Week 74--November 20-26, 2016
The gigantic tree in the plaza at Fairview Terraces has been decorated with waterfall lights. The fountain went off with its colored lights making for a beautiful picture.
This beautiful nativity was set up on the grounds. As beautiful as the lights are this reminded us of the true meaning of Christmas.
The Philippine flag flying in the breeze at the Temple.
The new growth on the bamboo trees outside our chapel is very colorful.
Two boys hard at work carrying their load on their heads.
A tree has been constructed in the entry area of the Redwoods that is lite up at night. The theme this year was using recycled materials.
The tree is made of bamboo poles and white paper cups. It is amazing to see the ingenuity of the Filipino people.
A train has also been constructed from wire and colored plastic sheets. Chairs are set inside for the seats on the train.
The wheels on the train are made from fan covers that are a variety colors.
Tuesday was Elder Nielsen's 20th birthday. We didn't celebrate until Friday. sister Bertin had contacted his Mom and gotten the recipe for his favorite cake, Blueberry Crumble Cake. It was delicious. Left to right: Elder Nielsen, Elder Narciso, Sister Bertin, Sister Broadhead, Elder Broadhead, Sister Harrington, and Elder Harrington.
Tuesday we headed for Malolos to do mail run and attend the meeting presenting the Christmas Initiative of "#Light the World." We left home at 6:50 AM and didn't arrive at the church until 9:05. Two hours and 15 minutes to go 40 kilometers (26 miles). A new record for that trip!
President and Sister Bertin were gone to Mission Presidents' Seminar this week so the office was very quiet. On Thursday we took the opportunity to attend the Manila Temple as we knew it would be our last opportunity before the arrival of our replacement couple and a busy upcoming December. Tom was hesitant to go because he felt he had a lot to do in the office. Garnalee reminded him that if we put the Temple as our first priority then the other things that needed to be done would be accomplished. On Friday we were able to submit claims for three supports of Aetna Insurance claims and get started on a fourth set. The claims we file are for the medications purchased by the missionaries. We put the Temple first and the things that needed to be done were accomplished.
We celebrated Thanksgiving on Saturday with President and Sister Bertin and the other senior couples. We had a wonderful turkey dinner with all of the trimmings. We played Password and we came in second behind the Bertins. It was great fun.
Seated left to right: Sister Bertin, Elder Bremner, Sister Bremner, Sister Harrington, Elder Harrington, Elder Swift, Sister Swift, Sister Broadhead, and Elder Broadhead.
We packed up our items that we have purchased to ship home into a suitcase to give us an idea of how big a box we will need.
A tree has been constructed in the entry area of the Redwoods that is lite up at night. The theme this year was using recycled materials.
Tuesday we headed for Malolos to do mail run and attend the meeting presenting the Christmas Initiative of "#Light the World." We left home at 6:50 AM and didn't arrive at the church until 9:05. Two hours and 15 minutes to go 40 kilometers (26 miles). A new record for that trip!
President and Sister Bertin were gone to Mission Presidents' Seminar this week so the office was very quiet. On Thursday we took the opportunity to attend the Manila Temple as we knew it would be our last opportunity before the arrival of our replacement couple and a busy upcoming December. Tom was hesitant to go because he felt he had a lot to do in the office. Garnalee reminded him that if we put the Temple as our first priority then the other things that needed to be done would be accomplished. On Friday we were able to submit claims for three supports of Aetna Insurance claims and get started on a fourth set. The claims we file are for the medications purchased by the missionaries. We put the Temple first and the things that needed to be done were accomplished.
Seated left to right: Sister Bertin, Elder Bremner, Sister Bremner, Sister Harrington, Elder Harrington, Elder Swift, Sister Swift, Sister Broadhead, and Elder Broadhead.
We packed up our items that we have purchased to ship home into a suitcase to give us an idea of how big a box we will need.
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