Work and Play DO Mix!
We have been CRAZY busy with the mission work, but we have also taken time to play. The mission president said "don't take a p-day (missionary preparation day), just take one as the opportunity arises." So.... that is what we do.
Things are starting to calm down with all the earthquake trauma, but we took the opportunity to organize a class about emergency preparedness with the saints. Many still don't have emergency bags aka 72 hour kits and food storage. The bishop asked us to help the members learn about "mochilas de emergencia" and it was a successful night with 38 people in attendance, including 10 investigators (double arm pump)!
We went to Guayanilla in the south again this week to take some more tents and check on some of our friends. It was amazing how happy they were despite their circumstances. For me it is mind blowing, to sleep/live under a blue tarp, with no running water, no toilet, no electricity with just a bucket of water for a shower and BE HAPPY! They kept saying they were just thankful to be alive. Who would like to "camp" indefinitely? That is what it looks like for them at this moment. They don't know how long it will take to build a new place and they can't enter into their earthquake damaged one.
On a happier note, my sister, Beth and her husband, Kert, came to visit us from Vancouver, WA and we enjoyed some play time this week. Imagine leaves as long as your arm, waterfall features around every corner, green galore, and a warm sprinkle every so often - you will find yourself in El Yunque, the tropical rain forest. The back entrance is only about 20 minutes from our home. As my favorite place, El Yunque, I often wonder if it resembles the Garden of Eden. It is beyond beautiful.
We also took Beth and Kert to a Stake Christmas Activity, Yes, you read that right. They had a Christmas activity on the 18th of January. Did you know Puerto Rico celebrates Christmas the longest of any culture? We enjoyed traditional. cultural foods and entertainment. Below are some pictures to give you an idea.
Things are starting to calm down with all the earthquake trauma, but we took the opportunity to organize a class about emergency preparedness with the saints. Many still don't have emergency bags aka 72 hour kits and food storage. The bishop asked us to help the members learn about "mochilas de emergencia" and it was a successful night with 38 people in attendance, including 10 investigators (double arm pump)!
On a happier note, my sister, Beth and her husband, Kert, came to visit us from Vancouver, WA and we enjoyed some play time this week. Imagine leaves as long as your arm, waterfall features around every corner, green galore, and a warm sprinkle every so often - you will find yourself in El Yunque, the tropical rain forest. The back entrance is only about 20 minutes from our home. As my favorite place, El Yunque, I often wonder if it resembles the Garden of Eden. It is beyond beautiful.
Maybe that is where the expression "living high on the hog" came from? Lechon (bbq pork) is the traditional meat of the culture. Not having it, would be like... not having a turkey on Thanksgiving. Well, we are finally seeing the Christmas decorations be put away for the season. I could get used to celebrating Christmas this long every year; but, of course I would have to have my children and grandchildren by my side. Thanks for "listening" and on to another week. Tomorrow we meet with the mission president!
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