Daydream Believer

[Guardian Angel]

That sounds pretty scary Veda.  Glad to hear he is alright.

[Butterfly]

Very, very scary...so glad he survived....

[Pat Testa]

Wow....what a day...glad he's okay...hope someone finds the cat and it's okay.....

[Veda]

There still hasn't been any sign of the my sisters cat.  They've had somone see a cat the color of thier cat and even chased it down, only to find out that it wasn't him.  They will remain hopeful though. He's probably got a few lives left yet.

Looks like I never posted a report for March and April, so I'd better do that next, in separate posts.

[Veda]

Newsletter for March 2011 For Bruce and Veda Morley

March proved to be quite the month, weather wise and otherwise. With the coming of spring weather comes the mowing season and it was well under way. Manouvering around all the clumps of Daffodils proved to be a feat in itself, as they grow just about everywhere, but what beauty they all brought throughout the month.
 
Painting was still going strong in March. The finishing touches were completed at the Safefield Farm house, and then a new painting project was begun, and completed by month end at the Keeler Farm House in the downstairs flat.
 
The month Marched on with the following happenings:
 
1.   Cut and created a new manhole cover from a sheet of metal.
2.   Filled potholes on a farm road.
3.   Sharpened the chainsaw chain.
4.   Rewired a trailer.
5.   Cleaned the outside Loo at one of the farms.
6.   Cleared a portion of an Apple Orchard at one of the farms on our free day.
7.   Visited Warwick Castle on another free day as we caught up with the other missionary couple, along with their daughter and son-in-law.  I loved the wax figures, and the live theatrical guides that took us around the magnificent castle. The day ended with a spaghetti dinner at our flat.

[Veda]

3rd post in the same day . . . but wanted to catch up.

Newsletter for April 2011:  from Bruce and Veda Morley

The month of April in England is usually found with cool weather and fields and flowers drenched in rain showers.  However, for some reason Mother Nature decided to send them in only tiny bits this spring.  Flowers have bloomed faster because of the warmer days, and thank goodness the crops in most areas are still thriving.  It’s not like me to wish for a rainy day, but that truly is what I’ve been wishing and praying for.
 
We’ve accomplished a few things again this month.  It started out with finishing the painting to the flat downstairs from where we live. Weeds were sprayed and trimmed away from farm buildings. Repairs and welding was completed to repair our mower platform. Chain saw blades were sharpened to trim more trees in the orchard at the Safefield Farm property. The Feltwell missionaries needed a post hole pounder welded, so that was fixed as well.  One of the rentals had some leaky pipes so those were repaired. Last but not least, Bruce started making a spring harrow from scrap metal found around the farm.  Mowing began midmonth, and even if the grass doesn’t grow much with the lack of rain, the weeds always seem to find the will power to grow tall and need to be mowed down.
 
The Blue Bells bloomed in the woods and spending off time walking through those woods filled with carpets of blue reminded us of the beauty we have been given from the Lord.  It abounds here.

The last Friday of the month was a holiday since it was the day for the Royal Wedding in England. Even though we were only two hours away from all the festivities, we, like so many all over the world watched it on the telly from the comfort of our lounge. Yep, we were couch potatoes for quite a few hours that day.
 
We’ve just two months left on our mission and even with the good mission experiences England brought to us, we, like most parents will be glad to see our family once again. We just found out that our grandson leaves for his mission the next morning after we arrive home. It will be a short hug and he’ll be on his way to the San Bernardino California English speaking Mission. There’s nothing better than serving a mission. Till next month . . . Cheers!

[Veda]

Newsletter for May 2011: from Bruce and Veda Morley

Well, the Merry, Merry Month of May . . . came and went (in retrospect) very quickly. The rain remained quite elusive, leaving mowing at a minimum for the first part of the month.  Weed removal/spraying and trimming of trees were still on the docket. The slow growth of grass lent to more time for repair work.  The Hinomoto tractor needed some parts and repair along with some minor work in the shop at the Keeler Farm. A fence was taken down and removed from the Manor Farm.
 
Half way through the month two new farm areas were introduced into the weekly schedule, which needed not only long overdue mowing and tall weed removal, but rubbish cleanup, leading to the discovery of metal pieces that will be removed.

The month did also afford free time to spend with Elder and Sister Evans and some of their family visiting: the Fitz William Museum in Cambridge, along with the American Cemetery in Madingley/Cambridge area and Oxburgh Hall in Oxborough.  We also attended a Farewell Bar-B-Q for a retiring employee of the AgReserve. 

May 30th, being Memorial Day and a Bank Holiday in England brought a day off to attend the Memorial Ceremony at the American Cemetery.  It will be one of the most treasured and solemn memories of times in England.

This will be our last Newsletter Post as the end of June will find us back in Utah with our Mission completed. We are so grateful for this Missionary experience, the service we’ve been able to give and the friendships that will live on long after we leave.   But like Dorothy’s classic line in the Wizard of Oz, “There’s no place like home.”   God bless all of you who continue to serve the Lord in your areas.
 

[Veda]

As you all know, we made our way back home. What you may NOT know is that we made our second flight by the skin of our teeth. (almost)  The rainy weather in England played a hand in it by delaying our flight leaving Heathrow Airport for an hour and 45 minutes. Needless to say . . . our three hour layover in Phoenix dwindled quickly.

When we originally flew from Phoenix to London in 2010 our baggage was automatically transferred from plane to plane. Not so on the way home.  It was our responsibility to get our luggage (that was first on the plane, so last out) from the rotating baggage claim and then to deposit it to another place and then almost run to our gate assignment. It would have been REALLY run if Bruce's knee would have allowed it.  Anyway . . . when reaching the gate there was a 2 minute window to not miss our flight home.

YES! Seat belts were in place and the plane took off. We were blessed to not miss that flight. Near the Salt Lake City Airport baggage claim as we came through security check point . . . cheers could be heard from our family members. My heart leaped and yes a few tears fell from the corner of my eye as I took the last few steps to them. There really is a heaven on earth when family comes together.

My days in England (for a little while anyway) faded far into the recesses of my mind as I looked around at my granchildren who had grown older and taller and realized that I was becoming the shortest one in the family except for the youngest three. The ride home with a granddaughter on both shoulders was truly a gift that I'd been waiting for. I told them that I was probably talking too much, but since I hadn't slept for over 26 hours, if I stopped talking I'd probably fall asleep. One granddaughter said "Then don't stop talking, we've missed your voice"

Since that night, we've all met up again, sent one grandson off to serve his mission in San Bernardino, CA and are awaiting the return of a nephew on July 8th. The family Bar-B-Q will be on the 9th.

Tomorrow is the 4th of July and it will bring the parade to Kaysville, with my 6' 2" tall grandson marching with the drumline. He is 16 and a Jr in High School. It's also my oldest daughters 42nd birthday. My firecracker daughter that won my heart over the second she laid in my arms after delivery. Her sweet spirit ushered me into the next stage of my life called Mother. Her daughter as well brought me to the next faze of being a grandmother.

Life is good and I'm home and even though it's chaotic with so many now living in our home, it's a good thing.  My heart is full and love abounds and I'm complete.  HAPPY 4th of JULY everyone.  Closing with love and ((hugs)) meant for you all.

[Guardian Angel]

Veda, so glad to have you back here in the good ole USA, and I know your family is too.........

[Butterfly]

Welcome home !

[Pat Testa]

A little late....but Welcome home sweet lady....