We are still in Sweden, serving a mission here in the office, like we did in Kenya. On 2021 September 11, we got to watch the groundbreaking for the Nairobi Temple via the internet. Thank you pandemic! Below is a short YouTube video with highlights from the groundbreaking. Construction started 2021 September 13. I wonder how long it will take to build. You can see more information about the groundbreaking on my Sweden blog <sweden.torriefamily.org>.
Just wanted to point you to a brand-new author -- our cousin's daughter, who is like a niece to us -- Shannon Monson (aka S.C. Monson). If you like clean fantasy, this young adult novel (ages 10-18) may be just the thing! I have pre-ordered Badgerblood: Awakening on Kindle and will be getting it on April 23. I'm excited to read this novel in my limited spare time here on our mission for our church in Sweden! It's also available in paperback.
You can check out Shannon's website at scmonson.com. She and her husband have made a fun website. I love the picture of Shannon with her cute little dimple that you can see if you click on "About Us."
You can also read about her new book here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B093149HV8?ref_=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_tkin&binding=kindle_edition
When you get to that page, you can click on Read More. The book is also available at amazon.ca.
Here's a bit from the author: Badgerblood: Awakening is the first book in a new YA fantasy series. It is a tale of adventure, peril, and perseverance with plenty of humor and intrigue and a sprinkle of magic and romance. The world is full of strange creatures and unique vegetation, and brimming with a wide assortment of characters ranging from tyrannical to quietly heroic.
And here's some praise from early readers:
