Our branch at Nizao

more of the Mission Office where we spend our days

Hi!  Here is the front of the mission office, used to be a home.  (2) corner of the front yard showing the palm tree.  (3)Another picture of the front of the office through the fence that slides back. (4) Our office elders who trained us, Elder Bastista from Santo Domingo, east side, and Elder Reeder from Hyde Park, Utah USU fan. (5)(6) Jim and I (7) Roster of all the missionaries  (8) foyer and glass entry door into the office.

Santo Domingo West Mission Office

Some Photos

We had a scare today!

Hi! 

    Today the cleaning lady Ramona came into the office, all upset, and grabbed the head AP--Elder Luzon from Real Madrid, and they went to the back room to talk.  They came back and went outside, talked to others then back into the office and talked to the office elders--Elder Batista and Elder Bryner. 

     Elder Bryner explained in English that the serano (house guard from across the street from the office saw some men in a car waiting to rob Dad and I last night.  The AP's called the mission president and Elder Bryner said we'll have the car each night. 

     They then said President Rodriguez was coming to the office to talk to us.  He came, warned us about checking out the street before we leave, and when we come.  Gave us the number of the police, and said we won't walk to work again, and we will only park within the gate.  He said whether you have anything they want--any money or not, they will kill you.  They won't take what you have and leave; you will be dead. 

     So, good old Ramona saved the day.  The Elders will be there with the car each night, or drop us off if they need it.  And the Lord protected us! 

     What if the serano hadn't seen Ramona when she came today, what if she hadn't thought it was important to warn us or care enough to warn us?  What if the Elders and the Mission President just warned us to be careful, never walk at the same time, and leave our rings at home, etc.  Thanks for your prayers.  We love you!!

Love,

Mom & Dad 

    

Email to Connie Pulley

Hi Connie!, I mean Sister Barlow!  Congratulations!  What awesome people you are!!  It is so exciting--Bro. and Sis. Barlow!!

     We are doing fine.  We enjoy our work in the office!  We reconciled the bank with the mission President today.  Yesterday we met as an office staff with he and his wife and the 6 elders.  (You should hear them all sing the hymns!--such volume and enthusiasm!)

     Last night was FHE with the senior couples.  Three new couples just came--one the new MTC president and his wife.  Before Family Home evening, they have a Spanish class for seniors, then we assist in the MTC as an inactive couple and two sister missionaries come teach us each week.  Today we took packages and letters to the post office to be mailed, and pick up any that have come in.  The people here would be amazed at our mail system that comes right to your door or mailbox.

     Sundays we enjoy the people in the branch at Nizao.  Jim teaches the YM (there is only 3 of them and they are nearing mission age.)  I brought a sewing machine in my suitcase, and today I mended elder's shirt pockets that come unstitched carrying their pass ports, name tags, handbook, etc.  We just keep going--we've been out 4 months.  Thanks for thinking of us!!!  Miss you all!

Susan  (Wish I could ship you some of this hot, sweaty weather--and it's the cooler time of year!)

National Park--Haites