Dear Mom and Dad,
Well, I’m still here. It’s kind of annoying actually. Thanks
dad, just because you didn't pray for my visa, I had to wait here longer.... I’m
just kidding. It wasn't you at all. Since my district all left I had one on one
classes with my teachers. It was kind of weird. I got a lot of personalized
help though! I learned more about the language and got to practice lots of grammar
it was really nice. However I did have to teach all by myself. That was really
hard. I don't like teaching alone. My voice went out fast. I think that's why
God has the message given by the mouth of 2 or 3 witnesses. It’s so the one
witness can catch his breath while the other is testifying. After Friday I
think it was, I got moved to another district though. That was kind of sad
actually. So I joined another sister and her elders. They are just finishing
their 4th week I think. So I did a lot of teaching actually. That was kind of
fun, but didn't really stretch me language wise. It has been fun being with
her. She likes having a sister around! Other than just going to classes and
what not, I’ve just been going with the flow. In TRC (where we teach member
volunteers) I got to be the member because there was too much companionship. That
was fun to play the other side for a little bit. So some elders that I know
from my zone were teaching me.
So I know that in the MTC we can't call on Christmas, which
is a bummer. But of course most of these people, by Christmas, haven't been
away from their families that long. I on the other hand, have been out for 2
1/2 months. not like I’m counting or anything... so if I do make it out to the field,
I have no idea if my mission president will allow me to call, and if I do, what
I need to get to be able to call you. I guess just keep your phones charged and
on you for the holiday. I’m so excited that Chris is home! That’s way awesome! I’m
excited for him. I wish I could talk to him too, but he'd be too busy with all
the kids and Jessi. Does he get to stay until January 1st? Or is he leaving
just before Christmas?
That makes me sad that you aren't decorating the house as
much. You should at least make dad put up Christmas lights now that you know
where the plugs are! I hope next Christmas will be more fun for you. I’ll have
to write to Kellie and have her take care of you two for me. I don't want you
two to become all humbug and never leaving the house just because I’m not
there... Dad, you need to take care of mom. You need to take mom caroling!
All around waterloo! Just the two of you! So I haven't seen Kati’s boyfriend,
but I will keep an eye out for him. But don’t' worry, elders are too immature
for me. She can keep writing him. We did just get a new district in our zone
this last week all elders. So I’ll have to go see if one of them is him. That
would be cool if he was in there. That’s really cool that Ian is getting
married. I’m proud of him. Somebody needs to marry him... I’m glad his dad
thinks his son is a catch... i honestly don't know what I’m trying to mean by
that. so you can just disregard that....
Well I’m glad dad is finally coming around and praying for
me. At least now I can hope to get a visa. I really just want to be in brazil
already. I’m so excited to finally start learning more instead of at this dead
halt that I’m at. And I know that I will be safe. i just have to be obedient
and smart. God can't protect all of the stupid people...
I’m sorry that my letter is so boring. I honestly have
nothing going on here. I’m not learning anything new other than scripture
study, and I’m not going any were either. So I don't really know what to say. Hopefully
tonight's devotional will be awesome and i can write to you all about that.
Well, I love you so much and miss you tons!! Be strong.
Love,
Your missionary
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