On Mondays we usually attend a morning devotional at the Area offices and then go about our "P" day (P for preparation) activities. This particular Monday, the Area offices were closed so we all took the opportunity to drive to Hartbeespoort Recreational Area. We rode the tram to the top of a mountain, had lunch when we returned to the bottom and then 7 couples traveled over to do a zipline. It was a beautiful clear day with perfect weather! We had a blast!!!
Part of the group before heading up the hill on the tram.
Beautiful, clean, modern facility.
At the top!
Hard work, but someone has to do it ;)
Lunch with the group!
Those of you in Santa Clara, look closely at the couple on the right on the end.
That is Paul and Ginny Graf. Our former stake president! There were about 18 of us that day.
Entrance to the zipline!
Getting in the gear.....
And, ready to go!
Not one of my better landings....but I was having fun!
Al got the landings down perfectly - he was having fun, too!
Yes, Virginia.....we do actually work!
Thought it would be nice to give you some pictures of where we spend most of our time.
The Parktown Family History Centre
Main room looking from the front desk to the back.
Microfilm storage
Main room showing front desk and books and the toy box for children.
This is a couple that I helped get their papers in order to be sealed in the temple.
They have been married a month and were from Madagascar. They both spoke perfect English....found out he served his mission in England and was serving in the London South Mission when we were serving in the London Mission. Truly a small world!
Allan helping a new bishop enter names in the computer.
Sister Tina Jackson, a volunteer who speaks French. There are many days the patrons who come to the centre speak only French, Portuguese or Afrikaan or one of the many African dialects. Our volunteers who speak these languages are invaluable to us.
Sister Coleman and the other Elder Lee helping a patron
Allan helped the sister on the left and I worked with the sister on the right.
When the sister I was working with found out she could do the temple work for her mother and grandmother she started weeping for joy. She had me in tears and she kept saying thank you, thank you. What a blessing and privilege it is to be here to serve these wonderful people.
They are faithful members of the church and bring a wonderful spirit with them.
Sooooo wonderful with helping the sister do the temple work for mother and grandmother!!!~
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