Enjoy the photos of Azaleas, Bluebells and Rhododendrons
Thursday, 16 May 2013
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Birthday celebrations in Pool & Day Trip to Sheffield Park
This past weekend was a busy one. On Saturday we took a train to Poole, Dorset to help celebrate the 80th birthday of Brother Chris Anderson ( who was baptized by Elder Kiddle and Elder Hendricks
50 years ago during their service in the SW British Mission). We were elated to also see another convert from Elder Kiddle's mission, Maureen Cheyney. It was a wonderful party and great reunion. We also attended the Poole Ward on Sunday in the Chapel that was built while Elder Kiddle was there on his mission.
This past Monday we enjoyed an outing on the Bluebell Railway to see the many spring bluebells along the tracks. We then visited Sheffield Park and Gardens which was outstanding in its beauty.
The work in the Temple continues to be the highlight of our Mission. The New Temple President commencing November 1st was announced as Kenneth Johnson and emeritus 70. We have been privileged to work along side him and his wife as part time Temple workers. He is one of the sealers.
Love Elder & Sister Kiddle
This past weekend was a busy one. On Saturday we took a train to Poole, Dorset to help celebrate the 80th birthday of Brother Chris Anderson ( who was baptized by Elder Kiddle and Elder Hendricks
50 years ago during their service in the SW British Mission). We were elated to also see another convert from Elder Kiddle's mission, Maureen Cheyney. It was a wonderful party and great reunion. We also attended the Poole Ward on Sunday in the Chapel that was built while Elder Kiddle was there on his mission.
Chris's Birthday Party
Poole Chapel
Maureen Cheyney, Elder Kiddle, Chris Anderson, Donna Wright (Chris's Daughter)
On the Train
Blur of Bluebells from Train window
New train conductor and wife!!
Forget-me-nots at Train Station
Azalea Bushes in Sheffield Park
More bluebells in the woods
Scenic pond in Sheffield Park
Redwoods anyone?
one of several pheasants in the park
We were there!!
The work in the Temple continues to be the highlight of our Mission. The New Temple President commencing November 1st was announced as Kenneth Johnson and emeritus 70. We have been privileged to work along side him and his wife as part time Temple workers. He is one of the sealers.
Love Elder & Sister Kiddle
Monday, 6 May 2013
TULIP TIME AT THE LONDON TEMPLE
Additional tulip beds are now in bloom at the London Temple. Some of the tulips are very unusual with feathered edges. We have had 6 days of blue sky and sunshine. More blooms appear every day and we are revelling in the beauty. Today was a bank holiday and the Rouses (our shift co-ordinators) took us on a "mystery" trip that ended up in the seaside towns of Margate and Ramsgate. We really enjoyed the day.
This past week we worked as veil co-ordinators in the Temple (one of our favourite assignments). Our aunts, Joyce and Valerie, attended the 11:00 AM session on Saturday and we enjoyed lunch with them. It is always such a pleasure to see them.
Enjoy the photos:
Additional tulip beds are now in bloom at the London Temple. Some of the tulips are very unusual with feathered edges. We have had 6 days of blue sky and sunshine. More blooms appear every day and we are revelling in the beauty. Today was a bank holiday and the Rouses (our shift co-ordinators) took us on a "mystery" trip that ended up in the seaside towns of Margate and Ramsgate. We really enjoyed the day.
This past week we worked as veil co-ordinators in the Temple (one of our favourite assignments). Our aunts, Joyce and Valerie, attended the 11:00 AM session on Saturday and we enjoyed lunch with them. It is always such a pleasure to see them.
Enjoy the photos:
The beach at Margate
1887 Clock Tower, Margate
Ramsgate Yacht Club
Hope you are all enjoying the hot weather in Calgary
Love Elder and Sister Kiddle
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
MORE SIGNS OF SPRING
Elder Kiddle is almost free from pain now and once again enjoying every day here at the London Temple. We welcomed Elder and Sister Murdoch from Logan Utah into our shift last week. We are happy to have them here and enjoy working with them.
There are signs of spring everywhere, trees bursting into leaf, forsythia bushes, magnolia trees, tulips, migrating birds. Elder Kiddle saw a gray heron yesterday but unfortunately did not have his camera with him. He did capture two Canada geese who were passing through. Hope you are enjoying spring in your area also.
Our highlight this past two weeks was reading our Grandson Reginald Lybbert's home coming talks in the Sheep River Ward and the Evergreen Ward. They were amazing.
magnolia tree in bloom
Circular garden in front of Accommodation Centre
One of the many tulip beds
a pink blossom tree
More daffodils
Our Canada geese in the reflecting pond
flower bed in front of Temple
Love from the Kiddles
Tuesday, 16 April 2013
The Beginning of Spring
It has been reported on the news that this has been the coldest spring in over 100 years but we are finally starting to see indications that spring is almost here. We have included some of the gardens around the Temple grounds that are starting to take shape. Elder Kiddle is still suffering from sciatica but feels the end of this affliction is almost here. He went to the Temple to work today April 16, 2013, his 71st birthday. It felt good to be back after resting for two weeks.
Since our last Blog we had the privilege of watching General Conference on April 6th and 7th. It was an amazing conference. We felt that some of the talks were addressed to non-members of the Church, making some of the talks useful for members and missionaries to use in doing missionary work among their non-member friends. President Monson taught that obedience is the first law of heaven and the Lord requires a willing mind and an obedient heart. He also said that he that keepeth God's Commandments receiveth truth and light until he is glorified in truth and light. We love our Prophet and hope we can always follow his guidance.
We had a lovely surprise visit from Hera Toutai from the Calgary 13th Ward. It was good to see her and and spend some time with her.
We attended the East Grinstead Ward this past Sunday.
Our grandson, Reggie Lybbert, returned home from his mission to Argentina,Resistencia on Sat. April 13th and we were able to visit with him on skype.
It has been reported on the news that this has been the coldest spring in over 100 years but we are finally starting to see indications that spring is almost here. We have included some of the gardens around the Temple grounds that are starting to take shape. Elder Kiddle is still suffering from sciatica but feels the end of this affliction is almost here. He went to the Temple to work today April 16, 2013, his 71st birthday. It felt good to be back after resting for two weeks.
Since our last Blog we had the privilege of watching General Conference on April 6th and 7th. It was an amazing conference. We felt that some of the talks were addressed to non-members of the Church, making some of the talks useful for members and missionaries to use in doing missionary work among their non-member friends. President Monson taught that obedience is the first law of heaven and the Lord requires a willing mind and an obedient heart. He also said that he that keepeth God's Commandments receiveth truth and light until he is glorified in truth and light. We love our Prophet and hope we can always follow his guidance.
We had a lovely surprise visit from Hera Toutai from the Calgary 13th Ward. It was good to see her and and spend some time with her.
We attended the East Grinstead Ward this past Sunday.
Our grandson, Reggie Lybbert, returned home from his mission to Argentina,Resistencia on Sat. April 13th and we were able to visit with him on skype.
Daffodils in bloom
a garden of heather at the Temple
a visit from Sister Toutai
Sister Kiddle in front of the East Grinstead Chapel
Waiting for a bus in East Grinstead
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Visit from Beverley
Just before Beverley's visit, Elder Kiddle became afflicted with sciatica and so we haven't done any new blog posts for four weeks. It was great that Rosalie and Beverley were able to visit some attractions during the temple closure. They went to London twice to see two shows: Top Hat and the Royal Ballet performing Alice in Wonderland. Fabulous dancing in both shows which the two sisters (retired Dance Teachers) absolutely loved. They also visited Brighton and Windsor Castle and had many "shopping" trips. They spent many hours on Family History. Beverley also spent five days with Aunt Joyce and Aunt Valerie in Bournemouth. She spent the last two days of her holiday in the London Temple. It was a wonderful visit. We were happy to have had her here.
Tuesday, March 19th, was back to the Temple after the closing for cleaning. It was great to be there again. This past week we have been the veil co-ordinators, always a special place to be. On Easter Saturday Elder Kiddle suffered a fall, which set his sciatica back in the healing process. The doctor has told him he has to rest this week, but we are confident he will be serving in the Temple again soon.
We have received the news that our 2nd grandson, Gilbert Lybbert has been called to the Romania, Moldova Mission (Russian speaking). He reports to the Provo Missionary Training Centre in July. Congratulations Gilbert! We are excited for him.
Our eldest grandson , Elder Reggie Lybbert returns home this month from his mission to Argentina, Resistencia. We hope to be able to listen to his homecoming talk.
We hope you have all had a great Easter. We are looking forward to General Conference this weekend.
Love from Elder and Sister Kiddle
Just before Beverley's visit, Elder Kiddle became afflicted with sciatica and so we haven't done any new blog posts for four weeks. It was great that Rosalie and Beverley were able to visit some attractions during the temple closure. They went to London twice to see two shows: Top Hat and the Royal Ballet performing Alice in Wonderland. Fabulous dancing in both shows which the two sisters (retired Dance Teachers) absolutely loved. They also visited Brighton and Windsor Castle and had many "shopping" trips. They spent many hours on Family History. Beverley also spent five days with Aunt Joyce and Aunt Valerie in Bournemouth. She spent the last two days of her holiday in the London Temple. It was a wonderful visit. We were happy to have had her here.
Tuesday, March 19th, was back to the Temple after the closing for cleaning. It was great to be there again. This past week we have been the veil co-ordinators, always a special place to be. On Easter Saturday Elder Kiddle suffered a fall, which set his sciatica back in the healing process. The doctor has told him he has to rest this week, but we are confident he will be serving in the Temple again soon.
We have received the news that our 2nd grandson, Gilbert Lybbert has been called to the Romania, Moldova Mission (Russian speaking). He reports to the Provo Missionary Training Centre in July. Congratulations Gilbert! We are excited for him.
Our eldest grandson , Elder Reggie Lybbert returns home this month from his mission to Argentina, Resistencia. We hope to be able to listen to his homecoming talk.
Changing of Guard at Windsor Castle
The two sisters and Big Ben
The London Eye
Beverley, Valerie and Joyce in Bournemouth
St. George's Chapel at Windsor, note the blue sky!!
We hope you have all had a great Easter. We are looking forward to General Conference this weekend.
Love from Elder and Sister Kiddle
Tuesday, 5 March 2013
Temple closes for 2 week cleaning break
Monday, March 4th was a sunny blue sky day. Sister Kiddle's sister, Beverley from Mexico was due to arrive about 7:00 PM. She surprised us with an early arrival at 5:00 PM. It was a joyous reunion. Elder Kiddle had spent the day helping clean in the Temple but was home when she arrived. Today Sister Kiddle and her sister Beverley went on an outing in the Temple Van to Pevensey Castle, Battle Abbey, and Hastings on the British Channel. It was another beautiful spring-like day and for the first time everyone was over dressed for the warmer than usual weather . We have several day trips planned during Beverley's stay here.
Monday, March 4th was a sunny blue sky day. Sister Kiddle's sister, Beverley from Mexico was due to arrive about 7:00 PM. She surprised us with an early arrival at 5:00 PM. It was a joyous reunion. Elder Kiddle had spent the day helping clean in the Temple but was home when she arrived. Today Sister Kiddle and her sister Beverley went on an outing in the Temple Van to Pevensey Castle, Battle Abbey, and Hastings on the British Channel. It was another beautiful spring-like day and for the first time everyone was over dressed for the warmer than usual weather . We have several day trips planned during Beverley's stay here.
Ruins of Pevensey Castle
Outside Battle Abbey
A flower box blooming on main street, Battle
Cable car ride to top of cliffs in Hastings
Old church in middle of Hastings
A bird outside our Manor House window
We hope spring comes soon to Canada also.
Love Elder and Sister Kiddle
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