First let me say that it was a great first day of 2012 because we got to take the sacrament. But there were some twists that we could have done without.

First we went to what we thought was Ward Council and found that it was not happening because it was New Years Day. We were not the only ones that made the mistake. The second counselor, the YM president and a ward clerk all showed up.

The second mistake was thinking that it was Fast Sunday. With Saturday being New Years Eve it seems everyone put Fast Sunday off until next week and we did not get the message so we fasted. This again is no big thing because it means we can either have two Fast Sundays this month or just treat next Sunday as if it was a regular Sunday. I will probably do the former since I could use the blessings.

So a new year has started and we are committed to spending more time out visiting in the mornings and evenings. This will be easier because we now have a ward list with all of the birthdays.

I also want to write that I am looking forward to studying the Book of Mormon. I started the day by reading President Benson’s 1986 conference talk and there were a number of powerful thoughts there. I will try to truly ponder and pray about what we read and prepare for SS class.

           

I did not take any pictures today but our Durban RM James Luwanga, who served with us in Swaziland and later in Richards Bay,  posted this on FB and I felt that it was something I could also say. We do love Africa…we are winning!