Week 22

 Sister Lori Salazar and I teach some dedicated missionaries in English Connect.  Between the two of us we have about 14 students. Most of the African missionaries who come to this mission have learned English in school and some have spoken it in their homes.  But a few have only learned English at the MTC in South Africa or Ghana where they only got 2 or 3 weeks of English instruction. I better understand the gift of tongues as a result of teaching these missionaries.  They are quickly able to communicate and teach in English.  They show us so much gratitude for the time we spend with them.  They thank us many times over and tell us that they love us.  I am so uplifted and feel such joy after teaching a lesson.  The Elder pictured here had to go outside with his solar lamp in order to have his class because the internet was not strong enough inside.  Some of them are sitting in the dark when they have their lessons because they don't have electricity or solar.  They are my heroes.

This sister was at church today with her grandchildren.  They call her GO GO, the name used to describe senior women in Zimbabwe.  She is caring for her grandchildren while her daughter goes to South Africa to attend the temple to receive her endowment.  

We had six children in Nursery today, the largest class since I have been here.  It is the happiest place to be on Sunday. 

I have never seen this little guy without his coat on.  The temperatures today ranged from 55-80.  Some mothers here keep their little children bundled up even in these mild temperatures. Is he not so adorable?

A new senior sister arrived yesterday.  Her name is Debbie Lasson and she is in the middle of the picture.  As tradition warrants, we took her to The Three Monkeys for dinner.  Now there are 5.