This week has been a rather down week for us.  We were all fired up after our visit with President and Sister Funk.  We had arranged for some visits with members and wanted to see some less active members.  Our week was planned out on Monday and we were ready to get started.  It seemed that no matter what we had planned  it fell apart.
Elder Kellerstrass called and asked us to come to Negombo on Thursday.  They had a sister that was ready for baptism and Elder Meyers needed to interview her.  We were suppose to leave here at 10 am but Elder Kellerstrass called at 9 am and said that Chandi was out of town and wouldn't be home until 4 pm.  We called Sister Ann who was going to drive us and she was able to make arrangements to drive us later.  When Ann showed up she wasn't in her car, she had borrowed a friend's car because hers had broken down. We just had to laugh because that was how our week went.  Anyway we got to Negombo and Sister Patirannahelage Chandima Lasanthi Weerasingle (Chandi) was interviewed.  Her baptism was suppose to be on Saturday and she was to be confirmed today, Sunday.  She flies back to her home in Rome, Italy on Monday.  The Kellerstrasses were so excited.  This was their first baptism. They have only been here three weeks. We were excited for them. Chandi walked into church the first Sunday they were there and asked for the lessons. 
We went shopping on Saturday.  We had planned on going to the beach but it was raining.  I needed some new sandals.  I was able to buy two pairs for 1600 rupees or about $16.00.  While shopping we saw a pool of fish in the mall.  It was nice to get out and enjoy ourselves.  Afterwards we stopped by Baskin Robbins for an ice cream cone.
Today, Sunday, was filled with our normal activities of church.  The pianist didn't show for Sacrament so I got to play.  Sister Premila, our Primary President, was sick so I got to teach her class. Sister Nimali didn't come to play the piano in primary so I had the opportunity to play and try to get the children to sing at the same time.  It all worked out.
We know that the Lord loves us and we are learning how to handle different situations when things don't always go the way we had planned.  The main thing is we must keep smiling and never give up.  We know the Lord will provide for His work to move forward!

Sister Kellerstrass, Sister Chandi and
Elder Kellerstrass

Pool at Majestic City Mall filled with fish