John and I traveled well and arrived at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Rabat, Morocco Saturday.
Sunday a branch member picked us up at the hotel at 9:30 am to drive us to church. It was wonderful to be there. We met in a home, the Ericksons'. There are 5-6 young American families attached to the US Embassy who gather here for Church and a few other Americans. The love and spirit is strong.
There is one 15 year-old girl in Young Women and one new deacon in the Aaronic priesthood. There are about 12 kids in the primary. where I'll be subbing. John practiced with the four-person choir. Church was followed by a pot-luck meal that was enjoyed by everyone. In its simplicity you feel how the Church supports Christ centered lives.
Sunday afternoon a humanitarian couple arrived, the Flakes. They came here after a week in Zambia where they were teaching classes on neo-natal resuscitation. They'll be at our hotel with us for a week to help us get started. Tomorrow afternoon Sharon Eubank, who is the director of the Church-wide Humanitarian Program will arrive and also stay with us a few days. We are well supported and will be off to a good start.
In the evening Dad and I took a walk along the river that the city of Rabat is built beside. It flows into the Atlantic Ocean right here. We joined the many promenading people.
We are patient about having to make the necessary adjustment to the 7 time zones change. It will come, but hasn't yet.
This is just a quick note to say we got here and are doing fine. We've had a wonderful Sunday and we're excited to started our work tomorrow, getting LDS Charities registered with the Moroccan government.
We love you all and carry you in our hearts and prayers.
