Dear Family-
Hi! I decided to stop writing so much on those aero grams. I received one a while back and they are a pain in the butt to open and stuff! I decided I could also write more on this type of paper.
Anyhow, how are things at home? I think the post is messed up, either that or you all have forgotten about me. I haven't heard from home in quite some time. How are things with Paragon? Mike, why haven't you written to Claudia? She keeps posting letters off to you and she never gets anything in response. How's the weather? Is it a hot summer? Have you been doing a lot of boating and skiing with Erik? He had better not sell his boat before I get home or anything! I really look forward to going out on the lake!
The weather here is COLD! It's been raining a lot. Everyone is amazed how cold it is because it doesn't usually get this cold. I'm lacking in warm apparel. Yesterday after church, Sister Allen and I came home and we completely bundled up. I put on 3 t-shirts, 2 jerseys, plus my coat. I also had stockings on which I've only worn, maybe, 10 times here and I also put on a pair of sweat shorts under my dress. I looked like the Pillsbury Dough Boy! But I was very warm! (except for my feet) We went to a less actives home. They have a son who is 7 feet 1 inch tall. Sister Allen got a picture of her standing next to him (she's 5'1'') so she could send it home and say, "mom and dad, I found my husband". His parents are forever trying to set me up with him. They made me take a photo with him as well. I tried hard to get out of it, but it didn't work. He's not a member so he didn't know the little missionary arms length rule, so he totally put his arm around Sister Allen. She was freaking out! I was scared that he'd do the same to me, fortunately he didn't.
This last Monday, I got really homesick. It was really bad. It freaked me out because it was the first time I've been like that. But I was talking to a bunch of the missionaries who are going home and them I saw Elder Brown and I know that he'd be seeing you guys in a few weeks time and it just really got to me. It lasted for a few hours and then I was fine. Luckily it was P-day, so it didn't affect the work at all.
This has been a crazy week though. There has been a lot going on. We found 2 GOLDEN people this week. They are great! So we'll have some baptisms here soon, unfortunately, I'll probably be transferred in 3 weeks time, so I won't be able to see them.
3 of the missionaries that are going home had their families come and pick them up, so we've had a chance to meet them which is pretty cool. It's always good to talk to other Americans. But it's strange because I was totally feeling like a South African. They were making fun of my expressions and my accent. It was weird.
My pen is really quite leaky! :) Oh my gosh! I got on this scale thing the other day. It's like where it tells you your height and your weight and then your ideal weight. I'm 6'1''!!!!! I freaked out! I'm also 20 lbs over my ideal weight. But I'm 6'1''!!! It shattered me! BUT, it also said that Sister Allen is 5'2'' when she has always been 5'1''. So, maybe it's wrong, but even if it means that I'm more over weight!!:( I'm working on that though!
My companion is going off on Elder Brown. She's on the phone with another Sister just ripping one way. Sister Allen has a problem with strong members of the church. She was somewhat less active until just before she came on mission and so she feels uncomfortable around strong members of the church unless she knows them well (I think it has a lot to do with the fact that she has a low self esteem) Anyways, I'm feeling frustrated with her. i just thought I would share that! :) It's better now, I told her she was being rude! :)
Well, I've run out of things to talk about. I hope all is well there! I love you all very much! I love being here on mission. I am learning so much. I love helping people become closer to the Savior. I know that my time here is going quickly. I need to take advantage of every moment. Take care! I love you!
Michelle :)
Family-
Well, it's the same day, but a few hours later. I got 3 letters from mom this afternoon, so I figured I could respond to them.
Israel??? What??? What is up with that? When would it be? Would I be having my homecoming in Israel?
Mom, thanks for the Ensign article. I really appreciate it. But we do get the Ensign here. We get it late, but it does come. I didn't read that article though, but I will.
Wow, it sounds like my hope chest is full and running over. Now I just need a husband to go with it! :) Keep your eyes open! No rush though, next summer! :)
Sometimes I feel the same about all the fun stuff we get to do, I sometimes wonder if this is really mission. But then I find myself tracting all day and then I realize that it really is.
I wish the weather would change quickly here. It's been raining straight since Saturday night, it hasn't let up yet. I'm permanently cold.
Well, thanks for the letters mom! Thanks for writing about our conversion. I cried as I read it! :)
Well, I love you all!
Love,
Michelle :)
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