On Tuesday we went to Rennes for District Council. Afterwards I got a limited edition "grilled cheese" at the nearby KFC. My album this week will include both the promotional photo for the grilled cheese and what I was actually served. It was 10 Euros and definitely not worth it. I should file a complaint and get free food because of it. Cash me ousside, KFC. We ate lasagna at the American family's house for dinner and it was much better. To say I'm disappointed in KFC would be an understatement. The fact that French KFC is terrible was my take-a-way from Tuesday.
The next day I gave candy out to people in town, free of charge. Didn't find any new people through it, but it definitely made a lot of people smile, so I guess there was still success there. We ended the day with a dinner appointment at the church with some members and our investigator with a baptismal date, Tresor. It was a wonderful evening and some serious fellowshipping is happening!
Thursday was Zone Conference, so we again took an early morning train to Rennes. It went well and it was good to catch up with some old friends. We ended the night with a dinner appointment with our Branch President and his family. Oh how I love them, such cool people.
We found ourselves once again back in Rennes the next day for interviews with President Sorensen. I was able to get some incredible Poutine afterwards for lunch and that was probably the highlight of my day.
Saturday we planned Tresor's baptismal program with him and then went to Monique's house to give her a blessing. Both of these people are so awesome. We then, once again, took a train to Rennes for me to give a baptismal interview to a baptismal candidate up there. He passed and it was a good evening. We again, got some good food as well, which is always my favorite thing. We also saw some university students in an apartment window in downtown Rennes, hanging a stick with a string onto the busy street below. The other side of the string had a candy on it and they wanted to see how people reacted. When someone tried to grab the candy, they'd pull it up and make it a game. It was so funny to watch and reminded me, that when appropriate, French people still like to have fun. Look for pics of this in my album too.
Sunday was a good day. It's always good to be with this branch. I love them.
To leave you with a spiritual thought, I've been reading a lot about the parables that Jesus taught when he was on the Earth. I encourage you to read them, no matter your religious background. So much of what he taught really applies to us personally and us as a society. I know that abiding by the teachings of Jesus will really make us and our communities stronger. I've seen a change in the lives of the people here when they follow Jesus and when they don't, and I know that happiness comes from doing so.
I love you all! Thanks for all the encouragement!
Elder Connor Anderson
District P-Day visit to some ruins
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