Larry came home at 11:00 a.m. from his temple assignment with a bad cold. We are scheduled to visit with a very sick brother who Larry met during his temple assignment before our mission. This brother had a heart attack, was driven from his home in Kamas to Heber City then choosing to be driven down the canyon to Salt Lake City by passing a helicopter ride. His condition worsened. The angiogram dye stopped his kidneys and he has been on dialysis since, about 3 years. He was now been diagnosed with a cancer in his abdomen. Larry will take precautions to not infect him when we visit. He will not come near him or touch any surface in his home. He will rub his hands with antibiotic lotion and then not touch his face even though his nose is leaking. Larry really likes this man and wants to visit.

I have completed my Visa application but will wait until June after I have been offically been given an acceptance from the university.

Thursday I attended an emergency preparedness lecture on square foot gardening. Friday I went out and bought 4 tomato plants and some herb plants. My back patio is in full sun and a great place to plant these in pots. We then went and bought a bag of "Mel's Mix" which is a mixture of 1/3 each compost, course vermiculite, and peat moss. This mixture retains water and makes the garden work since the soil is only 6" deep. Carrots and Potatoes need more depth therefore additional 6" boxes need to be added. Only one for carrots and 4+ for the potatoes. Watermelon, Zucchini, Tomatoes, pole beans, cantaloupe need trellis'. The plants are watered as needed.