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
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| Our little kitchen |
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| Our bedroom - the front room of our apartment |
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| One of the many squirrels that frequent Steven's front door |
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| The apartment at the rear of the house where Elder Roberts and 3 other missionaries live |
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| Lighthouse that Steven climbed on Fire Island |
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| Lighthouse in early morning |
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| Steven marveling at the ocean |
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| Steven's pop - Elder Griener - his first companion |
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| Sunset at the ocean |
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| Christmas in New York |
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| Steven with fellow missionaries outside Bayshore ward house |
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| Bridge |
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| Christmas Gathering |
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| 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... |
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| Missionaries awarded their certificates for climbing the Fire Island Light house on Steven's 2nd visit |
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| Map of area mission covers |
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| Steven marvels at New York buildings |