This is a picture of us in the office.
The missionaries, us, the Stewarts (who will be leaving in 3 days) and the Floyds (who will be here another year).
Great bunch of people to work with.
Monday, March 28, 2016
Sunday, March 27, 2016
Sunday, March 20, 2016
Hi from Sunny California
Hi all,
We are sending prayers for Henry and all of you. Sending you lots of love and hugs!
We have had a busy and fun week.
First of all we had a full day in the office Monday learning our duties.
So thankful the Stewart's are here helping us learn what to do.
We get notified when new missionaries are coming and so I get letters and information
papers all ready for each one and make a folder with their picture and check list on each folder.
There are about 8 papers to make for each one. Then letters to the stake presidents. Then when
they get here I take their pictures and then make a card with their picture on it for the
transfer board. Then another folder for papers they need to sign and fill out the day they
get here.
Then about 3 months before the missionaries get released I contact the parents to tell them
the release date and also ask what airport they want the missionary sent to as they fly home,
and also the update bishop and stake presidents name and mailing address. So far all those I
have contacted have at least a different bishop or stake president from when the missionary
came out. Then every few months we have zone conferences and I call the building coordinator
and also the stake relief society presidents to arrange a lunch for all at the zone conferences.
So this week we had 3 zones conferences at different churches. The first one was up at Santa
Maria and was about 2 hour drive from here. We get there about 9:30 and the missionaries
all come about 9:30-9:45 in their cars. We have them park by districts and have hoods up
and keys in cars. Then when they have all arrived they go in for their meetings with the
mission president. Then dad and another guy and then us ladies inspect each car. We
check lights, back up lights, signaling, oil, fluids, horn, tire pressure, tire tread, scratches,
new dents, and if the car is clean inside and washed. There are about 30 items on this sheet
that we check to see if it is in good order. Oh also mileage record, receipts and insurance
cards and car owners manual. And we pass them off, but if there is anything that needs fixing
I leave a sticky note telling them "call elder Iverson about replacing front tires". Or needs oil,
or something needs replacement. So then as you may expect the day after that zone conference
Elder Iverson gets a few phone calls. That way we have it documented on our sheet but also
that they have reminder notes. So that takes us about 1-2 hours, Depending on how many
cars. And the first day we did it was our first day and so had questions plus there
were about 30 cars. But the next two days we were faster.
Then we go in for lunch with the missionaries. And then at 1:00 they are back in meetings
and dad has a short part telling about safety or things they should do or even show a video.
Then we go back to the office.
Dad gets calls from the missionaries if something goes wrong with the cars or if they get one
of our notes and needs to know where to go to get tires or oil or something. Lots of paper work
but also he needs to learn the areas the missionaries are in so he can send them to a store
closest to them . Dad also has to balance all the missionary gas receipts with all the
bank statements.
Saturday is our prep day so we went down to the Los Angeles temple. It is only about 1 hour
15 minutes from here but they said to always plan for traffic. And sure enough it took us about
2 hours. The temple is so huge and flowers growing all around... Roses, lilacs, geraniums,
hibiscus, and lots lots more. They have a beautiful reflection pool out front also. Then inside
the rooms are also very large. There are 300 seats. We only had about 200 people there
but it was still very large. Such a special place and so beautiful. Not sure how many more times
we will be able to go but I am sure we will go again.
We went to ward council today and left like a real missionary. Sat by investigators and less
actives in Sunday school class and I shared thoughts and scripture with them. Sat by a lady
who was baptized last Thursday and so was fun telling her things and helping. What a great
experience.
We are getting ready for new missionaries next week and transfers next week so a busy
week coming up, so making packets and such for all. Boy lots to change and up date when
there are transfers. And have to be sure I put at least one driver in a companionship. Smile
Oh my you would not believe all the field and fields of strawberries! There are workers
out there every morning when we go to work and still out there when we go home about
5:30. And they have orchards of lemon trees. Not sure when they are harvested but they are
nice pretty yellow on the trees. I have gotten strawberries and mangos at the fruit stands
but will get more each week. Also lots of cabbage and lettuce plants and other plants
I am not sure what they are yet but will find out more. Lots of new things to explore
and learn about.
Love you all and pray for you all!
You can email or write us if you want.
Have a great week!
Mom
We are sending prayers for Henry and all of you. Sending you lots of love and hugs!
We have had a busy and fun week.
First of all we had a full day in the office Monday learning our duties.
So thankful the Stewart's are here helping us learn what to do.
We get notified when new missionaries are coming and so I get letters and information
papers all ready for each one and make a folder with their picture and check list on each folder.
There are about 8 papers to make for each one. Then letters to the stake presidents. Then when
they get here I take their pictures and then make a card with their picture on it for the
transfer board. Then another folder for papers they need to sign and fill out the day they
get here.
Then about 3 months before the missionaries get released I contact the parents to tell them
the release date and also ask what airport they want the missionary sent to as they fly home,
and also the update bishop and stake presidents name and mailing address. So far all those I
have contacted have at least a different bishop or stake president from when the missionary
came out. Then every few months we have zone conferences and I call the building coordinator
and also the stake relief society presidents to arrange a lunch for all at the zone conferences.
So this week we had 3 zones conferences at different churches. The first one was up at Santa
Maria and was about 2 hour drive from here. We get there about 9:30 and the missionaries
all come about 9:30-9:45 in their cars. We have them park by districts and have hoods up
and keys in cars. Then when they have all arrived they go in for their meetings with the
mission president. Then dad and another guy and then us ladies inspect each car. We
check lights, back up lights, signaling, oil, fluids, horn, tire pressure, tire tread, scratches,
new dents, and if the car is clean inside and washed. There are about 30 items on this sheet
that we check to see if it is in good order. Oh also mileage record, receipts and insurance
cards and car owners manual. And we pass them off, but if there is anything that needs fixing
I leave a sticky note telling them "call elder Iverson about replacing front tires". Or needs oil,
or something needs replacement. So then as you may expect the day after that zone conference
Elder Iverson gets a few phone calls. That way we have it documented on our sheet but also
that they have reminder notes. So that takes us about 1-2 hours, Depending on how many
cars. And the first day we did it was our first day and so had questions plus there
were about 30 cars. But the next two days we were faster.
Then we go in for lunch with the missionaries. And then at 1:00 they are back in meetings
and dad has a short part telling about safety or things they should do or even show a video.
Then we go back to the office.
Dad gets calls from the missionaries if something goes wrong with the cars or if they get one
of our notes and needs to know where to go to get tires or oil or something. Lots of paper work
but also he needs to learn the areas the missionaries are in so he can send them to a store
closest to them . Dad also has to balance all the missionary gas receipts with all the
bank statements.
Saturday is our prep day so we went down to the Los Angeles temple. It is only about 1 hour
15 minutes from here but they said to always plan for traffic. And sure enough it took us about
2 hours. The temple is so huge and flowers growing all around... Roses, lilacs, geraniums,
hibiscus, and lots lots more. They have a beautiful reflection pool out front also. Then inside
the rooms are also very large. There are 300 seats. We only had about 200 people there
but it was still very large. Such a special place and so beautiful. Not sure how many more times
we will be able to go but I am sure we will go again.
We went to ward council today and left like a real missionary. Sat by investigators and less
actives in Sunday school class and I shared thoughts and scripture with them. Sat by a lady
who was baptized last Thursday and so was fun telling her things and helping. What a great
experience.
We are getting ready for new missionaries next week and transfers next week so a busy
week coming up, so making packets and such for all. Boy lots to change and up date when
there are transfers. And have to be sure I put at least one driver in a companionship. Smile
Oh my you would not believe all the field and fields of strawberries! There are workers
out there every morning when we go to work and still out there when we go home about
5:30. And they have orchards of lemon trees. Not sure when they are harvested but they are
nice pretty yellow on the trees. I have gotten strawberries and mangos at the fruit stands
but will get more each week. Also lots of cabbage and lettuce plants and other plants
I am not sure what they are yet but will find out more. Lots of new things to explore
and learn about.
Love you all and pray for you all!
You can email or write us if you want.
Have a great week!
Mom
Monday, March 14, 2016
Mission Blog feature
This was featured on the California Ventura Mission blog. The link to the blog is at the bottom of this blog page or you can click here!
The Iversons
Elder and Sister Iverson arrived in the mission on Friday, March 11. They are from Logan, Utah. Elder Iverson will be the fleet coordinator and Sister Iverson the mission secretary. They will have over two weeks with the Stewarts to be trained.
We were able to have an enjoyable dinner that night with the office staff so we could get to know each other.
Happy Pi Day
Hi family,
We arrived here in Ventura, California on Friday after leaving the MTC on Thursday and staying over night in Barstow, ca. Then get here to the mission office and met the people there. The Stewart's who we will replace, and the floyd's, he is in charge of finance and she is the front receptionist and takes referrals. Then a new couple the Hardy's, she is the new mission nurse and he works in the ward with the member leader program. So we found our temporary apt which is a cottage, studio type apt. Really cute and up a few flights so gave us a good exercise while bringing in our things. Since this is only temporary we did not bring everything in.
Then Friday evening all of us were invited to the mission presidents home for dinner. Really nice place and a nice big table for all of us to sit at. Kind of like our table and chair set... A bench and chairs around the table. Then sat and talked a few more hours.
It is so pretty here, flowers blooming all over. And of course palm trees and cactus plants.the temperature is pretty mild about 65 during the day and cooler in the morning.
Saturday we went down to the beach and walked along the shore a bit and watched the huge waves. There is a surfers beach not far so will check that out another day. Then found a grocery store to get some food for the week. They had a St Patrick's day parade that day so lots of people and traffic where we were. But nothing bad. Just fun to figure out roads and our way around.
Sunday we went to a ward and were asked to say prayers right away and dad was asked to teach high priest class next Sunday and were given a list of families to Visit and get to know them. So ready, set, go!
Today we are getting ready to go to the office and learn our duties. I am sure it will be a good day with lots of learning. Then this week we have three zone conferences in different cities so will be fun to meet all the missionaries. Then the following week we have new missionaries coming in and transfers so another busy week. But exciting times and sure excited to learn what we need to know!
Love you all and hope you have a great week.
Mom
Happy pi day! I will add some pi riddles later!
Eat some pie for me! smile
We arrived here in Ventura, California on Friday after leaving the MTC on Thursday and staying over night in Barstow, ca. Then get here to the mission office and met the people there. The Stewart's who we will replace, and the floyd's, he is in charge of finance and she is the front receptionist and takes referrals. Then a new couple the Hardy's, she is the new mission nurse and he works in the ward with the member leader program. So we found our temporary apt which is a cottage, studio type apt. Really cute and up a few flights so gave us a good exercise while bringing in our things. Since this is only temporary we did not bring everything in.
Then Friday evening all of us were invited to the mission presidents home for dinner. Really nice place and a nice big table for all of us to sit at. Kind of like our table and chair set... A bench and chairs around the table. Then sat and talked a few more hours.
It is so pretty here, flowers blooming all over. And of course palm trees and cactus plants.the temperature is pretty mild about 65 during the day and cooler in the morning.
Saturday we went down to the beach and walked along the shore a bit and watched the huge waves. There is a surfers beach not far so will check that out another day. Then found a grocery store to get some food for the week. They had a St Patrick's day parade that day so lots of people and traffic where we were. But nothing bad. Just fun to figure out roads and our way around.
Sunday we went to a ward and were asked to say prayers right away and dad was asked to teach high priest class next Sunday and were given a list of families to Visit and get to know them. So ready, set, go!
Today we are getting ready to go to the office and learn our duties. I am sure it will be a good day with lots of learning. Then this week we have three zone conferences in different cities so will be fun to meet all the missionaries. Then the following week we have new missionaries coming in and transfers so another busy week. But exciting times and sure excited to learn what we need to know!
Love you all and hope you have a great week.
Mom
Happy pi day! I will add some pi riddles later!
Eat some pie for me! smile
Friday, March 11, 2016
Temporary Cottage
Short update (from Dad):
Got here to the mission in good order. We're in our temporary apartment - actually a cottage! Has a lime, lemon and an orange tree!
Also has a built-in exercise facility; 43 steps up from van to cottage!
Had dinner with the Mission President tonight.
All is great. More to follow.
Love,
Dad
Mom's update:
Whew, walking up all these stairs with all our stuff!
Getting ready to go to the mission president's home for dinner!
The apartment cottage we are staying in for the next 3 weeks is pretty tiny. It's really cute, I really like it but it's just tiny. It has one bedroom, one shower, and a teeny kitchen-ish kitchen/sitting room/dining room. And we can't put more than a half a gallon of milk in the fridge and it's like a small apartment refrigerator. It's really cute place but we didn't think we could bring all our stuff in here. So we're storing some of our things back in the van which is fine, we don't need it until we get into their full apartment that we'll have for the next year and a half.
But it's pretty fun to have a view of the ocean.
Hi all,
We got here to Ventura California on Friday and went to the mission office and met some the the senior couples there. Then Friday night we all went to president Felix home for a dinner and talking. Great people.
The floyd's will be here another year, and he does the finances. Dad is happy he does that and dad does not have to do it. And sister Floyd does the referral and sends out orders for the office. Then we have a new lady and her husband who came 3 weeks ago and she is the mission nurse. The the Stewart's who will train us these next three weeks and they go home to Idaho then.
We have three zone conferences this coming week so will be fun to meet all the missionaries. Jumping right in with all the meals for them. Then the following week we have transfers and new missionaries coming out. So I will be preparing packets for them and get all those things ready.
Still feels so surreal to actually be here in California. We are staying in a small cottage apt. Really cute but small, so did not move all our stuff in. No oven, and a mini frig so when we went grocery shopping today we had to be careful not to get too much. Ha ha
Fun starting to get groceries and some basics. Prices of food sure are more expensive.
We went exploring around town a bit today and of course went down to the beach! We can see it from our apt, so only about 10 minutes to get there. The water was cool and there is a surfers beach but did not try it. Smile. there was a St Patrick's day parade today so all of Main Street was full. Lots of fun floats and green all over.
I am not sure if you would enjoy it Kristin with your allergies but there are flowers blooming all over the place. Our hand rail which is outside is wrapped with lights and then also blooming flowers. And there is a huge bush about 6 feet tall right outside our door blooming with pink flowers and the shrubs with tiny white flowers I think plumeria. But a pretty strong fragrance.. But smells really nice for us. The flower, birds of paradise are blooming also.
So we have been assigned to a ward and so will go and visit there tomorrow and meet the sister missionaries. We may have assignments from the bishop in that ward also. The mission president said we will be asked to speak to the missionaries sometime soon also. He wants us to tell them our conversion story. So lots of new adventures ahead.
Love you all, have a great week.
Mom
Thursday, March 10, 2016
We have left for our Mission!
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