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Saturday we woke up bright and early to go back to Greenwich. This was the park where we had our Friday walk. So it worked out perfectly. We took the tube and then train to get there (an hour ride). We had signed up for the Tough Run. I ran the 15K (9 miles). We got there and pinned our race numbers on. They told us that each lap is a 5K. We lined up to start and I started getting nervous that if it is name Tough Run....it may be tougher than we think. Luckily the beginning of the first lap was flat and then went gradually down hill. It then started weaving back up the hill. There were two parts that were steeper and hard to do. We got back to the start and had two more laps. Hannah and I ran the entire race together! It was so fun to listen to music and know you are running in England!

(Andrea, Me, Molly, Andrew, Hali, Jillian & Hannah)

(Me & Hannah)

(Me & Andrea)

(Hali, Jillian, Hannah, Andrew, Me, Andrea & Molly)

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Our Reward
Waffle with Gelato

We got home from the race/waffle outing and laid down for about 20 minutes. We then hurried and switched clothes and headed to Portobello Market. We walked around looking at all the booths. This market is only on Saturdays and full of random things. They have lots of different food booths from all over the world (I feel like lately all I talk about is food on here). All the food cultural experiences we haven't had so far we are cramming into one week before we leave to Ireland. Anyways, we walked around for awhile. The group left and Hannah and I continued looking at all the stores/booths. We then decided Mexican food for dinner sounds good. We walked to find the booth and it was closed. We hopped on the only running night bus and took the longest way home. Stopped at Tesco's (grocery store) and then made it home. We got home around 8:00 pm. Our feet were so tired! 

(Me & Hannah)

(Me & Hali...typical tourists)

(Molly, Me & Hali trying on the headbands)

They have so many little booths set up with treats. 

Look at all these necklaces

Sunday was our last day of church. Mother's Day in the UK was today. They wanted us to do another musical number and so I mustered up the courage to sing once again in sacrament. I sat down after and was relieved that I no longer would be asked to sing. Then I feel a tap on my shoulder. The primary president whispers to me "will you sing with the kids?" I smile and say "yes"! At least it was with all the primary children. After the primary children sang they passed out a rose and not to each woman in the congregation. It was so sweet because all of the talks didn't address only mothers, but woman in general, and potential mothers. The primary children were thrilled handing out the roses to the ladies. I loved watching how excited they were to give out the roses. After the meeting was over this elderly lady came up and gave us each a bag. In the bag had a box of Thorton's chocolates. She is the sweetest/nicest lady. We then headed down to the primary room for the last time. I helped with singing time, where we finished the balloon popping game. More singing! The primary president brought cake because it was our last Sunday. She bakes cakes, and so the cake was delicious. The children were asked if they wanted to tell us anything before we leave. These were the responses:
"Bye!"
"See ya!"
We all just laughed and figured they won't miss us at all. Then we got some more responses:
"Thank you for being in primary with us travel safely back to your country!"
"We will miss you, have fun in your country!"

Then another teacher had brought all different types of chips to class for our last day. On top of the cake and chips, they had a little wrapped gift for each of us. Then another lady in the primary ordered a gift for us on-line that hasn't arrived yet. She made arrangements to meet us this week to give it to us. These people truly are so giving. This ward does not have a lot, in yet they are willing to give so much. After church Sister Gazey invited us over for dinner. She was baptized five years ago with her now 17 year old son. Her 8 year old daughter just got baptized last week as well. We drove to her house where we had a huge dinner. She is a cook and went to culinary school. She made roast beef, vegetables, potatoes, gravy, and yorkshire pudding. She made cake and custard for dessert. I was so stuffed when we left her house! When we went to leave she handed us each a bag with treats. I honestly can't get over how sweet these members are. Sister Gazey is making plans to come to Utah and so I hope she really does come! While at dinner the Elder missionaries called us to see if we would come to an appointment with them this week! That made me so excited (no not because they are boys) but because I want to go see what it is like!

Us with Bishop Cook

"The crowning creation and the glory of the human experience came with the creation of Eve." -Jeffery R. Holland

Sunday night we went to the General Relief Society broadcast at the Hyde Park Chapel. It was such a good night. I loved the talks that were given all about that Heavenly Father has a plan for each one of us. We are given trials and tested according to what is in our plan. We need to have TRUST that Heavenly Father knows what is best for us! I am so grateful that even in London we are able to hear speakers from the church speak. It is amazing watching the broadcast and seeing the Conference Center in Salt Lake, but being in England. How neat that we have the ability to broadcast such inspiring messages all throughout the world. I felt lucky to know that I get to so easily go to Salt Lake, and the Conference Center when I am in Utah. After the broadcast they had a table set up with food. It was good food not just the typical church spread. Quiche, fruit platters, veggie platters, and little triangle sandwiches. It was a good weekend! This week is finals on Friday and Saturday. So we will be trying to fit everything in before we leave to Ireland next Sunday! Crazy that we are already to our last week in London. I am so grateful for everything I have been able to do and experience while being here! Time flew faster than I ever imagined!