Bayshore New York

Flight to New York, New York November 16, 2010 

 Sister Lewis (Dad Trent's co-worker 's daughter... called to serve in Spanish-Speaking Mission or New York - reported to MTC on same day.   Small world in an office of 13 employees!



First night in the Mission Home in New York with Mission President William "Bill" Nielsen and Sister Nielsen on center front row.


Steven's first home - 51A Center Street in Bayshore, New York
Affectionately referred to as his Ghetto house


Study room upstairs


Our little kitchen




Our bedroom  - the front room of our apartment



One of the many squirrels that frequent Steven's front door

The apartment at the rear of the house where Elder Roberts and 3 other missionaries live

Lighthouse that Steven climbed on Fire Island

Lighthouse in early morning

Steven marveling at the ocean

Steven's pop - Elder Griener - his first companion

Sunset at the ocean

Christmas in New York

Steven with fellow missionaries outside Bayshore ward house

Bridge

Christmas Gathering

The first snow storm hit just after Christmas and had them home bound for the Monday after Christmas.  They shoveled and shoveled.  Neighbors marveled that they would shovel for free - or maybe just a cup of hot chocolate...

Missionaries awarded their certificates for climbing the Fire Island Light house on Steven's 2nd visit

Map of area mission covers

Steven marvels at New York buildings