We have now been here just over a month and as we review our first month we are overjoyed with the events and activities we have already enjoyed. The Lord has blessed our memories and we have both learned to administer all of the Temple ordinances in which we participate. Each day is a joy as we attend the Temple. Over this first month we have had the pleasure of welcoming Aunt Joyce and Aunt Valerie to the Temple. We enjoyed attending a Session with them and having lunch with them in the Temple cafeteria. We have booked our train tickets to spend Christmas with them in Loughborough. This past Saturday Elder Kiddle was privileged to attend a Session with Chris Anderson, a brother in the gospel that he and his missionary companion baptized 46 years ago. His wife was baptized with him but she passed away 10 years ago. It was a happy reunion. Sometime over the next 1 1/2 years we hope to go to Poole to visit the Poole Ward that he is a member of and see the Chapel that has recently been renovated. The Chapel was built when Elder Kiddle was there on his mission.
Yesterday we both attended practice for a new Temple Missionary Choir that is being formed. We are learning some traditional English Christmas music.
Today we tried out the local bus system and were able to see some of the beautiful country side. This evening we attended a fireside at the Visitors Centre and viewed a film entitles 'Fires of Faith' which told the story of some of the early reformers who had the Bible translated into English. It gave us a deeper appreciation of their sacrifices.
Love Elder and Sister Kiddle
