Some things never change....I'm still feeding people even in Portugal!

Yesterday, Saturday, we had a nationwide Stake Self Reliance specialists training.  It was held here in the center.  Antonio has been preparing for it for a long time.  It was kind of a big deal.  Some had to travel by plane from surrounding islands to attend.  Elder Anderton was in charge of a section of the training and seemed to do very well.  He is getting more comfortable with the language everyday.  I volunteered to be in charge of the food.  I was so nervous that something would go wrong.  It turned out OK and everyone seemed to like it, I am just glad I didn't poison anyone and glad it's over!  The meeting lasted 5 hours including breaks for snacks and a lunch.  Immediately afterwards, we had to rush to a nearby ward for a My Path devotional that lasted 2 hours.  Ric was asked to conduct that meeting at the last minute.  I've am learning that you have to be ready for anything at all times!  Needless to say, our weekends are not really that relaxing!

This is just the snack table... You can always count on me to over estimate the food needed- just ask my kids!  My motto is 'my food may not be the best, but there is always plenty of it?!?'  Didn't get a pic of the lunch...I was daring and cooked something sort of non traditional for them.  I put a pork roast in the slow cooker and then had to look all over creation for BBQ sauce to make pulled pork sandwiches.  They seemed to love it! That along with their 'batatas fritas' (potato chips)...they really do love them!

You'd think I was feeding the Portuguese army!!

Ric was also in charge of all the video and media presentations.  That little projector the kids gave him sure came in handy!

Sunday after church there was a baptism in our ward.  Everyone stayed to support this new member...it was awesome.  The bishop also asked us to speak next week!!  Should have been expecting it.  With only 30 people on a good day we will probably be speaking every other month!  Sure hope all who attend are blessed with the gift of tongues!