Another week down. This is crazy to realize how fast my mission's going, that I'm serving my mission in madagascar, and even bigger- that I'm even on my mission. I love all those facts except for the 1st one, that one's kind of a yo-yo, that means so-so in malagasy ha! But in reality, I'm so thankful to be where I am right now, serving a mission. I'm learning so much and feeling myself grow more and more in all ways(except for my stomach I think) always!
So, another cyclone came through here this last week and brought lots and lots of rain, and in my area where there is already always water and mud, it became water up to our knees, and mud up to our calves. So we went barefoot(carrying our shoes in our hands) and with rolled up pant legs for most of the week. And I found out later that there are little worm parasites that like to be in that water when its dirty, so we'll see in the future if I got em. :) The symptoms are really, really, really itchy feet, so hopefully I don't get that ha! Oh well if I do.
Well, in response to your questions: I have still been enjoying the fact that they have two great pizza places here in mahajanga, each of the workers there know who we are, and when we call in and order, and they ask us who the order is for and where we live, all we have to say is, "It's the missionaries" haha. I have also still been playing lots of basketball and having lots of fun with that each monday. I don't think I've gained any weight since I've been here and I don't think I've lost any either. But I do think how hot it is here, has a big effect on the weight and condition of the people here in mahajanga. It's very rare, when we're walking around the streets on a hot day and everyone else has their shirts off, to see a guy that doesn't have an 8-pack haha. But for me, I still haven't gotten the 8-pack, or the blackness, but I still think I look pretty good ha. ;) Also, my companion is really short. I'll send you a picture next week to show you the difference in our heights. It's pretty hilarious! And he does like to sing like his dad. And his english is progressing. He's a really hard worker and a good example for me. And we do still teach his brother every few days.
Well, I'll close with this statement in order to show how much I agree with what you said mom... I know that God knows all things, and that even when we think we need or would like one thing, God knows what we really need to bring us happiness, peace, and put us in the place we need to be in life, and I know that if we just follow the Gospel and trust in his knowledge, by enduring through our trials and not just giving up when it gets hard, that he will bless us with those things that he knows that we need in order to grow closer to him, and become a better person, and more like Christ. I know that to be true, and even though it is hard to endure at times, I know that it's worth it and that we will be so much happier and more blessed for our efforts to do so.
Also, this week we're going to Tana to go to a meeting with a member of a quorum of the 70 that's coming to speak to the mission. I'm pretty excited for the meeting but not too much for the bus trip haha. But it'll be worth it! :)
Well that's all for the this week! Have a great week getting ready to go to Utah. And question: is there going to be a life-size poster board of me at the wedding? I'm not neccessarily requesting one haha, I just want to know if there is going to be one! :)
Well, I love you all for eternity!
Elder Waters
God be with you till we meet again
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