After a Sabbath wrought with emotion as we said good-bye yet again to family and dear friends, we packed our car

and headed out today, Monday, July 29, 2013 to the northlands.

 We have had a nice day, and Paul actually agreed that we didn't need to push it.  We stopped for a few minutes at the monument which commemorates the restoration of the Melchizadek Priesthood in Oakland Township, NY,  formerly Harmony.  The church has plans to build a replica of the Isaac Hale home, and the small home where Joseph and Emma lived for a while.  The article I read said construction on a visitor's center and the other improvements were to begin this spring, but there was no sign of it.  The area could certainly use the economic boost which might come as church members came to visit this sacred spot.
    Tomorrow we will head further north to Montreal.  We have been told to expect at least an hour at the border as we are given our visas.  We will meet President Patrick, spend the night at the mission home, and hopefully be given our assignment. I admit I am experiencing a little anxiety as I contemplate trying to communicate in French.