I've been transferred. I'm now in Freetown East Zone in Wellington 1 Branch with Elder Purcell as my junior companion. Additionally, I've been called as District Leader for Wellington District. Uh, yeah. Not a minor change. Pictures will follow next week, as I only arrived a few hours ago.
So, I found out last Thursday night that I was coming here, and I was walkin' on air! I'm so excited to be here. Elder Kenner, my former district leader, transferred with me to the same district and will be serving as one of the Freetown East Zone Leaders.
The last half of last week was spent tying loose ends before I left, and Sunday night I went to the Sewa Road apartment to stay the night. Have I ever done anything more dangerous that ride on an Okada (motorcycle taxi) with that monstrous suitcase on my lap? Uh, nothing comes to mind...
Anyways, this morning at dark-thirty (3:00 am) Elder Kenner and I went to the bus station in Bo town, and got to Freetown by around 9:00. So, I'm kinda tired. I left my "son" (trainee) Elder Esiaba at home alone with Elder Brownson (Elder Kenner's "son"). I kinda feel bad for them, on account of how lonely the house would be in that case. He's ready to take over Njaie Town though; just as ready as I am to leave there. Elder Vogl (an Aggie!) will be replacing me there, so I'm excited for him.
My new apartment is AWESOME. I'll take pics today. It's on the second story of a complex, has a nice breeze, and is smack in the middle of East Freetown. It's awesome because if I want something, I just walk outside of my house and get it, whereas in Bo, I'd have to travel all the way to town to buy it. I'm loving this place like crazy. It is a little dirty here though, more so than in Bo, because all of Freetown East is basically a giant shanty town. It's amazing though. I'll do my best to send pics.
My companion, Elder Purcell is a big ol' American Samoan man, and I already love him. He's been on mission for 3 months now, and is amazing. I can tell that we're going to have a lot of fun.
You'll be pleased to hear: No more motor bikes. The mission has disallowed the use of them in Freetown because of how many cars are on the road. We take taxis now, and I like that LOTS better.
Regarding District Leader duties, it's not much in this district. I just watch after my four district members (Me, Elder Purcell, Elder Eyinda, and Elder Kenner), two of which are zone leaders. I send in numbers (to the zone leaders in our house... Uh, not hard since I had to do that before, but only to the District Leader), take stewardship over the house and district funds and needs, and minister to my district members spiritually. It's pretty dang awesome, and I'm excited for it. No Dad, it's not a promotion.
Wow, what else can I say? I just have a fresh look on missionary work now. I've been in Bo so long without moving... The feel and nature of EVERYTHING here is different! I'm in the city now! It's so wonderful. I feel right at home here.
We don't have traffic signs! Or traffic rules! Or police (for the most part)! I'm so glad I'm here in Africa. This is a divinely assigned mission, and I love it like CRAZY!!
Well, I don't have much else to say, just because I'm tired out of my mind. Next week though, prepare for pictures! :)
Have a marvelous week!
Love,
Elder Vaughan
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