Sometimes missionary work gets slow and then it is trying. This week has been a little slow because most of the people we have been teaching have either been on holiday or too sick to see us. Sometimes opposition is there. We have been having an unusual amount of traffic jams in Warrington. Sometimes you go out and no one is home or they don't want to see you. It was that kind of day today. Fortunately the day got better as it went on. My dinner for the elders and sisters turned out very well. I discovered a British gravy mix that tastes good and cooks up like magic. We had a visit with family after dinner that started out on a very strange note. We had an appointment with this woman and her family. When we got there and the door opened and before we could open our mouths to speak, a strange woman greeted us with, " No! We don't want any," and shut the door in our face. We walked away baffled because we were sure it was the right house. A few minutes later the woman who actually lives there, came out after us and brought us back in. Her neighbor had answered the door for her and didn't know she was expecting anyone. Both she and her neighbor apologized. We were able to have a really nice lesson with them, in spite of their very affectionate dogs. One dog took a liking to me and I had to hold on to it while Dad said the prayer. The dog made every effort to lick Dad's face while he was praying. The woman is a member who has been away from the church for years. Her husband is not a member. They were both very nice to teach and we will see them again next week. We are glad we can teach them. I think the woman is open to coming to church again.
Keep up the good work, Dad and Mom. We're cheering for you!
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