Perigee Moon

A Perigee Moon is when the moon is the closest to the earth.  That happened on Poya Day which was May 5th.  This picture was taken from the rooftop of our apartment building.  It is very beautiful!
We have had house guests off and on for almost two weeks now.  We enjoy them but we are ready to have some time to ourselves.  Of course I cook more, do more laundry, and try to do things that will make it special for our guest.  Teri left Sri Lanka early Friday morning. 

DeAndra Perera

Right after Teri left Sister Vesaka called and asked if DeAndra could stay with us for two nights.  She was suppose to stay with Vesaka but Dale(Vesaka's son got the chicken pox).  We did enjoy getting to know DeAndra better.  She returned from a mission to England a couple of months ago.  We loved hearing her conversion story and how the Church changed her life.  She attended a YSA activity all day Saturday.

Sunethra & Gianna

 Our Saturday began by making a trip south to visit at Sister Gianna's home.  Gianna is a wonderful little lady who is always happy and loves everyone.  Sunethra is staying with Gianna.  They are both members but struggle to come to church.  They need lots of love and attention to keep them active. Sunethra just had eye surgery.  She lost her job and didn't have a place to live so Gianna told her to come live with her.

Priyanthi Thudawa

On our way back to Colombo, we stopped at Sister Enoka's home.  As we were visiting with Enoka, Sister Priyanthi came to visit Enoka.  She didn't know we were there but was happy to see us.  Priyanthi and Enoka are both return missionaries.  Neither is active in the church.  They come once in a while but not on a regular basis.  Enoka is a

Enoka & Stephanie

single mom with a daughter, Stephanie.  Stephanie is six years old and loves it when she comes to primary.  We also met Charles.  Charles is Enoka's father.  He is also a member.  We didn't realize that he was a member.  We had a nice visit and they seemed to enjoy our visit as much as we enjoyed visiting with them.  They all promised to come back to church.  I guess time will tell on that one.

Thought for the week:  Ether 12:6

...faith is things which are hoped for and not see; wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of you faith.

Homes between the road and the beach

Ocean waves along the roadside

Crossing bridge between lake and ocean