Dear Friends,
So
last Monday we went to a place called Alloway which is where the famous
Poet Robert Burns was born. They had a lot of things to go see and we
were running around trying to get to all the places to fit it in haha.
They had the original cottage where he was born and then they had a
whole museum for him and then there was the Birg O' Doon. Which is
basically a super old bridge. There is a legend that a man, Tam
O'Shanter, on his way home from drinking ran into some witches having
some witch party and when they saw him they chased after him. They tried
to cut him off at the brig O' doon but just as it started to collapse
he and his horse leapt across to the other side in safety. So that's
where we were. It was flippin cold and raining though! haha but it was
super fun. I like P-day with Sister King because we generally like to do
the same things and she likes to enjoy museums and look at everything
like I do. C:
Wednesday
was full of service! There is a nice older lady named Sister Newal and
she just got a hip replacement! She is one tough cookie from on of the
roughest parts of Glasgow! (it's not as rough any more but it definitely
was then!) She carried around a machete and everything! So she was
telling us all the stories about how she defended herself and beat
people up. You would never expect! she is a wee lady but boy is she
tough! We did her ironing as she cant stand for very long. Her and her
husband fed us some sandwiches and soda C: Then we went by Sister
Shepard who also cant walk well so we walked her dogs for her. She has a
very excitable Boarder collie named Abby and a wee dachshund named
Misty. Two very opposite dogs. They're always a joy to walk Then! we met
with the wonderful family, the Menzies!! Ah I love them so much! They
are truly progressing in the Gospel as is there mother who has been less
active for a number of years but truly desires to come back. They are
just wonderful that's all I can say C: They at first didn't want to force
religion upon their children so they were always shooing them out of
the lessons but this week we talked to them about allowing them the
choice and inviting them to come in a listen. The oldest boy of about
10? Brought in his 2 pillows set them on the floor, got all comfy and
listened the whole time. He is a sweet boy and I am so excited to see
carol progress towards baptism. there are obstacles like attending
church due to work and little things like that but we are working hard
to get past those. they are so ready!!
Friday
we went by a family called the Ropers. They've been living on one of
the islands of Scotland called Benbechula (something to that effect).
Island life is very different! you had to go to the main land to buy
anything in bulk and to get other necessary items. She was telling us
all about it.
Saturday
we went by A member named Connie who just had a cute little baby girl
named Marriom! (spelling ?) So we did her ironing and dish washing. I
just want to say thanks Mom and Dad for teaching me how to iron! I never
knew I had such skills as an ironer. haha anyway, then we saw an
amazing lady who is a gypsy! only she has a house, but she still
travels. She has a severely disabled daughter named Vicky who can walk
around the house but still needs a wheel chair to get around. Last week
when we were there she told us that Vicky was adopted. This week we
asked how. She said that 29 years ago her neighbors had Vicky and one
night they asked her to babysit. Well I guess they were all drug
addicts. She didn't know Vicky was disabled until she got there. They
were feeding her mixing chocolate instead of milk and this woman Kate
reported it. Vicky went into Foster care but her parents kept coming
back and taking her (even though they weren't fit to and didn't treat
her well) So she and her husband decided that they would just adopt
Vicky instead. So she is an amazing woman and she really loves the
church even though she has never been and has hardly read the Book of
Mormon! haha she is very in tune to the Spirit. We are excited to teach
her.
And
then there is Sunday where I found out that one of our deaf
investigators, Andrew (who was baptized shortly after I left) is headed to the temple this month!! :D President Dewey of the Paisley
stake is in our ward and had us over for dinner. He informed me that he
is doing well. C: I am so excited for him! It is one of the best things
I've heard on the mission!
I
know the Lord lives and loves us I know he loves you and I hope you all
have a wonderful time with whatever it is you are doing!!
all my love and care,
Sister McBride
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