Here are a couple of new kids on the block. Not every neighborhood is lucky enough to see these two jumping around every day. They have been fun to watch as we drive up our gap (street, if you can call it that) or road to our home. About two weeks later, another new kid joined in the fun. Oh the beauties of nature never cease to amaze us. Got any suggestions for names? None of the neighborhood sheep, goats, chickens or cows have been named. So we are taking suggestions for the cuttest twin kids on the block.

We had one of our first district meetings with the missionaries from the southern part of the island. They live in a city called Vieux Fort. We met in the middle of the island and enjoyed a lovely walk in the rain forest before our picnic and meeting. It was nice to have a little girl time with Sister Williamson. The hike took about an hour and was laced with amazing trees, roots and foliage. We never did see the famous colored parrot that lives here. But we were with pleanty of colorful other characters.

The sweet inside of the coconut has a consistancy of a pudding or a custard or jelly. Definately worth trying.

Brother Joseph is counselor to our Branch President. He takes such good care of us. He brings us a different fruit occasionally and teaches us how to use it. This day, he opened up some green coconuts so we could taste the soft inside. It was delicious. Each coconut also holds about 3 cups of sweet coconut water. Who knew you were suppose to eat a soft inside of a green coconut. Ya learn something new every day. Thanks Brother Joseph.

Like a mighty army, moves the Church of God.

The Saturday after Thanksgiving, we began our day with a high light. A baptism of young 8 year old boy in the branch. There was an elder who served here 1 year ago. Elder Schielder was touring with his family on his way home and he popped in to be here to baptize Carlisle. The day was clear and cool and the water was warm. There was a feeling of pure joy amongst the small crowed that gathered at the waters edge for the special event. What a way to spend a morning. A definate high light of our experience here. "Hurrah for Zion"

So we did have Thanksgiving dinner after all. We got a new elder the previous day and he was so excited about Thanksgiving dinner. But frankly, we hadn't thought of it. It is an American and Canadian holiday. The Lucians don't acknowledge it. So we had RS enrichment scheduled like normal and other missionary activities. But because the elder looked so disappointed, we decided at noon on Thanksgiving day to put a quick dinner together. I have never baked a turkey and today was not the day to learn. So we enjoyed a wonderful BBQ chicken dinner with real potatoes, stove top dressing, my grandmas cool whip and orange jello salad and banana and chocolate cream pie. Look at the happy elder now. His companion is from Guyana, Annetta our investigator, and it was her birthday, and an engaged YM and YW leader couple. It was a great meal. Then we ladies took off to learn about how to give massages. Well, that will be one thankgiving to remember.