The trees are greener each day and the blossoms are beginning to fall. The sidewalks outside of cafes are peopled with individuals enjoying the sun and a bite to eat. They are usually small tables with two chairs both facing out to the street. Men and women sit smiling in the bright light and the still-cool temperatures. In the larger common areas, larger tables with little umbrellas (not opened) beckon people to come and sit a spell.
No pictures today, but there should be...if I were quick enough. Perhaps the one I imported will make it. On a walk close to the lake we saw a swan walking on water! Sister Swena told us about it. I need to do some research. They spread their wings and kind of hold themselves aloft while their feet skim the surface of the water. It was enchanting! I heard somewhere that it is part of the mating ritual, but they already have two eggs in the nest, so that sounds kind of fishy.
No pictures today, but there should be...if I were quick enough. Perhaps the one I imported will make it. On a walk close to the lake we saw a swan walking on water! Sister Swena told us about it. I need to do some research. They spread their wings and kind of hold themselves aloft while their feet skim the surface of the water. It was enchanting! I heard somewhere that it is part of the mating ritual, but they already have two eggs in the nest, so that sounds kind of fishy.
We made a few trips to stores today in preparation for Thursday....that seems to be the drill on Wednesday, but the truly lovely thing is that we didn't have to leave our apartment until late morning....which gave me some time to catch up on some things. I am doing some Spring cleaning. I know that doesn't sound very fun, but it is actually kind of fun to get done. Don't you love clean shiny windows and a welcoming front door? Well, I am working on that, and getting it ready for Easter.
We are going to have a party on Saturday night! We are just inviting our senior missionary neighbors and we are going to watch Ben Hur. I LOVE that movie. It is the perfect Easter/Springtime movie. It is a long one, so we will watch half and then have dinner and then the other half. There are a few films that I never tire of and that is one.
It is a powerful movie of what the Savior can do with our lives, told in a dramatic and beautiful way. It is about rebirth......Please join us if you are in the neighborhood!
It is a powerful movie of what the Savior can do with our lives, told in a dramatic and beautiful way. It is about rebirth......Please join us if you are in the neighborhood!
We have been at the center but it is very quiet. We have been baking cakes for tomorrow night. I enjoy Wednesday evenings here. Sometimes we have missionaries here teaching language courses, but that didn't happen tonight.
We talked to some dear friends from Gilbert briefly on FaceTime as well as our daughters. What a sweet blessing it is to be able to see and hear our loved ones!
Where ever you are....I hope you are having a lovely Spring.
Where ever you are....I hope you are having a lovely Spring.
Beautiful swan. Enjoy your movie/dinner night. Sounds like a good idea. Since you invited everyone - I'll do my best to be there. Time?? L&P
ReplyDeleteWe're starting the film at 4 p.m. We'll save a spot for you on one of the couches!
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