This message is not going to be as long or as momentous as
in the past because not much has happened around here. The picture for the day is what I have been
working on for the past two weeks. I was
asked to make markers for thee different long trails on the property. I had to
cut the wood into three different shapes - squares, circles and triangles. Then
paint each shape a different color (yellow, red and white). These colors were
chosen as they would not tend to blend in with the foliage. There are over 250
total markers. Each trail will be designated by one color and shape. The
markers will be nailed on trees so that when you stand at one marker you can
look down the trail to see the next marker. Two of the trails are over a mile
in length. The red circle trail is shorter and much easier for those in need of
such, possibly could even take a
wheelchair. It may not seem like a big
project, but they are acting like it's something they've always wanted to have
done.
My frustration after being here three months is noticing many, many different projects that
as a painter I could make look soooooooo much better. But every time I ask
Larry, the manager here, if I could work on doors, he has said "no" ,
all the painting done here is done by youth service projects, and I guess that's the problem - it looks like it! This past week Larry
has been off the property going to his sister's funeral in California. So,
while the cat's away, I decided to go "rogue" and started painting
some of the doors that bothered me the most.
So don't be surprised if I get sent home early from this mission when he
gets back. Of course, then there would be a major protest from the other Elders
and Sisters because the cook would be coming home with me.
Looking forward to seeing a lot of you this weekend at
Brianne's farewell.
Love, Dad (Elder Kenney)
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