30 April 2012

Hey Mum & Whanau,

Thanks for the emails and the words of encouragement.   It is blazing hot here in Mindoro... you guys are talking about frost in the mornings and I'm here with an electric fan on me all night.  Whew! Its hot!  I had a good week, busy and we had actual transfer day on Thursday and we had to help all the missionaries that were leaving get their stuff ready and go to the airport.  Then on Friday morning we had a very  early wake up and had to go get all the missionaries coming in from the airport.  So busy!   We had a meeting on Friday as well where we were to come up with ways and ideas to help strengthen the Branches here.   There is a lot of work to be done and it has been put into the hands of 19-21 year old missionaries. 

I don't remember if I told you last time but they have been having  Fiesta here in San Jose.   It's a yearly tradition and while it is a whole lot of fun like talent shows, street parades, food, and a big market set up with a whole lot of cool stuff, the downside is that our appointments are never at home when we go by because they're all at the Fiesta.  But its all good! 

Other than that, not much else has happened.  We have Zone Leader council coming up on Wednesday which means my companion and I are heading back to the mainland for a day.  We fly out on Wednesday morning, stay over night and then come back early Thursday morning.  It is going to be another busy week but thats sweet as. 

Mum, I think you are more excited than I am about coming home.  Haha!  Yes, I'll be hitting my one year mark in the mission this week and that is exciting stuff.   There is another Elder in my house thats batch with me so we're gonna hit the one year at the same time.  I think we might go out and have dinner just for a small celebration. 

I'm smoked az because of the heat.  I love you all heaps, take care and give my love to the Whanau.  Mum, about  Mother's day, I will Skype you on Sunday after our church which will probably be night time for you.  If I don't call don't worry as I will call on Monday.  Please send the info again for Colas Skype and yours so I can call you.  Salamat!

Elder Chadderton.