So, funny story, last week we went to a
park in Darlington that we haven't had a chance to go the whole time we've
been here. It's called Skerne Park. Now, if you know anything about Darlo,
Skerne Park isn't the MOST desirable place to live. So we weren't that bothered
going into the actual recreational park itself. Nevertheless, we did. And luck
we did because it was beautiful! We frolicked around and chatted to random
people and soaked up the sun like lizards. A notice board with a piece of paper
on it caught Sister Zurcher's eye. It was an advertisment for a running club
every week. She's a runner you see, so this sort of thing sticks out like a
sore thumb to her. We decide to try it. You need to think out of the box when
it comes to finding ladies and gentlemen! Especially towards the end of your
mission, 'same old same old' just doesn't do it for you. So we met up with this
running club and went for a run. There were about 8 of us, different ages but
we were the youngest by quite a bit :) Everyone was so friendly and kind and
welcoming. So off we went, for an hour run (Dad you would be so proud!) If
anyone knows me, they'll know I'm not a huge fan of running. I need to be
tricked into my cardio! Hence why I've done boxing and Insanity workouts and
circuits and Crossfit and skipping etc. keeps it interesting for me! Running,
however, has never interested me. Nonetheless, I went on this run (mostly for
Sister Zurcher, because she's a runner and has done a half marathon and she's
just got runner's blood). It was actually really nice. Who'd a thought?! We met
this lovely lady called Geraldine from Ireland, she's Catholic. Haha oh
man..she's so funny. Really kind hearted and gentle lady. We had a right old
chat. She offered to take us to see this Roman fort not too far away and a
castle as well that she'd never even heard about in the 14 years she's lived in
Darlo! (That explains the pictures - because she actually took us to see it
all! What a babe!). We also had a good chat to the team leader. And because we
wore our badges, it was so easy to strike up a conversation about the church…and
we never had to bring it up first! Love when that happens :) We also talked to
this older, but quite fit, lady! She lost her husband a few months ago so we
had a little chat about that. It's amazing the people Heavenly Father puts in
your paths. Who knows if we'll have any immediate success with these people,
but we're planting seeds, reaching out and extending support to people who need
it.
So that was our funny little miracle
for the week! Running clubs for finding…because all you do is talk for an hour
while you run anyway! Genius! AND we don't have to be fat either! What a master
plan!
That explains how we met Geraldine.
So the photos are of the fort (which was super cool) and the castle - also very
nice and luxurious. The Romans were so advanced, did you know back then they
had tweezers?? Tweezers?!?! AND, their bath houses were so legit, they'd
spend HOURS in them every day. They had it all figured out.
In other news, Martin (recently
baptised) had his interview with the bishop about the priesthood on Sunday -
he's receiving the Aaronic Priesthood next Sunday! Which will be great because
I'll be here! I have a sneaking suspicion that I'm leaving at the end of this transfer,
which ends in about a week and a half. So it'll be really nice to see him get
the priesthood in case I do leave :) So exciting!!!!!!! If you're reading this
Martin, you better be as excited as I am!!!!! Haha proud of you buddy!
We also had 2 wonderful ladies come to
church who haven't been in awhile. It was SO good seeing them there. They are
so Christ-like and humble and kind and we need more like them in the
world.
That's all from me. I'm sure other
things happened but it's all gone over my head at the moment! Plus, Sister
Zurcher and I are off to see Durham Cathedral today (the joys of being Sister
Trainer Leaders..being able to go outside of our area/zone to whatever zones we
go on exchange to without needing permission..what a blessing!) I've heard
Durham Cathedral is the bomb diggity too so I'm dead excited about that.
Thank you for all your prayers and
love and support and letters and emails. You know I love you!
Sister Kuhn x
