First of all:
Woot Isabel! The picture was awesome, too, I'm sure it
looked even more impressive in real life. Oh, also for Isabel - my companion
just saw our family picture and said the two of us look a lot alike.
Next transfer is may 12 - we're kind of figuring that my
companion is going to be transferred because she's been here for 6 months, but
I'm hoping not. We've gotten to be really good friends and we're working really
well together.
Nope, we don't teach any English classes, and we don't
actually knock doors. We do street contact though, and depending on how many
people aren't home or how long the street contacts want to talk with us, we
spend a good amount of time contacting. People here are really open - give them
the chance and they'll tell you their life's story on the street corner. It's
pretty cool, and it's even cooler when they accept a visit from us, which
happens slightly less often.
How far we walk... I don't know, pretty far. I ought to get
a pedometer, because I personally would also like to know how far we walk in a
day. (Although Dad, you telling me I would lose weight is NOT true, because the
sisters here feed us until we're bursting with deliciousness)
If used to the heat is supposed to mean that I don't sweat
anymore, nope! (Did you know that chins can sweat? I didn't. it's one of the
those things I didn't really need to know, to be honest). I think I'm more
acclimatized then before, because it doesn't make me quite as tired. I've been
told that it cools off a little bit in may because the rainy season
starts.
Spiritual experience and friendships in the ward go hand in
hand - a counselor in the bishopric is a doctor, and my companion has been sick
this week and she finally conceded to go to the doctor on Friday. It was really
lovely because after he gave her a prescription we had a lesson with their
family. We joked around and I really felt like I was with family, and the
Spirit was also there in that living room. I'm going to take pictures with
them, because they take really good care of us.
Dad, your other questions will have to wait. Better yet,
send them to me again next week so I don't forget what they were.
Anthony, have fun and be safe in San Diego
Mom, enjoy women's conference. I know it'll be weird without
a Fofy in Provo, but go to Slab pizza for me.
I love you! The Church is true. Go share it with someone,
have a family home evening with the missionaries and a friend. They'll be over
the moon.