We have had a good week. We had a good FHE with a non-member, a less active and a recent convert and an active member. It was very good and they all enjoyed it and want to continue. We plan to have FHE at least once a week and try to get some of the less actives involved.

We had a Senior Couple's get-together Monday in Birmingham. We toured the Jaguar Factory. It was very interesting, but they wouldn't agree to give any free samples. We then went to dinner and then to the Mission Home where Pres. Ogden spoke to us about our responsibilities as senior missionaries. When he was called as a Mission Pres. he was told the three most important reponsibilities were first, his family; second, the missionaries; and third the inactives. Our responsibility is the same. He stressed that we need to really nurture and take care of the young elders so that they can go home and be good men in the church and good husbands and fathers. we have grown to love these elders. Some of them are struggling and homesick and we try to help them through it. They work hard. It is so hard for them to be out their trudging through the pouring rain.

We have 10 missionary flats that we inspect every six weeks and we usually take them some homemade treats. They are so hungry for American food. So I am taking sloppy joes and potato salad for their lunch to District Mtg. tomorrow. It is fun to see them devour the food.

We have five inactives that we are visiting regularly and have hopes of getting them out to church. Some we feel really good about. We had a lady tell us the other day that they used to come all the time, but someone said something that offended her and she will absolutely not go back. If only they could understand that they are only hurting themselves and denying themselves the blessings of the gospel. We will go back in a little while and try to talk to them again. We are loving the work and the people and will just keep trying to reach them.

Elder Henry has been sick for a couple of days with a fever and chills. He has a fever in his leg--it is bright red and hot. He has to keep it elevated most of the time to get the swelling down. So we have been hanging out in our tiny flat. It makes for a long day. He is quite a bit better this morning. The Bishop and the elders came and gave him a blessing, so I am sure he will mend quickly. We love the Lord and the work and wish the Lord's blessings upon all of you, our family and friends. Thanks for all of your love and support. Ya'll take care.

Love, Elder and Sister Henry