March 20, 2017
Hey everyone!
This week has been about as patriotic as the Irish get,
which isn't very much. St. Patrick's day over here is a big holiday but they do
not celebrate as much as back in the States. They had a parade, some carnival
rides set up, and people wearing green leprechaun hats. However, we did not see
any of it because of how crazy it can get out here on St. Patrick's day. We
were told that we needed to stay in our flat for most of the day from the zone
leaders.
As far as the rest of the week goes, we had quite a few
appointments set up but all of them fell through sadly. This week has been
filled with a lot of Gqing. It is always interesting what kind of people we run
into everyday here in Waterford. We did go over to one sister's house last
Wednesday to repaint some of the rooms in her house. I always enjoy an
opportunity to be able to do service for someone in the branch here. They are
all great! This week has been a great learning opportunity for me. I have
learned to be more patient and that success comes in the Lord's time. One of
the best things this week was Sunday. It was so awesome to be able to go to church,
partake of the Sacrament, and be able to recharge my spiritual batteries. Going
to church this Sunday made me think of a talk given by John Bytheway, called
the "Best Day of the Week" and how Sunday can be the best day of the
week if we let it be. I am so greatful for the opportunity I have to be out
here to be able to bring more happiness to other's lives and for the
opportunity I have to serve my Savior out here in Ireland.
So I am officially no longer part of the greenest bunch
in the mission, but I am still pretty green. Elder Watson still has two more
transfers until he goes home. I do not know if I will "kill" him or
if he will "die" elsewhere. Sounds like the snow is beginning to melt
back home. It has actually been very nice this week in terms of the weather. It
only rained three days this week and was one of the sunniest weeks that I have
been here.
Last P-day it was warm enough for us to go to Tramore
which is about a 25 minute bus ride south and go play football, (both kinds) on
the beach. (Don't worry we didn't go swimming haha). I have a few pictures to
send as well.
Here is a picture of Waterford Crystal lit up with green
for St. Patrick's Day.
Some of the carnival rides they had set up for St.
Patrick's Day.
I sure hope everything is going good back home. One of the best days this week was when we went
running around town the day after St. Patrick's Day to find pint glasses that
we could clean and use (not for drinking alcohol). Sadly we didn't find any
though.
It is awesome to be out here inviting others to come unto
Christ. I am loving every minute of it.
Love,
Elder Calley
