Christmas in Ireland

Dear Friends and Family,

We never know those lives we may touch through small, seemingly insignificant acts. Last Friday night we attended the missionary Christmas concert in Limerick. Elders and Sisters serving throughout Ireland made up the choir.
When we arrived we heard that Anna was attending the concert that night. Gary and I met Anna several months ago working in a shop at the mall.  As Anna helped us, we learned she was an emigrant from Poland. Before we left we felt impressed to give her a pass-a-long card. We encouraged her to check out the web site.  We found out later that she looked at the site and then talked to her neighbor who is a member of the church. He asked her who the missionaries were that gave her the card. Anna didn't know our names, but she said they were an older missionary couple and the Elder had a yellow flower in his lapel. The member knew right away it was Elder and Sister Weber. He invited her to the upcoming Christmas concert at the church and she actually changed her work schedule so she might attend.
It was such a wonderful surprise to see her there at the program. I believe it was one of Heavenly Father's tender mercies. It brings such a warm wonderful feeling to your heart when you can touch someone's life and most often it happens through very small means. Don't be afraid to reach out.

One of our favorite sights in Ireland is the Giant's Causeway located in northern Ireland an hour from Belfast and 5 hours from Galway. We visited the sight several times when Ben, Allison and Bonnie came to see us.

As you can see the Causeway has amazing rock formations

In the picture above, I am standing by a walk-way that goes between stone pillars on either side. Not until our third visit did we notice that hundreds of coins have been wedged in all the cracks, up and down these pillars and around the side of the rocks on the left. We have no idea why. It's a mystery?

This picture was taken at our last Zone training meeting in October. The next transfer we lost our dear Elder Ilori sitting on the front row by Elder Campbell.

We had our branch Christmas party last Saturday on the 6th. We topped if off with a talent show and games. It was a grand night for all who attended. We had 32 members there.

Knowing it was Elder Weber's birthday the next day, Sister O'Toole made him a chocolate birthday cake. It was so thoughtful of her. Everyone sang to him. Of course, he was embarrassed. He hates being the center of attention, but still I think he was pleased that he was remembered.

Link: May the true spirit of Christmas fill your heart this holiday season.

We love you and wish you the happiest and sublimes' of holidays.

Love Mom and Dad, Grandpa and grandma, Elder and Sister Weber