27 January – Friday – We were in the office in the morning and the afternoon but the rest of the time we pretty much shopped and caught up some things at home. Oh and we took naps – something we seem to need more here than anywhere else we have served.
While in line at Ross Dress for Less, I got to talk to a young woman who I found out had three children and two of them were autistic. We talked about how they were a blessing to her and not a burden. I gave her a pass-along card about families. I felt the Lord put us in line together so she could have the chance to understand the Plan of Salvation.
I spent a good amount of time reading, studying and pondering Moses 6 and 7. Elder George – our District Leader – had given this as part of our homework for the week. Earlier I had read the scripture chain he had given us but I wanted to really do a close reading of 6 which led me to read 7 also because it repeats and polishes the lessons in 6.
28 January – SaturdayÂ
P-day and we basically stayed home. While we were taking a walk around the complex I took pictures of lots of the hibiscus that was blooming.
  
 
  
 
Along the way we ran into this young woman walking her twins – Jackie and Cooper. If you look closely the one on the right has one dark brown eye and one white eyes. She said she brought him home first because no one wanted him. She got his brother a little later. I gave her a  pass-along card with the risen Christ. She mentioned she knew lots of LDS…like an idiot I did not ask her more about this. Another missed opportunity I am afraid.
 
 
When I went to Publix this morning to get some things, I found this big bird walking around in front of the store. It seems that many of the birds in the area have become scavengers. I have seen lots of smaller birds and ducks wandering around parking lots and other areas near stores but this is the first time I have seen a bird this big.
The center picture is of the Lowe’s garden shop we found the other day while out getting to know the area around the ward we are assigned to. Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love to plant and grow flowers and other plants. Both in and outside the house. I would go crazy here where everything grows year round. They have gorgeous bougainvilleas in all colors and for next to nothing compared to Utah. If you look closely you can see some bougainvillea trees through the door.
The picture of Mary is just to show off her great smile. I took it weeks ago during some shopping trip.