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We are thrilled to have a new Church president and Prophet, Russell M. Nelson. He has led some amazing changes in church procedures and practices that will strengthen the faith, actions, and success of individuals and families. His love for God and his responsiveness to the needs of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and for all people of the world, is so obvious! He is 93 and full of energy, light and purpose! https://www.lds.org/church/news/look-back-at-the-most-tender-moments-president-nelson-shared-with-church-members-in-2018?lang=eng |
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Still enjoying the lights at Christmas, at the temple and around the neighborhood, grateful, as we begin a new year, for all my experiences of 2018 in Chile... |
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Chinese Embassy and police station down the street |
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left: one of many beautiful old homes in the neighborhood (this one turned into a senior living home) right: the road to the big water tanks next to the temple... a water supply for Santiago |
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(below) Elders Lloyd and Beck play soccer with some kids. The court is mostly empty these days after the MTC (training center) closed with these last young wonderful missionaries, above.
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2018 was an amazing year: some of my favorite experiences and photos (not in chronological order).... (Below 2 photos) Valle del Elqui near La Serena in September |
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Isla Negra, favorite home of Pablo Neruda, Nobel prize poet. It's the same wild Pacific near my home in California. |
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Valparaiso with its street art and "ascensores" to climb steep hills![]() |
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Visiting Santiago's many beautiful and interesting museums and public buildings (Presidential palace). It's been fun living in a big vibrant city. View from Cerro San Cristobal. |
We saw the gorgeous Concepcion Temple, below, (Chile's second temple), before the landscaping. We later went back to the open house before dedication October 28, and felt the love of our Savior for the people of Chile.
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Poulsens, Munzings, and Castros in Concepcion (on my birthday) |