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Monday, July 19, 2010

Return to the Courts

On Monday we were once again able to sleep in a little, and then we decided to use the beautiful sunny day for some tennis action. Much of the skill we had attained during the first few weeks was now in hiding, but we eventually coaxed it back. We ended up playing all afternoon, with only a quick ice cream trip as a break. We came back home for a light supper, and then headed out to catch a bus to Ealing again. We went back to meet the kids from the meeting on Sunday, we were doing a Watchtower study. They regularly study every Monday, just the kids, no one over 22 to be seen. This week one of the younger brothers was assigned to conduct, and he did a really terrific job assigning paragraphs and scriptures, and making sure everything was covered. We had a good discussion about some of the points, and researched a few points as well. (During the study some things that we couldn't quite understand well enough to explain to each other came up. So one of the brothers pulled out his laptop and started researching the topic on the Watchtower libraries and we were able then tot discuss the points and understand it better. -Eric) I realize I'm gushing a little here, but it really was an enjoyable time. (It was so much fun! It was really nice to be with a lot of young people and do something spiritual and everyone take it seriously. The comments were really in depth and i think everyone had an enjoyable time. We were talking about trying to try it back home so hopefully it will work out. -Eric) Afterwards we watched Toy Story, to get in the zone for the new one coming out. We talked for awhile afterwards and suddenly it was late and we needed to catch a bus back to town.

3 comments:

  1. wow thats awesome how the kids to a watchtower study... sounds intense. so i take it you guys havent seen toy story 3 yet? its excellent, we should go when you get back. peace guys

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  2. The whole part about a watchtower study sounds awesome.......oh wait 41 is a little old....does young at heart count LOL have fun hope to sit in on your watchtower studies when you get home :)

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  3. Millions of boring tourists have had their pictures taken in front of the Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, this castle and that castle, blah blah, whatever. When someone shows me such a photo, I am mildly happy for them, but as it does nothing to build up others, in the long run it is useless (and can border on braggy, so that's not good).
    But what you have done this summer is the real thing: enjoying the spiritual brotherhood and giving of yourselves in the ministry. The accounts you have shared build up and encourage your readers, and we become more excited to be a part of this amazing organization no matter where we live. How much more valuable than just doing the cookie cutter "touristy" things that anyone with some money and time may selfishly experience.
    We are so proud of you for valuing "the good portion."
    That being said, we will enjoy seeing your photos of you in front of the Eiffel Tower! :)
    And welcome home soon!

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