Monday, March 18

Goodness, I can't even really remember what happened this last week. It's all a bit of a blur really. We currently have/had one investigator who is progressing, his name is David, and we are handing him over to the Elders in the area to start teaching him. He's 45 and kind of just gave us creepy vibes since day one, but I thought maybe I was just passing judgements, but no. He texts us all the time and he got mad the other day when we didn't text back within 10 minutes of him texting us. He refused to come to church yesterday because we had ignored his phone calls on Saturday... He also told us that we shouldn't obey the rules that are put on us and that we should be able to spend more time with him and let him buy us things. He then texted me the other night and said that he'd really like to keep in contact in the future if that's okay with me. He also bought me a monthly bus pass that he wants to give me the next time we see him.  Little does he know that the next appointment we set, the Elders will show up. Can't wait for the text messages and phone calls that will come after that since the last time when I left the area for a bit and had the Elders go teach I got a text message from him saying that I need to understand that I'm the only person that can teach him about "the Mormon book.".... President is happy to hear he has no idea where we live.

I also got asked by a 50 year old man the other day if he could be my "British boyfriend." There are weird people in the world. Our zone leader told us the other day that he had heard that Sisters become very attractive when they have the Spirit... so I should maybe take all this as a compliment?

All our other investigators are just very flaky. Brian told us he can't meet with us for 3 weeks because he's baking a cake.... Samantha needs to spend quality time with her cat because she's been ill lately... Robert can't read and doesn't want to listen to the Book of Mormon on CD... So we are working on contacting referrals and gaining new investigators. It can be rather frustrating.

Mom, It's really interesting that you mention catching a bit of a 24 hour bug/flu. I had a bit of that yesterday and wasn't able to sleep Saturday night and missed church yesterday because of it. 14 months of perfect attendance and then miss a Sunday. I called Sister Preston and was really distraught about it. I'm a missionary! I can't miss church! She told me I'd be okay.

I was able to see some pictures of Kade and Kimber in an email from Aunt Judy. Kade is a little chunk isn't it?! He looks nothing like Kimber or Tucker did. Although I am basing that judgement on 2 pictures.

I'm happy to hear Dusty got a job. I'm sure Rexburg will be fine. Hailey, if it gets too cliqueish at least you know you have family in all directions. Who needs friends when you have family!? Psh, Family is so much better. O'hana means family, family means no one gets left behind or forgotten... just throw in a little Lilo and Stitch quote.

Well, the sun is shining. I hope it stays that way. Mom, I forgot to print off the letter of intent last week before my time ran out. Maybe it would be better if you just took care of it if you have some time.

Mom and Dad, I hope you have fun in Belize, give my love Aunt Linda and Uncle Bill. I won't be emailing on Monday next week because it's transfers again next week! Yes, already that time again! I only have 3 more transfers left (plus a bit if I am able to extend) It's really not that far away. I'm finishing up my 10th transfer.

Sister Ballantyne and I are still getting along well. We more likely than not won't stay together next transfer, but it's been fun. Once again the prospect of making another attempt at being a trainer next transfer lingers in the air...but we'll see. President wanted to keep me in this area for a while still, but with our investigator being the way he is, I might get moved. Who knows!

Anyway, I think that's about all I have to say! I hope you are all doing well... I can't remember if daylight savings time will happen for us this coming weekend or next, but sometime soon it'll happen.

I love you all very much!