Sunday,
October 27, 2013
Attended
meetings in the Kissy 1, Kissy 2, and Thunder Hill branches today.
While at the Kissy building, a number of saints came up and commented
on the fun dance I taught the evening before and one of the brethren
conducting the meeting mentioned it over the pulpit! These people
continue to bring me joy amidst frustration and eye rolling, and I
love it!
Monday,
October 28, 2013
Walked
this morning – I am feeling so much better and I love the mornings!
Though I have lost weight, I am so out of shape, so the walking is
going to help, thanks to Rachelle.
Tuesday,
October 29, 2013
Drove
out to Kissy today and spent time with President Kpullum and the Zone
Leaders. President Kpullum is in the process of trying to find a
different home to rent, so when his wife is released from the
hospital, she will be able to be more mobile in and out of their
home. He is up high on a hill and must come down in order to
accommodate her. Amidst all of his concerns about his wife, he still
remains very optimistic and happy now that he is over the initial
shock of the whole experience; happy day for him on Friday – his
son is returning home after his two-year mission in Nigeria.
Wednesday,
October 30, 2013
I
was able to go downtown today to see my friend, Marian and purchase a
few items for our apartment. I had planned to go yesterday, but the
US Embassy emailed a bulletin to all US citizens to avoid the
downtown area due to some issue of journalists being arrested and the
possibility of protesting and the need for increased security.
I
was happy to see her and converse for a few minutes while Scott
remained in the car double parked. She “jokingly” commented how
she thought her daughter, Manal was stealing me away from her (I have
been emailing Manal quite a bit trying to track down her sister
Basita). I assured Marian that she was 1st, Pops her
husband was 2nd and Manal was 3rd.
Rachelle
and I had an appointment with the local spa today; owned by Lebanese
women who are 2nd generation Sierra Leone. I had my
haircut and Rachelle had her nails manicured. What a delightful
couple of hours. While I waited for Rachelle, I had a chance to view
a People Magazine – a few moments of checking out the the world of
“fame and fortune”.
Met
the Ostlers at The Hub for dinner tonight; very pleasant evening of
conversation and laughter. Scott and I feel so comfortable around
them and are so grateful to be serving with them.
Saturday,
November 2, 2013
Scott
and I went into the office today as I had many CDE's (convert data
entry) I had to begin to log into the computer as the majority of the
documents were received this week and I need to get them input for
the monthly report. While I sat at the computer, he had a meeting
with a gentleman who is renting us an apartment in Bo but also had
some contacts for apartments in Hill Station. Yes, we are back at it
this transfer period finding 3 more apartments before November 25th.
Add to this – the responsibility we have had since the beginning of
our mission – that of organizing a temple trip for the members out
East with a final headcount needed this week in order to make the
arrangements for airline tickets! The pressure and stress are on!
We
got home at 4:00 pm and I immediately started dinner because the
Campbells were coming over to dine at 6:00 pm We were invited to
their home for dinner last night and I was to take salad and dessert
and when Robert (25+ year veteran of the army) notified me of the
time – 1800 hours – I thought this meant 8:00 pm, and asked that
it be made earlier; so he texted me 1700 hours and I thought, well
that is 7:00 pm and still too late; so when I suggested earlier, he
texted back 1600 hours and I thought for sure (and so did Scott) that
was 6:00 pm and perfect! We were still at the office at 4:10 pm when
I got a text from Robert wondering when we were coming! That's when
both Scott and I realized that 1600 hours was 4:00 pm, and not 6:00
pm! We had a lovely dinner with them, minus my Waldorf Salad and
Cherry Cobbler. I made up for it by having them for dinner tonight.
Sending love and gratitude for your support and prayers!
Robin
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