We heard that Pittsburgh was known for 'bad weather' when we came here, but we hadn't really experienced it as that unusual until this past month. It seems like it has definitely rained most days of the month.
The trees and scrubs are exploding and everywhere is just so, so green. Even so, the rain has not stopped many of our activities and missionary work. Things dry out or soak in or drain off very quickly-- even after downpours that drop several inches of rain. The elders who walk everywhere are affected the most by the unexpected rainstorms. We were with them for dinner at a members home recently and they had to walk home in pouring rain. They had forgotten umbrellas and so they decided to borrow garbage bags from the member. Our car was not big enough for all of them so we offered to shuttle them back and forth to their apartments---but no----they said they wanted to make memories!
We are starting to get used to having unusual experiences crop up here. We got a call from a 7th Ward bishopric member on Thursday asking if we could help with a funeral on Friday for some out of town members. Turns out that they are from Atlanta-- very close to where Kent lives. We visited with
them (John, his wife and 16 year old son) in their hotel early Friday morning and then helped with a small graveside service and dedication of the grave. The service was for John's dad who had lived all of his life in Pittsburgh, died at 91, and was being buried next to his wife in a cemetery close by. It was amazing how we got to know the family and had many close feelings and connections with them. John, who is a non member of the church, has since had some good conversations on the phone with Jim since the funeral. John has actually contacted Kent to see if they can get together with them at some point. We just never know what to expect next!
them (John, his wife and 16 year old son) in their hotel early Friday morning and then helped with a small graveside service and dedication of the grave. The service was for John's dad who had lived all of his life in Pittsburgh, died at 91, and was being buried next to his wife in a cemetery close by. It was amazing how we got to know the family and had many close feelings and connections with them. John, who is a non member of the church, has since had some good conversations on the phone with Jim since the funeral. John has actually contacted Kent to see if they can get together with them at some point. We just never know what to expect next!
Pittsburgh fireworks via TV |
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