Lest you think that all we do is drive around and take pictures of the South’s unique features and peculiarities, I wish to assure you that we are diligently working, and that the other events are incidental.
The West Point Branch is roughly 60 miles square, and the members are scattered all over. Some live so far away, that it is a 1 hour drive to the chapel. This, along with other factors, makes it difficult for some of them to be in attendance regularly, but we are very appreciative of the faithfulness they show, and the sacrifices they make to be with us.
After church, we met Cary and Cheryl Wilson (think Gary and Jeanine Porter for those of you who know them – some of the similarities are striking). He is the 2nd counselor in the branch presidency, and she is a counselor in the Relief Society presidency. They have home teaching and visiting teaching responsibilities in the NW area of the branch, which is the most distant. We all got into our Jeep, and headed that toward Houston, MS to meet the members in that area. As per usual, some were home, and others were not. We did get to meet some delightful people! I should say that they were unique, and not the cookie-cutter members that we from Mormonville are used to seeing. Each one has a fascinating story of their membership and history in the Church. Their backgrounds and families are equally unique. I will likely describe them in more detail in future posts, but let me say that they are warm and welcoming, and are so glad to see us. As always, Sister Johnson is an instant friend of all the sisters we meet. We usually came away with little gifts ranging from fresh pecans to fresh eggs to frozen blueberries. Total mileage on this day’s driving: 206 miles. We average about 120 miles every day.
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