We had a bit of a problem staying connected while we were at the Fringe. Maridith and I had split up from the guys and had gone over to an area where we could sit down and eat. We found a table and waited for our guys to show up. After a long while, Maridith and I decided to try and find our lost boys and right before we exited the eating area, Bobby showed up. He had left Leroy and the boys at the park and set out to find us. Seems we were all lost from each other! Roscoe, obviously was quite happy to see his mom as it was supper time for him. Once we were all good and connected, Bob and Bobby went back to find us something to eat. Just when we thought we were about to have a repeat performance of lostness, they showed up. But all was forgiven when they came bearing hot chocolate and Belgium waffles smothered in strawberries and whipped cream.
While finishing off this luscious treat, we watched Shep sliding down the slide while his dad and grandaddy watched. Eventually, we all wore down and decided it was time to grab a taxi and return to the apartment.
I plopped myself down on the sofa and while holding Roscoe, jet lag caught up with me and it became impossible to keep my eyes open. Someone snapped this picture and as Bob is technically challenged (by choice I think) either Bobby or Mari must have been the culprit:)
Bobby and I had made plans to attend church this morning while the others relaxed and rested from the all too full day we had on Saturday. This church wasn't too far away, walking distance actually. It was a pleasant stroll down Morningside and all the shops were open. So, we made plans to stop at some of them on the way back.
Here's a couple of pictures of Christ Church. This church is rather young as churches go in Scotland for it has only been 139 years since it was established. It is a Scottish Episcopal church. The priest that Sunday was a young lady who apparently was filling in for the bishop that morning. The service was a worshipful one but I would say it lacked something. Didn't hear much (if anything) about obedience to live life according to Scriptures. Emphasis was more on loving others. Well, at least it was on the Sunday we attended.
After services we were invited to attend the tea and coffee time. A lovely older lady named Annette, who sat behind Bobby & I during worship, came up and introduced herself to us and invited us to the tea and coffee time. This was just the kind of event I was hoping for. We met two, also older, couples who spent a good deal of time talking to Bobby about his work in South Sudan. I had the blessing of continuing conversation with Annette and a man named David. They wanted to hear about what had brought us to Scotland and they shared a bit of information about their church. Right as we were leaving we met a lady named Helen, who had lived in Africa for several years but claimed Edinburgh as her birthplace. She has returned and lives in Edinburgh once again. She and Bobby had a lively conversation about life in Africa!
We left richer than we came, for now we had claimed new friendships and we look forward to a reunion with these warm and friendly people when we return.
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