(by the way...I am like 8 months pregnant in this picture, so be nice!)My grandparents have served 2 missions in Nigeria. They returned the second time in 2004. They love the African people dearly. If it were not for some health problems I believe they would be there again!
They have become so close to so many of the people they became friends with over there. David and Ekaete Eka are 2 of those people. David was the mission president on their second mission. We had the privilege while Grandma & Grandpa were in Africa to have the Eka family to our home for dinner . They are remarkable people and have such a strong testimony of the gospel. They are very loyal to their country. David recieved his education in England, but returned to work in his own country in hopes to better life there. He was a convert to the Church in 1979. Elder Eka is now in one of the eight Quorums of the Seventy. We were able to attend a Fireside last night where Elder and Sister Eka spoke. It was so inspiring, and so are they. He was one of the main influences in getting a temple built in Nigeria. He is tireless in his efforts to teach the gospel and retain the members in Nigeria. I feel so privileged to know this man and his dear family.
On a funny note--mom and I gave Elder and Sister Eka a ride back to their son's apartment in Orem last night. Well, we didn't know where they lived and neither did the Eka's! They knew it was by UVSC, but couldn't quite tell us how to get there. We drove in every apartment complex there was, and each time they would say, "no, no, no. It's not it." I was in the back with Sister Eka and I was trying so hard not to laugh! I just kept thinking, "we are lost in Orem with a Quorum of the Seventy member from Nigeria!" After about 40 minutes Sister Eka got us on the right track. After mom and I dropped them off we couldn't breathe we were laughing so hard! Bet you can't say that's happened to you!
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No, I can't say that has happened to me. I love that you always make everthing funny and tolerable, instead of being irritated or impatient. But I guess who could be with people as great as the Eka's sound?
You are either never home or you dont answer your phone. Call me please!
Camee-
Here is our family blog address so you can check it out. jorgensenfam3.blogspot.com Thanks for all you do, you are great!
Melissa
Camee- Hey I saw your blog on Melissa's and wanted to check it out. Isn't blogging fun? You stay in touch with people so much easier this way.. even though I see you every Sunday. LOL!!
Hey I wanted to let you know that I am having another shoe party. I was going to bring an invite passed your house tonight, but you can check out the details on my blog too... they are so much fun and so tell anyone who you think would be interested.
That is so sweet! Thank you for telling me that they said that. Lately I haven't felt so cute. I am just so sick of my hair but not really sure what to do with it. Ya know how it goes?? Just one of those times I guess, but I need to do something soon. Saturday I spent like 45 minutes on my hair just to put a hat on for the rest of the day because it was so ugly!! Ri, just laughed and then I had to too.
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