Hey Family,
More snow? That is not fair at all. Here I am on the beach (I read a billboard that said the beach I live on is the headquarters/home of surfing in the world) sweating out every drop of water I’ve ever seen in my life, and your guys are at home playing in the snow. I guess that was a little bit overboard. I’m not sweating too bad, but Elder C. Silva sure is. Generally we have a nice fresh breeze rolling in from Africa (that’s the name of the closest neighborhood to the east of my house) so we don’t normally cook walking down the street. These last couple days we didn’t have wind. I spent a good many mintues just staring at the picture Mom sent me of the house covered in snow. From what I can interpret, that photo was taken before Christmas, which means it was before the evil snowstorms everyone seems to be crying about. I don’t know why you guys are complaining about recieving the moisture you’ve all been praying for. For nearly half my life people have talked about praying for rain or snow, and how they will be so greatful to recieve it. All I can say is: “You mormons are finally getting what you deserve for all that praying.”
I guess it’s safe to assume you all know that I’m training now. Which means you also got the picture of me and Elder C. Silva. I was going to send you guys a couple more photos today but I happened to get the wrong computer. I have no idea how a LAN House can have a computer that doesn’t have functioning USB ports. Oh well. The other pictures I took will just have to wait. The fact of the matter is that Elder C. Silva is from Minas Gerais, a state in the Center/East of Brazil. The name of the state means General Mines. He isn’t 19. In fact, in June he will turn 26. He was baptized around 1 year 8 months ago and was had to sprint to get his paperwork in to serve. Before the mission he was a motorcycle rider. He did basically the equivalent of Formula 1 racing, but only with 2 wheels. He also did a form of Motocross that involved going 200 kilometers per hour and taking turns so sharp he had to plant his knee on the ground. Besides motocross he enjoyed hangliding. He is 1 semester away from earning his degree in... economics. Who would have thought of that. He speaks very little English, but wants to learn. Actually, it’s almost required. He informed me that the science of Economics was born in Great Britain, matured in the US, and just recently came to Brazil. That being said, just about every book written on the subject of Economics is in English. I guesss I have some teaching to do.
This last transfer sent Elder Brough away (the elder from my group) but it brought Elder Bateman down to my zone. This transfer marks the 4th transfer that we have been in the same zone. There were only two transfers that we were separated. The best thing BY FAR about this last transfer meeting was that the 6 elders from my group/MTC district were together again. It was the first time I had seen Elder Andrews and Elder Smith in 7 months. That was far too long. This week we will be going to Tubarao to have interviews with President Dansie, which means I’ll get to hang out with Elder Bateman and have another opportunity to pick up the package. I got Mom’s letter and photos last week but no package. I stopped by the office in Florianopolis last week and asked about the package. A zone leader told me it was there, but it either didn’t get put on our bus, someone just forgot to give it to me, or my informant was wrong. Either way I will know for sure this week if it has arrived.
Mom, thanks for the pictures. They’re great. If you guys start getting another package/envelope together could you slip in a couple more pictures. Besides the wedding and family photos I am lacking photos of certain family members. I still don’t have a good one of Mom and Dad together. Just dad with the granddaughters and Mom with the puppies. The only picture I have of Mindy is of her holding the neices. I don’t even have a picture of Spencer and my only one of Warren and Becky is a wallet photo. I hate to sound so needy, but these are the things members want me to show them. I’m about 70% sure I’ll get the last package you guys sent this week, so there’s no need to worry.
Thanks for all the love and support.
The weather is great, the beach is beautiful, and I’m doing fine so stop worrying about me.
The Blind leading the Blind,
Elder Haws(mo)
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