Friends that are always welcome

This morning, we had a visit from some very dear friends. The picture above is of Betty and her dear friend, Esther. When we lived in Longmont, they were studying together. Esther was teaching Betty Spanish and Betty was teaching Esther English. Neither could speak the other's language, but they would have the best time with each other. They were actually getting to the point that they could have a good conversation with one another.

We visit with one another occasionally, but not as often as we would like.

They came here from Honduras to visit their first grandchild and have been here since. For a couple of years, I sat beside Orlando and translated sacrament meeting, Sunday school and priesthood meetings for him. With time, I began wearing translation gear and was translating meetings for other Spanish speaking brothers and sisters each week. We had a lot of fun with each other and have become very dear friends.


After they had been here for a while, their other children joined them in Longmont. Edwin is the son pictured above.

They needed to go to the Honduranian consulate. The nearest one is in Arizona, but the consulate travels to Colorado one day a year. Today was the day. It was so nice to spend a few minutes visiting with them this morning.

Orlando was a bishop in Honduras. Here he has been a branch president and is currently serving as an assistant to the High Priest's group in the ward they attend. Esther is a teacher in the Relief Society.

This is a family that is welcome in our home any time they care to visit. Our skin is a different color, our cultures are different, but the gospel makes us brothers and sisters. Our love for each other transcends the differences.