Horrah, I am celebrating, because most of this past week it has been warm enough I haven't had to sit in front of the little electric heater any time I was here in the apartment. I believe winter is almost over. I have resolved not to complain when summer arrives and it gets very hot.

The past week was busy. I invited as many president's wives as could come to a training luncheon on Wednesday. Dr. Welch, the area MD, asked if he could join us to do some training and a couple of mission presidents also asked to come. All together there were ten of us in attendance. We did the training from 11-1 and then had lunch. The meal was first class. All the wives, as well as the presidents, seemed pleased and appreciative of the information they received. They also said it was fun just to be together and share experiences.

Thursday my first appointment began at 9:30 AM and the last ended at 5:30 PM with no breaks. Of course, I had to do the paperwork before going home and take a couple of calls. So, left the office at 7PM. I am pretty much brain dead at the end of such days, so I was very happy to have a much lighter day on Friday. Because I get so brain dead on long days, I have determined to spend time in the evening reading, just to clear my mind. Friday, I finished reading War and Peace. Tolstoy and I have a lot in common when it comes to our attitudes about war.

Saturday, Sunday and today I have had two young women staying with me who are former mission companions from the Uruguayan mission. How they came to be here and need a place to stay is a long story, but it is fun to have them. One is living in Salt Lake and going to the U of U. the other is from Cordoba, Argentina and is planning on going to BYU in 2012. They just left for the airport. They are going to Montevideo for two weeks to work in the temple and visit acquaintances. Their names are Allison Roach and Noelia Moreno.

Yesterday was another FHE for the senior missionaries and a farewell potluck supper for one of the couples who have been working in the temple. It was a very touching and spiritual time. The couple are the first members of the church in their families and feel very humble about their knowledge of the gospel and desire to learn more.

During the supper I began to feel ill and ended up sick all of last night and today. I am not sure what I have. I guess just some kind of stomach virus, but I will be glad when the fever goes away.