New Year's
Eve 2011
The day started
with the baptism of single young man in his mid 20s. It was due to
start at 9 AM but didn't start until after 10 am but that was
alright because we finished up in time for the branch party that was
to start about 11 AM but actually started closer to 12:30. The Relief
Society sisters cooked the food that the branch provided with the
balance of the ward budget. While we all waited for the food to be
brought up from the back of the lot where the sisters had been
cooking it, the president led the youth and children in games. They
played 'Simon says' which was fun for all of them and 'musical
chairs' (which was so hilarious watching the older teenagers loose to
the little kids).
Once the food
was brought up the older folks (we were well qualified) were invited
to dish up our food so we could eat as the different groups performed
their dances. You just couldn't believe what good cooks we have in
the branch. That went on for hours with everyone moving to and from
the food ladened tables. About 4:00 the groups had finished so the
whole congregation was invited to dance to the loud, thumping music.
So fun to watch, especially when a sweet young teenager took your
father out onto the dance floor. HE WENT! HE DANCED!!
After relaxing
for awhile we went with our two missionaries on this New Year's Eve
to dinner at Rodney's house. He is an active member of the
church who is the father of 4 little children. He offered to turn his
television on for Dad. He has ESPN and was very pleased to be able to
offer sports to him. Your father graciously turned him down. His
sweet wife and several of their children brought large platters of
food into their living room, and set them down on the floor. I have
heard about this since before we ever came here but it was still
strange. We sat in a circle around the food, where Rodney blessed it.
As is the custom, the guests (us 4) and the men (Rodney) were the
first to be fed. Before we started filling our plates, Elder Turner
asked if the rest of the family could please join us so we could all
eat together. They did come in but didn't actually start eating until
we had a good start. There was so much food. Potato salad, big bowl
of rice, hot dogs, fresh tuna fish (so delicious), bone fish, chicken
(bbq), fresh tomatoes, cabbage salad, 3 huge shrimp, soda pop and
cool-aid. It was all sooooo good. Dad & I tried to stay sitting
on the floor but we had to sit back up on the sofa (to the delight of
the whole group).
HAPPY NEW YEARS.........
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