I forgot to tell about our hotel in Porto! What an experience! We stayed at the Eurostar just at the end of the metro which made for a quick trip into the old city. This is a newer hotel with many updates and "new technology". The first thing we noticed was this lovely window...between the bathroom and living area! What's up with that?!
Claudia found an extra blanket and stuffed it in tight so we had privacy. All's good. We go sight seeing for the day, come home and attempt to open the door...NOT! New technology. You must scan the card, pull door towards you while turning the handle and push in. These 3 functions took 3 hands and alas each of us only have 2.
They are all separate on the door...scanner, knob and handle that turns. This made for much frustration and laughter, because you have to laugh, right! We stayed 3 nights and 2 of those we had to go back to the desk and ask for assistance. They probably were all discussing the two old, crazy ladies on the first floor. Had a blast though!
Then we called them up because the sink wouldn't drain. NEW TECHNOLOGY,! You must push down on the stopper to get it to go up. Who would have thought.
This week we have been back to the ministry and I am just about finished with my hours for the year. Makes me happy. I worked with two different young brothers. Amilton is looking for work but will only take part time (which is very difficult to get in Portugal) so he can continue to pioneer. Tiago was just appointed ad a MS and he is a pioneer. I enjoy my time with them very much as they are a great encouragement to me.
On Wednesday we had lunch with the 3 Italian girls from upstairs.
They are very hospitable and I have fallen in love with them. They are happy, kind and loving. We have adopted each other. I will hate to see them go at the end of the month but I feel I have made friends for a lifetime...eternity.
Thursday I worked with Beatriz at the ships. We just got the new carts
and I had no idea how heavy they are. You must pick them up at the KH, get it into a bus or metro and get it out again. Then walk some distance with it to the ships. I wish people knew what effort we go to so they can come to know Jehovah. Perhaps they would have more appreciation. After service I met Claudia and Reubens mother, Maria, for lunch across the street. We had a lovely time while using translationg dictionaries to get our points across. She took us to the KH where she attends, which is just around the corner from our apt.
On Sat I met at the KH for service and there were two sisters there whom I had not met. Turns out they had only one day in Lisbon and they spent the morning in the ministry. I partneted with Gwenella who is originally from Guadalupe and now lives on St Martin in the Carribean. I so enjoyed my morning with her and getting to know her story. She is an aux pioneer now although she reg pioneered for many years. She has to now work full time, but it is essy to see where her heary is at. One of my greatest joys has been meeting bro and sis from so many nationalities. What a blessing.
Sunday afternoon we had all of the single sisters from the congregation for lunch. There were 12 of us and it is a joy to see what hard workers they are in the ministry. We had meat, cheese, rolls, fruit and green salad. Gelato for dessert! We are trying to have everyone over for a meal before we leave. Only about 7 weeks left! Unbelievable! All in all another beautiful day in Portugal.
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