Dearest Family-
I didn't get a chance to get to the post office this week to post off last week's letter. So you'll probably get two at the same time. Sorry, it's just amazing how there is never enough time in a day to accomplish everything that I would like to.
This has been a really great week. We've been able to see a lot of success this week. We've taught some really good discussions to great people. Our branch here is really growing quickly. I sure hope that the chapel is built quickly. They should be starting in the next couple of months. Amanzimtoti has become my second home. They are all like family to me (certain members think that I will actually become family - Sister Elliott is still completely convinced that I'm going to move here and marry her son Dean. I feel bad because I'm afraid that she is going to be hurt when it doesn't happen. She treats me like her daughter and it's wonderful. I would actually love to be her daughter-in-law, only if she had a different son! Is that mean? Probably. Dean's not a terrible guy or anything, he's actually pretty cool in most ways. So, is it wrong to marry someone only for his looks and to have a cool mother in law? I figure it is. :) I'm just glad that he doesn't live here and come to the branch very often because things get pretty bad when he is around. The Branch President pulled him aside and talked to him about me. I have no idea what they were saying but I heard my name a few times in their conversation. Lame! I avoid Dean pretty bad when he comes around, but what am I supposed to do? I'm a missionary!) Anyhow, back to the original topic, I love Amanzimtoti!
I talked to Sister Mckay last night. She asked me how you all were doing. She also told me that they had written to all of their 9 children and their families and asked them to fast for our family as well. I told her that things seem to be going pretty much the same and so she said that they are going to fast again this coming fast Sunday. they are such cool people. I love them so very much. It was funny because she slipped and called me Michelle. She felt bad afterwards, but I thought it was pretty cool. They have a daughter named Michelle and they say that I remind them of her. They are so cool!
Yesterday was the Cele family's baptism. There are 8 in their family. The youngest is only 5, so she wasn't baptized but the rest were. They are the coolest family I know here in South Africa. they have adopted us into their family. It's been a little tough because I was able to teach them the first 2 discussions and committed them to baptism. The the area split and the other set of Sisters took over because they were in their area. So it was hard having to stop visiting them. But I am so glad that they were baptized. It was a very nice baptism.
It's been cold and rainy here the past two days. It's been heaven because the rest of the week it's been so incredibly hot. We were tracting one day and I really thought that I was going to die. It was terrible. But we found some cool people to teach.
Well, I've got to run. we are busy, busy today. I'm busy with some preparations for my trip home! :) It's a surprise :) I'll give you a little hint, I'm going to get off the plane wearing something traditional from one of the cultures here - just for fun! :) I just didn't want you to be totally shocked or anything!
I love you all very much! Please take care!
Love you!
Michelle :)
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