tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34142739205674610742024-03-13T07:21:36.738-03:00Chile Osorno Mission July 2008 to July 2011Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-68270871288474013532011-07-06T22:23:00.003-04:002011-07-06T22:31:10.115-04:00Arrival of the Rappleye's. . .<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Yo8-nXOt-fU/ThUZMi6S9II/AAAAAAAADcY/uH-uBHa5ePw/s1600/IMG_1881.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626431012789744770" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Yo8-nXOt-fU/ThUZMi6S9II/AAAAAAAADcY/uH-uBHa5ePw/s400/IMG_1881.JPG" /></a> President and Sister Rappleye arrived in Osorno on Tuesday, June 28th after a long two days of travel. We spent some time orienting them on the mission operations and then left the mission in their very capable hands. They are a great couple and will be very effective in leading this mission for the next three years. We know the missionaries will work hard and the Lord will bless them in their efforts.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BdNRrZoi1uQ/ThUZMfJOUlI/AAAAAAAADcQ/TPfjU0u7Ckk/s1600/IMG_1864.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626431011778613842" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BdNRrZoi1uQ/ThUZMfJOUlI/AAAAAAAADcQ/TPfjU0u7Ckk/s400/IMG_1864.JPG" /></a> Our great group of office missionaries prepared a welcoming banner for their arrival. Pictured above (l-r) are: Elder Bastian-mission secretary, Elder Hansen-assistant, Elder Andia-assistant, Elder Rodriguez-mission financial secretary, Elder Williamson-training for mission financial secretary and Elder Mangelson-mission historian.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-25438979920264016782011-06-25T10:30:00.004-04:002011-06-25T10:45:24.914-04:00Changes in the Chile Osorno Mission . . .<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-meBaI92Uwh0/TgXxhVTDJHI/AAAAAAAADbk/eHek5JBSPnU/s1600/J%2BN%2Breduced%2Bsize%2Bphoto.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622165264796951666" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-meBaI92Uwh0/TgXxhVTDJHI/AAAAAAAADbk/eHek5JBSPnU/s400/J%2BN%2Breduced%2Bsize%2Bphoto.JPG" /></a> On Tuesday, June 28th John and Nancy Rappleye will arrive in Osorno to begin presiding over this great mission for the next three years. The Rappleye´s current home is in St. George, Utah, but they have lived internationally for many years, including 4 years recently in Santiago, Chile. He served his mission as a young man in Brasil, but they are both fluent in Spanish and already have a love for Chile and its people. They will be a wonderful blessing to the mission, the members and these great missionaries. Susie and I look forward to meeting them and are grateful that they are willing to come and serve.<br /><br />Susie and I will be leaving the mission on June 29th and will be meeting that evening in Santiago with our missionaries that have already completed their service. We are very excited to see them again and have one more opportunity to express our love and gratitude for them. We fly home on June 30th and arrive in SLC on July 1st. For any that would be interested, we are scheduled to report in our home ward in Heber City, the Lake Creek First Ward on July 10th at 1:00 pm. The ward building is located at: 6250 E 1200 S, Heber City, UT.<br /><br />We love this mission. We love the Chilean people. And we love these greatest of all great missionaries. What a privilege it has been to serve at their side. We will forever be grateful to the Lord for the blessings of this mission. And we are looking forward to seeing our family, friends and former missionaries. We are especially looking forward to holding our 7 grandchildren.<br /><br /><br /><div></div>Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-67939074258058631442011-06-23T10:28:00.003-04:002011-06-23T11:07:41.877-04:00June Cambios . . .<div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 346px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621423319211153810" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ft5Hr9R8FWo/TgNOuamtmZI/AAAAAAAADbE/VoFd13Llcgc/s400/IMG_5715a.JPG" /><br />Susie and I welcomed our final group of new missionaries this week. They were originally scheduled to arrive next week, but we moved everything up a week so as to not conflict with the arrival of the new mission president and his wife. Pictured above (l-r) are: Elder Johnson from California, Elder Anderson from Utah, Elder Baker from Utah and Elder Mortensen from California. And while this is a small group, they are obviously exceptional young men and will be excellent missionaries. We are excited to see their potential and will regret not being able to witness their continued growth and service in the mission. They replace a group of 10 and I think they are up to the task.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621423323251629794" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L6G0oN8epXw/TgNOupqCXuI/AAAAAAAADbM/rkbfW_gmxrw/s400/IMG_5737.JPG" /><br />And we have said good-bye to our final group of missionaries finishing their service. Seated with us above (l-r) are Hna Smith from California and Hna Thompson from Virginia. Standing (l-r) are: Elder Andia from Argentina who is one of our assistants, Elder Hunsaker from Wyoming, Elder Nikolaus from Arizona, Elder Evans from Utah, Elder Valentine from Utah, Elder Cook from Idaho, Elder Sanford from Idaho, Elder Gonzalez from Uruguay, Elder Aros from Chile and Elder Hansen from Connecticut our other assistant. These have been very effective missionaries and have had a powerful impact on the mission and on us. We are grateful for the privilege of serving with them and seeing their growth as missionaries.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621423331776053682" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z77Ks9CkBC4/TgNOvJaawbI/AAAAAAAADbU/7X2rD-astCg/s400/IMG_5738.JPG" />We always take a silly shot of the missionaries and this group is as goofy as any of them. We love their playfulness and especially their dedication to the work. You may not be able to notice, but they have completed repainting the mission home so the walls have a different color. New carpeting is being installed downstairs this week. Nice changes and updates for the new president and his wife. We have loved this home and have been very comfortable here.</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621428043635799714" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F8TaRuaaMRY/TgNTBadUtqI/AAAAAAAADbc/_PnkG7jddGc/s400/IMG_5742.JPG" /><br /><br /><p>Above is a final look at our transfer board after the new missionaries arrived and all the missionaries are located in their new sectors for this cambio. We will finish the mission with 166 missionaries, including 23 Sisters and 143 Elders. With respect to their nationality, we have: From the US: 110, Chile: 24, Argentina: 6, Peru: 5, Honduras: 4, Colombia: 3, Bolivia: 2, Canada: 2, Ecuador: 2, El Salvador: 2, Mexico: 2, Curacao (Netherlands): 1, Panama: 1, Uruguay: 1 and South Africa: 1. During our 3 years of service, we have served with 435 missionaries. What a wonderful privilege. And we love them all!</p>Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-24895466074049642232011-06-05T14:42:00.003-04:002011-06-05T14:58:35.219-04:00Puyehue Volcano Erupts . . .<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614809150879107730" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AtJthZOkW0k/TevPLJfDCpI/AAAAAAAADas/wMlEXaoIgwQ/s400/IMG_1524.JPG" /><br />Some of you will have heard that the Puyehue Volcano, which is near Osorno began erupting yesterday. There has not been an eruption at this volcano since 1960 in conjunction with the large earthquake centered near Valdivia. We felt several tremors yesterday, but I don´t know if they were caused by the volcano or the volcano caused the tremors. As you can see from the photos, the volcano continues to send ash and smoke some 6 miles up into the atmosphere. Fortunately, we don´t have missionaries too close as the volcano is about an hour East of Osorno near the border with Argentina. Winds generally blow west to east, so most of the ash is falling in Argentina. Sorry, Bariloche.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614809153742649874" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e6_WxVl4nBQ/TevPLUJxOhI/AAAAAAAADa0/Opm-m0ehtl0/s400/IMG_1529.JPG" /><br />After a stake conference here in Osorno, Susie and I drove east towards the volcano to take some pictures. The best photos are from distance because as you get closer the air is full of ash and you can´t see clearly. Air quality will be something we will be watching very closely for our missionaries.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vJTIRdVJ7D8/TevPMAoKgAI/AAAAAAAADa8/S8s_fWB2yZw/s1600/IMG_1520.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614809165681295362" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vJTIRdVJ7D8/TevPMAoKgAI/AAAAAAAADa8/S8s_fWB2yZw/s400/IMG_1520.JPG" /></a> You get a sense from the close-up of the power of this plume. We are blessed that it is isolated and for now doesn´t look threatening to our missionaries and members. Our missionaries are all equiped with an emergency pack and we will stay alert.Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-1094102275589821872011-05-30T15:47:00.003-04:002011-05-30T16:09:31.045-04:00Coyhaique Zone Conference . . .<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612600121911931954" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5GGNVba57Xk/TeP2EvTf9DI/AAAAAAAADaI/CT5rpww6W_o/s400/IMG_1356a.JPG" /><br />This past Saturday we had our final zone conference in Coyhaique. For us this was a special occasion because it was our final trip to Coyhaique. We love this place and these people so much. Seated above (l-r) are: Hna Grimes from California and Hna McShane from Washington. Standing (l-r) are: Elder Tyus from Colorado, Elder Bevan from Wyoming, Elder Coria from Argentina, Elder Nelson from Utah, Elder Beletanga from Ecuador, Elder Seegrist from Utah, Elder Davis from Idaho, Elder Fonda from Utah, Elder Retamal from Chile, Elder Himes from Utah, Elder Richan from Utah and Elder Turner from Georgia. The two zone leaders are Elders Retamal and Bevan.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612600123076167730" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ODdzpdFngps/TeP2EzpEyDI/AAAAAAAADaY/chQEYxkZ35A/s400/IMG_1366a.JPG" /><br />With this conference we completed our vaccinations for the mission. A local inactive sister, who is a paramedic, volunteered to come over and give the shots. Above are Elders Beletanga, Seegrist, Bevan and Himes showing proof of their courage.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612600121004090130" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yfmNiNSgXrM/TeP2Er7DYxI/AAAAAAAADaQ/uB7927EUP7k/s400/IMG_1363a.JPG" /><br />Above are Elders Tyus, Nelson and Fonda proudly displaying their colorful bandages.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i3kO8_hpvN0/TeP2FHfmE5I/AAAAAAAADag/ZEtNO9B7p4U/s1600/IMG_1368a.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612600128405115794" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i3kO8_hpvN0/TeP2FHfmE5I/AAAAAAAADag/ZEtNO9B7p4U/s400/IMG_1368a.JPG" /></a> And never to be outdone are our mighty sisters, Hnas McShane and Grimes.Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-74960138196583600612011-05-30T15:28:00.002-04:002011-05-30T15:47:07.587-04:00Puerto Montt Zone Conference . . .<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612593873219741362" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JqBNGmi93G4/TePwZBHL5rI/AAAAAAAADZ4/EskxV7134z4/s400/IMG_5648a.JPG" /><br />On Thursday of last week we had our zone conference in Puerto Montt. Three different zones attend this conference. Above is the Puerto Varas Zone. Seated (l-r) are the two zone leaders Elder Nikolaus from Arizona and Elder Sheahan from Montana. Standing (l-r) are: Elder Silva from Chile, Elder Contreras from Chile, Elder Hopkins from Utah, Elder Galarza from Argentina, Elder Urrutia from Chile, Elder Christensen from Arizona, Elder Hauver from Utah, Elder Lux from Utah, Elder Hezeltine from Utah, Elder Frost from Utah, Elder Davis from Colorado, Elder Mussi from Argentina, Elder Gonzalez from Uruguay and Elder Vidal from Chile.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gqwcsz7FcW4/TePwZJQbl3I/AAAAAAAADaA/nr7ofrzggrM/s1600/IMG_5652a.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612593875406002034" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gqwcsz7FcW4/TePwZJQbl3I/AAAAAAAADaA/nr7ofrzggrM/s400/IMG_5652a.JPG" /></a> Above is the Puerto Montt Zone. Seated (l-r) are: Hna Byam from Canada and Hna Larkin from Utah. Standing (l-r) are: Elder Williamson from South Africa, Elder Meza from Peru, Elder Bluth from Arizona, Elder Riquelme from Chile, Elder Drake from Utah, Elder Gatica from Chile, Elder Reeder from Utah, Elder Colque from Bolivia, Elder Purser from Alabama, Elder Walker from Idaho, Elder Aston from Utah, Elder Hamblin from Utah, Elder Gomez from Colombia, Elder Figgins from Utah, Elder Urias from Honduras, Elder Walker from Texas, Elder Fairbourne from Idaho and Elder Murphy from Utah. The two zone leaders are Elders Walker and Hamblin.<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qRNIjw8wSok/TePwY4FPjII/AAAAAAAADZw/PRooxayrSEY/s1600/IMG_5644a.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612593870795672706" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qRNIjw8wSok/TePwY4FPjII/AAAAAAAADZw/PRooxayrSEY/s400/IMG_5644a.JPG" /></a> Above is the Chiloé Zone. Seated (l-r) are: Hna Skinner from Utah and Hna Smith from California. Standing (l-r) are: Elder Carrizo from Chile, Elder McGowan from Mississippi, Elder Trammell from Utah, Elder Osborn from Colorado, Elder Oakden from Utah, Elder Crane from Utah, Elder Hafen from Idaho and Elder Ramirez from El Salvador. The two zone leaders are Elders Carrizo and McGowan.</div></div>Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-81161170377732243632011-05-25T18:30:00.003-04:002011-05-25T18:49:16.549-04:00Osorno Zone Conference . . .<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jq_JwlvS3RQ/Td2DrnG8u6I/AAAAAAAADZo/LmD0vKERkq4/s1600/IMG_5641a.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 274px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610785496029248418" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jq_JwlvS3RQ/Td2DrnG8u6I/AAAAAAAADZo/LmD0vKERkq4/s400/IMG_5641a.JPG" /></a> We have three different zones that attend in Osorno. Above is the La Union Zone. Seated (l-r) are: Hna Fuenteabla from Chile and Hna Thompson from Virginia. Standing (l-r) are: Elder Juarez from Chile, Elder Epperson from Virginia, Elder Burge from Utah, Elder Jones from Texas, Elder Lund from Utah, Elder Welling from Oregon, Elder Richardson from Utah, Elder Gomez from Argentina, Elder Muñoz from Chile, Elder Lugo from Texas and Elder Valentine from Utah. The zone leaders are Elders Welling and Lund.<br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610785481802348194" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CUD3KSq-zRQ/Td2DqyG_dqI/AAAAAAAADZQ/W7sDKox8R2E/s400/IMG_5635a.JPG" /></div><br /><div>Above is the Osorno Zone. Seated (l-r) are: Hna Fernandez from Peru, Hna Nakayama from Hawaii, Hna Turcios from Honduras, Hna Campos from Chile, Hna Hunt from Utah and Hna Biddulph from Colorado. Standing (l-r) are: Elder Bastian from California, Elder Amato from Argentina, Elder Patton from Idaho, Elder Ashby from Utah, Elder Evans from Utah, Elder Day from Utah, Elder Mangelson from Ohio, Elder Wirthlin from Utah, Elder Rodriguez from Uruguay, Elder Canepa from Chile, Elder Hansen from Connecticut, Elder Andia from Argentina and Elder Biddulph from Colorado. The zone leaders are Elders Evans and Ashby.</div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 271px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610785487631770082" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t3dPfEKk-r8/Td2DrH01YeI/AAAAAAAADZY/rL4K22pXSfw/s400/IMG_5637a.JPG" /></div><br /><div>Above is the Osorno Rahue Zone. Seated (l-r) are: Hna Neubert from North Carolina and Hna Herbert from Idaho. Standing (l-r) are: Elder Archiprette from Argentina, Elder LeBaron from Arizona, Elder Grover from Washington, Elder Cook from Idaho, Elder Miner from Utah, Elder Williams from North Carolina, Elder Correa from Chile, Elder Carsey (the tall one) from California, Elder Villantoy from Peru, Elder Smith from Idaho, Elder Johnston from Utah, Elder Jones from Utah, Elder Sebrands from Utah, Elder Turner from North Carolina, Elder Ciquero from Peru and Elder Galovich from Wyoming. The zone leaders are Elders Cook and LeBaron.</div><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-flNqBhOjX7Y/Td2DrfQRp4I/AAAAAAAADZg/80k2fuYWQ84/s1600/IMG_5628a.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610785493920884610" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-flNqBhOjX7Y/Td2DrfQRp4I/AAAAAAAADZg/80k2fuYWQ84/s400/IMG_5628a.JPG" /></a>We celebrated Mirta´s birthday today with the rest of the missionaries. Mirta is the housekeeper at the Mission Home and has been one of the most wonderful blessings of our mission. She is a great help and we will miss her very, very much.</div>Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-14159084048348185542011-05-25T18:09:00.002-04:002011-05-25T18:30:22.201-04:00Valdivia Zone Conference . . .<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PD6sNckTY98/Td1-9Q7nhqI/AAAAAAAADZI/biTksaJW4mY/s1600/IMG_5623a.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610780301755647650" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PD6sNckTY98/Td1-9Q7nhqI/AAAAAAAADZI/biTksaJW4mY/s400/IMG_5623a.JPG" /></a> There are four zones that meet in Valdivia. Above is the Villarrica Zone. Seated (l-r) are Hna Bertagnole from Kansas and Hna Gebara from California. Standing (l-r) are: Elder Coles from Utah, Elder Booth from Utah, Elder Guillén from Peru (he´s very short, so he is actually standing on a chair), Elder Ashton from Utah, Elder Arce from South Carolina and Elder Sanford from Idaho. The zone leaders are Elders Ashton and Guillén.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cf8SCeXGxK0/Td1-9OmLl3I/AAAAAAAADZA/3MHDB2K5N5Y/s1600/IMG_5617a.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610780301128865650" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cf8SCeXGxK0/Td1-9OmLl3I/AAAAAAAADZA/3MHDB2K5N5Y/s400/IMG_5617a.JPG" /></a> Next up the Los Lagos Zone. Standing (l-r) are: Elder Winsor from Idaho, Elder Romero from Ecuador, Elder Cayoja from Bolivia, Elder Gonzalez from Chile, Elder Thorup from Utah, Elder Broadhead from Idaho, Elder Hunsaker from Wyoming and Elder Blotter from Illinois. The zone leaders are Elders Hunsaker and Gonzalez.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dCtB8awP8SA/Td1-89iVd2I/AAAAAAAADY4/Pd-gXzfjfpw/s1600/IMG_5611a.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 286px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610780296549332834" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dCtB8awP8SA/Td1-89iVd2I/AAAAAAAADY4/Pd-gXzfjfpw/s400/IMG_5611a.JPG" /></a> There are two zones in Valdivia. Above is the Valdivia Zone. Sitting (l-r) are: Hna Donoso from Chile and Hna Kitto from Utah. Standing (l-r) are: Elder Cardona from Colombia, Elder Cruz from Curacao, Elder Olavarria from Chile, Elder Martinez from Honduras, Elder Dunford from Texas, Elder Amaya from Mexico, Elder Elmer from Arizona, Elder Barbosa from Colombia, Elder Ruz from Canada, Elder McCormick from Arizona and Elder Amezcua from Minnesota. The zone leaders are Elder Amezcua and Cardona.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T0H6RdVABco/Td1-8q6dCQI/AAAAAAAADYw/URnWapXrHoo/s1600/IMG_5608a.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 283px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610780291550218498" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T0H6RdVABco/Td1-8q6dCQI/AAAAAAAADYw/URnWapXrHoo/s400/IMG_5608a.JPG" /></a> Above is the Valdivia Calle Calle Zone. Sitting (l-r) are: Hna Chamorro from Chile and Hna Baum from Arizona. Standing (l-r) are: Elder Jefferson from Utah, Elder Bravo from Chile, Elder Aros from Chile, Elder Carmen from Utah, Elder Diaz from Chile, Elder Quispe from Chile, Elder Magaña from California, Elder Helgesen (the tall one) from Utah, Elder Grotenhuis from New Hampshire, Elder Nickel from Idaho, Elder Bowers from Nevada and Elder Wood from Idaho. The zone leaders are Elders Helgesen and Bravo.</div></div></div>Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-32410383013291525342011-05-23T15:16:00.002-04:002011-05-23T15:30:46.525-04:00Punta Arenas Zone Conference . . .<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609993092022934082" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lNw9ZVK8TkU/Tdqy_oJsGkI/AAAAAAAADYY/-OB4lWHqinM/s400/IMG_1235b.JPG" /> We have begun our final zone conferences with the missionaries and started last week with the Punta Arenas Zone. Seated above (l-r) are: Hna Nava from Mexico, Hna Contreras from Chile, Hna Tauteoli from Utah and Hna Moss from Washington. Standing (l-r) are: Elder Haug from Washington, Elder Pearson from Utah, Elder Barben from Utah, Elder Pugh from Utah, Elder Dean from Utah, Elder Key from Texas, Elder Cross from Texas, Elder Vaquerano from El Salvador, Elder Cornejo from Chile, Elder Vilorio from Honduras, Elder Camarena from Panama, Elder Metcalf from Texas, Elder Fabrizio from Utah, Elder Rainey from Arizon, Elder Palmer from New York and Elder Cooper from Utah. Elder Cornejo and Elder Fabrizio are the zone leaders here. What a great group.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609993102392328706" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OV2WKkc_wYQ/TdqzAOx8ggI/AAAAAAAADYg/wwgzWA3qrKA/s400/IMG_1246b.JPG" />This month we are also providing flu vaccinations for the missionaries. Above is Hna Tauteoli administering the injection to Elder Vaquerano. He was so funny and really didn´t want the shot. But he was brave and set a great example for the rest. Elder Vilorio is giving him much needed comfort.</p><br /><p><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ikl76qeYko0/TdqzAvARTWI/AAAAAAAADYo/po6Rlz8PkH0/s1600/IMG_1257b.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609993111042346338" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ikl76qeYko0/TdqzAvARTWI/AAAAAAAADYo/po6Rlz8PkH0/s400/IMG_1257b.JPG" /></a> We woke up Sunday to a beautiful wintry day. It snowed all morning, but we were fortunate to make it out on our afternoon flight. It gets cold, windy and snowy in Punta Arenas during the winter (actually is cold and windy year round), but at least they have natural gas heating. It makes all the difference in the world. </p>Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-31687836468314276902011-05-19T11:03:00.002-04:002011-05-19T11:26:36.748-04:00May Cambios . . .<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608444130147002018" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TPqYdAwbBQc/TdUyOLgJZqI/AAAAAAAADX4/00O725-44l4/s400/IMG_5571a.JPG" /><br />We received 8 wonderful new missionaries this week and we were excited to welcome them to the greatest mission in the world. (I know all mission presidents say that, but at least one of us can be correct.) Seated with us on the couch is Hna Kitto from Orem, Utah. Standing (l-r) are: Elder Andia from Argentina our new assistant, Elder Hansen from New Hampshire our other assistant, Elder Magaña from National City, California, Elder Amato from Mendoza, Argentina, Elder Villantoy from Lima, Peru, Elder Burge from Stansbury Park, Utah, Elder Colque from Santa Cruz, Bolivia, Elder Hauver from Lehi, Utah, Elder Wood from Rigby, Idaho and Elder Coles from Utah our outgoing assistant.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608444132989602642" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zm_84jYDeeg/TdUyOWF4C1I/AAAAAAAADYA/xv1rLT1tEZk/s400/IMG_1214.JPG" /><br />In all the confusion, we forgot to take a picture of the departing missionaries in the mission home. I am so disappointed that we missed that. At least we have a picture of them at the bus terminal. Pictured above (l-r) are: Elder Benitez from Uruguay, Elder Paris from Chile, Elder Cortéz from Nicaragua, Hna Kelley from Montgomery, Alabama, Elder Olmedo from Paraguay and Elder Jaita from Bolivia. It just breaks our hearts to say goodbye to these wonderful missionaries. We will forever be grateful for their faithful service.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608444136794995666" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KqxsOr5m6l4/TdUyOkRJu9I/AAAAAAAADYI/9bWtbFQ0JTw/s400/IMG_1224a.JPG" /><br />Also leaving this week are Elder and Hna Hamilton from Colorado. They have served two years as our senior couple and have been a great blessing to the mission. Elder Hamilton has served as one of my counselors and has been a great help in the districts and independent branches. And Hna Hamilton has directed a program of piano instruction and musical presentations that has left and indelible mark on the mission and many of its members. We have been so grateful for the help these past two years and will miss them very much. Actually we will get to see them in July, so that´s real nice.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ibLxxozzeq4/TdUyOnd9YtI/AAAAAAAADYQ/c7ld0EvZQ2A/s1600/IMG_5582a.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608444137654018770" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ibLxxozzeq4/TdUyOnd9YtI/AAAAAAAADYQ/c7ld0EvZQ2A/s400/IMG_5582a.JPG" /></a> With this cambio we say goodbye to Elder Coles who has been released as our assistant and is transfered to Villarrica where he will finish his mission in August. Our new assistant is Elder Andia pictured above with Elder Hansen. Elder Andia is from Argentina and is a wonderful young missionary. These young men have a powerful impact on the success of our mission. What a privilege it is to serve with them.Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-30922227797456153922011-05-05T15:01:00.003-03:002011-05-05T15:31:29.850-03:00May Zone Leader Council . . .<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 229px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603294629494253154" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vTscwUJfCBA/TcLmxyrb5mI/AAAAAAAADXg/IoX2_d5QRSA/s400/IMG_5556.JPG" /><br />Today was our monthly zone leader council and we enjoy so much being with these great missionaries. They are doing a great job and we are seeing a great change in our missionaries due to their influence. They are the best. <br /><br />In front, (l-r) are: Elder Gonzalez from Chile, Elder Carrizo from Chile, Elder Walker from Idaho, Elder Evans from Utah, Elder Coles from Utah, Elder Hunsaker from Wyoming, Elder Miner from Utah and Elder Retamal from Chile. Standing (l-r) are: Elder Jefferson from Utah, Elder LeBaron from Arizona, Elder Cook from Idaho, Elder Andia from Argentina, Elder Sheahan from Montana, Elder Lund from Utah, Elder Helgesen from Utah, Elder Christensen from Arizona, Elder Amezcua from Minnesotta, Elder McGowan from Mississippi, Elder Nikolaus from Arizona, Elder Hansen from Connecticut, Elder Cortez from Nicaragua and Elder Ashton from Utah.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 264px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603294635574292066" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eHDwMFQ3t0o/TcLmyJVB7mI/AAAAAAAADXo/vFpvgtSnIKE/s400/IMG_5557.JPG" /><br />Those that know us can easily guess who it was that inspired the "let´s pick up the president" picture. And obviously, she has the camera.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rThchL3sTrk/TcLo1wxV07I/AAAAAAAADXw/eMyQljZl9fI/s1600/IMG_1103.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 237px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603296896724882354" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rThchL3sTrk/TcLo1wxV07I/AAAAAAAADXw/eMyQljZl9fI/s400/IMG_1103.JPG" /></a>We have three independent branches in the mission; that is, they do not belong to any district or stake. These are in Fresia, Los Muermos and Calbuco. This past Sunday we visited the Los Muermos Branch for the last time. These are such wonderful members and we were blessed with such a beautiful day to be with them. The branch president, President Osorio and his family are some of the very, very best. The two missionaries serving currently in the branch are Elder Riquelme from Chile and Elder Purser from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. We were very happy to learn that Elder Purser´s family is safe after the storms that effected Tuscaloosa.Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-80247616874274750062011-04-30T17:56:00.001-03:002011-04-30T17:58:10.028-03:00Welcome to Chile!<iframe height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/L03hSqXq6Ig" frameborder="0" width="640"></iframe><br /><br />Found this video on YouTube and just had to share. Enjoy!Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-51764978746326506392011-04-30T12:10:00.004-03:002011-04-30T12:50:32.618-03:00April Miscellaneous . . .<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6w4_H1faxs8/TbwomhSmMqI/AAAAAAAADXU/JzotodN4bP4/s1600/IMG_1018.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601396678778565282" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6w4_H1faxs8/TbwomhSmMqI/AAAAAAAADXU/JzotodN4bP4/s400/IMG_1018.JPG" /></a> Susie and I were in Santiago this week for a meeting with the Area Presidency and the presidents and wives of the other missions in Chile. Above are President and Sister May of the Santiago North Mission, and President and Sister Swenson of the Concepcion South Mission. We arrived with them in 2008 and will be completing our missions together on July 1, 2011. We have loved serving with them and all the other mission presidents and wives in Chile. Our annual meetings with them have been unforgettable.<br /><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601396667309176898" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NxmtvGMUcaM/Tbwol2kFOEI/AAAAAAAADXE/PwB87bHQD68/s400/IMG_1031.JPG" /></div><br /><br /><div>We try and take advantage of being in Santiago to get together with our former missionaries. Above are former Elder Cordero, Hna Iribarra, Elder Salvatierra, Camila from Osorno who studies in Santiago, Elder Vergara and Elder Rivera. Vergara, Salvatierra and Rivera are instructors at the Santiago MTC.</div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MrX3Rlk-kFU/TbwomYHpErI/AAAAAAAADXM/UZ5Ht0q14V0/s1600/IMG_1099.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601396676316697266" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MrX3Rlk-kFU/TbwomYHpErI/AAAAAAAADXM/UZ5Ht0q14V0/s400/IMG_1099.JPG" /></a> Saturday is P-Day in Osorno and the Assistants and the Zone Leaders came by to wash their own truck and Susie some how put them to work washing ours. I suppose the pizza we´ve ordered will be suitable compensation. (l-r) are Elder Coles from Utah, Elder Hansen from Connecticut, Elder McGowan from Mississippi and Elder Evans from Utah.<br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V5IgE6v5wHY/Tbwolp9NcPI/AAAAAAAADW8/rxJWpBDpFPk/s1600/IMG_0994.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601396663924912370" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V5IgE6v5wHY/Tbwolp9NcPI/AAAAAAAADW8/rxJWpBDpFPk/s400/IMG_0994.JPG" /></a> One of the difficult but wonderful experiences as we finish our mission is our visits to the branches on Sundays. This past Sunday we attended church at the Panguipulli Branch. Above are some of the faithful members of this great branch. The two missionaries serving in Panguipulli are Elder Romero from Ecuador and Elder Broadhead from Idaho. We will miss them very much. This Sunday we will be in Los Muermos.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z2-kbuytewc/Tbwolb7b3yI/AAAAAAAADW0/fnyy7Ujdl5E/s1600/IMG_0973.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601396660159373090" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z2-kbuytewc/Tbwolb7b3yI/AAAAAAAADW0/fnyy7Ujdl5E/s400/IMG_0973.JPG" /></a> Each month we host family home evenings in the mission home with members from wards in and around Osorno. In order to attend, members must bring an inactive or non-member friend. Last week was the Ecuador Ward and above are some of the members and friends that attended. The lesson was given by Hna Larkin from Utah and Hna Nakayama from Hawaii. Susie always bakes cookies and banana bread which are great hits. If we are in town during the day, she invites some of the sisters to come over and help her cook which she enjoys very much, and they are excited to learn to bake American style cookies. Next will be the Ovejeria Ward.</div></div></div></div>Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-85818138501374204792011-04-08T19:01:00.005-03:002011-04-08T19:15:57.344-03:00April Zone Leader Council . . .<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593337108318879410" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XQzxY4L83Uk/TZ-GdxpbfrI/AAAAAAAADVk/YVbCqkV1KVw/s400/IMG_5539.JPG" /> We had our monthly zone leader council today at the Mission Home. We meet in the basement conference room for training and discussion. We´ve been blessed with the best missionaries in the world and even greater young missionary leaders, so we always enjoy this time with the zone leaders. Today our assistants also presented a great training on the Restoration. Pictured above kneeling (l-r): Elder McGowan from Mississippi, Elder Carrizo from Chile, Elder Retamal from Chile, Elder Miner from Utah, Elder Jefferson from Utah, and Elder Hansen our assistant from Connecticut. Standing (l-r) are: Elder Ashton from Utah, Elder LeBaron from Arizona, Elder Coles our assistant from Utah, Elder Sheahan from Montana, Elder Cook from Idaho, Elder Cortéz from Nicaragua, Elder Helgesen from Utah, Elder Hunsaker from Wyoming, Elder Nikolaus from Arizona, Elder Evans from Utah, Elder Christensen from Arizona, Elder Andia from Argentina, Elder Walker from Idaho, Elder Gonzalez from Chile, Elder Amezcua from Minnesota, Elder Lund from Utah and Elder and Hna Hamilton our senior couple that leaves in May. (Sorry we didn´t position ourselves better for the sun) <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fgps6kiMfkw/TZ-GeXrsCyI/AAAAAAAADVs/sK_4jsa6nls/s1600/IMG_5543.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593337118528899874" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fgps6kiMfkw/TZ-GeXrsCyI/AAAAAAAADVs/sK_4jsa6nls/s400/IMG_5543.JPG" /></a> It is custom to take a silly shot after the initial photo and its always interesting to see what these guys can come up with. We love them very, very much.Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-46059097310173280122011-04-07T14:21:00.003-03:002011-04-07T14:57:23.964-03:00April Cambios . . .<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 265px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592894538655755410" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zECIrgiEKvI/TZ3z81LMbJI/AAAAAAAADU8/MkstDvmSuo0/s400/DSC02272a.JPG" /> Thirteen new missionaries arrived in the mission on Tuesday. These are always exciting days because the new missionaries arrive with such enthusiasm. And in spite of their long day of travel, they are energized and anxious to go to work. We were especially happy that it was a sunny day to welcome them. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592894551623282722" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-74XnQPDNeEs/TZ3z9le5MCI/AAAAAAAADVM/sh_5QC4yQwY/s400/IMG_5479.JPG" /> We always feed the new missionaries a nice lunch and then go through individual interviews and group training. Pictured above are the new missionaries. Seated with us is Hna Chamorro from Robinson Crusoe Island, Chile. Also seated are our two assistants Elder Coles and Elder Hansen. Standing (l-r): Elder Arce from York, South Carolina, Elder Viramontes from Spanish Fork, Utah, Elder Davis from Conifer, Colorado, Elder Archiprette from Argentina, Elder Trammell from Syracuse, Utah, Elder Canepa from Chile, Elder Bowers from Las Vegas, Nevada, Elder Juarez from Chile, Elder Hopkins from Spanish Fork, Utah, Elder Cayoja from Bolivia, Elder Fairbourne from Shelley, Idaho and Elder Cruz from Curacao. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 290px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592894557504735778" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GxufH9_--uc/TZ3z97ZJCiI/AAAAAAAADVU/Vx7AzChHBFU/s400/IMG_5528.JPG" /> The happy day is always followed by a sad day when we have to say goodbye to those missionaries finishing their term in the mission. Included in this great group of missionaries are some exceptional leaders including a former assistant, zone leaders and district leaders. Standing (l-r) are: Elder Coles one of our assistants, Elder Riches from Grantsville, Utah, Elder Pereira from Chile, Elder Muñoz from Chile, Elder Navarro from Peru, Elder Cisternas from Chile, Elder Moyano from Ecuador and Elder Hansen our other assistant. I can´t say enough about the great impact these missionaries have had on the mission and in our lives. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tlKqd-9U-wo/TZ3z-XDzalI/AAAAAAAADVc/ZT98nulnRj0/s1600/IMG_0700.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592894564931430994" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tlKqd-9U-wo/TZ3z-XDzalI/AAAAAAAADVc/ZT98nulnRj0/s400/IMG_0700.JPG" /></a> Also finishing their mission this past cambio was Elder Razón who would have left with this group but was allowed to leave a few weeks early to begin his studies. Elder Razón from Chile was a former mission secretary and a wonderful young man. In spite of his unique talents at imitating me and other missionaries, I will personally miss this missionary very much. What a talented and faithful young man. <br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NBrb9V3ScfI/TZ3z9WNCysI/AAAAAAAADVE/C6-d5olUOyo/s1600/IMG_0936.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592894547521882818" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NBrb9V3ScfI/TZ3z9WNCysI/AAAAAAAADVE/C6-d5olUOyo/s400/IMG_0936.JPG" /></a> With this cambio come some changes in the office staff. Pictured above (l-r): Elder Rodriguez from Uruguay the mission financial secretary, Elder Bastian from El Dorado Hills, California who will train to become the new mission secretary, Elder Davis from Soda Springs, Idaho who has been the mission secretary for the past five cambios and Elder Dunford from Sugar Land, Texas our mission historian.</div></div></div>Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-65661709197018218802011-04-01T17:28:00.004-03:002011-04-01T17:38:13.418-03:00The Biddulph´s Arrive . . .<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590715330697599074" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WwiZZvwMzfk/TZY1-O6PmGI/AAAAAAAADUs/-9Y5ydDE25o/s400/IMG_0903.JPG" /> We welcomed the arrival today of Elder and Hna Biddulph who will be joining the mission as a new senior couple. They are from Centennial, Colorado and served an earlier mission in the Santiago Temple. We were blessed with a beautiful sunny fall day. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BCgv1QaR06I/TZY1-QA6AKI/AAAAAAAADU0/2Roz5bYkJwo/s1600/IMG_0907.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590715330993979554" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BCgv1QaR06I/TZY1-QA6AKI/AAAAAAAADU0/2Roz5bYkJwo/s400/IMG_0907.JPG" /></a> We enjoyed a nice lunch and interview with the Biddulph´s before sending them off to get oriented by Elder and Sister Hamilton. The Hamilton´s are scheduled to complete their mission on May 20th. We have enjoyed serving with the Hamilton´s and are now looking forward to getting to know the Biddulph´s. We have been blessed with wonderful senior missionaries in the mission and will always be grateful for their service and strength.Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-52252376370944402772011-04-01T16:01:00.004-03:002011-04-01T16:42:20.069-03:00Final Visit to Puerto Cisnes . . .<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590694773296743858" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VQyf6sS__H8/TZYjRon8RbI/AAAAAAAADUE/UXj5IwzOWEo/s400/IMG_0823.JPG" /> This past weekend we visited our missionaries in the Coyhaique Zone and took the opportunity to visit the Puerto Cisnes Branch one last time. This is one of my favorite places in the mission and we love the members so much. This is truly a special place in all of God´s creations. They average between 35 and 40 members attending and they are just the sweetest most faithful saints. <br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590694786157830866" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JDVO5S9iJpg/TZYjSYiQ4tI/AAAAAAAADUU/9pWwYwkLRZ8/s400/IMG_0827.JPG" /></div>We have two Elders serving in Puerto Cisnes and we took our assistants along with us on the trip. Pictured above (l-r) Elder Coles our assistant from SLC, Utah, Elder Nelson from Lindon, Utah who is serving in Cisnes, Elder Hansen from Connecticut our other assistant, and Elder Beletanga from Ecuador who serves in Cisnes. <br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590694783491108802" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N046j6OzKLo/TZYjSOmd78I/AAAAAAAADUM/GH5ZhtvPWY8/s400/IMG_0825.JPG" /></div>As you can imagine, Susie loves to engage with all the primary children and youth in these branches. She is pictured above with a small group that stayed after to visit with her. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590698396454182162" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oqMsAiGhXY8/TZYmkh7_XRI/AAAAAAAADUk/gIBCqBpVj0A/s400/IMG_0835.JPG" /> Hna Olga Soto is the Mamita for the missionaries in Puerto Cisnes and does such a wonderful job providing them with lunch and support. She and her husband partner with her sister and brother in law to run an hospedaje and tour business in Cisnes. We stay at their place when we visit and we feel like family with them. They hold a special place in our hearts and we are grateful for their love and service. If you want to see this beautiful place in the world, check out their website at: tourbellavista.cl <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590694798700842882" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qymEEVvnqUA/TZYjTHQwD4I/AAAAAAAADUc/aTPsJIl9nBA/s400/IMG_5471.JPG" /> We were blessed with the most beautiful weather on this trip for the 4-hour drive between Coyhaique and Puerto Cisnes. They´ve made much improvement on the road since my first visit several years ago. The picture above illustrates to some extent the incredible beauty of the drive. It is incredible and unforgettable. We will be back!Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-58459579632119103102011-03-23T10:59:00.002-03:002011-03-23T11:20:29.275-03:00Visit to Porvenir Branch . . .<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587276778532227874" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-liZ7yMfRQRI/TYn-oJ4zyyI/AAAAAAAADTE/etUprGPEWVU/s400/IMG_0736.JPG" /><br />Last Sunday was a very special day when I had the opportunity to visit the Porvenir Branch on Tierra del Fuego. This is the island at the very tip of South America and is half Chile and half Argentina. Porvenir is a 2-3 hour ferry ride across the Magellan Strait from Punta Arenas. We had about 35 members at church on Sunday and I will forever be grateful to them for changing their meeting times so I could visit. They hadn´t had a visit from a mission president in over 10 years. And now having been there, I only wish I could go back. This is obviously a very isolated region and the members, though few, are very faithful.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cMjArF4xCxQ/TYn-obnS_SI/AAAAAAAADTM/5sJlK2sEuZM/s1600/IMG_0737.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587276783290613026" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cMjArF4xCxQ/TYn-obnS_SI/AAAAAAAADTM/5sJlK2sEuZM/s400/IMG_0737.JPG" /></a> Above is a photo of President Carcamo, the branch president and his beautiful family. He and his wife are both paramedics and Pte Carcamo is also the assistant fiscal, which is a local government elected official. They are truly a blessing to the church in this region.<br /><br /><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R3lNa9kEllY/TYn-n2mEqRI/AAAAAAAADS8/BsJRNUV6PD0/s1600/IMG_0725.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587276773353367826" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R3lNa9kEllY/TYn-n2mEqRI/AAAAAAAADS8/BsJRNUV6PD0/s400/IMG_0725.JPG" /></a> This is the Elder´s little home that was built for them by Pte Carcamo in his back yard. It is probably the nicest house in the mission where missionaries live. Safe, clean and natural gas heating. It is further evidence of the Carcamo family´s love for the work.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_jDPd5IEtNg/TYn-nvjHpBI/AAAAAAAADS0/wpYpr7YW-7Q/s1600/IMG_0721.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587276771461932050" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_jDPd5IEtNg/TYn-nvjHpBI/AAAAAAAADS0/wpYpr7YW-7Q/s400/IMG_0721.JPG" /></a> A view of Porvenir from the ferry arriving from Punta Arenas. Unfortunately, Susie wasn´t able to make the trip because of the risk for sea sickness. The trip can be a little bumpy at times, but I was pretty lucky and enjoyed smooth sailing.</div></div></div>Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-52130730587956190452011-03-03T09:40:00.005-03:002011-03-03T10:05:43.244-03:00Zone Leader Council . . .<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-puq0INSmJ1M/TW-SD_F7_VI/AAAAAAAADSc/4XnOWB3RxFA/s1600/IMG_5016.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579839060508933458" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-puq0INSmJ1M/TW-SD_F7_VI/AAAAAAAADSc/4XnOWB3RxFA/s400/IMG_5016.JPG" /></a> <div>We had zone leader council this week at the mission home. This is always a hightlight of our month as we get to spend some time with these wonderful leaders in the mission. Kneeling in the front (l-r) are: Elder McGowan from Mississippi, Elder Retamal from Chile, Elder Miner from Utah and Elder Jefferson from Utah. Standing (l-r) are: Elder Nikolaus from Arizona, Elder Pereira from Chile, Elder Cornejo from Chile, Elder Christensen from Arizona, Elder Cook from Idaho, Elder Andia from Argentina, Elder Evans from Utah, Elder Cortéz from Nicaragua, Elder Helgesen from Utah, Elder Gonzalez from Chile, Elder Walker from Idaho, Elder Razón from Chile, Elder Coles (AP) from Utah, Elder Navarro from Peru, Elder LeBaron from Arizona, Elder Hansen (AP) from Connecticut, Elder Hunsaker from Wyoming and Elder Amezcua from Minnesota. Not pictured are our zone leaders in Coyhaique and Punta Arenas, Elder Muñoz from Chile, Elder Hamblin from Utah, Elder Welling from Oregon and Elder Olmedo from Paraguay.<br /><br />We´ve been blessed with the best missionaries and it is such a pleasure to serve with them. But these leaders are just truly exceptional. As a group they are faithful, obedient and committed to this work. And we love them very much.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ttapgtKJDQo/TW-M_XExRRI/AAAAAAAADSU/bew6WV2Kcb4/s1600/IMG_5018.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579833483489002770" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ttapgtKJDQo/TW-M_XExRRI/AAAAAAAADSU/bew6WV2Kcb4/s400/IMG_5018.JPG" /></a> They not only work hard, they are truly fun to be with. Thanks to all their parents and family for sharing them with the Lord and us during this time.</div>Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-40527066797225952942011-02-24T11:55:00.003-03:002011-02-24T12:59:36.086-03:00February Cambios . . .<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577272604401216034" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4fj3_juJrR8/TWZz4lDaKiI/AAAAAAAADC0/ZwsKTNqEKYU/s400/IMG_0416.JPG" /><br />Cambios came in two shifts because the group coming from the USA did not make their connections. So we first welcomed three young Chileans to the mission field. They are (l-r) Elder Urrutia from Santiago, Chile, Elder Contreras from Valparaiso, Chile and Elder Olavarria from Valparaiso, Chile. They will be wonderful young missionaries.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577272612855970706" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vr0EsB9bMjY/TWZz5EjLe5I/AAAAAAAADC8/voce0n9OtVk/s400/IMG_0435.JPG" /><br />Later that evening our group from the USA arrived. First row (l-r) are: Elder Winsor from Payette, Idaho, Elder Smith from Preston, Idaho, Elder Carmen from SLC, Utah and Elder Williams from Midland, Texas. Next to Susie on the second row is Hermana Hunt from South Jordan, Utah. They are excited to learn Spanish and adapt to mission life. We are confident they will all succeed wonderfully in the mission.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577272619302050066" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ByuyKpg8huY/TWZz5ckC2RI/AAAAAAAADDE/ku73KuA97CQ/s400/IMG_5004.JPG" /><br />While only eight new missionaries arrived this cambio, we had to say goodbye to ten excellent and experienced missionaries. And this group also included some exceptional leaders and powerful missionaries. Sitting (l-r) are: Hna Aponte from Argentina and Hna Bourne from SLC, Utah. Standing (l-r) are: Elder Hansen our new assistant from Connecticut, Elder Castaneda from El Salvador, Elder Barra from Chile, Elder Araneda from Chile, Elder Schubert from Canada, Elder Diaz from Chile, Elder Malca from Peru, Elder Silva from Honduras, Elder Gimenez from Argentina and Elder Coles our other assistant from Utah. When I think of when these missionaries arrived in the mission and the growth and impact they have had it is just incredible. We really suffer when they leave, but we are so proud of their faithful service.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577272628102950370" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nBQsReGBrzU/TWZz59WV7eI/AAAAAAAADDM/zcbay_rcYt8/s400/IMG_5008.JPG" /><br />We always take a silly photo with the missionaries that does a better job of reflecting the playfulness of these wonderful young men and women. We will miss them so much.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9JTx_9EwKl8/TWZz6QZ9ehI/AAAAAAAADDU/rkYrb0e6hWs/s1600/IMG_0420.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577272633218398738" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9JTx_9EwKl8/TWZz6QZ9ehI/AAAAAAAADDU/rkYrb0e6hWs/s400/IMG_0420.JPG" /></a>With this cambio we will make a change among our assistants. Elder Riches has served with us for 6 months and will complete his last cambio in Rio Bueno. We welcomed Elder Hansen from Connecticut, our newest assistant. From left to right are: Elder Coles from Utah, Elder Hansen from Connecticut and Elder Riches from Utah. We love these great young men and are so grateful for their service and help.Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-66328847827793263992011-02-17T19:04:00.000-03:002011-02-17T19:04:55.789-03:00Osorno, Chile . . .<iframe height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Y-d_q1pYHNc?fs=1" frameborder="0" width="425" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br /><br />Nice video showing sights of Osorno that I found on YouTube. Enjoy.Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-29451070263632373892011-02-17T18:47:00.003-03:002011-02-17T18:50:13.845-03:00Member and Missionary Combined Christmas Choir . . .<iframe height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/eDwBrSX7eU4?fs=1" frameborder="0" width="425" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br /><br />Found this video on YouTube of our December Christmas Choir. This was a combined choir of missionaries with members from the Osorno and Osorno Rahue Stakes. The concert was held in the Osorno Stake Center on Sunday evening and then outside in the Osorno Plaza on Wednesday evening. We were so proud of our missionaries and all the members that participated. It was incredible.Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-89547397511869159842011-02-15T10:04:00.003-03:002011-02-15T10:22:08.706-03:00Mission Tour with Elder Amado . . .Each year a member of the Area Presidency does a mission tour and speaks in conference with all our missionaries. This year, Elder Amado a member of the First Quorum of Seventy and Area President came to tour the mission with his wife. Over a period of nine days we took them around the mission and were blessed with their counsel and guidance. These visits are always a great blessing as it isn´t often that you have the opportunity to receive counsel directly from a General Authority of the church. <br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573903298799792674" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JAvo_pcV3FI/TVp7hLlW8iI/AAAAAAAADCQ/rL8aUiIMxdg/s400/IMG_4924.JPG" /><br />Meeting in Valdivia with the Villarrica, Los Lagos, Valdivia and Calle Calle Zones.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PvchipRdx-0/TVp7hRoQpUI/AAAAAAAADCY/lDqoS7VoKuI/s1600/IMG_4925.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573903300422575426" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PvchipRdx-0/TVp7hRoQpUI/AAAAAAAADCY/lDqoS7VoKuI/s400/IMG_4925.JPG" /></a> Meeting in Osorno with the La Union, Osorno and Rahue Zones. <div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pf5ngmv74l0/TVp7g6enwhI/AAAAAAAADCI/_g3sFaw7phc/s1600/IMG_0272.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573903294208131602" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pf5ngmv74l0/TVp7g6enwhI/AAAAAAAADCI/_g3sFaw7phc/s400/IMG_0272.JPG" /></a> Meeting in Puerto Montt with the Puerto Varas, Puerto Montt and Chiloé Zones.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D1Lq-ga2LWw/TVp7gvm8ZYI/AAAAAAAADCA/lyKjOxAJe-c/s1600/IMG_0252.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573903291290248578" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D1Lq-ga2LWw/TVp7gvm8ZYI/AAAAAAAADCA/lyKjOxAJe-c/s400/IMG_0252.JPG" /></a> Meeting in Coyhaique with the Coyhaique Zone.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M6PgmDe0WTY/TVp7gRS0OPI/AAAAAAAADB4/6garJU0cwXU/s1600/IMG_0226.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573903283152763122" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M6PgmDe0WTY/TVp7gRS0OPI/AAAAAAAADB4/6garJU0cwXU/s400/IMG_0226.JPG" /></a> Meeting in Punta Arenas with the Punta Arenas Zone.</div></div></div></div>Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-70669841081292919402011-01-26T11:25:00.003-03:002011-01-27T18:22:24.126-03:00Zone Leader Council . . .<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v0SVlTFSt8o/TUAvpmMXfQI/AAAAAAAAC_o/sMwXsast9Fs/s1600/IMG_4803.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566501531103493378" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v0SVlTFSt8o/TUAvpmMXfQI/AAAAAAAAC_o/sMwXsast9Fs/s400/IMG_4803.JPG" /></a> As you know, each month we hold zone leader council at the mission home. Pictured above (l-r) are: Elder Malca from Peru, Elder Hunsaker from Wyoming, Elder Andia from Argentina, Elder Coles from Utah, Elder Christensen from Arizona, Elder Walker from Idaho, Elder Cortéz from Nicaragua, Elder Navarro from Peru, Elder Diaz from Chile, Elder Hansen from Connecticut, Elder Helgesen from Utah, Elder Jefferson from Utah, Elder Araneda from Chile, Elder Gimenez from Argentina, Elder Barra from Chile, Elder Evans from Utah, Elder Razón from Chile, Elder LeBaron from Arizona, Elder Retamal from Chile, Elder Muñoz from Chile, Elder Gonzalez from Chile, Elder Riches from Utah, Elder Miner from Utah and Elder Pereira from Chile.<br /><br />During January we planned to bring in the zone leaders from Coyhaique and Punta Arenas. Unfortunately, there were strikes in Punta Arenas and so they were the only ones that weren´t able to attend. Not pictured then are Elder Welling from Oregon and Elder Olmedo from Paraguay. In fact, cambios from Punta Arenas took several days to accomplish because there were blockades preventing people from getting to and from the airport. Eventually, the missionaries had to walk between the barricades and haul their bags to the airport on foot. Gratefully, there were many members that watched over them in the process. The strikes are over now, but not in time for those two zone leaders to make the conference.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v0SVlTFSt8o/TUAvpAMWzzI/AAAAAAAAC_g/QCyw6hexjGQ/s1600/IMG_4811.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566501520902901554" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v0SVlTFSt8o/TUAvpAMWzzI/AAAAAAAAC_g/QCyw6hexjGQ/s400/IMG_4811.JPG" /></a> "Completos" (Chile´s version of a hot dog) is the meal of choice at our zone leaders council. The chilean version is a lot more mayonaise and avocado with a little bit of hot dog in there somewhere. And nobody eats like missionaries eat. Need I say more.<br /><br /><div></div></div>Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414273920567461074.post-86845651574678440512011-01-26T10:41:00.004-03:002011-01-26T11:25:13.754-03:00Mini-Cambio . . .<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v0SVlTFSt8o/TUAtnyDmVkI/AAAAAAAAC_Y/Ss1XzmQjMEE/s1600/IMG_0194.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566499300904949314" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v0SVlTFSt8o/TUAtnyDmVkI/AAAAAAAAC_Y/Ss1XzmQjMEE/s400/IMG_0194.JPG" /></a> <div><div><div>We received a wonderful Sister Missionary last month out of cycle with the other cambios. Hna Fernandez is from Lima, Peru and she arrived all by herself. Unfortunately, Susie and I were in Coyhaique when she arrived so we were´nt able to be at the airport to recieve her. It was the following week before we were able to meet her and take pictures. She is the tiniest but most wonderful young missionary and we are very excited to have her. And as tiny as she is, she is maybe an inch taller than her trainer, Hna Contreras from Chile. What a great companionship!<br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566499287990700706" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v0SVlTFSt8o/TUAtnB8miqI/AAAAAAAAC_Q/3VDsQtGeino/s400/IMG_0193.JPG" /></div></div></div>Ken and Susie Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504084581135562966noreply@blogger.com0