Service today with Makenzie

Day 26:

Today started with breakfast and coffee in a local café with Makenzie. Emailing return visits and studying for the meeting, we made the most of our time in the warmth of the building. As afternoon approached, the sun came out to greet us. I don't think I have realized until now how much the weather can affect one's outlook on things and their disposition. Not that we have been particularly down with the cold and rain, but feeling the sun and being in it had us feeling full of vigor and optimism.

We made our way to Baixa, the lower part of the city that is also known as downtown. Baixa is fairly interesting- musicians, bubble blowers, caricaturists, tourists, movies being filmed in the streets- it's amazing what happens in this part of Lisbon. At one point, Makenzie and I were waiting for a cross walk when a man came up behind us and grabbed my leg while saying something that I can only guess as profane in Portuguese. Like I said; interesting place, this Baixa. Throughout the day, we spoke with some tourists, leaving a magazine and some tracts. One of the shop owners, a man from Bangladesh whom Makenzie had spoke with last week, had also accepted some magazines when we spoke with him on the streets. After walking about for a number of hours, we made our way back to the apartment in order to get ready for meeting. After the meeting, we are all feeling excited and anxious for the campaign work to. start in March! Its going to be an amazing experience to be a part of this work here in Lisbon's English congregation. Third service marathon day in a row and I'm feeling so happy to be in bed! Day 27 brings more service and then live music and some food overlooking the city with some friends from the hall. It should be a great day.

Today's Positives:

Got to enjoy some quality study time in a beautiful café with my beautiful friend

Spoke to tourists about the truth

Explored the town without getting lost

Soaked in a healthy dose of vitamin D and enjoyed every moment of it

Had a fun day with Makenzie and I am going to sleep looking forward to tomorrow and the weeks to come!