Elder Cable's Birthday

I'm sad to say that I caught the flu this week which made it impossible for us to go to Chorley (by Preston) as planned for S&I Training and a session at the temple. We were very disappointed. We always enjoy meeting with the other senior missionaries and the S&I training is always motivating and inspirational.

We feel deeply grateful for the generosity of Gillie Grant in taking Elder Cable, Lynne and me to tea for his birthday. It was celebrated at a beautiful, authentic Welsh pub in a 400-year-old stone building, the Maenllwyd. The atmosphere was delightfully quaint and the food was perfectly and beautifully prepared. We had such a nice time.

Friday we were cooked a wonderful Christmas dinner by Luc Rasmussen at Student House. The two sets of Elders in Cardiff were also invited and we had a really fun time. Tomorrow the few students left in Cardiff will be going home. We will miss them during this break. Luc is amazing, so generous and willing to help others. The hospitality he extended was unexpected but deeply appreciated. The dinner was plentiful and delicious.