Our missionary calling is to digitize published materials from the University of Florida's collection so that the results can be uploaded on the websites of Family Search, Internet Archive, and the University of Florida. We continue to make substantial progress with this endeavor.
Sister Wolff on Scribe 1 - "her machine"
Elder Wolff on Scribe 2 - "his machine"
When we're working on the scribe, this is our view from the "driver's seat".
We also "republish" the work that has been digitized by the scribes. We share this station with Lynda Preston. On a typical day, all three of us will spend some time republishing.
May was our most productive month!
The total number of items uploaded in May was 1,161 bringing our grand total to 4,246.
The total number of images captured in May was 88,766 bringing our grand total to 781,485.
We also enjoy being involved in traditional missionary work.
During the last few weeks, we had an opportunity to feed the two sister missionaries that serve in our ward. Afterwards, we spent the evening with them trying to locate less active members. It is always a treat to spend time with our "junior" missionaries.
Today, we witnessed the 10th convert baptism in our ward since we moved here 13 months ago. We also witnessed two convert baptisms in the previous ward we lived in. In each case, we've been involved in the support system for the new members both before and after baptism. It is great to watch people progress in the Gospel. The Gospel does change lives!
Florida is a great place for those who love nature.
You never know what you might encounter when you're outside of your apartment.
There are many ponds surrounding our apartment complex. One in particular, has a large population of fish and turtles. We like to throw bread into the pond and watch the feeding frenzy. The ripples are fish. If you look close you will also see at least one turtle.
One day last week, a Blue Heron kept coming closer and closer to us while we were feeding the fish and turtles. As we threw bread in his direction, the fish flocked to the bread and he grabbed a fish. This went on until he ate seven fish. We even got to see them go down his throat!
During one of his extended walks, Elder Wolff ran across this plant. One of our son's identified it as the flower from a Button Bush. It was both unique and beautiful.
The most common animal "type" we see is the Anole. They are small lizards. Anoles are all over the place during the warm months. We try to dodge them when we are walking on the sidewalks, but we're not always successful.
One afternoon last week, we were in the swimming pool. Elder Wolff picked up a small bug that had just flown into the water and flipped it onto the pool deck. Two Anoles raced onto the deck. The winner ate the bug! The two just stayed there waiting for him to provide them with another meal! He found a dead beetle in the water and flipped it to them. Again, there was a race. This time the winner chewed on the beetle for awhile and then spit it out - too hard! Our grandchildren would absolutely love chasing an Anole.
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