And then...

I just got done reading Sister McGuire's post - I am a little behind in composing anything.  So I thought I would just add a few things from my perspective.  We found that on Sundays trying to go to two wards was very tiring.  Seven to eight hours straight is a lot of church and meetings - besides aren't we old enough to be entitled to a little rest on the Sabbath?  I found some scriptural justification for our move: Mosiah 4:27 And see that all these things are done in wisdom and order; for it is not requisite that a man (or woman) should run faster than he has strength.  And D&C 10:4 Do not run faster or labor more than you have strength and means....  Sounds like the Lord is with us on this one.  Actually, we found that we could interact better with the YSAs by staying in the one ward for the whole meeting schedule.  I think it's a winner!
It was wonderful to see Bobby and his family this past week, but it was interesting to feel that we were headed home, even though it was our little apartment.  I guess wherever you stay permanently during any time truly becomes "home". 
And despite Sister McGuire's disclaimer, I knew exactly what I was doing inspecting those cars!  I made sure each had four tires and the key worked - enough said.
Next week is apartment inspection again, so we have to gear up for that.  It will be fun to see the young missionaries and remember what it was like to be one.  Their apartments are better than they were in Brazil, but it still leaves a lot to be desired.  But then, they don't really care a lot - they can live wherever. 
One of the great benefits of being a senior missionary is being able to watch BYU football games.  The poor elders can't participate, but I can go through all the ups and downs of each game.  It has been a wonderful time watching the two so far, but I am sure that some bumps lie ahead.  Nonetheless, GO COUGARS!