Dinner with President and Sister Ogden

Tonight President and Sister Ogden took Elder Crandall and I out to dinner to a Chinese restaurant on the marina right behind the elders' flat in Swansea. It was a delightful evening as we reviewed with our President what we have been doing so far on our mission. There is another senior couple coming to our mission who will be doing the same thing we are doing but in England and they have asked us to train them in what we have been doing. They seemed very pleased with our work and needless to say our ride home to Carmarthen was a joyous one. We love our work with the Saints here in Wales.

Happy Birthday Dad

Please someone show my Dad this great picture. He will love it. This was taken at Fresh Water West a beautiful beach here in Wales. I think these cattle knew I was a ranch girl from America and wanted to say hi. They came right up to the fence as if they were ready to visit with us. I am sure my great Dad could talk their language. Love you Dad and miss you terribly!!!!

Fresh Water West Beach

On Monday on our outing with the Williams family we went to the beach in Fresh Water West. This beach is in the last Harry Potter movie and also in the last Robin Hood movie. For the Robin Hood movie they artificially imposed the White Beaches of Dover, placed mock ships in the ocean and had soldiers on the beach. This beach is also known for surfing competitions. A reminder to those who are going to be part of my movie marathon when we get home--these are two movies that are a must because I have been to this beautiful beach!!!!

Two of our special friends in Wales

I love this picture of Martha and Ross Williams. This picture was taken on our outing with their family on Monday. It is so fun to work with them in Primary because they know the gospel and live it so well. They even seem to love us which is a special perk for us. We sure do love them!!!

A Special Day with the Williams

Here are some fun pictures of the Branch President's family on our outing with them to " The Green Bridge of Wales". The Children are Gareth, Ross and Martha. Theresa is there with Elder Crandall. I have Martha and Ross in primary and they are exceptional children. I will always remember Gareth with fondness because he came with his Dad the very first night we arrived in Wales and welcomed us and brought us some needed supplies but most of all lots of love which we were really in need of that night so far from home. We really love this great family who have done so much for us. I am sorry I didn't get a picture of President Williams--he was in his very casual clothes and it would have been such a fun picture. Next time President!!!

The Green Bridge of Wales

On Monday we attended a breakfast missionary correlation meeting at our Branch President's home. We were waited on hand and foot and then had a delicious Wales breakfast. We of course discussed our progress over the last 9 months and then set some new goals together. After the meeting we had the privilege of spending the afternoon with President Williams and his wife and family. They took us to "The Green Bridge of Wales", which was amazing!!!! But not as fun as just being with their neat family.

Our Great District!!

We love our district meetings. The Elders always play a little football after each meeting. Elder Hummer, our district leader is showing off his new suit. He had the slacks already but found the jacket for 17 pounds in Tesco this week. He'll make some girl a great husband with that kind of thrift!!! In the group picture are our new sisters, Sister Layton from Alaska, Sister Babbage from Zimbabwe, Elder Habicht from Germany, Elder Christiansen from Utah, Elder Benthin from Denmark, Elder Stoddard from Idaho, Elder Williams from Utah, Elder Ezard from England, Elder Hummer from Utah, and Elder Elgin from Utah. We won't be doing flat inspections with them this transfer because we are doing another zone just this one time, so we wanted their pictures in case they get transferred. How we are uplifted each time we are with them as we kneel in pray together, learn together, laugh together and cry together. We love them!!!