A visit to Bodiam Castle and the Town of Rye

For our day off on May 20th we went in the Temple Van to see Bodiam Castle and the Town of Rye. Even though Bodiam Castle looks complete from the outside, the inside of the Castle is in ruins. The moat surrounding the castle is quite large and is full of hundreds of fish (mostly Carp). There are many ducks at the castle who are not afraid of tourists and do not scamper away when you walk by.

The town of Rye is known for its cobblestone streets and very old buildings. There was also an old church which had some beautiful stained glass windows.

Enjoy the pictures

 Outside of Bodiam Castle

Inside of Bodiam Castle

Sister Kiddle's  new friend !

One of the few rooms still existing in the Castle

 Many fish in the moat

Cobblestone street in Rye

 Stained glass window in  Church

An old Inn that was rebuilt in 1420 AD

The history here in England continues to amaze us.

Love, Elder and Sister Kiddle

A walk around the Temple Grounds May 16th

Enjoy the photos of Azaleas, Bluebells and Rhododendrons

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.

 Chris's Birthday Party

 Poole Chapel

Maureen Cheyney, Elder Kiddle, Chris Anderson, Donna Wright (Chris's Daughter)

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.

 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

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:

 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

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

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.

 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