:002012-05-29T16:11:33.096-05:00September 1, 2011 - San Pedro, Plus, a Fence of Many Colors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxfnqm_SumvandePAvvunXeMZQ2QfX9wIBTSdKcwPHYqCzOjvHwYo1IxmoaKKLPfGqLKlFtowvzJQcMpAb9UpG2SL8MRsbvvRAI-BOxzFawF8k8Ip_PSvrFdzELtg4b3o3s4K6-6D9qjA/s1600/100_3192.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxfnqm_SumvandePAvvunXeMZQ2QfX9wIBTSdKcwPHYqCzOjvHwYo1IxmoaKKLPfGqLKlFtowvzJQcMpAb9UpG2SL8MRsbvvRAI-BOxzFawF8k8Ip_PSvrFdzELtg4b3o3s4K6-6D9qjA/s640/100_3192.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Elders Avila and Perez brought Alfredo, an investigator, over to our home for the Restoration Lesson. They showed him the movie on our DVD player. About half way through, our DVD player decided to quit. Even though our elders are very good with technology, they couldn't get it to work.<br />
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As Elder Pattee said, "We were left hanging, and we are still waiting to see if the Church got restored." Actually, we finished watching the movie on our laptop computer, which didn't have quite the same impact, but the Church did get restored. Too bad we can't say the same thing for our DVD player. It hasn't worked since.<br />
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Later Saturday evening we visited with the primary president, Sister Celia. When we asked her how she was doing, she said her house had burned down and some of the primary materials were lost in the fire. She and her 3 children barely escaped. Everything was destroyed. It was a rented house, and the Church has been trying to help out. What a very sad tale. <br />
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After spending the night at the Mayan Princess Hotel, we attended Church at the San Pedro Branch. Both Elder and Sister Pattee spoke in sacrament meeting. <br />
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As Sunday School started, we realized the primary president, for some reason had not shown up. President Orbena, the young branch president, was in the primary room trying to figure out what to do with the children. He seemed very relieved to have Sister Pattee rescue him. There were only 8 children, so one person really could manage. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Also, we found out that the branch's only CD player got stolen. Someone broke a very small window in the building right where the CD player was setting. It was the only thing they could reach in and grab. With all these difficulties, little wonder the primary president might be feeling a a bit overwhelmed. (There is no one that can play the keyboard.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Our landlords have been doing some rennovating. They are going to build a new home sometime in the next couple of years, so they started out with a fence around the building site. (Most all building sites have fences around them here to keep supplies, etc. from walking away.) They decided to redo the existing fence, too. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguwXPxIHoSILO6mlfH2mgHoSUoEhSLmyU2Z1rFUoc68qT2GILFIrHE5A3l9TQR2ROGTXK3fHxMFIf96fnoZi4AzeHgIJ3MZJZ91MX366PI2GKNxiiz30KjA9hStJC2PoX0CBiH7xj2Jhs/s1600/100_3505.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Here is the "before" photo with Elder Pattee standing on our front porch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We helped a young apply man for the Perpetual Education Fund this week. We are also helping another young man, but are having difficulty with his application. There are always follow-up items to do in regards to this program. We presently are working with about 20 PEF participants. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Seminary and Insitute materials finally arrived a few days ago. They were ordered in January, but just barely got here in time to start new classes. Elder Pattee picked up the 28 boxes at the port authority. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Pattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-21218659854519936442011-08-26T19:52:00.007-05:002012-05-29T16:26:17.716-05:00August 26, 2001 - El Salvador - San Salvador Temple is Dedicated<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We had a wonderful 5 days in El Salvador this past week. We were invited to attend the San Salvador Temple dedication and the Saturday night cultural event. Our trip was an expereince of a lifetime. Our flight from Belize on TACA took less than an hour, and it was right on time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Elder Sandberg had previously rented a car, and we were picked up by a driver at the airport, then taken to our hotel. The first thing we encountered as we drove into the city of San Salvador were markets all along the street. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Before the meeting started, we had time to walk down a couple of blocks to get something to eat. There is a famous franchise called Pollo Campero (Country Chicken, based in Guatemala). It is supposed to be fast food, but it wasn't very fast. (We found a Wendy's on Monday evening, which we enjoyed. There is no franchised fast food in Belize.)<br />
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Elder Eyring told us that not only is each missionary call inspired, but the Lord is mindful of the mission president.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each missionary is given to the kind of mission president he/she will need.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“You were put together by revelation”, he said.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“The Lord runs His missions in detail.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The Cultural Night was Saturday evening. It was fun to see the youth getting ready.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The event was held in the State Gymnasium. Lots of folk dances were performed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The very next day, Monday afternoon, we were invited to attend an endowment session in the temple. I was amazed that everything was in shipshape order, inspite of all the chairs and people inside the temple just the day before. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd3J4c_YeL4iVVRt939HJ1E6Q6PVwYosLXenEtM4Fhy1JQ-OU-vUB9zImmjSmS_GfughqSvPvXxa5o3hDmI9fGhzdy06kQviySyN0u7xfT_K7YtcDhrPoF_ugkAadQLo_lNxxKJ8Tr9vg/s1600/100_3373.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd3J4c_YeL4iVVRt939HJ1E6Q6PVwYosLXenEtM4Fhy1JQ-OU-vUB9zImmjSmS_GfughqSvPvXxa5o3hDmI9fGhzdy06kQviySyN0u7xfT_K7YtcDhrPoF_ugkAadQLo_lNxxKJ8Tr9vg/s640/100_3373.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are Elder and Sister Pattee standing next to 3 of our mission President's children. Oscar has received his call to Taiwan. He is only 18, but will enter the Provo MTC in December. He has studied Chinese for 4 years and is the first missionary called from this area to go to Taiwan. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Monday morning we entered the real world and actually went to a shopping mall--our first in a year. It was almost like going home. Shoppes and beautiful fountains everywhere.<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We were invited on Tuesday to go to lunch at the mission home with President Cordon and his family. Sister Cordon is a very gracious lady and a good cook, as well. Elder Pattee especially enjoyed the Mexican buffet prepared in his honor. Sister Cordon had prepared a full-course meal in addition to the buffet. Everything was delicious.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKmdRXjhpu3ChDRsrEYkSYMAN13_cSVsBTLPSdftpdS6zOdzfvlTNcUvbwB-gqEx_65GYrf7CW5OEDwu0J2Kqg3g2RRIPr0bOMhdPyvSCyEFKrfuI4V2BmdjgTZXrXVkby6-ohvV3eFzA/s1600/100_3435.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKmdRXjhpu3ChDRsrEYkSYMAN13_cSVsBTLPSdftpdS6zOdzfvlTNcUvbwB-gqEx_65GYrf7CW5OEDwu0J2Kqg3g2RRIPr0bOMhdPyvSCyEFKrfuI4V2BmdjgTZXrXVkby6-ohvV3eFzA/s640/100_3435.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>This is the front of the new mission home. It is not the permanent home, but will do until the permanent one is built, probably about in a year.<br />
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Our mission boundries underwent some changes recently. The El Salvador San Salvador East and El Salvador San Salvador West/Belize Missions were realigned. The East mission is the El Salvador San Salvador Mission, and the West mission is the El Salvador Santa Ana/Belize Mission. Thus the mission home and offices had to be moved out of San Salvador, north about an hour to Santa Ana. <br />
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We were so busy, we didn't have time to get photos of the countryside, though it is very beautiful. The two photos below were taken from inside the car. You can tell we are racing by. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Other crops we saw were coffee, bananas, and sugar cane.<br />
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We thought the temple looked a bit etherial at this moment--a little translucent.</div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">“Each holy temple stands as a symbol of our membership in the Church, as a sign of our faith in life and death, and as a sacred step toward eternal glory for us and our families.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every activity, every lesson, all we do in the Church, point to the Lord and His holy house.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Elder Russell M. Nelson</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">We came back from our trip rejuvenated and inspired. We know the San Salvador Temple will be a blessing for all of the country--not just the members. The temple was the highlight of our trip. We really appreciated our mission leaders making possible this time-out from Belize missionary work.</div></div>Pattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-91090115803076236082011-08-16T13:04:00.004-05:002012-05-29T16:33:32.563-05:00August 16, 2011 - SOY and Blue Birds<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">We've had 2 more SOY (Strength of Youth) trainings this week--One in Orange Walk and one in Belmopan. Berly, Eric, and Kerben, our SOY experts, came again from Guatemala. Actually the trainings are mostly for the SOY counselors, but we are asked to be at all the meetings. Enthusiasm is contagious, as more people get involved with the conference. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBpriP6Zqi-yTdFoxMJi2jWBNVHNi5BqsVukVRxJ-0fgAKNJaaqJc04W5I29CJ0J0dVWWU0uz1bMw0W3tdosNuAIODUCD3bc4cqgj_1k9ErCVWC0VG7P_2Nn-K50lregZOpBlx48NPgbM/s1600/100_3015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBpriP6Zqi-yTdFoxMJi2jWBNVHNi5BqsVukVRxJ-0fgAKNJaaqJc04W5I29CJ0J0dVWWU0uz1bMw0W3tdosNuAIODUCD3bc4cqgj_1k9ErCVWC0VG7P_2Nn-K50lregZOpBlx48NPgbM/s640/100_3015.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">In small groups, the soon-to-be counselors learned teaching techniques that will really make learning fun for the youth.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">These conferences have been held in the USA for 30 years, and in some other countries for several years--usually called Especially for Youth. The name has been changed here in Central America to Strength of Youth. Since this is the very first SOY conference in Belize, we are working hard to make sure it will be successful. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-w9qwL1DEqikAzjmTnvLOEImmJ4rTODd1id0Jplr5jwNLt0APWcxthOEFrRvl-DGDul1aqQXVRsHYkilxDGniT86SC646rDN_pzivpuQWdmnt66DWRlkhoYSC7ZibWwKRSqQ67DYZQcY/s1600/100_3036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-w9qwL1DEqikAzjmTnvLOEImmJ4rTODd1id0Jplr5jwNLt0APWcxthOEFrRvl-DGDul1aqQXVRsHYkilxDGniT86SC646rDN_pzivpuQWdmnt66DWRlkhoYSC7ZibWwKRSqQ67DYZQcY/s640/100_3036.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Sister Pattee had a hard time keeping up with line dance instruction, </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-EFV6XpDTc0X5UY4TXfwLIqKiF-q584Aia2UOsxCS5eGqqKzHbwnHBvaZp4mnrYyjPSrrj6uWR0At8dSSMroPzdDPfAvSwm6Vl4wN2djzIR15s-d_yFTZOCMhgLZaX32oCNki_80ZH4A/s1600/100_3081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-EFV6XpDTc0X5UY4TXfwLIqKiF-q584Aia2UOsxCS5eGqqKzHbwnHBvaZp4mnrYyjPSrrj6uWR0At8dSSMroPzdDPfAvSwm6Vl4wN2djzIR15s-d_yFTZOCMhgLZaX32oCNki_80ZH4A/s640/100_3081.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">But the young counselors-to-be, thought it was a piece of cake.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSIqDhET3h-XdG52F0acYv6ynFzartAHwR7RY7f4Lo6U6L8p5yXX2Z7JGyVPl3q2FX7FySK_IgDK-rhwjukN9T4Uukz-bjL5C-uJBqGFfDdV7n82QVUpsHsyQvgFRqDS2J7A9AAQETRzA/s1600/100_3110.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSIqDhET3h-XdG52F0acYv6ynFzartAHwR7RY7f4Lo6U6L8p5yXX2Z7JGyVPl3q2FX7FySK_IgDK-rhwjukN9T4Uukz-bjL5C-uJBqGFfDdV7n82QVUpsHsyQvgFRqDS2J7A9AAQETRzA/s640/100_3110.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> A panel of judges was needed to decide the winning banner and cheer. Guess who the judges were? The oldest and wisest people there, of course. (Pattees at left, Sandbergs, right.)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then Eric and Berly demonstrated how not to dress for a dance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMco6R9IKjy4tFx_SUM5wr9WzlcCoUGcsT9pAEEZiRBZEd18Qn4QMrkv9KJepnv1g_6_R3afg7i7ADQLUo6GqeiJhHcpEgEmwNQgiViwB_L5weVyGCkC00aYQHzUqJkUX-kQ-MAEvbYEM/s1600/100B3140.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMco6R9IKjy4tFx_SUM5wr9WzlcCoUGcsT9pAEEZiRBZEd18Qn4QMrkv9KJepnv1g_6_R3afg7i7ADQLUo6GqeiJhHcpEgEmwNQgiViwB_L5weVyGCkC00aYQHzUqJkUX-kQ-MAEvbYEM/s640/100B3140.JPG" width="526" /></a></div>No extreme clothing or too short skirts. The youth will for sure love this little skit set to music. Hopefully it will teach them not to wear extreme-type clothing to the SOY dance (or any dance).</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtGyOVj5Uxq7WatojwCCOUWHHCvUQpQTHxkaFOjbev0WH5J4DxebKuk6G2pQ1UvdXN4cZ4CTwoqAgk4MxurNIH1STWzi69-L8H9rwLHiJLME_P94SQTv2FmQwWIMTVNDOrvAusbH6fXJA/s1600/100_3182.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtGyOVj5Uxq7WatojwCCOUWHHCvUQpQTHxkaFOjbev0WH5J4DxebKuk6G2pQ1UvdXN4cZ4CTwoqAgk4MxurNIH1STWzi69-L8H9rwLHiJLME_P94SQTv2FmQwWIMTVNDOrvAusbH6fXJA/s400/100_3182.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sunday evening we helped Paul finish up his Perpetual Education Fund application. Tenica, his wife, was with him. She is also going to school with the assistance of a PEF loan. We enjoyed our visit with them.</div></div><br />
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Monday evening Herb and Melanie (nonmembers), plus Sisters Clark and Rodas joined us for dinner. Melanie showed us how to make some delicious Belizian food--black soup. Herb and Melanie own the store where we buy our drinking water.<br />
<div align="center"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Buses are a very important mode of transportation here. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZzdOiNptUa00U96N2wBlScq8gxnAy90HsdABfbQ1_-6orcfdYBMvAwCACdIzC6FA5qtzKBZOKq9yDkEmqREb-mhlLh8wua6EtZLeOXNi3IVMC7C9vwHrM8acSm3jA7nmyDyi-mtf2bJk/s1600/100_2848.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="408" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZzdOiNptUa00U96N2wBlScq8gxnAy90HsdABfbQ1_-6orcfdYBMvAwCACdIzC6FA5qtzKBZOKq9yDkEmqREb-mhlLh8wua6EtZLeOXNi3IVMC7C9vwHrM8acSm3jA7nmyDyi-mtf2bJk/s640/100_2848.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ever wonder where all those school buses go after the U.S. schools are through with them? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggogNl0WdpTY_PvMQdIcNAlPodcD_vZTcoBs7SU1209ZBs3h3RK3cwNRSqsGg3VwdzTBo3h2Q8jGZcA40iy2MaAtMQHSke4sE2tJfG9WoXmTaNquPYl_uF4wC33zskWkaXEPqd4agRm5Y/s1600/100_2852.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggogNl0WdpTY_PvMQdIcNAlPodcD_vZTcoBs7SU1209ZBs3h3RK3cwNRSqsGg3VwdzTBo3h2Q8jGZcA40iy2MaAtMQHSke4sE2tJfG9WoXmTaNquPYl_uF4wC33zskWkaXEPqd4agRm5Y/s640/100_2852.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Most buses used here are just Blue Birds, with a new paint job. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We both spent quite a bit of time training branch leaders this week. Elder Pattee works with all 5 branch presidencies and also the Belize District presidency. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Pattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-28882235535021639142011-08-10T17:36:00.003-05:002012-05-29T16:37:27.686-05:00August 10, 2011 - A Varied and Busy WeekWe are heavily involved in Strength of Youth Conference preparations presently. Lots of meetings and fundraising. SOS won't actually happen until December 19, but much remains to be accomplished. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6gHdO20laF-s2VttA721O2Z7SukaCW_zV1sUGpPXs-JSJuCCTuy7x3V4to5IggTbYUjplYt7BnelETVUj2HqmYdj1bxefTlpkmvH9RUGqD0Sq_1jV1kntYi2Cn9vsLb13EsRWmeQy_pQ/s1600/100_2810.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6gHdO20laF-s2VttA721O2Z7SukaCW_zV1sUGpPXs-JSJuCCTuy7x3V4to5IggTbYUjplYt7BnelETVUj2HqmYdj1bxefTlpkmvH9RUGqD0Sq_1jV1kntYi2Cn9vsLb13EsRWmeQy_pQ/s640/100_2810.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another planning meeting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIl0mr85i1cUXflVyI00DFOUDrm82nf1k5-6DcZd1fBTCUW97DImzlDaoys2Y1kXQCZ3vwzxYK0BdR5ulXbH5jbTGAEOvngTZekc02QzarHmT3fjzdksBgFhaO9EA8rWInWcYqFf1d-2I/s1600/100_2818.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIl0mr85i1cUXflVyI00DFOUDrm82nf1k5-6DcZd1fBTCUW97DImzlDaoys2Y1kXQCZ3vwzxYK0BdR5ulXbH5jbTGAEOvngTZekc02QzarHmT3fjzdksBgFhaO9EA8rWInWcYqFf1d-2I/s400/100_2818.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Belize City Branch had a SOY fundraiser for the Young Women. Sadly, not many young women showed up to help this time. The fundraiser of cooking and selling turkey dinners was successful due to the leaders hard work. A similar fundraiser was held last month, and it was well supported by the young women.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">But they did show up for the "Home Evening" activity we had at our place Sunday evening. </div><br />
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhri6anegtiorg4VtEq1wVcdEu1QlzMG4xfABF5dBQGqHj-Wb1anBEN4UH7qmdQmHtm1LukBtyAwWXnxBDBH4PA_tKc9hVfwhNBJj5izXnfsU7b81HV67csWE4cAEhG4UscofytSAOjlMk/s1600/100_2866.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="440" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhri6anegtiorg4VtEq1wVcdEu1QlzMG4xfABF5dBQGqHj-Wb1anBEN4UH7qmdQmHtm1LukBtyAwWXnxBDBH4PA_tKc9hVfwhNBJj5izXnfsU7b81HV67csWE4cAEhG4UscofytSAOjlMk/s640/100_2866.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Elder Pattee hired these 3 young men to wash the mission van. This gave them an opportunity to earn money for SOY. They were good workers and did a nice job.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHRWRoM_axWtifIHs7G4_pKWNWlmfNYteIJC_BXPUy49pEMfgauMRqMd-zxEkJ9F2Zp_bOPo7lWbvVhzge0EBgjpkoXI-BgQXiWlsXGczYrK73YGEqCtDwoqAvmDCTzpUZVvDHyUqtjM/s1600/100_2844.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHRWRoM_axWtifIHs7G4_pKWNWlmfNYteIJC_BXPUy49pEMfgauMRqMd-zxEkJ9F2Zp_bOPo7lWbvVhzge0EBgjpkoXI-BgQXiWlsXGczYrK73YGEqCtDwoqAvmDCTzpUZVvDHyUqtjM/s400/100_2844.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sister Pattee hired Deysi and Ismara to do some housekeeping tasks to help them earn SOY money. They will return next week to finish their job.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUDNiXRob6-pPpwDEVRFbCQytRKtXQYmuV_ds8QLd6tqpwXGftJCTqnGp7NHTrG4L88sdW8soL5d5wdd44-Fyn9vIvdRFCODcGq_0tNnvKiy2Llglv9Z4_gn64G26HFildLvrphmeOBB0/s1600/100_2819.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUDNiXRob6-pPpwDEVRFbCQytRKtXQYmuV_ds8QLd6tqpwXGftJCTqnGp7NHTrG4L88sdW8soL5d5wdd44-Fyn9vIvdRFCODcGq_0tNnvKiy2Llglv9Z4_gn64G26HFildLvrphmeOBB0/s640/100_2819.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Recently we had a Relief Society training meeting for Belize City Branch and Cinderella Branch presidencies. Sister Julie Smith called the meeting, as she is a counselor in the district Relief Society presidency. We talked about the importance of using a conducting sheet. Sister Pattee printed some up so all could hopefully use them. She also stressed the importance of having the presidencies sit up front during their Sunday meetings. For some reason they don't like to do this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The past few days President and Sister Cordon came from San Salvador for missionary and member training. We picked them up at the airport and brought them to our house for dinner. After a short visit we drove them to their hotel. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While the Cordons were here, we did lots of visiting of people in their homes. Usually we don't take photos there, because the circumstances are often very, very humble. But I did get a couple of shots of the Nolberto family. There are 10 children in a very small space. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUcsSwAolj2PnkhTWW88gU6tpt_2FyEWTTvSt7Ks5wZuM-JaJNpZjyi916z84TEKCQinG8Lrizc-ifLcPu-5l_6m1sudS-iVsLguRNrY1DPpoPNEB90B329T6tRlE8q9w4rgvjJzl3cpw/s1600/100_2960.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUcsSwAolj2PnkhTWW88gU6tpt_2FyEWTTvSt7Ks5wZuM-JaJNpZjyi916z84TEKCQinG8Lrizc-ifLcPu-5l_6m1sudS-iVsLguRNrY1DPpoPNEB90B329T6tRlE8q9w4rgvjJzl3cpw/s640/100_2960.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We have visited them many times. Though people seem to be wall-to-wall, Nolbertos don't seem to mind. They are a very happy family. The older children help with the younger ones. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbABgLGJY562_mTd2R82akDa7kTZdRm008sYkfktrbzQjoF73WOGAsCo9jZbsojgN4ep4ds_AvTPOAEZQqZJMwf9BvXInvwi29RCay_BYrcjEGl2KWUmr1uW1anfN2FaAdjWQ_hTvo9fM/s1600/100_2959.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbABgLGJY562_mTd2R82akDa7kTZdRm008sYkfktrbzQjoF73WOGAsCo9jZbsojgN4ep4ds_AvTPOAEZQqZJMwf9BvXInvwi29RCay_BYrcjEGl2KWUmr1uW1anfN2FaAdjWQ_hTvo9fM/s640/100_2959.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sister Norbeto was getting her hair done. Her daughter is putting in extensions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0oihSulVnwTr-syA_8TYNIhOZgAPEeBayBZC0uNZFxWoGKoIh7hn5B770xvo0umNv1FU2VV4pOc9E-LWIrrKntDkUxb9WRpwEaV8FsIZ-C4hzmiZHMaxJNQJncRA3_67VaHubCjGjvOE/s1600/100_2974.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0oihSulVnwTr-syA_8TYNIhOZgAPEeBayBZC0uNZFxWoGKoIh7hn5B770xvo0umNv1FU2VV4pOc9E-LWIrrKntDkUxb9WRpwEaV8FsIZ-C4hzmiZHMaxJNQJncRA3_67VaHubCjGjvOE/s640/100_2974.JPG" width="577" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We were glad to catch this photo. The man on the left is a "Rasta". He never cuts his hair. Even though he is wearing a ball cap, it is easy to see his hair. It kind of looks like uncarded sheep wool. We see lots of Rastas here. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwjjgA7NXKWlkNew3FcDZB_FtnzS_TN1_m-mhNr404nBxLFnNijjw3tvPQz5XdEVT-wotTv-nqoEe8WJBbynreksftbq17MMIkieYeUY5WWzuJ22taagoY1bYXI4FcWrI2agKHJuAbrWk/s1600/100_2980.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="594" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwjjgA7NXKWlkNew3FcDZB_FtnzS_TN1_m-mhNr404nBxLFnNijjw3tvPQz5XdEVT-wotTv-nqoEe8WJBbynreksftbq17MMIkieYeUY5WWzuJ22taagoY1bYXI4FcWrI2agKHJuAbrWk/s640/100_2980.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Birthday, Elder Pattee!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To celebrate Elder Pattee's birthday we went to lunch at his favorite restaurant, Senor Coconut. They specialize in Belizian food, which is rice and beans (cooked in coconut milk). They also have very nice Red Snapper fillets. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Elder Pattee has been doing lots of temple recommend interviews lately. We are getting ready for the San Salvadro, El Salvador Temple dedication, which is August 21. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">President and Sister Cordon did a special fireside while they were here for Belize City Branch and Cinderella Branch. He bluntly told the people that if they didn't send more missionaries out and if more people didn't become temple worthy that the Church would not grow and flourish in Belize.</div>Pattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-80373500251091308902011-08-02T19:51:00.004-05:002012-05-29T16:41:51.700-05:00August 2, 2011 - A Summer School for the Children in Cinderella and Belize City Branches<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last month Sister Woods from Belize City Branch asked Sister Pattee if it would be possible to have a summer school in July, as they had a very good one last summer. It had been their very first one, and it was headed up by Elder and Sister Dunford who were then the senior missionaries here in Belize. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6zze4ANvcamwpwfWDM9vkm8cXfFBBQHCxDOK-wDu6CgUWQBOhT12JVVvKTYjd2qTG5D3wiD-oFv7dWiNBaRqahcukDjQBl3aY8wZzJprhKyhpROZ9cdPiS6ggvtOqtcGX9WuJ7xJFlVU/s1600/100_2741.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6zze4ANvcamwpwfWDM9vkm8cXfFBBQHCxDOK-wDu6CgUWQBOhT12JVVvKTYjd2qTG5D3wiD-oFv7dWiNBaRqahcukDjQBl3aY8wZzJprhKyhpROZ9cdPiS6ggvtOqtcGX9WuJ7xJFlVU/s640/100_2741.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The main challenge was money. There really was no money for a summer school. So we felt very blessed to get funding--some from the Dunfords--and some from the district. Elder and Sister Pattee also contributed, including providing much of the transportation needs. We completed our school activity this past week, and it was a very good experience. Children from both Cinderella and Belize City Branches attended. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX5i11z6XCP9qmA8iwPLlnAk0wb53Pt_64suiHrXleBjyfwOFrohuYOYV040GUruScGdlybuEGJwNBlcUNjC234bW_lZu-vXbj52xZSy_iKOuC3NQE-EhIbmF21gI8OLlSdEU9c7113PE/s1600/100_2532.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX5i11z6XCP9qmA8iwPLlnAk0wb53Pt_64suiHrXleBjyfwOFrohuYOYV040GUruScGdlybuEGJwNBlcUNjC234bW_lZu-vXbj52xZSy_iKOuC3NQE-EhIbmF21gI8OLlSdEU9c7113PE/s640/100_2532.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> As part of our gathering activity each morning, Sister Smith sang with the children, then Sister Pattee would tell a story that would explain about a topic such as being kind, liking yourself, pioneers, etc. She was also in charge of making sure we had materials for lessons and crafts, and that we had water and snacks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP0vXz7SAreOLOG7wEX4DUppfjKCloykDtW_cy3TrOw5rwot4A2oXskHuY444NGuKaB0ob6HHkeSr9rMLnpO_RIAMpO0wNnJOEXL4aeNkvJPAYjPCA8mtnl8zA93UdnOQhkSMUvV0sJOo/s1600/100_2553.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="523" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP0vXz7SAreOLOG7wEX4DUppfjKCloykDtW_cy3TrOw5rwot4A2oXskHuY444NGuKaB0ob6HHkeSr9rMLnpO_RIAMpO0wNnJOEXL4aeNkvJPAYjPCA8mtnl8zA93UdnOQhkSMUvV0sJOo/s640/100_2553.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> One morning the sister missionaries, Sister Rodas and Sister Clark, came and helped us with music, too. We are very happy that our building now has a digital keyboard. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijJiVvf-xISnnGoCMC_XAA4tPfEEE0YfHO9xjSqojq9TOGbPKiTUoT3JtajqrRnN-hFu4N3sP2diN_w19vMc7l8cCyTiPmUeqdEFLKB4LFJPuuj7_Y8bUjxFrM5DHHVp6EjxDeond0k0M/s1600/100_2489.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijJiVvf-xISnnGoCMC_XAA4tPfEEE0YfHO9xjSqojq9TOGbPKiTUoT3JtajqrRnN-hFu4N3sP2diN_w19vMc7l8cCyTiPmUeqdEFLKB4LFJPuuj7_Y8bUjxFrM5DHHVp6EjxDeond0k0M/s640/100_2489.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sister Cadle gave a demonstration about volcanoes. In this unit the children were also taught about hurricane safety. They learned what the different warning flags meant and made their own little flags. Since it is presently hurricane season in Belize, the timing was perfect. Children here in Belize City need to know about how to stay safe in the event of a hurricane. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A teacher by profession, Sister Cadle headed up the learning activities. Sister Woods, Sister Sanchez, and Sister Chi are all studying to be teachers (PEF loan participants). They all had the opportunity to also teach, as we divided the children into 3 age groups. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia1bC1wOCC3QRo_Xc5PDAarf_uB3ZXv3Ysf-BBBOKOaJccvNbqOQOAUf4jSRpwvosOj25hFpkxYzaqAMbV9zBQ37UzXkbPfYgYp_Gry3QMTPIjyi4AaHRAQMsOXGwr6MNMeGg-HegAMxc/s1600/100_2407.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia1bC1wOCC3QRo_Xc5PDAarf_uB3ZXv3Ysf-BBBOKOaJccvNbqOQOAUf4jSRpwvosOj25hFpkxYzaqAMbV9zBQ37UzXkbPfYgYp_Gry3QMTPIjyi4AaHRAQMsOXGwr6MNMeGg-HegAMxc/s640/100_2407.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some of the Young Women helped, too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdURbJ-32t2Z79hLNHRnbKYJOPmQpzPngN9IMGpJU42YsLJFbiQ2vGE2cjW5f8J9GA2WGubaOMYesOwEGQ3SuDeclcuZ4YybnaOgXw53WRfoct7k9j5AWPW5ucCJIw0sVnXZAMDWmuW7E/s1600/100_2485.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdURbJ-32t2Z79hLNHRnbKYJOPmQpzPngN9IMGpJU42YsLJFbiQ2vGE2cjW5f8J9GA2WGubaOMYesOwEGQ3SuDeclcuZ4YybnaOgXw53WRfoct7k9j5AWPW5ucCJIw0sVnXZAMDWmuW7E/s640/100_2485.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div>One day Brother Myvette, who takes care of the chapel grounds, brought a hogshead to work with him. Sister Jenny made sure all the children got to have a turn for a close-up look. Apparently hog's head is delicious when cooked in a pit in the ground.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7kEBFVgQM5BazKi9OQOr-0E2Ad5_2mtAMuhY300Mx5BF5jfaFmsT6hrR8ykwVZvelxpvOsDhaQZvAZodHVuAxEs7ylXF6rSf7xd3OR8eJmrcoK-FlKySwdMtGeRyU-j96BlJuLapjYk/s1600/100_2544.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7kEBFVgQM5BazKi9OQOr-0E2Ad5_2mtAMuhY300Mx5BF5jfaFmsT6hrR8ykwVZvelxpvOsDhaQZvAZodHVuAxEs7ylXF6rSf7xd3OR8eJmrcoK-FlKySwdMtGeRyU-j96BlJuLapjYk/s640/100_2544.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For Pioneer Day Sister Lozano, from Cinderella branch, taught us how to make model handcarts out of bristle board. We also sang some pioneer songs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDNu1JntdpX6wWfynY6hxzlws5LtK7JkFSz1WjgYri6sWgBBy4urV1ISi_vdCNTywHaiEFt6-yLcBzPgZk8kC43O2vZO7vbu_oJZC9wV4fB422fZcxmMO9brmNKr7OiEhaDbDWgNDzQhA/s640/100_2543.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Demonstrating a pioneer toy--a "button whizzer" (Sister Lozano in background)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXfLR9u2qC7lElxPG07j57VjVOdBORgBj7TC7Lp5Re9-iEqOFpE2FjxGsaKnnKad91sCakgRQNCB4x1qPuL7N2KNq3WMCexGDFCH5evlimO0A2_AVVTYclrxQG2HP8OaJYofizOFGoMwM/s1600/100_2562.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXfLR9u2qC7lElxPG07j57VjVOdBORgBj7TC7Lp5Re9-iEqOFpE2FjxGsaKnnKad91sCakgRQNCB4x1qPuL7N2KNq3WMCexGDFCH5evlimO0A2_AVVTYclrxQG2HP8OaJYofizOFGoMwM/s400/100_2562.JPG" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lots of beautiful children!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT-ewQFuFJSft-05CQKw__yJmzvszn5Vy01LtYvsQcvG_-3SySGIEN46yYQV0z0-GYWmUDYuKDjBVFUl5IneMFv_R6gxlDKE55bEwoypOTIJrOmMyI38y3FtZcpDUNwZNtYI-3KNbEfko/s1600/100_2568.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT-ewQFuFJSft-05CQKw__yJmzvszn5Vy01LtYvsQcvG_-3SySGIEN46yYQV0z0-GYWmUDYuKDjBVFUl5IneMFv_R6gxlDKE55bEwoypOTIJrOmMyI38y3FtZcpDUNwZNtYI-3KNbEfko/s320/100_2568.JPG" t$="true" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK9j7aLWWzL7wIlo9v8w36aMAEKaR8_rRS3aA-EL3BuSNnCh3pW8Tn4V2_PyxNMaatKBjE3apjmjr0C47rxFzoxDypE3WiZP3vkxKD2DNNpXfAzEgI_8DOs6sDi_1Gao265IoeLQOsh7I/s1600/100_2669.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK9j7aLWWzL7wIlo9v8w36aMAEKaR8_rRS3aA-EL3BuSNnCh3pW8Tn4V2_PyxNMaatKBjE3apjmjr0C47rxFzoxDypE3WiZP3vkxKD2DNNpXfAzEgI_8DOs6sDi_1Gao265IoeLQOsh7I/s640/100_2669.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a> Sarah and Jacob, HELP International volunteers, came to our school the last 2 days. They did the entire teaching for us. The children loved it. The first day they taught about "Under the Sea". Sarah and Jacob are brother and sister from Centerville, Utah.</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-gaymUYrgJu5u2IAHjYzPHljywza_0g-KcBv61ky3hFp2gTr2-mB23utAs9mMjQVRCdvnobAIMgE-cuoh3gBQLxJMhtzjgZbl4b2WbLjHJzEwWhQ_m0SqS68DM5LVLWCrv_HfP2zxSBs/s1600/100_2750.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-gaymUYrgJu5u2IAHjYzPHljywza_0g-KcBv61ky3hFp2gTr2-mB23utAs9mMjQVRCdvnobAIMgE-cuoh3gBQLxJMhtzjgZbl4b2WbLjHJzEwWhQ_m0SqS68DM5LVLWCrv_HfP2zxSBs/s640/100_2750.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The second day we learned about "Wild and Tame Animals". The children enjoyed making little African drums and lion masks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUEcWsVugK7Rtfo_Zwa0aWTghMrAvQbB90_SZaCZFmJS9aFtRbJnUqMDjlzlow5Hie2o45iuQ4qd-Arbezdm8Q4iI7S1QGUQYfWljjyBO0ncL2ChJVKT79Olg4-0qzkCXObbuiOYxRubw/s1600/100_2763.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUEcWsVugK7Rtfo_Zwa0aWTghMrAvQbB90_SZaCZFmJS9aFtRbJnUqMDjlzlow5Hie2o45iuQ4qd-Arbezdm8Q4iI7S1QGUQYfWljjyBO0ncL2ChJVKT79Olg4-0qzkCXObbuiOYxRubw/s640/100_2763.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a>A game of Parrot and JaguarTag was fun, too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0QRTzRqQLEZ5AacaPpDgzvNyDZSplzIMbTP8UqY44jHGbwVdQXC5nLsLMn-i8cq6mue97w78sMgA7cOnpsGikycYvvOzTsb6M4YHZis85onMWvV8NIgVEzTNBGf8aGVnTblkMan38dk/s1600/100_2783.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0QRTzRqQLEZ5AacaPpDgzvNyDZSplzIMbTP8UqY44jHGbwVdQXC5nLsLMn-i8cq6mue97w78sMgA7cOnpsGikycYvvOzTsb6M4YHZis85onMWvV8NIgVEzTNBGf8aGVnTblkMan38dk/s640/100_2783.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And for the last activity on the last day, the children enjoyed getting wet. It started with a game that used a cup of water. It ended with a water hose and everyone getting sprayed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkd-xFJjZRlC1rDE_JfbJFqMbWZcyapWRnJs9FAdD-jAGBIUH9918H1tLT3XEZNdKgECskIjN6kQe3Te_6dpCebPaYc_4Lqd-aFLjRagCkA6VpmdcTS8NH3kgBFhYMn5U7ovbCs4uKS0g/s1600/100_2789.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkd-xFJjZRlC1rDE_JfbJFqMbWZcyapWRnJs9FAdD-jAGBIUH9918H1tLT3XEZNdKgECskIjN6kQe3Te_6dpCebPaYc_4Lqd-aFLjRagCkA6VpmdcTS8NH3kgBFhYMn5U7ovbCs4uKS0g/s640/100_2789.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Our summer school turned out to be a lot of fun. Hopefully, we all learned something, too. Thanks to everyone that was involved in making our summer school a success!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz5gqoRcpIFuo32zyuOoiCfIK_FOvJmp2Tjv54-90edOBjd493ejMc9SijTpfB-VKSPpRXwWD-Pj6KfgVaInoM4ZjpENs5Urz2EesawwmkO8id9vHQmSHvyovv6XGsr00XHRuUO3euftc/s1600/100_2731.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz5gqoRcpIFuo32zyuOoiCfIK_FOvJmp2Tjv54-90edOBjd493ejMc9SijTpfB-VKSPpRXwWD-Pj6KfgVaInoM4ZjpENs5Urz2EesawwmkO8id9vHQmSHvyovv6XGsr00XHRuUO3euftc/s640/100_2731.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Since our two HELP International volunteers were here the night the Belize City Relief Society met for an activity, they helped the sisters learn how to sing hymns in parts. It was July 26, so one of the hymns we sang was "Come, Come Ye Saints. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZQOmB6ndaQrW241DAgNagbX1EN5pZikrJrIs-6QxNSwN4fPnavty9GCLTWXzDhNDNjAW_ONaPTtn3n7QY6_TaJIRKp8KOt4HVhdoXbZ2g6rYhNVGXMfAld79NBjcsHz1kglHlDBCge34/s1600/100_2732.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZQOmB6ndaQrW241DAgNagbX1EN5pZikrJrIs-6QxNSwN4fPnavty9GCLTWXzDhNDNjAW_ONaPTtn3n7QY6_TaJIRKp8KOt4HVhdoXbZ2g6rYhNVGXMfAld79NBjcsHz1kglHlDBCge34/s640/100_2732.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then Sister Pattee told the sisters about her great-grandmother, Mary Larsen Ahlstrom, who was a Mormon pioneer. The meeting ended with Sarah and Jacob singing "Abide with Me; 'Tis Eventide". Sister Clark, at the piano, joined in singing a third part. What a beautiful way to end our evening. </div>Pattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-45532618822713574832011-07-28T20:49:00.003-05:002012-05-29T16:44:29.233-05:00July 25, 2011- Strength of Youth Training<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It may be only July, but training for Belize's first ever Strength of Youth conference is in full swing. SOY is called EFY (Especially for Youth) in the United States. It is a conference tthat has been highly successful in helping youth find the strength to stand up to the negative influences that are in our world today. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Recently four SOY-seasoned young people came in from Guatemala to teach our organizing committee and some of the future counselors about how to have a successful SOY. Their names were Berly, Erik, Elizabeth, and Kerben. They all have previously been involved in SOY in Guatemala, so they know what they are talking about. Our meetings went Saturday through Sunday. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We spent Saturday in Belmopan (1 hour west of Belize City) learning about some of the activities the youth will be involved in. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUuH6WU3zpTthHeUqH9KRkC2SB7Cm6GWjl6hqKhksNVfqXwIwOp2g2C023wH7qJJdSktjAYzAORRcTN1zvuLX15H8cilZ43UKzRHZ2MmU_7Ws6WiB-UFOyRZdRM7bypLRDxr9VRRXCNJY/s1600/100_2443.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUuH6WU3zpTthHeUqH9KRkC2SB7Cm6GWjl6hqKhksNVfqXwIwOp2g2C023wH7qJJdSktjAYzAORRcTN1zvuLX15H8cilZ43UKzRHZ2MmU_7Ws6WiB-UFOyRZdRM7bypLRDxr9VRRXCNJY/s640/100_2443.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you can see, this was a-hands-on training.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMClST7SP_Byk30u3fziXHk9B9ttggGspvxGBT-bKKc1MHcOZNsJq7aXAsKB13EaotrjTzBQ8lsOBtvZFdVELflfHQvCPq72S-D2jPusJqCo2kPkLVttkQbvmZW7azjKiOvBg0ETaCaZc/s1600/100_2454.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMClST7SP_Byk30u3fziXHk9B9ttggGspvxGBT-bKKc1MHcOZNsJq7aXAsKB13EaotrjTzBQ8lsOBtvZFdVELflfHQvCPq72S-D2jPusJqCo2kPkLVttkQbvmZW7azjKiOvBg0ETaCaZc/s640/100_2454.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Elizabeth gave us tips.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuUQXJGtW_EZs8gn08X8B5Ckan6QI3Je7Rte7YNSiarAHnVCcifCcVB1t1pcPyV1zspDPS2FGFdJVTYDGxucxJmJTWO-MGkWypD1jREE_OOZNmIH-ne5WUYR3qnFYOnsyRq4twRF2OHCU/s1600/100_2458.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuUQXJGtW_EZs8gn08X8B5Ckan6QI3Je7Rte7YNSiarAHnVCcifCcVB1t1pcPyV1zspDPS2FGFdJVTYDGxucxJmJTWO-MGkWypD1jREE_OOZNmIH-ne5WUYR3qnFYOnsyRq4twRF2OHCU/s640/100_2458.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They demonstrated many of them for us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3_rLi9It1xFRXa7LTYCZIZZeVPaJ2eHGafsk109begRNVwOJe2QV3lsaNx4YNPIJa6bLpkyU8BJExv53iR1TlRG8cvEHohsshyphenhyphenG2iJoZLcRFuF7hLXNVD4N3LH7fLR7mkTxuBZyIqQQ/s1600/P1000808.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3_rLi9It1xFRXa7LTYCZIZZeVPaJ2eHGafsk109begRNVwOJe2QV3lsaNx4YNPIJa6bLpkyU8BJExv53iR1TlRG8cvEHohsshyphenhyphenG2iJoZLcRFuF7hLXNVD4N3LH7fLR7mkTxuBZyIqQQ/s400/P1000808.JPG" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Berly (right) demonstrates line dancing </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC7evKAtzoaBQ0Oa0NJYAEV4BiAy4uej8A15DCB_YldOV1krBeQY-FyDVyIYPiTuR8nSt4dOA7Iy7qOtgU5YXX2Vq8UoWZrg_297uHoP1bkiTfuoJL9zgJalNqK0oAh-qhwq6t2lB3X00/s1600/100_2437.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC7evKAtzoaBQ0Oa0NJYAEV4BiAy4uej8A15DCB_YldOV1krBeQY-FyDVyIYPiTuR8nSt4dOA7Iy7qOtgU5YXX2Vq8UoWZrg_297uHoP1bkiTfuoJL9zgJalNqK0oAh-qhwq6t2lB3X00/s640/100_2437.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and how to play a lively game of tag.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGuaufvK2lQfrvzP8Xd5sQa0VxEZdN6fv_edELFI4P6m9otn85Zrhhj0BK_wWXmIBTlgIE3TqagyyQ1z4wdGxXqMNySqB2ib6YxMFCkj43scD4OacE7J8zwun8YrmtZMKeJW1qBTdWKDQ/s1600/100_2476.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGuaufvK2lQfrvzP8Xd5sQa0VxEZdN6fv_edELFI4P6m9otn85Zrhhj0BK_wWXmIBTlgIE3TqagyyQ1z4wdGxXqMNySqB2ib6YxMFCkj43scD4OacE7J8zwun8YrmtZMKeJW1qBTdWKDQ/s640/100_2476.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Presenting a creative and entertaining dance routine</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGuMiBE1a0BxfaDoGbSAU9_fRyl_By_awO2_uINwWeT8dSxayS9sc3mAEumAg7YeuS0JxbJ2LjEssG3yJbLUn2a8D0A3ykeljcn925Mdpa1H-RkDHiqWcOcjh4q9r39tVNNXa5QotBuK0/s1600/100_2479.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGuMiBE1a0BxfaDoGbSAU9_fRyl_By_awO2_uINwWeT8dSxayS9sc3mAEumAg7YeuS0JxbJ2LjEssG3yJbLUn2a8D0A3ykeljcn925Mdpa1H-RkDHiqWcOcjh4q9r39tVNNXa5QotBuK0/s640/100_2479.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was a successful and interesting training.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB-OyU2zZLu3Z2bpP_ZFbN08oHFE8z8H9URrANCilUVZ1d3OpZl9FEeXLfT19LqPJ40uiodRjQtC3U3wwf0DoxVps_V2d12TEJVQ2YdDdkrQ3cBNU-_GW9VIPy5z4VbWn_32Yvq8dok-8/s1600/100_2557.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB-OyU2zZLu3Z2bpP_ZFbN08oHFE8z8H9URrANCilUVZ1d3OpZl9FEeXLfT19LqPJ40uiodRjQtC3U3wwf0DoxVps_V2d12TEJVQ2YdDdkrQ3cBNU-_GW9VIPy5z4VbWn_32Yvq8dok-8/s640/100_2557.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Belize City Chapel got some new framed art for the walls this week. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOwHq0gWuMa7erSsEN2sxptXwuCy5wFBEYlM-bBB7MFgcvHijAvCFqoEBUNm_Pu1z7Cc6cayTMx91Hmusy-BD5yXfDt3_bCQAlkWB8tBXbkNkNFULKuT2pAx3K4fpY0lWO1ORWNsGglK4/s1600/100_2559.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOwHq0gWuMa7erSsEN2sxptXwuCy5wFBEYlM-bBB7MFgcvHijAvCFqoEBUNm_Pu1z7Cc6cayTMx91Hmusy-BD5yXfDt3_bCQAlkWB8tBXbkNkNFULKuT2pAx3K4fpY0lWO1ORWNsGglK4/s640/100_2559.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some things we assume all LDS chapels have and take them too much for granted. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMBnM8n-PNux86I5iXmz2f0ZzsRUaXKOtsxeDR4yruyp5sc1aMZOoOGxu7VvB7HcvgTFruPbee1TyVC7j03wS26mI30mJX_91AzK-lB1fWig9b4QQpz5cWuqHH4WmCy9kzOXI5Wf2ZhOs/s1600/100_2612.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMBnM8n-PNux86I5iXmz2f0ZzsRUaXKOtsxeDR4yruyp5sc1aMZOoOGxu7VvB7HcvgTFruPbee1TyVC7j03wS26mI30mJX_91AzK-lB1fWig9b4QQpz5cWuqHH4WmCy9kzOXI5Wf2ZhOs/s640/100_2612.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We made a recent trip to the Corozal Branch (2 hours north of Belize City), where we did an apartment check for Corozal missionaries, Elders Campos and Winters. Great looking apartment, Elders!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> The next day in sacrament meeting, we both spoke. Elder Pattee also did lots of temple recommend interviews.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP7fwq2P9C6sq3lo4fyy1QrN22S2dAcm_zhuNFu45wtzC8HXbVihtyke5Ra2SuejolHsi5EMThxSCeT4OdbYNWNFKAhwT_BEWM8889_WF2i8wif78vocFRm53seK3TV4s-iNQR8DaE3aw/s1600/100_2609.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP7fwq2P9C6sq3lo4fyy1QrN22S2dAcm_zhuNFu45wtzC8HXbVihtyke5Ra2SuejolHsi5EMThxSCeT4OdbYNWNFKAhwT_BEWM8889_WF2i8wif78vocFRm53seK3TV4s-iNQR8DaE3aw/s640/100_2609.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Only a small percentage of ancient Indian ruins have been uncovered in Belize. We noticed this hill-like mound on the way to Corozal. It is likely a ruin of some kind, but as yet, remains undisturbed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv-kPxGyIqhs9uD6hVfS_s0b3-1ZxPPJ0U7PhD-ZUOpPbIdLzjwMTgYJ0ho6QZmsqndZl_9iRppRLx9poWj7CwFf7I_Wn8m_zqfGqv1uZafupDX4_byAAmUqUWGW87NMqIXwKMgGYjZNM/s1600/100_2641.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv-kPxGyIqhs9uD6hVfS_s0b3-1ZxPPJ0U7PhD-ZUOpPbIdLzjwMTgYJ0ho6QZmsqndZl_9iRppRLx9poWj7CwFf7I_Wn8m_zqfGqv1uZafupDX4_byAAmUqUWGW87NMqIXwKMgGYjZNM/s640/100_2641.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the way home, we saw this large herd of water buffalo.</div>Pattee Mission Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235781553444244223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205775433676211321.post-74603993393388109632011-07-19T21:31:00.002-05:002012-05-29T16:48:31.309-05:007-19-2011 - A Chance to See More of Belize<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Elder and Sister Sandberg had mission business in Dangriga on Sunday, so they invited us to go with them. We met in Belmopan Saturday morning and left one of our vehicles at the Belmopan Chapel. </div><br />
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Elder Sandberg arranged for us all to stay at Pelican Beach Resort Saturday night, which is right on the beach at Dangriga. Here we were able to change into casual clothes.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHDCsQu7-22f-p1NU22mRPvNkc3qhW4WVM0XkXPvOakTdf5IXjMLwgk_NtuoPFlo-Nz-O7Q7KrlHcecefMf5aqYdWwM-uEP8_B83EEr0IzNNohJEkiMN9oc-yZIOqPmL-_BjiT5Oioxa4/s1600/100_2294.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHDCsQu7-22f-p1NU22mRPvNkc3qhW4WVM0XkXPvOakTdf5IXjMLwgk_NtuoPFlo-Nz-O7Q7KrlHcecefMf5aqYdWwM-uEP8_B83EEr0IzNNohJEkiMN9oc-yZIOqPmL-_BjiT5Oioxa4/s640/100_2294.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center">The Caribbean is just yards away. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRQFnl1L0stQMVuTw1dz5352rSR891M_CAvwizRk8P2DHKcxQT5HGGjupVjBUNC_k4rGVy5lxbCDQeSU-B4OqNRLsiA_0-F9yOEu7CW9RiWOeqaEu-qwsnNw9lgfUThsUGW2-y4n83bGk/s1600/100_2239.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRQFnl1L0stQMVuTw1dz5352rSR891M_CAvwizRk8P2DHKcxQT5HGGjupVjBUNC_k4rGVy5lxbCDQeSU-B4OqNRLsiA_0-F9yOEu7CW9RiWOeqaEu-qwsnNw9lgfUThsUGW2-y4n83bGk/s640/100_2239.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Elder Sandberg had also hired a boat and driver to take us out to South Water Caye as soon as we arrived at the resort. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsjAOmozYjDzffKHXvaLVhvYFSuBaCbSx085rEo9GicimhjRReyH5EWCbqdBt2stNtpfzf4kEUVKwSfWP6Bc1vDKOVO6u1VLa7EGE4lGmV3iFi0EKe6eP1Ko7dEXkJr7JmUkX3Qlw3ffA/s1600/100_2235.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsjAOmozYjDzffKHXvaLVhvYFSuBaCbSx085rEo9GicimhjRReyH5EWCbqdBt2stNtpfzf4kEUVKwSfWP6Bc1vDKOVO6u1VLa7EGE4lGmV3iFi0EKe6eP1Ko7dEXkJr7JmUkX3Qlw3ffA/s640/100_2235.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It took only about 20 minutes to get there. As we arrived at South Water Caye, we were happy to see how beautiful and clear the water was.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiquF4Vj84lOIYIQLtTeYSj3P9Uo0mhEQCyhvmjUgAd3SLRnKUPlhGwdVmzRZSe7IrtxVmbUT9rLjaZmBMj_fshmlY7Lbz357L1qFVXb5ys_-F1763THw3CaSLsQf0Hmv-ReQ6q0B7EF6o/s400/100_2242.JPG" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Unlike young elders and sisters, senior missionaries are actually allowed to go swimming and snorkling. But first, we had lunch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkt3dYTYiZ9_sif2iYO147PSm5sPe2MPMRK3LgmDf38kaVA2nphCNRoVCEUML72efU8VUfbz5poFlSNhBV3YZleXJjPMw0BMclSO5-36avVzsp-uvQB0UxbmbUphNXndFdJaxYrqUCG6Q/s1600/100_2252.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkt3dYTYiZ9_sif2iYO147PSm5sPe2MPMRK3LgmDf38kaVA2nphCNRoVCEUML72efU8VUfbz5poFlSNhBV3YZleXJjPMw0BMclSO5-36avVzsp-uvQB0UxbmbUphNXndFdJaxYrqUCG6Q/s640/100_2252.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The water was beautiful. You can see Belize's famous barrier reef nearby in the background of this photo. South Water Caye is located right on the reef itself. The reef is second in size only to Australia's barrier reef. Divers from all over the world love it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrXtYhN97c8wgHKq2VTPTeglGFViLPMBm2qB8Dgz5Wc55hF6RUhR_pOeDxzXS-gtCVqx1CR2qV3eBW3r5uFLy4EFBqklddR6w82ds8DTJoN9Jl-MIjy691vgyaE2_L3qMiU4TMgZElxX8/s1600/100_2264.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrXtYhN97c8wgHKq2VTPTeglGFViLPMBm2qB8Dgz5Wc55hF6RUhR_pOeDxzXS-gtCVqx1CR2qV3eBW3r5uFLy4EFBqklddR6w82ds8DTJoN9Jl-MIjy691vgyaE2_L3qMiU4TMgZElxX8/s400/100_2264.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On our way back over to the Pelican Bay Resort, our captain found some men diving for lobsters.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Dv6e2TOEZpEult9sCFxUvifKpqsOFatrShsz2LXQDYF0VoDorG20e9iFE-2B2niFI9w80nVJQaZwhD3aXrXEY66pjClZ3M6Hiis9Kd8QydEWn-OhtAyk6nIyy7-rWoS13s7s7aGm-d0/s1600/100_2263.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Dv6e2TOEZpEult9sCFxUvifKpqsOFatrShsz2LXQDYF0VoDorG20e9iFE-2B2niFI9w80nVJQaZwhD3aXrXEY66pjClZ3M6Hiis9Kd8QydEWn-OhtAyk6nIyy7-rWoS13s7s7aGm-d0/s400/100_2263.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This lobster was added to the rest of their catch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiII4r-3TxyX4zNUhpcseZghF3QZ8_xsz4o-PAJWXyErUlS9TGHStxxErekIfL0Sm-Yu6OTapIHKkNcAJfwFeFepm7fzlfkgBmTVW4_DiTSTwlVj46KyE_5iaZodi-0BOaTMXKdHIE2tyY/s1600/100_2273.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiII4r-3TxyX4zNUhpcseZghF3QZ8_xsz4o-PAJWXyErUlS9TGHStxxErekIfL0Sm-Yu6OTapIHKkNcAJfwFeFepm7fzlfkgBmTVW4_DiTSTwlVj46KyE_5iaZodi-0BOaTMXKdHIE2tyY/s640/100_2273.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next he also took us to see Frigate Isle. It is a tiny island populated only by birds. There were large "Man-O-War" (frigate birds) with a wingspans of 6 feet. There were also birds called brown boobies. Some of them had white heads. The frigate birds can only surface dive, so they depend on the boobies to provide most of their food. Apparently the Man-O-War, or frigate birds, grab the boobies and shake them around enough to get them to regurgitate their catches of fish. (Boobies can dive very deep.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_QCh_SeQFp6jdZ7-CtEJw_3Kw877wgvDoTrpDJr4iLOTTONsEPnNFlzZa5UTmVITG_ulaNzGwqQQNFNBGlMSymhf-BA_p5VgRDW6V3XsXJLyUFeH77hnEKaBV34IDj0R0iBXbTW66ljk/s1600/100_2292.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="396" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_QCh_SeQFp6jdZ7-CtEJw_3Kw877wgvDoTrpDJr4iLOTTONsEPnNFlzZa5UTmVITG_ulaNzGwqQQNFNBGlMSymhf-BA_p5VgRDW6V3XsXJLyUFeH77hnEKaBV34IDj0R0iBXbTW66ljk/s640/100_2292.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Later, back at the Pelican Bay Resort, we saw hundreds of these blue crabs. They are huge--about the size of 2 fists, and they are very blue in color. People like to make soup out of them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAWHdOZvdXLp-zjX2kh9eIeQH48wBOTo9LVc_A0eqZ7Vw7Z1UL9e_Cvum85n6YfjkTexFi_Y-u0q_NKHBlYKuQWztQykx46mdEQ-_H3IxeUJWmVCmbkpw692puHlS-sTFGvF_VxvBP4Y/s1600/100_2297.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAWHdOZvdXLp-zjX2kh9eIeQH48wBOTo9LVc_A0eqZ7Vw7Z1UL9e_Cvum85n6YfjkTexFi_Y-u0q_NKHBlYKuQWztQykx46mdEQ-_H3IxeUJWmVCmbkpw692puHlS-sTFGvF_VxvBP4Y/s640/100_2297.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">On Sunday we attended church in this rented building that Dangriga uses as its chapel. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVBP6pMhOpegJFhM4HnGAhHh3Ll2tCUG5lW__n9-5XK3BNV6DoF-IRXFmLFXp-Sxe5tGpnPReRYP-dBWl7vuX5fhD43B0d6hU-uAqXA2hHrd5p6tmdqld5JdscvshnJSUNkz7cCDwyer0/s1600/100_2310.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVBP6pMhOpegJFhM4HnGAhHh3Ll2tCUG5lW__n9-5XK3BNV6DoF-IRXFmLFXp-Sxe5tGpnPReRYP-dBWl7vuX5fhD43B0d6hU-uAqXA2hHrd5p6tmdqld5JdscvshnJSUNkz7cCDwyer0/s400/100_2310.JPG" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">About 25 members were there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMCq4irWiAVHvsaKeMQghxEGxm6B64HFC9nq9sDklCPinIAm5gt4ZOSMuiSo3_QV4Xa_WVu6JgY5fyV3owHUeN160a3Z1uRU0ZmlubUE6VbtsLGBLmYcLFrto0ByjRgxbMCnDw5jaE-qU/s1600/100_2313.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMCq4irWiAVHvsaKeMQghxEGxm6B64HFC9nq9sDklCPinIAm5gt4ZOSMuiSo3_QV4Xa_WVu6JgY5fyV3owHUeN160a3Z1uRU0ZmlubUE6VbtsLGBLmYcLFrto0ByjRgxbMCnDw5jaE-qU/s640/100_2313.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Juan was more than willing to pose for us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqHZFZTDj8WS_X2tC-2TZBT5Y_Y_iDE2xfHlqKN9x0kSwFbUf0BrgaIIWgX0kRBXnIe-EWCqVBGZYSZ9IjrqB1h4cIS0LsOjPSNnWLVemLRKVGtbxPcdbS0RvS3gAON-dG_IBblCS2HAo/s1600/100_2322.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqHZFZTDj8WS_X2tC-2TZBT5Y_Y_iDE2xfHlqKN9x0kSwFbUf0BrgaIIWgX0kRBXnIe-EWCqVBGZYSZ9IjrqB1h4cIS0LsOjPSNnWLVemLRKVGtbxPcdbS0RvS3gAON-dG_IBblCS2HAo/s640/100_2322.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We took this cute family home from church.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHLwAC7LBt-_PYooTzJNO4zL_NNn1TkwUeUgKw4LBPu7ey4N0PpBfSRPMQnyaY7pEGDDh6tpsmtdMLFnsj9EAh0JOoj-l-KdUvr32k9kTKiKA0KL7IVZa_T6daEooMq5aWPy4wQx8M2hY/s1600/100_2325.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHLwAC7LBt-_PYooTzJNO4zL_NNn1TkwUeUgKw4LBPu7ey4N0PpBfSRPMQnyaY7pEGDDh6tpsmtdMLFnsj9EAh0JOoj-l-KdUvr32k9kTKiKA0KL7IVZa_T6daEooMq5aWPy4wQx8M2hY/s640/100_2325.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They live here--not within easy walking distance of the church.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJVKTf4iHTd7PP0u-GtCXSK8qNa7BT-1V_OyjNL41csuCkTM5PPKkvAiPl5tuSABkk8h6ZXfZXDwYx7bmH1S9CO5DKl6jrZuACBqew9MIzvLhRHZzzEvciLMiJa4DO7C8_sJjx9DLZwE/s1600/100_2330.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJVKTf4iHTd7PP0u-GtCXSK8qNa7BT-1V_OyjNL41csuCkTM5PPKkvAiPl5tuSABkk8h6ZXfZXDwYx7bmH1S9CO5DKl6jrZuACBqew9MIzvLhRHZzzEvciLMiJa4DO7C8_sJjx9DLZwE/s640/100_2330.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On our drive further south to Punta Gorda, we saw banana groves. We are not sure of the purpose of the blue bags.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These bananas are for shipping and were picked quite green.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We then drove to Punta Gorda which is located very south and along the Caribbean. We stayed just long enough to drive through the town. Then drove back up to Placencia.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We stayed in cottages on the beach at Placentia Sunday night. Elder and Sister Pattee stayed in "Trigger Fish Cottage". The Sandbergs stayed in "Tiger Fish Cottage" next door. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPqSJmmMLKJvrv8WAYS9MoJ-qahJjtLjaf1tGiW3A5jRQ59ma4kTmWJ3KO38XIQ7yALFk7b4Y02UTxbvkbV657Y3GK2JNC20_5VL8C8bm_XGqbsdbEz_y7ZDMcHU5jhk-NdTV5g5BWuXA/s1600/100_2363.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPqSJmmMLKJvrv8WAYS9MoJ-qahJjtLjaf1tGiW3A5jRQ59ma4kTmWJ3KO38XIQ7yALFk7b4Y02UTxbvkbV657Y3GK2JNC20_5VL8C8bm_XGqbsdbEz_y7ZDMcHU5jhk-NdTV5g5BWuXA/s640/100_2363.JPG" t$="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Each cottage has a front porch and hammock</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3qoIuVqvrizGXK_VJeYyqFMZDrtQA3eH0me7WL57o0fj_0gi38Y_6hsoY8I6lPMmatIHrXJtZ1XszhQcnwpyUcfAiei3uq3yQ-UmqUilzhF7ehTj9xMSJVBIICz3CFyLa5e20LAu2kvE/s1600/100_2362.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3qoIuVqvrizGXK_VJeYyqFMZDrtQA3eH0me7WL57o0fj_0gi38Y_6hsoY8I6lPMmatIHrXJtZ1XszhQcnwpyUcfAiei3uq3yQ-UmqUilzhF7ehTj9xMSJVBIICz3CFyLa5e20LAu2kvE/s640/100_2362.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And an amazing view from the front door. Placentia is known for its beautiful sandy beaches.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Monday was our preparation day, so we took our time driving home. We saw many thatched-roof houses. Thatch is made from palm fronds and lasts for years.<br />
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We arrived home in time to get the laundry done and prepare for the next day. We enjoyed the opportunity of seeing parts of Belize we had not visited. It was also enjoyable to spend some time with Elder and Sister Sandberg. Time to get back to normal missionary life. <br />
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