You know every time I write or type 2015 it still makes my heart do a funny little skip, I just can't wrap my head around the fact that it is even 2000 sometimes, let alone nearly 15 years into the century! Time certainly does pass in the blink of an eye.
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| We have gotten the biggest kick out of watching the construction across the street, see the backhoe, it was sitting, with the driver, most of one day while the 5 workers just kept digging the hole by hand, he would fill the dump truck with the dirt from the pile, then sit and wait for the dump truck to get back and then fill him up again. Meanwhile the workers kept digging. they also loaded and hauled all the broken out cement patio (broken out by hand) in a pickup. |
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| This weeks progress, with 5 workers working 6 1/2 days this week and 6 days last week digging the foundation out by hand. Part of the time they were removing the old cement pad. Last Sunday night we were able to go to the temple and help prepare for the workers to arrive Monday morning. We took down all the veils and put away all the sacred material, boxed up all the clothing etc. in the brides room and in general got everything ready for the painters and workers. It was fun to be able to help with that. Monday I went to the temple and helped with a lot of the extra laundry, we were done by one o'clock and then Ross and I did a little shopping and just hung out. Tuesday we decided to go downtown to the Zocolo, we also had to meet with Brother Villanueva, the brother who is letting us stay in his condo in Huatulco, at 6:00. So we went and wandered around downtown. The teachers still have booths and tents and banners set up and there are of course lots of vendors selling their wares. A beautiful Zapotec girl with her baby strapped to her back caught our eye and we stopped to look at her goods. She was selling shawls and belts, unfortunately the shawls were imported from Pakistan! The belts however were handmade, so we bought a belt from her and dad snapped a picture, we thought she was so regal and beautiful.   We met with Brother Villanueva at his home, he had a map printed out for us and had it set up on his computer, connected to the big screen TV, so we could see exactly where to get off the bus and where to catch the Taxi, etc., where all the shopping, grocery stores, banks, etc., are, a list with phone #'s and all the info we might need. What a great guy to make this available for us to use. His house is absolutely gorgeous. We understand he is very wealthy as is his entire family, they own a public transportation company. (One of the bus lines) They are all very active in the church and very kind and generous. Wednesday evening we went to a missionary homecoming, it was held in the chapel, the family all spoke, mostly bore their testimonies, then the return missionary, then the Bishop , who by the way is a temple worker, then there was a delicious dinner. the missionary was Luis and Laura Perez's son Andres, he served in the same mission that Doyle served in, Bahia Blanca, Argentina. What a great looking and great young man.  Thursday evening the Roseberrys got back, it was great to see them, we had dinner together and played dominos. Friday we were going to hang out and Jan got sick, but she was back to Normal Saturday, so we did a bit of shopping for our trip and watched a movie together then went to their place for dinner. Today we are having dinner here, we have invited the Roesberys, the Atkinsons and Pres. and Sister Madson, the Mission Pres. I just pulled bread out of the oven, I have been making artisan bread, it is so easy and really good, you mix it the night before and let is rise for up to 18 hours, it is a no knead bread and only has yeast, flour, salt, and water. This time I made it with all whole wheat, so we'll see how that turns out. We are also having chicken with cream sauce, brown rice pilaf, salad, and Sister Madson is bringing desert. Yum!!! Good food and good company. That is our week in a nutshell or in a blog! Next week we should have some fun pictures since we leave tonight at 11:45 for Huatulco. We don't know if we will have internet but we do know that Jared has been able to call us on dad's phone if for some reason you need to get in contact with us. Remember we love you more than you can imagine and we miss you, take care of each other and of yourselves. We talked about the Sermon on the Mount today in Sunday School and as we talked about the beatitudes we couldn't help but think how much more simple and beautiful the world would be if we truly could put pride and self love aside and become meek and humble as Christ, peacemakers, lovers of righteousness, willing to turn the other cheek or to not be easily offended, but to give others the benefit of the doubt. But oh how hard it actually is! We are so grateful for our Savior and for ability to repent and be forgiven, for we truly need that gift daily. Love to all. |
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