Dear Family -
Another P-day and I'm getting FAT!! :( I'm sorry to say that I am only now realizing what Kim kept telling me was true. Sisters do always gain weight. It's not so bad yet, I'm just back to where I was before I lost that weight the November before last. I'm hoping it will end here and get better. I just need to have the will power to arise at 5:30 am. I did this morning without a problem. I just hope that this trend continues. We are going hiking with a bunch of the Elders this morning. We are going to watch the sun rise over the ocean. It should be really cool.
The work is going good. I'm starting to feel like it's time for a transfer, but only from the area, not my companion. I'm really afraid that I'll be transferred in July or August. 1-2 months is not long enough to be companions with someone you totally get along with!
I've become a bit frustrated with the people we are working with. Johan and Leslie are not progressing, they say that they won't be baptized for at least another 5 years. Their friend Ruth who was our golden, sacked us with basically the same reasoning. The list goes on with people who are not willing to make and follow through with commitments. I think my problem is that I get completely attached to the people we teach and when they don't keep commitments I take it personally and so I quickly get emotionally burned out.
Well, there really hasn't been too much exciting going on. I got a new pen, did you notice? Green instead of purple! :) I learned 2 new songs in Zulu. They are cool songs. One of the members is giving us Zulu lessons every week, it's nice.
We've been tracting a bit this past week. More than I've tracted in a week on mission. It's our most effective way of finding people right now. I'm beginning to enjoy it. Sister Merkley always used to say that tracting always put her in such a good mood, I thought she was insane, but now I am beginning to understand.
I went to the dermatologist this week. He put me on an antibiotic and also a cleanser and face cream. Hopefully it will work. It's supposed to take about 4 weeks before you see a big difference. So, I'll have to wait and see.
I don't remember if I have already told you, but next week is Elections and they are a little bit worried about the missionaries in the townships, so they are pulling all the missionaries into Durban and we are having a 3 day training retreat. It should be a lot of fun. We were going to be able to play beach volleyball, but then Pres changed his mind. I was sad! Did I already tell you that we might be able to go to the temple for Christmas? That would be so wonderful! I miss it so much!
We just got back from our hike. It was pretty cool, except it was overcast so we didn't get to see the sun rise. The Elders went to play soccer, but we have a lot to do today, so we came home.
Did you watch the 60 minutes program on the church recently? The first time I saw it I didn't like it, but I watched it again yesterday and I liked it better. I don't know, I guess it's just different to see Pres. Hinckley in that spot where the guy was basically being condescending. I'm used to seeing the prophet prophesying in General Conference or something.
Well, I had better go! I love you all tons! I hope you enjoy the tape! Take care!
Love,
Michelle
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