Growing up, I knew several Mormon families. The LDS Church purchased a home in the neighborhood as a residence for the President of the PA mission. After several Presidents with older children that did not accompany them to PA, a family with 13 children arrived. Of all the families to occupy this house, I came to know the "B" family the best. As I read this book, I recall things about my Mormon friends I haven't thought about in a quite some time - like their mothers were always baking bread! Based on my prior experiences and perceptions, if I were to describe a member of the LDS Church, a few adjectives come to mind - wholesome, adventurous, friendly, and caring. Given their caring nature, I can understand why Martha felt the need to return to that community, given all that was going on in her life. As a result of reading this book, I also realize my perceptions of the LDS Church are based on what I observed through my interactions with these families. Other than knowing Joseph Smith was considered a prophet and they didn't drink coffee or tea, their faith was always a mystery to me. Things Seen and Unseen, a title of a book we've previously read, seems to apply here as well. Considering the LDS Church's strong emphasis on mission, how do you reconcile what is outwardly projected with the beliefs that are so secretive? How does it compare with what we as Lutherans and Christians project in our interactions with others? What are your perceptions based on what you've read so far?