Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Elder Bednar came for dinner

Elder &Sister Bednar came to Kampala for a Special 
Adult meeting.  It was the first time they had conducted this 
kind of meeting and it was very effective.


Elder Hamilton & his wife with the Chatfields.

They had circulated three talks for everyone to read before they came to the meeting and then conducted a question and answer session.
The questions were very good ones and Elder Bednar kept everything on track with the subjects that he wanted to discuss. The questions went back and forth for three hours and people were actively engaged in learning.  After the meeting they all came to the mission home for dinner.  There was an apostle and five seventies for dinner along with their wives.  Sister Chatfield and I had everything ready before they got there but when they walked in the door and headed for the bathroom after three hours of meetings there was no water.  Surprise - Somehow we managed and everyone was gracious.  It was a very nice evening. 




 The Himles are going home.  They spent the last year in South Sudan.  
They have done good work there. 

 The Eklunds came to serve in Uganda 
They are from Lethbridge - Great Couple
We invited 9 missionaries for supper and somehow 
ended up with 16.  Remember the Loaves and the fishes?
They all got something to eat and there even were a few left overs.  
Two dentists came from the US to work on Missionaries teeth.  Dr. Openshaw and Dr. Holyoak. 
Sister Holyoak is an accomplished pianist and composer.  She taught lessons and gave talks about 
music and achieving your potential.  She did a little concert for us at the Sheriton. She is a very inspiring and a talented lady.   


January was an eventful month and went very fast.  I am not missing the winter and have to smile when the Ugandan's complain about the weather being so cold.  Heavy coats, gloves and hat come out if it drops to the low 20s C.  They would never survive in Canada.  We show them pictures of the snow and they are amazed.  We love it here and love the people.  Everyday is an a'venture. 
Miss you all.

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