This is Ron Richardson--and his new truck! He had surgery on his knee a couple of months ago and is doing quite well with his recovery. December 27th, 2008 we had the privilege of going to the Columbus Ohio Temple with Ron Richardson, his first time, and his wife Pam, who had been to the temple several years ago and has returned after several years. Also attending for the first time was Lori Altvater, next to Sister Owens. She is a convert of one year and is a sweet and loving woman who loves the gospel and has a strong testimony of it. What a blessing it was for us to be able to be in the temple with these great people of Ohio. On the right is our Bishop Converse who has taught Ron and Pam and Lori the lessons preparatory to coming to the temple. Ron and Pam will be back next week to be sealed for time and eternity! We will all be there with them for this occasion.

Elder Owens with Lee King who was baptized in November 2008. Elder Owens had the privilege of confirming him on Sunday in the Delaware Ward. What an awesome member he is and he will be such a strength to his family. These pictures are a little out of order but oh well!! We spent Christmas Day with Bea Zufelt and her family in Chillicothe. Larry and Ann, her dear friends, were with us too and we had a wonderful time and a delicious dinner! Bea's teenagers are really sweet and they are so kind to us!