tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003745354291195788.post1722690966095769609..comments2023-10-11T17:50:18.476+06:00Comments on Elder & Sister Simmons Russia Journal: Grampa Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18199443214191294908noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003745354291195788.post-34476759247342228672008-07-08T00:31:00.000+07:002008-07-08T00:31:00.000+07:00Thanks for adding the pictures!Love, DianeThanks for adding the pictures!<BR/><BR/>Love, DianeDiane Keyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02487634987935900734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003745354291195788.post-42488212119328855412008-07-04T13:31:00.000+07:002008-07-04T13:31:00.000+07:00What wonderful, and scary experiences you've been ...What wonderful, and scary experiences you've been having. We are excited for you and are enjoying every word you've written. Since reading about the flight experiences, stairs, crowds, etc. put us in the category of "really good, true friends" who won't be visiting...sorry. Your writing, Doug, is delightful. We feel as though we're on the mission with you. Thanks for the blog. MarilynMarilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221130637004763162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003745354291195788.post-6128172667151007262008-07-04T05:57:00.000+07:002008-07-04T05:57:00.000+07:00Dear Friends: I just finished reading your fasina...Dear Friends: I just finished reading your fasinating journal. I hope that I do not offend you but I really laughed alot reading all about your luggage experiences etc. I know it wasn't funny to you but some day when you are old and grayer you probably will have a laugh or two. We have decided that we won't be coming to visit you while you are gone! I am too much of a ??????? (pick several words and they will all fit!) We are trying to do some family stuff for our reunion out side of Logan. Would be nice if my wonderful cousins did what they agreed to do - but that's family, I guess. We will miss seeing you at the Stake 4th breakfast and FHE on Monday. Think of you often and love you both. MecDon A Taylor's Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05261929018388277336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003745354291195788.post-24473023377920863292008-07-02T23:09:00.000+07:002008-07-02T23:09:00.000+07:00Hi guys:This blog is really great, it is nice to h...Hi guys:<BR/>This blog is really great, it is nice to hear from you and to hear that you are well and settled in. We are so glad you are ready to get started in your new home. It sounds really nice, not what you are used to, take a deep breath and go forward. We just returned from Nashville where we stayed at a Marriott, not exactly what you have there but it was nice. We really miss you and love you both. Let us know if you need anything.<BR/>Love Mec and DonDon A Taylor's Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05261929018388277336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003745354291195788.post-75965548785454061182008-07-02T13:02:00.000+07:002008-07-02T13:02:00.000+07:00What a success story. I know that you are both pr...What a success story. I know that you are both prepared to light a candle in every dark place in Siberia... and make it smell like chocolate chip cookies. You are both quite a pair. We love hearing from you. Keep up the good work..something I know that I don't need to tell you. Love you, BelvaBelva Wilberg and Elder JJ Simonsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11897258547681864781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003745354291195788.post-35905526483179731012008-07-02T12:51:00.000+07:002008-07-02T12:51:00.000+07:00We're happy to know you've arrived there safe & so...We're happy to know you've arrived there safe & sound; another tender mercy! Your experiences thus far have been very interesting & a bit scary. When I read your first recollections of your new "home," I knew that you two would roll up your sleeves & turn your "sow's ear" into a "silk purse." Now your new digs will be stamped with Simmons on it--warm, friendly & welcoming. We love you & miss you, Robert & Karen Lee.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16976393257275338462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003745354291195788.post-58022187441066483452008-07-01T21:32:00.000+07:002008-07-01T21:32:00.000+07:00It all sounds so familiar. My mission and collage...It all sounds so familiar. My mission and collage. I know it is sure a lot different but the feelings are the same. How you starting out you dont want to be there and then by the end not wanting to leave. It is a roller coaster of a ride but well worth it. I cant wait to see pictures.<BR/>Love you all.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868769780686569887noreply@blogger.com