Los Haroldsons, Los Udalls, Los Cabelleros, Los Majanos, President Petersen, Los Thompsons
Hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, fruit and Hermana Petersen's delicious apple pie
We spent the afternoon in the temple and enjoyed being in "our temple" again. We just can't help but think of this temple as ours, but we know that it is our Father in Heaven's temple and we are just so happy that He allowed us to serve there. We loved walking the halls and seeing the friends that we had not seen for a year.
We were picked up by Renee Hernandez and his father and mother to go to eat.
Unlike Xela, in El Salvador the evening meal is served anytime after 6, and usually around 8 PM. This night was no exception. We ate at about 9 but enjoyed visiting. On Sunday I played the piano and accompanied Renee. We were thrilled to hear Renee play his violin again. When we got back to the Petersen's, we stayed up and talked till about midnight. We had been up since 4AM and it was time to head for bed.
This is the subdivision behind our apartment that we took pictures of during the construction. It is finished and we were told that the houses are all sold. The trees in the temple yard have grown so much that you could hardly see the houses.
Saturday was spent with the Figueroa family. We went to lunch at the Rustico, best hamburgers in El Salvador.
Grandma Gladys, Luciana, Carlos, Mariela, Nancy, Lon, Paula
These hamburgers remind us of the Big Judd burgers back home. It felt like we had never left, just been away for awhile. After lunch, Lon and Carlos watched a soccer game while we went to the church for a Relief Society activity.
Relief Society President Karina Artiga and her counselors Hna. Sanchez y Hna. Mendoza
This is Hna. Margarita Bonilla.
We enjoyed an afternoon of visiting before heading to Planes de Rendereros for a supper of pupusas.
This is a platano or a fried banana. It is one dish that we have never been able to eat. It has a real slimy texture.
Sunday was fun to visit with members of the ward. We got a few pictures to share.
Diego is headed to Brazil on a mission
President Jaime y Gladys Lopes
The Jose Pena family, except Joshue who was out of town.
Los Majano's, Los Reyes's, President Petersen, Los Baker's (parents of Kelly) and Daniel and Kelly Fisher (grandson and wife of President)
This weekend was so relaxing with good food and good friends to share it with. We talked for hours and just enjoyed being with each other.
Los Majano's
Los Reyes's
Los Petersen's with the temple in the background
We had some visitors later in the evening.
This young man is Miguel Ricardo Santos Diaz
The days just seem to fly by and all of a sudden it is Monday. We walked over to the Multi Plaza just to look around. We even got to go to Price Smart to buy some pork and beans cause we can't find any in Guatemala. Then lunch at the Royal, our favorite Chinese Restaurant.
Los Harldsen's, Los Thompson's, Los Udall's, Los Petersen's
Los Thompsons with Los Haroldsens
Los Thompsons with Tatia and Alex Rivas
It was sad to have to say good-bye on Tuesday morning, but we were so thankful that we had the opportunity to visit with dear friends. The bus ride home seemed to take forever. We got through the boarder quickly but had an hour wait at the construction site this time. We arrived at our apartment at 1PM and look forward to a few days of rest before the temple opens again.
We have had a fun break from the temple, but as always, we are excited to have the temple open again. We will be starting a new mission as we begin serving in the temple presidency. Thank you for your prayers in our behalf. We send our love to all Dad and Mom, Grandpa and Grandma, Lon and Nancy
So happy that you got to go on these trips. It is good to see you with all of your friends. Glad you FINALLY made it to XELA!
ReplyDeleteGreat summary of your visit to El Salvador. Thanks for coming. We loved having you here!
ReplyDeleteCon amor, Los Petersen - Walt y Eileen