portugal experiences

          

...And out of Small things proceedeth that which is Great~  Doctrine and Covenants 64:33 could be a theme for this week.  We try everything we know to try and sometimes get discouraged that more is not happening in our little branch here.  Yet, when we stand back and witness some of the blessings and great miracles in the making...our hearts and perspective are filled with hope!    We do live in a Postcard of a Beautiful Island Place and we do love these People! Our newest member and her sister, Gilda came with soup and cake for all on Sunday at the church!  Last week they attended the District Conference and we had a luncheon after...so this week they brought a surprise luncheon.  Filomena's husband also came with her for the 2nd time!   We hurried to Bernadino's just in time to watch him blow out his Birthday candles!  (actually, they changed a bit of their party schedule for us as we had another appointment back in Ponta Delgada!...