Sister Beutler's Mission

What another great week we had. I love Mesiso (my new area). We continue finding new people to teach and they are so wonderful. I am so blessed to be in this area for the end of my mission.

The young couple we found last week, Maylany and Penski, accepted a baptism date and they are both really excited to put religion back in their lives. 

Monday evening I had the opportunity to try dog. It tastes a lot like pig but more tough. It was nice and hot so it was good, but I don't think it would be very nice if it was cold. 

Tuesday we did service for an old couple. We actually planned it with their grand-daughters who were gone when we got there. I don't think the couple really knew what was going on or why we showed up to their house in service clothes. We told them we were there to work so they played along and gave us a part of their yard to go weed. The old man sat with us and told us all about his career as a police-man and his wife made us a nice drink made from boiled Madu bark. It tastes like black licorice and it's supposed to be really good for women to clean them all out. The water went out right as I was finishing up my shower after service so Sisters Ma'a and Orrock had to take a dip in the river! 

Uh and Sapwalap branches combined together and had a talent show on Saturday. It was nice. A few groups put on some skits and I tell you what, Pohnpein humor is a bit strange.

Yesterday there was a huge funeral and last night the Alati kids all showed up at our porch with a basin full of pig meat they'd taken from it. They asked if they could store it in our freezer. The picture is of one of the little boys with a full leg. 

I love you all,

Sister Beutler

P.S. Mama-For Christmas I would enjoy chocolate/nutela, gummy candies, granola, and a cheesecake mix. I don't really need much else. Sister Fatongia has requested some of Jared's honey (I'd like some too) and it would be nice if you could send some things for Sister Komra (she won't be getting a Christmas package from home). She needs some new crocs. Her feet are size 9. She also really really wants one of those mini scripture quads. Now that I think of it, I wouldn't mind having a few of those mini Books of Mormon. They are real nice.