This last week was pretty busy. We started by getting up on Monday to a cool, misty, damp day. The Elders in Leitchfield had put their bikes in the racks on their car and then didn't have a key to get them out. So...we drove 45 minutes south and they drove 45 minutes north and we met in Elizabethtown (E-town) with a key. It was great to see them and glad we could help. Plus there was a lot of cool scenery on the way.
Misty Monday @Bellarmine
Elders Parson and Smith
After we got back to the office and ate lunch, Don got a call from the Rolling Hills sisters who had locked their keys in their car...also their phone. Luckily they were meeting with an investigator at the time so they could use his phone to call. We loaded up again and took them the extra set of keys to get them back in their car. That little jaunt took us about 90 minutes and we got back to spend an hour in the office before going home.
Tuesday we went to New Albany to be with Elder Lamoreaux while he got his insulin pump. He was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes on his pre-mission medical exam. I am so glad we got to go! It was interesting to learn about it and great Elders Lamoreaux and Painter to see how excited he was. He was like a kid on Christmas morning and couldn't stop smiling! Wednesday was an odd day. We have an elder who has very poor eyesight in one eye and has a growth on his good eye that will eventually need surgery. He called all upset about possibly having to go home for surgery. Luckily, after seeing his physician's report, it was determined he could stay and we would get him in every 6 months to monitor for any changes. That night we went to the Heddon's home. They are members of our ward who had asked us over for dinner and to get to know us a bit better. Br. Heddon made gumbo! Oh my...it was so good! It wasn't spicy (hot), had sausage and shrimp in it and I've decided I like it...although it's a two day process to make it traditionally!
So...the Spring weather here is just like anywhere else...unpredictable! Monday was overcast, cool, damp, by Wednesday and Thursday it was in the mid 80's and "slight" humidity. And...the office air conditioner isn't working. Which...doesn't bother the couple from Arizona but the rest of us are sweating like pigs!!!
Friday was glorious! It was cool (58), with a breeze and occasional showers. Loved it.
Saturday was Thunder over Louisville. It begins two weeks of festivities leading up to the Kentucky Derby. There are people here from all over and all of the restaurants and motels have hiked their prices for the occasion. So Saturday is an all day event on the waterfront. There is a carnival-like atmosphere, with rides and food and all sorts of things going on. The afternoon and evening is the air show and then at 9:30 the "worlds largest fireworks show" begins. So...to be honest...we didn't go to any of it. But we'll be here next year so maybe then. We did watch the fireworks on TV and it is a 30 minute show that is unbelievable! About 5:00 pm, we got a call from the AP's asking us what we were doing. On a Saturday evening?? Resting from the week! Anyway they were at Thunder and wanted some boxes of Books of Mormon as we got out of our sweats and went to the office and took them some! Which made us even more glad we weren't there for the long haul!
Sunday, we went to church as usual at 9:30. I had a hard time staying awake because I took a pain pill Saturday afternoon and at bedtime (my "good" knee has now become my bad knee). Anyway, after we got home, and changed out of our Sunday clothes, and were just thinking about dinner, the Sisters texted and wanted to know if we wanted to go to the new member and investigator fireside. Now...knowing me, I'm sure it won't surprise you...I really didn't! I was comfy, in my robe, and that meant I'd have to get dressed...leave my nest...and put myself out there. So...okay...we went! And I am so glad we did. We sat in on the Sisters lesson with an investigator before the fireside. He is having a hard time quitting smoking so Don was able to offer him some great advice. I was even able to testify about the power of the Holy Ghost. Made us feel like "real" missionaries. The Fireside was great. There were talks from two recent converts, testimonies from others who had joined or are investigating, and some of the missionaries. All in all...I'm glad we put ourselves out there and I doubt we'll miss the next one!
Sisters Moore & Wilde
Elders Hernandez & Fields Sisters Wilde & Moore, Kansas & John
Sister Linares
Elder Parks
Sister Gittins
Love to all...have a great week
Sounds like you're keeping busy! Hailey has been tending a little girl for the past 2 years who has an insulin pump. They have taught her how to take care of her and her pump. It's been a great experience for her. I'm so glad you are enjoying your mission. Keep up the good work. Love you!
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