Wonderful People!!
The only family in our branch and the only Priesthood in our Branch. They invited us to their home...12th floor or so in an apartment complex. Everyone lives in apartments! They both have good jobs.
Erjon & Arbresta Tili with their 21/2 yrs. old daughter, Elea.
Arbresta was just baptized in Feb. or so.
Homes in Pristine
We went with the Elders last night to teach the little family with the two children...they are just shining !! We gave a children's book of Mormon stories to the kids ..it was in Albanian..they were very excited. The lesson was on the Plan of Salvation. The elders asked if they would like to be baptized, and then a discussion about the father already being baptized. He is catholic. He pulled out a beautiful book about Mother Teresa...and we told him how much we liked her. The father gave a very good prayer. The mother is moslum..not sure how interested she is...but very cordial. It was all in Albanian...we added a little in English, of course..... they invited us back...we'll see.
So many wonderful families here walking together on the blvd...... So fun to see friends meet up...kiss each other on the cheeks..both men and women...and so much hand -in- hand as they walk down the streets....everyone so friendly !!!
I don't feel out-of-place wearing a skirt...AS everyone does......most women wear skirts and dresses old, middle age...and especially the young...'..low and short' and 'high and long' all kinds . Darla would love it....dress or skirt every single day !!!!
However.....our most active member, Valmire, never a skirt or dress.....usually skinny jeans to Sacrament meeting...She gave an awesome talk last week....she decided to give it in English..she was so nervious she did great....the iron rod !!!
We received a call from Germany today wondering where our Branch reports are and the financial statements !!!!!! Any Ideas ??????
Look what's parked at our favorite bakery!!
One of the poorest countries in Europe (Albania first for poverty) !! pretty spiffy cars.....
