The Sondu folks are good people trying to do what is right even though they live a long way from the branch. We went later in the afternoon and had a good scripture study after the training. We thought maybe the time change would relieve them of the obligation to feed us, but no... we still had an excellent meal. We try to avoid getting home in the dark, but often the Lord rewards us with these spectacular sunsets.
Saturday we had a jumble of meetings. Gardencia, the daughter of branch faithfuls Elizabeth and Isaac, was baptized. We still are struggling getting enough water for us, the branch and the baptismal font, so the baptism was done at the Milimani Resort. We had some branch presidency training in the afternoon.
Sunday we went to Busia. We love going there. The branch has strong leadership and they are organized. And we watched the Sunday sessions of General Conference and they were a spiritual treat. Maureen's little baby was born about the same time as my grandchildren in the US, so I've always had a soft spot for him. That and the fact that Peter alway smiles for me!
Between conference sessions we had 4 baptisms. It's aways awesome when a husband and wife are baptized. Then you have faith that the whole family will be raised with Godly principles. On the way home we visited with two members from Kisumu.
Monday we again helped with passports for people in Busia and we did some training. We had enough water to do 4 loads of laundry! And some hand washing! And I got it all in before the rains started. I love the smell of line dried clothes and sheets.
Today I remembered again why I love this mission. We went and visited a member. I just love hearing their testimonies. I love it when they are humble and teachable and want to do what is right! There's just nothing better than feeling that the things we say and do will help someone have a better life and draw closer to God. Tonight we taught Institute and had a great class. The members are understanding the scriptures and are doing a better and better job of reading the scripture block before the class. We have some fine members here!
Denali LOVED looking at all the pictures in this blog! Especially the picture of the lion on the top of the blog and the picture of baby Peter. She said "Baby!" and waved at him. In fact, she waved at all the people in your pictures. It was fun to read this with her! :)
ReplyDeleteDo you think when we get home being able to do four loads of laundry will deserve an exclamation point? Crazy, isn't it!
ReplyDeleteBut the people we've known, the baptisms, the testimonies we've heard will be an exclamation point in our memories forever.
Thanks for sharing.