Caring for the Flock

Hola Familia y Amigos,

Meet Shane!  Shane is a young Irishman who is living in Le Seu as an English teacher in a local high school.  A few weeks ago, he came walking by when the Elders who were hosting an open house at the chapel, inviting passersby to come inside and view Bible Videos.  As they approached Shane, he held up his hand and said, “I don’t speak Spanish”, without missing a beat, Elder Cullimore said, “Great, I speak perfect English.”  He did come inside and was touched by the teaching of Jesus Christ.  He has been studying with the missionaries, searching the scriptures and sincerely trying to come to know the truth.  He is planning to be baptized this coming Saturday and we are overjoyed.

Meet Shane! Planning for Saturday baptism.

Early this week we were blessed to host the Maxfields, another senior couple that serve with the Young Single Adults in Barcelona.  We had the blessing of picking them up in the Puigcerda train station and driving the northern route through France to Andorra to show them the amazing Pyrenees.  We came upon the ruin of an old French castle, a fortress of yester years.  Of course we were blessed to visit a couple more ancient church, one of which we were able to get inside and see the simple beauty of its architecture. I'm not sure how many we have seen so far, but the antiquity of these structure continue to intrigue us. 

Abandoned old French Castle

French Countryside in Full Foliage

Santa Joan de Caselles Church

One of the true engineering wonders of Andorra is a 12^th century arched bridge that is still fully functional today.  It was built across the Segre River as the main access from Andorra de Valle into Spain. I simply can’t figure out how they were able to build it across a roaring river with huge stones and no power equipment. 

Ancient Bridge in Andorra

Imagine the centuries of feet that have crossed this bridge.

The other big event of the week was that we got chickens!  Yup, we are now chicken farmers.  We bought just a few for ourselves and are hoping that as members find the means they will buy a few of their own to join the flock.  Elder Fowers is getting a real kick out of it…see the picture of his first egg. You would think he laid it himself.

First Egg!

Latest Edition to the Farmhouse

We have faced many challenges in the past weeks, but we continue in the work because we love our Savior and know that we are the only “hands” he has to serve the members in this corner of Spain.  We continually pray for his grace, guidance and comfort.  Even with all our challenges, we see his hand and witness miracles.

Couple of random pictures:

Handcranked, Wooden Farris Wheel at Local Fair

Still out working in a downpour.  Love the Hat!

Thank you for your love and support,

Elder and Hermana Fowers