Sunday,
February 9, 2014
Attended
services in Makeni and with 9 confirmations, most of the meeting was
used for the performances of ordinances along with the Sacrament.
After the block we drove over to the sister's apartment because they
were having water issues. Scott was able to fix that then they tell
us about one bathroom with issues; from there as we are about to
leave, another bathroom issue; top it off with the 4th
item, they can't get the oven to light. I could tell it had not been
used since we delivered it weeks ago because it was so clean. Scott
was able to get the pilot light lit, but it wouldn't stay on when
turning the temperature dial. Scott realizes after trying everything
possible the dial had been put on backwards...we arrived home around
7:30 pm after stopping by the mission office to pick up a filter
system for the Seader's. They were upstairs for a get acquainted
dessert. They are replacing the Burns who return home this coming
Friday.
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Monday,
February 10, 2014
I
spent a good portion of the day sitting at the Seader's apartment
watching over workers as well as waiting for workers while Scott was
at Parliament trying to track down an apartment owner and finalize a
deal. I did get a book read while I waited – The Lost City of Z –
very good read and kept my interest. One I would like to review in
Book Club when I get home unless it has already been reviewed.
Friday,
February 14, 2014
Valentines
Day in Sierra Leone – at the office by 10:30 am for a pre-transfer
meeting. Transfer week next week and there are so many moving parts;
add to that 18 new missionaries coming on Tuesday, and the set up of
two new apartments.
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Water delivery at the mission home.
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We
had a senior couple luncheon for the Burns. They left today having
completed their mission. Such wonderful, devoted people. This is
their third mission. When we first arrived 10 months ago, they took
us under their wings and were of great help as we settled in to life
in this mission. I will miss them, but know where to find them when
we complete our mission as they reside in Meadow, UT.
Off
to Kissy for a 4:30 YSA Devotional that didn't start until 5:30 pm;
we were asked to speak but didn't know it until we got there. I
thought the purpose of the meeting was to follow up with the YSA reps
and find out how many singles had signed up for the YSA Summit
scheduled for April. Instead it was themed around Valentines Day and
“love.” There were love stories and one of the couples were
newlyweds and they handed out little favors that were key chains with
their picture on them and the following words: “Some words of
advice to men – 'Treat women d same way u would want your daughter
to be treated.'” On the flip side - “Your words are my food, your
breath is my wine.” Speaks volumes.
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We
got home just before 8:00 and then went upstairs to play some cards.
Valentines Day doesn't get much better than this!Saturday,
February 15, 2013
10
months ago today, we entered the MTC in Provo, UT. Today we traveled
twice to the Lumley apartment to store some furniture that belongs to
the landlord and to ready it for 4 missionaries next week. The Burns
lived in this apartment, and it was kind of nostalgic to return and
not find them there. It is quite a challenge to drive the roads that
lead to this apartment and we drove down a few of the wrong ones
before we found it, resulting in the right front fender pulled away
from the vehicle; on the way home, we met up with a very large
Chinese dump truck and before we were finished, it had crashed into
the driver's side view mirror (thankfully it flexes) but the mirror
came out. I just love being a passenger......
Attended
Elder Wootton's last baptismal service today. He returns home next
Friday. He personally baptized 11 Salone's today. It was a beautiful
service.
Love to all! Robin
Another snap:
See that paved road way up at the top - it drops down to the road leading to the US Embassy. One of my walking routes.
Another snap:
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