Well, it finally happened. I got sick for
the first time since I've been out here. Sister Varea and I ate some
turkey-tail at a less-active's house and that night we weren't feeling
well. This morning we both woke up with diarrhea and nausea but I think
it's gone through our systems because we are both feeling much better
now.
The spirit of Christmas is in the air here. Where ever we walk, we
hear people wishing us a Merry Christmas from there porches, through
their windows, from up in the trees, and yelling it out their car
windows. Sometimes we hear "Merry Krisimas Sister Co" from a voice far
away and we're not sure where it comes from.
Our work hasn't been quite as successful this week. Everyone says
they are busy getting ready for Christmas or visiting family on another
part of the island. We have had some good lessons though and I try to
not let is discourage me. We had a very interesting lesson with an old
man the other day. I'm convinced he was a bit drunk because he was
mostly just trying to quiz us on our bible knowledge. He said he was
confused why the Book of Mormon didn't have the books of Matthew, Mark,
Luke, and John in it. When we tried to explain what the Book of Mormon
was about he just interrupted and asked what Jesus' first miracle was
and so on. He was so impressed with our knowledge that he got up to
shake our hands. We ended up just sharing a short scripture and our
testimonies and left.
Yesterday I was walking on the road and a breadfruit fell from the
tree and exploded about 4 feet away from me. The little girls walking
with us screamed and my legs and skirt got splattered with it. I
personally think over-ripe breadfruit is one of the worst smelling
things ever. I kind of got myself cleaned off with a few leaves.
I've enjoyed getting the emails and Christmas wishes from my aunts and uncles. Merry Christmas to all of you.
Mom, Dad, Bros and Sistas-I think everything is set up now and I'm excited to talk to all of you tomorrow morning.
Also, I got my Christmas package last Monday but I have been a good
girl and haven't opened any of my presents yet. Thank you for all the
little gifts. They will make my Christmas morning extra special.
Stay Strong,
Sister Beutler
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