First of all, transfer news: I'm being transferred. Huh. Sometime this week, most likely tomorrow morning, I'll be moving to the Sewa Road apartment here in Bo to be the senior companion in Messima branch. My companion is a branch missionary by the name of "Bro". Salami (not sure on spelling. I've only seen him like twice). It's kinda scary, I won't lie. Bro. Salami has been in the area for only a week with his senior companion, Elder Wood, so, I get to learn an area AND be senior companion to a branch missionary. This is NOT going to be easy. I've always dreaded having a branch missionary companion, just because they have a lot less practice and experience than even a greenie from the MTC. I'm pretty nervous, but looking forward to it.
I'll likely stay in Messima branch for at least three transfers. Chances have it that I will train after the next transfer, meaning I'll have to stay for a third transfer after that. Eh Bo... Things here are crazy. I'll get to stay in Bo FOREVER.
Now, about the Sewa Road apartment: It's a DUNGEON. I'm not too excited to live there, even though their freezer works. That's something that they have that we don't. That, and a compound with a wall. So, we'll see. Elder Allred will also be transferring there at the same time, so it'll be neat to live with him again. I'm certainly not the same person I was in my first transfer. I'll also be with Elders Opuene and Dogbatse, and Elder Allred will be training. Not to jump to conclusions, but I can't see how this district could be better than (or even close to) the district I enjoyed this past transfer.
Ugh... I'm going to miss Elders Bennion, Svongwa, and Kenner. The good part though is that both Elders Kenner and Bennion are training, which means that all three of us will be in the zone for at least the next two transfers. Elder Svongwa, however, is going to Liberia with all the other Zimbabweans. Good luck with that...
Wow, high school graduation already! I graduated a YEAR AGO!! I can't even believe it. Congrats Josh! That's so cool. I'm so jealous of the fun he gets to have in college. I can't even describe how excited I am to go to college!
Wow, things sound crazy at home! Aunt Dawna and Aunt Val are pregnant?? Wow! That's awesome! I'm so excited for them! And Jessica is planning on serving a mission? Jeez, stuff is happening while I'm away! I can't believe Dad cut down the willow tree... That makes me VERY sad. :(
So, cool stuff that happened: First, we had a baptism on Saturday! Sorry, no pics this week. I took some, but totally forgot the cord for the camera. We worked for six weeks solid for this one baptism, and it was totally worth it. He's a new member of my beloved "Reservation Gang." My "Gang" is comprised of the converts within the Reservation quarters here, and they are powerfully awesome. I'm going to miss them a lot. It was a really awesome milestone for me to see four of them ordained to the Melchizidek priesthood on Sunday, and another confirmed. It was an eye-opener as to how successful I've really been. Sometimes, it doesn't feel that way, but on Sunday, I was well-pleased with myself.
I SAW A HOODED COBRA LAST TUESDAY!!! It was HUGE!! We were on bikes to Reservation (which is pretty bush), and it crossed the road and struck at a bug flying in the air. It's hood came out and everything! It was SICK. I was telling some natives about it, and they just cringe. They HATE snakes. I also heard that there are spitting cobras here. Hmm... Not safe. Ha ha ha. ;) I love this place.
Another recent convert gave us six yards of sugar cane to enjoy this week. It was SWEET! If you've never had it before, it's like chewing a very watery and sweet stick. Mmmm. We bought it for 1500le, which is about 36 cents. Yay! Oh this place is awesome.
Well, I don't have so much time right now. I'm busy busy busy! I love you so much! Best of luck in all that you do!
Elder Vaughan
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