KENNANS’ CALIFORNIA MISSION

It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, Ps. 92:1. Be thankful unto him, and bless his name, Ps. 100. Cease not to give thanks,...

Just finished month 15 of 18. These last months will rush past! How will I measure my mission? With joy? With regret? With satisfaction?...

Time is so relative— it can pass in a blink of an eye or go as slow as molasses in winter! The Lord is hastening the work— is He also...

Week 1: We stepped out of the mission into Oregon. It was our daughter’s birthday and Zone Conferences started on Monday in Eureka (which...

Choose to be a lifelong disciple of Jesus Christ. Act upon His teachings. Experience the joy His gospel brings. (This my CONSTANT...

Month #11 of 18 — time is speeding up! My heart is here and there. I watch the weather both places and constantly compare what is...

The flowers are celebrating! The beginning of May brought us transfer week! An exciting time with missionaries coming and going. Even...

As you see these photos, you’ll think— “Are they really on a mission?” Yes! We are! And it is fun!—but exhausting! We do a lot of...

Another month has passed-- the rhythm of the mission continues-every 6 weeks-- missionaries leave, and new ones come. You would think...

It's been awhile since I've posted our doings-- we've settled into the ebb and flow of the mission. New missionaries come in,...

My friend taught me the principle of "guiding words" which is: A word or words that "Reflect on your goals, values, and areas of your...

1-6-24 Have you ever had those moments of being in the right place at the right time that resulted in a 'chance' meeting or a blessing...

Have you experienced a time when looking back you knew you had been part of something really special? I call them 'Emmaus Experiences.'...

11-23-23 Thanksgiving! So much to be thankful for! I have a couple of friends that send me cards once in awhile-- they bring me so much...

Are you seeing miracles in your life? They are there! Some call them tender mercies, which they are, but miracles for sure. There are...

Whenever the missionaries meet we recite this: "Our purpose is to invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored...

The past week took us to missionaries! Delivering books, swapping cars, inspecting apartments. On Friday we saw 14 missionaries! It was a...

This tree is said to be 1800 years old!!! I wonder how they know? Probably through some mathematical tree formula!😵‍💫 Here in the...

As the beautiful fall season begins back home, it's difficult not to look back and miss the color of fall. I keep thinking about Lot's...

We are settling in a bit. Still so much to learn! I can do all things... and little things, too. I try to stay busy and find things I can...