The renovation on the South Royalton building finally began and we started meeting in the Sharon Academy in November. Our Bishop and many others were concerned about the change of location and the effects the interruption would have on the ward. Yet, we have come to find out most of our worries were unfounded. Last Sunday's Fast and Testimony meeting was one of the finest we have ever attended. No matter what the setting we learned the truth that where two or more are gathered in the Lord's name He will be there also. The ward is drawing closer to one another and the Lord because of the inconvenience. Like my mother always said, there is never so much bad that there is the good."

We have been asked about how much we liked fall here in Vermont and the changing of the leaves. So I am sharing a few of the many pictures we have taken trying to capture the amazing beauty we basked in each day. Our walk to and from the memorial beneath a canopy of color came and went too quickly. The splendor of the breathtaking fall foliage seemed to pass by much more quickly than desired. None the less it was spectacular while it lasted.

Along with the wonderful visits from family during October we were so thrilled to have Elder and Sister Cluff bring our dear friends Ray and Kathy Johnson to visit the Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial. John and Carol just completed their mission in Kirtland, Ohio where they were privileged to serve for a time at the John Johnson farm who was a direct ancestor of Ray and Carol. Their visit meant so very much to us because we haden't seen Ray and Kathy for such a long time. It was for us another mission blessing.