Sunday, March 29, 2009

On Tuesday we drove to Castries for zone conference. it was a good day and the conference well done. it was also great to meet the elders from the other islands and visit with them. We couldn't help but be impressed by them. Our elders went a day early for interviews so when we went we took Lily and Davy with us. They are members of the branch here in Vieux Fort. We hoped having them exposed to the elders might inspire them to think about serving a mission. We connect with the picture of the four elders-Elder Muse will be our new elder and Elder Fox lives in the Manila area, is acquainted with Sue (Craig) and may drop by to say hello one day. A picture of Sister Faux and Adelline. A mem\ber of the Castries Branch that came to help prepare the meal for the elders. A fun and gracious lady. Can't miss Dora and the new screen door. As soon as she got permission from the landlady we got it ordered and installed. What a difference it makes. Life just keeps getting better. Elder Nestegard is leaving us 31 March. His companion, Elder Rosales, unbeknown to Elder Nestegard wondered if Dora would bake a cake as a good bye gesture. We decided why not have them to dinner so that is what happened. Fried chicken, Cole slaw, potatoes and gravy, string beans, hot rolls, cake and ice cream for dessert. It all tasted so good and fun to see our guests enjoy themselves. We were also happy to have Randy, our recent convert, join with us. Also a picture of a family we visited as we went with the elders teaching a couple of times this week. Last week we mentioned a lovey dovey couple but forgot to send the picture so here it is this week. Davis and Jeanette Thomas. We sent a picture of their home about the second week with us standing on their cinder block porch. We were at their home again today with the elders as they taught their neighbor a first lesson. They are good people. And Evans William. Baptized the 22 February, ordained a priest last Sunday and blessed the sacrament for the first time today. He said he was very nervous. He and his wife, Betherlie, have really accepted the gospel and they are doing their best to keep the covenants they have made. They have three daughters, 14,19, 21, that are not baptized so we are spending a lot of time with them working with the daughters. In fact just this evening we were with them and had a family home evening-a short lesson then a couple of fun games- which gave us an insight of the daughters we have not seen before. So hurrah for family home evening. Will close for now. Tell all hello. Love, Elder and Sister - Dora and Dave