Cleaning Up After the Flood‏

Hey Family,

The rains are slowing down. Last Tuesday we were at lunch with a member casually chatting about the weather when she turned the news on. We watched as a national network talked about Santa Catarina for 20 minutes. That has never happened before. They then proceeded to show that Spain, England, Mexico, and the US were also talking about the weather down here. I was surprised. Then I got worried that you guys would be stressed out about us. We’re fine. The biggest thing that happened in this ward was that the other companionship that lives with us couldn’t get to there area the day of the rain. The two biggest roads in our area turned to rivers but we were still able to visit our investigators. I’ve seen pictures of other elders walking (not swimming) in water that covered their nametags. … Do the math.

Thanks for the packages. I’m still holding off for a little before I break them out. The anticipation is killing the other gringos in my house. It doesn’t bother me though. I guess the newer guys just tend to be a little more excited about Christmas. I still find it hard to believe that I’m one of the “old guys”. Who knows, maybe I have learned a little bit about the work, but I’m still trying to figure it out. Each area, each companion, each ward, each investigator, and each discussion is different. Some kids still don’t realize that there is no clear cut formula for success in any situation.

I’m glad Thanksgiving and the birthdays went well. Christmas should be amazing for you guys. WHITE. After the single greatest rainy season in recorded history (that still hasn’t ended) people are anticipating an over-charged summer. OH BOY! Don’t be surprised to see Haws come home crispy. Good luck with the snow!

Wow. I have no idea what our schedule is going to be for Christmas. We’re trying to work it out with a couple members. It would end up being a lot easier to know the new phone number we’re going to have. I imagine we can just do the call in the afternoon. I’ll keep you posted. I hope to have everything worked out with the members next week. OH. I won’t be having P-day the weeks of Christmas and New Years. Just on Christmas and New Year’s Day. As such, I might have a LITTLE trouble sending emails off, but I’ll do what I can.

The sun is out, the roads are dry, and I’m fine so stop worrying about me.

Soaking Up the Sun,
Elder Haws