"Time flies on wings of lightening" has taken on a new
meaning as we serve a mission. It amazes me how quickly the days have passed
over the last year and few months since we have been here in Vigo. It has been ten days since
writing my last email and it seems like only yesterday.
We spent last P-Day with the sisters and drove up to Monte Alba
to see the magnificent view of Vigo, the bay, and surrounding countryside. It
was a little hazy so the scenery didn't have the pristine appearance as past
excursions but still impressive. We then drove to the beach for a relaxing
stroll and enjoyed the sights, sounds, and smells of the ocean. I never get
tired of the beach and its enchantment. We then went to an Italian restaurant
for some good food to top off our fun day.
We had a typical Wednesday with district meeting in the morning
then English class and FHE that evening. Your poor dad was sick the whole day
with a fever and chills but he pushed through and participated in everything
and drove missionaries to and from the bus stop. In between I made him
rest.
We did some Elder "babysitting" and transporting
Thursday and Friday so the Elders could have intercambios. That can be a
challenge for these missionaries if there are no matrimonios around to pick up
the slack during the time travel gaps. We're always happy to do that for them.
We made a few visits, delivered food to an elderly lady, helped with a couple
of lessons and just had the usual missionary days. Friday night Larry got a
call to speak in sacrament meeting since the man assigned was in the hospital
so his evening was devoted to talk preparation.
Saturday morning Larry got a call to go help move a sister in
the branch from her apt. to a different location. He and the elders barely made
it in time to teach english. After english I hurried home to make cupcakes for
a YMYW movie night activity and after we were invited to have lunch along with the
elders at the home of a sister in the branch. She made us delicious paella and
we had the biggest sweetest strawberries for dessert. She has the most adorable
house that reminded us of a 50's CA style Spanish bungalow. Which is ironic
since said style has its origins from Spain. We had great conversation and it
was an enjoyable afternoon. We then went to take the cupcakes to the church and to support
the activity. Later that evening we were invited to our YSA leader's, Tairi,
home to celebrate her birthday. Both the Elders and sisters came and we had
such a fun evening just getting to know the family better and hearing her
parents conversions, and wedding stories along with how they ended up in Spain from Venezuela.
We arrived at church Sunday morning and a counselor in the
Branch Presidency pulled Larry aside and told him he didn't need to give a talk
as there would be a lot of branch changes made that would fill the time. A new
branch president was called as well as a new counselor with the other counselor
remaining as part of the presidency. The new counselor had been serving in the district presidency as a
counselor so he was released and our old branch president was sustained as the
new counselor in the district presidency. A good trade off for all concerned.
Our new branch president has only been a member a little over a year but is the
best and most humble man. As he walked up to sit on the stand he looked like
the weight of the world was on his shoulders. The meeting was very sweet and emotional
for these men that shared their feelings as they ended and began new phases
of church service. I am so glad they made the change while we are here in Vigo
it's so exciting to be part of change in the leadership of the church
units.
Our most happy moment these last several days was of course the
birth of our 12h grandchild and 2nd granddaughter Zoey Marie. We are glad she
is the newest member of our family and well loved by all. Take care dear
children and know that we love you.
Mom
and Dad
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