New experiences

 I had a new experience this week.  My last molar at the back of my mouth broke.  i basically chewed glass, at least it felt like that a couple of times.  I ended up with a hole right in the middle of my tooth on Friday (of course right)  So I called one of the few people here who has nice teeth and she called Julietta (prob don't remember ) anyway they knew of a really good dentist here in Loule and they called and made me an appointment.  We left zone meeting in Faro, came to Loule had the dentist appointment and were back in 2 hours.  She drilled half my tooth off without novacane.  I didn't have any pain. and put the metal mold around the tooth and filled it with whatever the compound is then cured it with that light thingy and ground it down until it was the right height.  $40 Euros.  a relatively painless operation andI was back in Faro in time for Pizza and visiting with all the cute missionaries. Never know what is going to happen here in the mission field.  Alls good for now, Love MOM

Time Flys

This has been a busy week, which is always good since my tiger gets to get out of his cage.  Elder Roberts thrives on being extremely busy.
We made a couple of hospital runs for minor things and I have been trying to get the insurance company to do follow ups.  This is interesting as they are in Russia but there must be a bunch of them and they don´t always read the previous email sent from me. Anyway, we also made atrip to Beja on Sunday to interview a family for Baptism.  3 passed the interview but the father needed a bit more time to study about the Prophet.  We then flew back to Faro for a baptism for Loule. There was also a baptism in Olhao,and Portimao, plus 2 in Faro.  Great week for our district. I was asked to give the Holy Ghost talk at the Loule baptism with just 2 days to prepare.  Good thing I have studied that and previously gave a mini talk on the subject.  So I spent alot of time practicing and it came off without a hitch.  Whew. Last night we met a lady and taught her in English !!! Carla worked in England but has been here for a year or so.  She is sweet and knows her Bible so well.  She understands that there are 3 degrees in heaven, has always felt that God has a body and we were made in his own image. She was amazing in the things she has learned from the bible by searching for answers.  We have another appointment later in the week.
For our anniversary last week we went to Beja, we had to,but instead of staying in MOtel -1, We stayed in an old convent that had been remodeled into a hotel.  We could actuaaally sleep in the bed. They kept as much of the old convent as they could and the architecture was amazing.  There was a small chapel that was just like out of a movie.  Oh,and the bonus part was a swimming pool.  We can swim, it is allowed, so I did.  It was delicious in this 90 plus degree weather we have been having here.
Today for my birthday, we went pottery shopping again. There was a plate that I saw with the girls that I decided I wanted.  So we didn´t have to drive to Sagres we started at the shops here, then drove to a couple of others and then on to Sagres after all.  I decided I didnn´t like the plate as much as I remembered but found a great little pottery shop with lovely pieces and much lower prices.  it was a fun day. Tonight we have an appointment to teach another lesson.
It is always fun to be with the Elders and Sisters. I am so glad that we get to teach with them sometimes.  It is amazing what strenght they have and committment and desire.  Wow they are amazing, and they are 18, 19, and 20. It is invigorating just to be in their presence.  More to come