Monday, December 17, 2012

12/17/2012

  Haven't written for a few days because didn't feel well - no energy and rash still! 
   On our usual busy Thursday I stayed home to be near the bathroom so I have had lots of time to work on many things.  But basically have just slept alot.
   Friday was also a wash for me but come Saturday we went to our lessons in Hainamosa.  We have had our lessons in a small room so it is a bit noisy and hard to hear so we will be happy when they are through with their activities in the gym.  On Saturday they were having a Modesty Show in which a young woman modeled modest prom dresses and every day attire.  That was a great idea here because women do not dress modestly. Did see Elder Esplin teaching his English class again.  He has another baptism next week so I'll try to get some treats made.
   Our upstairs neighbors from India are back. They brought us a calendar and some candy from Nepal.  We had worried about their apartment with the hurricane and all but they said there was no water damage there.  Only 1/4 inch of greasy dust all over everything.  They realized that their lungs probably looked about the same - as must all of ours - and decided they would try to find another place where there isn't as much pollution.  They want to go out for dinner for Christmas this coming Friday so that will be fun.  They didn't manage to find a wife for their son.  Actually they said they had found some girls but their son was not interested.  Imagine that!  It is good to have them back.
    On Sunday we went to pick up the girls for church.  Pooled up on the road was a bunch of water (so I thought) that covered our side of the street.  Scott was saying "Oh no, this isn't good!" Me thinking it was just water couldn't figure out why he would say that until we drove through it.  Apparently they drain their sewage that was and it was really, really stinky and gross.  The smell was awful until we had driven all the way to Williams.  This time some of the kids were actually ready but William's kids hadn't even started to get ready.  So we waited on that busy, and somewhat scary, street for them to come.  If we could ever get there before it started I could play for the RS but we are usually late.  Don't know if they appreciate us doubling their Primary every week with these kids or if it more of a hassle for them.  The kids are adorable!  One of the twins was setting on my lap and the other beside me.  When they said the prayer and I had my eyes closed, the one next to me kissed me on  the cheek. So then they all thought that was the thing to do.  What a sweet thing for a grandma far away from her grandkids. They are so excited to come spend a day with us - we just have to finish planning what all we want to do. I have yet to see a baby or little child here who does not look well  loved and taken care of.  That doesn't mean there aren't any though!  What these kids lack is a mother who has time to spend with them, at least that is true with Alta Gracie's kids.
   As we drove into the parking lot to load up  for the two afternoon  lessons , our Nepal neighbor was driving a car around the parking lot.  He had told us he wanted to buy a car.  There were two for sale in the parking lot but knowing no Spanish, he couldn't figure out exactly what he needed to know so Scott stayed downstairs to help him.
   Loaded up and drove out to San Crystobol for lessons.  This is such a fun group because most of them are adults and so excited to learn.  Three of them have purchased keyboards of their own and the Bishop has bought three more for their ward.  They are the only class we have that comes anywhere near the time the lessons begin.  Lesson time was interrupted by someone shouting from outside and half of the students running out the door, across the parking lot, and down the street.  Had no idea what was going on until some came back and said there had been a fire and someone's grandmother's face had been burned.  Don't know if it was someone they knew - it must have been.

The Bishop is the one with a tie on the second row with his arm around his son.  He is so much fun!  Kind of reminds me of Bishop Glover.  Two of my favorite students were not there. They are all great students! I am continually surprised by these men who are so anxious to learn.




    Also on the way to our next lesson in Oriental we were following this motorcycle with the woman holding the birthday cake - which we thought was hilarious knowing how everyone drives here.  But when we passed them we saw that she was actually holding one in the other hand in front of her!
We figured they must be the delivery service for whoever had made the cakes.  So amazing that they can even balance themselves let alone two cakes!
  

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