well, Dad had a wonderful birthday this past Saturday. He got calls from all of the local Elders and Sisters with songs from all. Also got lovely emails from grandchildren singing - we so enjoyed those over and over. Thanks for remembering all. I also received a sweet gift from a wonderful woman in our branch (candida senteo) She gave a talk in our socidade de socorro (Relief society) on making due with the things we had and she showed some things that she made including this darling doll made from old clothes and yarn and wire. After the meeting she gave it to me telling it was her and so I would never forget her. I love it and I will never forget her faith and steadfastness in living gospel principles even when things are tough. her husband left her with two little kids. She came to Loulé and was nurtured and helped and she supports herself and her children. They are strong and the daughter is getting ready to go on a mission.
This week was exciting also. We had 6 investigators at church. Our Elder Thomas and companions have worked very hard and it is finally starting to pay off, however, Elder Thomas was just transferred. We will miss him. but he is leaving a legacy for others to follow. I guess that is what we do isn't it. we asked him if there was anyplace he would like to go for Pday before he left and he asked to go to the Chinese buffet in Faro. We've taken him there before so it was fun to do it again.
I also made cakes for one Elder and one Sister and delivered them this week. Sister Conrad has only been here 6 weeks and she was so touched that we would make her a cake and deliver it with a birthday song. So fun. Elder Haws lives across the street but he was tickled too (yes he is related Tyler Haws the BYU basketball player cousin, and his dad is the news anchor for KSL) Cute boy and very talented on the piano. The Elders here are getting a car so we won't get to drive them as much which we have enjoyed
We had another small miracle last night. Dad drove into the "dungeon" AKA our underground parking place. It is very dark and to mee Freddy Kruger lurks in the shadows somewhere but it is so wonderful to have a place to park. Anyway dad oft times speeds in a bit and pulls right to one isle then backs up to the other isle and finally backs into our assigned place. Sometimes he backs up quite fast but last night he didn't. I am his co pilot and always watch out for things too. I was lookingin the rear view side mirror and dad was looking on the other side when suddenly there was a car parked to our right. I gasped, looked at Gale and said "Did you see that car?" His eyes got big as saucers and he said " No, no". Hearts pounding we continued to back into our place. The car was still stopped there waiting for someone and had no idea how lucky we all were. We both said a prayer of gratitude for sweet blessings.
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