October 27, 2008 What Do American's Eat?

hey family! well things are going good here in Natal. I just got back from downtown, I forgot the name but it was really busy and had a bunch of street vendors and stuff. it was pretty cool; I didn’t buy much but maybe next time I’ll find something I want. But things are going good here, I ll take a minute and talk about the area I guess. well we have investigators right now but not a lot. It’s been really hard finding people here, so we make a lot of contacts and ask for references with everyone we meet. So we had 1 baptism this week but it fell because the guy was really sick, we took him to the little doctors office here and then we got some members to drive him to the hospital. It was too bad, he was so ready this week, at the doctor’s office he even pulled his little swimsuit thing out of his pocket to show us. he was excited. It should be this week as long as he is feeling better. We called yesterday and he is a little better so by next week he should be good. We should have another baptism next week too, we just have to finish teaching her over the phone because she works during the week in the interior. haha that will be something new! It’s just inland from us, so that will be cool. But other than that it’s just a lot of potential investigators right now, but things are good here. It is so hot! The only good thing is that we have plenty of wind here. But I definitely liking things right now and the language is making steps. I’m teaching tons better and my comp said that with how I’m speaking right now at 4 months he said I’m way better than the other Americans. I still have a lot of work though. It is definitely a boost though to hear that I’m speaking decent. haha well I’m staying healthy mom, at least I’m trying. I have been having a ton of headaches lately but I think its cuz I don’t eat enough. So I have been trying to eat more. I don’t eat crap either, lots of fruit and juices. The fruit is really cheap here which is so awesome. haha but things are good with my feet and ankles. Nothing but just normal aches and pains from how much we walk. We had our washing machine arrive this week so we are all so excited and happy for that! I’m sure it can wash my clothes better than I can so I’m happy. Dad I’m really sorry about the rough week, I don’t know if I would be able to do that either. It’s hard to do that to someone,but you are always in my prayers and I hope this week will be better. Mom I’m sorry you have had some setbacks with the knee, but I loved your quote and I know you will go forward and make this something that will help you grow. I’m glad you all got my letters too. I will have to write more. It’s tough to find time really. But I can do it. haha but Halloween is this week and I doubt we will be doing anything for it. But they have it here I think, but it’s definitely not the same here, we will have to see. I think we have a conference coming up so maybe I will get letters and a package soon. haha I hope the package is here by the time we have it. If not I will be waiting a lot longer. It’s all good though. Speaking of packages I am starting to get stuff together for a Christmas package. I bought a little something but I don’t know what really to get down here. There isn’t a lot and we don’t have a lot of time, so don’t be expecting too much k, but I will make up for it in 2 years k? haha but it will be good I promise. I just hope it’s not too expensive. But I’m glad the bank is looking out for me. I have tried not to use my card too much. I have only used it 3 times. And I doubt I will use it again for a while. I don’t like to use it, only to get I litte money at a bank when I really want to or need to. I haven’t used a lot either. but I’m really glad Mk won! boo ya. haha I remember when I got the good ol police escort by the freeway! It’s the bomb. way to go pg. haha thanks for the up dates. Sounds like the next time I hear from you the Phillies will be world champs. haha that’s cool. I will have to buy a hat when I get home. I like the Phillies so I’m ok with that. thanks for the updates. so dad you asked me something to tell the boys to help prepare them for missions. I will write a little something and I hope it will help. To help prepare better for a mission is to prepare to give yourself to the Lord. One analogy we use a lot here is getting in the boat. You can’t keep one foot in the dock and one in the boat, you won’t get anywhere. But if you can make the decision now to ´go and do´, when you arrive it will be a lot easier to get into the work. I remember one scripture that helped me a lot. helaman 5:12, I read that and I decided that I was going to build upon that rock, I knew that building the foundation of my life was the first step, and through a mission we can have one of the strongest foundations we can ask for. So decide now, and prepare NOW. Because preparation precedes power. So I don’t know if that will help or not but those were just some thoughts that I had and I hope that scripture is right, but maybe that will help. I love you all and I hope that all will go well this week. I always look forward to hearing from you all and I pray for you everyday. Oh yeah I forgot a few answers for mom. We use the internet in a thing called a lan house, just a place with computers that you can use. haha we pay like 1 real for an hour which is like 50 cents. It’s pretty cheap so no worries. I will keep an eye out for a guy that does those drawings and if I find him I’ll definitely grab one, but it’s not here sorry. Well it’s going good here and the week went really fast this last week so I’ll work hard so I can talk to you again soon. haha I love you all so much and if I forgot anything I’m sorry. Have an awesome week. love ty
Well I have a litte time left so I’m just trying to write a little somethingto answer unanswered questions. The reason I was transferred here is cuz there was an elder here with health problems in his chest. So they moved him to where I was really close to sister and pres. and the office. So I got moved to his spot here. It’s all good though I really like it here. oh and last night we had noite familiar which is to help any recent converts get integrated with the members and stuff. Well we were playing like hot potatoe and if you had it last you had to do something. Well I had to dig through a bowl of flower and find a plastic chip thing with my mouth, haha so everyone got a good laugh, but it was funny. What else, I’m learning how to make juices and mousse and stuff. Haha just easy stuff here that people make everyday, so that’s good. Oh and we figured out how to make peanut butter, it’s not like the good stuff and texture but it has the taste so we’re happy. haha we don’t have a lot though cuz peanuts are still tough to find. One thing that people don’t know is what Americans eat? What are our staples? Here they have rice and beans and spaghetti. But I don’t know what we have. They all think all we eat is fast food which is kind of true but not at the same time. Help me out with this question. Oh and how many people are in Pleasant Grove? haha everyone asks that. Just random stuff like that. haha it seems like everyone has someone they know in the states here, a lot in Utah too. I’m already missing the cold like crazy too. haha I just want a really cold breeze haha but all I get is hot.oh well I can deal with it. I’m starting to get used to it. Well my time is up and I gotta jet. I love you all so much. Any questions let me know. haha love ty