Nishan & Sandy with Riley and Garrett

 We had our first invitation to dinner from one of the local members.  We had a lovely dinner with Nishan, Sandi, Riley and Garrett.  Nishan and Sandi are both return missionaries.  Nishan is a counselor in the Branch Presidency.  We had a lovely dinner of salad, curried potatoes, shrimp and hoppers.  Hoppers remind me of Top Ramon noodles.  We had ice cream for dessert.  We enjoyed the dinner but especially enjoyed being with this special family!
On Wednesday we were invited to a Family History Training Session.  A missionary couple serving in Hong Kong, The Gibbs, came and trained us with three other sisters from the Colombo Branch.  The Internet kept closing down on them so they were frustrated and unable to do all that they wanted to do. 
The last two days we have had the opportunity to hear General Conference.  It was wonderful to hear the Lord's servants and to listen to their advice and warnings.  In seminary and institute we have been talking about how the prophets warn us.  The last few days we made a list of the warnings.  It is interesting to look over that and review what they are really telling us.  Now the hard part is to listen and do what they tell us so that we will be protected.
One thing that really touched my heart this week was a simple act of kindness that Anura, our tri-shaw driver did on Friday.  He took us to the bank and on the way home he pulled to the side of the road and said, "I'm not hungry today."  He reached behind us and got his lunch.  He walked over to an old lady sitting on the side walk begging.  He gives her his lunch and jumps back into the tri-shaw and takes off.  As Elder Meyers and I talked with each other, we both commented on that Christ like act that Anura showed us.
On Thursday we went to Negombo so that Elder Meyers could interview a young couple for baptism.  They were really excited.  They have a three year old daughter that couldn't quit smiling.  It is wonderful to participate in these wonderful activities that bring God's children to Him!

Family History Training

Jonsan Napoliyan and wife Naranjala
Joseph with daughter Shalami Jonsan,
 Elder Meyers interviewed for baptism