On Fridays, if we're not visiting somewhere else, we have a treat. President Gibbons happens to work in Carlow, so on a Friday he comes after work and takes us to his house for dinner with his family, then we all travel down to Waterford for seminary/institute. The ride is always grand - as the Irish say- because, no matter the weather (snow, rain, ice or sun), the scenery seems to match it perfectly, in a good/pretty way, and we get to have some good chats, jokes... just a nice time overall.
We've had delicious dinners and desserts at the Gibbons'. I love this family and just about everyone I have met in the Waterford branch. I kind of really miss it when we don't get to go! President and Sister Gibbons, or Paul and Angela, and their 14 year old son, Ben, have been so welcoming. I feel a little undeserving at times. They not only have us for the yummiest dinners and help us get to church - driving quite the distance- but also, have made us feel a part of the branch, been understanding, loving and KIND... so kind to us.
Ben is an avid reader; always a book in his hands. He and Michael Moylan are learning to play the guitar. Michael is actually really good and Meighan, his sister, has an amazing voice. So, some Fridays they get together and play/sing their music for a while. This particular day we all joined in, it was great. I love Fridays!
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