I know everyone has different personalities meaning different senses of humor but it has never been so clear to me before until here on the mission field. My companion and I, though we are great at pity laughing at each other, definitely think different things are funny. So while I thought I would get good at the pity laugh with members and investigators, my companion is actually giving me the most practice. lol. She is great though, I don't mean that in a bad way at all. We have our laughs and we're always joking with each other so I'm a happy camper :)
Merry is going to be a seminary graduate? What what?! That's crazy talk! I know you are going to be relieved once you are done but do one thing for me and finish strong little sis! Don't look at is as a burden, but rather a blessing, and if you do that you are going to get so much more out of it. Yes I'm talking from experience. I regret my attitude with seminary, but I have since learned! Personal study in the morning is honestly my favorite part of the day. I like it even better than breakfast. (say what?!) Yeah. Crazy right? I really do L-O-V-E it!!!
Jakers! You're growing up to fast kiddo. I know you're probably loving it, but feel free to slow down just a tad. mmkay? thanks :) Yay for making it through another year of school and great job on your talk. I know you did wonderful :)
Family (and friends)!! I know you're all way busy and yes you have lives but, if you find the time (more like "please make the time") then I think it would be awesome if you each took a name to the temple. The Church came out with new pamphlets about family history work and we missionaries get to start using them! (And “by just came out” I mean justtt came out. Like this weekend, sort of thing) There is such a need for family history work and the more we get into it and help others do the same, the more I'm convinced the Second Coming is going to happen. First off, our hearts need to turn to our ancestors though like Elijah said. Plus, there are two parts to temple blessings: 1.) going to the temple, and 2.) having the opportunity to take a name and do temple work for them. Why only get half the blessings when you can get them all?? And if not this time, then for sure next time. I'm so glad you are all temple worthy though, what a wonderful blessing that is :) Enjoy! Eat some Fentons for me! Or that new place that Merry ate at and loved. That works too, I suppose.
To answer your question, I get $180 every month and Elders get $165? Something like that. They might get $160. Not too sure on that. Luckily the mission office provides us with basic materials (pots and pans, toilet scrub brushes, windex, shower curtains, plates, and then basic furniture of course) we just have to get soap, towels, paper towels, toilet paper, lysol wipes, etc. Not too shabby but I defiantly have to watch what I spend! It's easy to go over budget when you can buy stuff everywhere you look.
The knee feels a whole lot better now that it is drained! I defiantly want to do that to someone one day though so my dreams of being a nurse have been reaffirmed....unless only doctors get to drain knees? Then looks like I'm going to have to be a doctor! It was so cool to see. I ought to call today since the doctors have yet to call me about the MRI so hopefully I'll have more of an update for you next week.
This week has been a lot of organizing records and then knocking on doors of a bunch of less-actives to see what their needs are and invite them back to church. Since it's been lots of knocking and walking, I don't really have too many stories for you. Just facts. Some facts are:
-Colds are not a bad thing. When you have a cold your nose is often stuffy which allows you to not have to suffer as much from all the stinky smells in New York. It reeks!
-There are a lot of creepers in New York. They are way obvious about it though so it's nice. You know who to stay away from right off the bat!
-The typical "people have places to go and they are always on the run" is so not true here in Dyker. I swear people must not have anything to do because they are such slow walkers! It's quite amazing.
-People are quite creative with the excuses they give. Did you know that if you are allergic to kiwis, even if you see one, such as one in a picture, you start having an allergic reaction? So because of that, it’s a bad idea to go in public, like to church and stuff.
-There are no stray cats on the streets here because all the Chinos eat them. (okay, that is a lie, not a fact, but there is some awfully interesting food sold on these streets and you start to question what the heck they are using!)
There are others but that's good for starters. I love you all and will talk to you soon!!
--Hermana Watts
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