Let me share with you briefly how my Grandfather joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
In Tennessee (1925) some LDS missionaries had stopped by the home of Miss Ora Webb. She was a close friend of the family. She thought that the church was true but her husband wouldn’t let her join. After giving the Book of Mormon to my Grandfather, William McKinley Alexander, he read it and requested to be Baptized. Grandpa worked as a share cropper and soon moved to Southern California to work in the orange groves. A few years later, his wife joined the church and was sealed to her husband and children in the Mesa, Az Temple in 1929. (There were only 4 Temples dedicated at that time. Today there are 124)
William Mckinley Alexander Joined the Church in 1925
Missionaries in family:
Grandson, Steven Alexander, Sidney Australia
Great Granddaughter, Jessie Ann Keller, Washington DC
Great Grandson, Sherman Alexander, Fresno California
Great Grandson, Steve Alexander, Brazil
Great Grandson, Scott Alexander, West Virginia
Great Grandson, Spencer Alexander, Philippines The people in picture are from left to right: Aunt Ora Dee, grandmother Alma Alexander, grandfather William Alexander (holding Uncle Albert), Uncle Nelvice and Dad (Doyle).
We enjoyed reading to each other over several days. And just spending our time together while we traveled around to Fredericksburg & Medina/Bandera areas. Below is Medina Lake where we spent some time reading.
This was at the city Park of Bandera
Raz got a little help from her mom in climbing the tree. Not sure if she enjoyed this adventure very much
Wonderful time together!
You can see the tide surge that came up over our deck as hurricane Ike made land fall in Galveston. You can see the water level across the canal close to the top of the bulk heads. Our prayers go out to those up North who didn't fare out so well.
Wow, what a storm headed to the Gulf of Mexico! This just has destruction written all over it. This has us all concerned about where it's heading. We'll have a better idea tomorrow.
Patti & I went on a road trip North along the coast to Matagorda Bay. It's a small fishin' community that was very nice. We enjoyed the trip and each others company stopping off a few small towns along the way.
Elder Pena & Elder Kriztler on the left side of Table. Patti, Jana & Grandson Breyton on the right side of table. It's always a pleasure to have the company of the Elders. We really appreciate the work they do for all of us. Elder Pena is from El Salvador & Elder Kriztler is from Hurricane, Utah. His parents have since move to Washington and will be returning home to new surroundings.
