Sorry about last week- We had zone conference Monday and were busy Tuesday which was our Pday and didn't get the chance to email. I think it is week 8 now? Time is flying.
Thanksgiving was great- Had a nice dinner with members with your typical American food. We go there every Thursday
night and that family eats nice. Then went to bishops and they fed us
some Zulu food- so it really did feel like home, stuffed beyond belief
and there is no way we were going to say no to bishops offering or say
that we already ate so that was how my evening turned out.
One Ma and Bubba (Mom and dad) we met tracting invited us in and we were
discussing about the church and they wanted to know if we believe in
marriage and looong story short the Ma wanted me and my companion to
marry her daughters that she raved about, the traditional Zulu way-
called La Bolla- Not sure if it's spelled right but it was a bit
interesting.
Zone conference was amazing- had Elder Cook from the quorum of the
70 here with us and it was powerful. The Church can't handle the growth
here in the Africa southeast region, our stake is going to be split
sometime in the near future and they are busy building chapels, leasing
buildings, renting out space and finding land for the Durban Temple.
They want to keep membership at 120ish max in each ward which is so
different from back home.
One thing I've noticed here is everything here is shut down on Sunday. Everyone goes to church and then stays home. Very Christian area where I'm at.
Had my first dog chase experience- that was one for the books. All is well.
So the big news- Thursday
night Nelson Mandela died. Crazy that I was here when he passed. Only
way I found out was because of the leadlines the newspapers put up on
the street as advertisment. Sunday
was a day of prayer for him in remembrance and not much I have seen
here where I am except for when we go into peoples homes they are
watching the news about it and memorials etc. He resides in Eastern
Cape- which isn't in our mission. I thought I would see more, but I'm
sure it's a whole different story for the Cape Town Missionaries.
As far as the Visa goes- 2 of the 4 of us that came here to Durban their work permits went through and they leave tomorrow.
Wouldn't be surprised if I get the call any day now- it's only a matter
of time. They had a 10 day notice so we'll see. Just a waiting game but
i'm still focused and working hard. If I leave I leave but I do love it
here. Enjoying the cloudy cool days here as there may not be many left
in my future.
Thank you for all the emails. I am sorry if I haven got back to you
as I have been overwhelmed by your support which has been much
appreciated. I am working on it! Remember if you write me- although it
may take longer, I have a lot more time to reply.
Take care and God Bless
-Elder Eveson
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| Found this little chameleon while doing service. Will send more pix next week . . . finally! |
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