28 November 2007 – Wednesday
We slept in until almost 7 which is very unusual for us. We had breakfast and then went over to the Roberts. We spent the next 6 hours sightseeing – it was P-day. They took us to the gift area outside the Hindu temples – the ones we visited with the Kanes a few months ago. Mary found some Christmas presents for the grandchildren and I bought a back scratcher – which I have since lost. They then took us to a couple of beautiful areas where the Solo River starts from big, clear springs. We enjoyed all of this and took lots of pictures. We then returned to the Novotel to have lunch together. After lunch the Roberts headed back to their home. It is always interesting to share experiences with other missionaries. We always learn something that will help us in our mission.
Today Elder Roberts told us that we were the only couple who kept in contact with them except when they were all together for some meeting. I guess we are just the type who likes to know what is going on and like to help where we can. Of course our calling extends all across the island so we need to have that contact. Also because we can travel, we can bring things to the couples from time to time.
The hotel provider seems to have solved the problem with the internet so we could get on and check our mail, etc. Then I took a nap.
The evening class was interesting. There were 10 young people there and their English abilities were really varied. I am not sure we actually found out much except they are very reluctant to use what English they know. We tried to keep everything being fun and I think for the most part it worked. We were fairly happy – especially since this was our first experience with them.
As I am sitting here trying to write something inspiring or unusual, I find that it was just a very normal day of our mission. We are blessed each day with experiences that are new, we see things that are new or different, we share with other missionaries or members. We just serve our mission in the way that seems to be laid out for us. Calling on the Lord for help in those areas where we are walking in the dark and trust him to provide light to guide us. We make mistakes and the Lord helps us to correct them and move on.
Some days it is easier to see the Lord’s hand in our lives, but we know that each day, if we are trying to do what he would have us do, He is always there with His arm extended to take our hand.