Thursday, October 23, 2008

Week 8

I didn't get an explanation of the photo. Looks like a basement where children play. mom
Hey,


The bike at home will not last out here. The cheap ones out here are not worth it because of all the maintenance costs. A professional is building a bike for me that will be well-to-do for a decent price. As soon as this bike stuff is done, my bank account will be almost completely unused.

I have been eating my vegetables and have lost 8-10 pounds.

I was just able to buy some winter clothing today from Target. All of the purchases you see have been made by me. Don't worry. I just learned today that we can use the missionary fund to buy other necessities as well as food.

E-mail can only be sent to immediate family. If grandma needs me to write to her, I'll need her home address.

The voting thing is too complicated. I did what you said to do and that was what they sent me. I don't have that information.

I can only give you the mission office address. Rules.

Snow yes. Slush no. Just really cold water.

Had two baptisms and confirmations this week. Chase and Alexis Westberg. Really nice.

Had a fireside yesterday. President Laney was the key speaker and kept telling me in front of everyone what an extraordinary missionary I am. I have yet to find out why he and the other missionaries say that, yet they don't say that to anyone else. Has me puzzled.

Again, I'm doing my absolute best with managing the money. The first transfer is always like this. That is what the missionaries have told me. Don't worry. Last night I got an answer to my prayer about some things. One is that money will not be a problem. How will this happen? I have no idea. All I know is that He said it would happen, and as long as all of us have faith, it will. This mission is not just blessing my life. It is yours as well in terms of many things. You don't realize how often I pray for your well being and ability to be well-to-do while still managing to finance this mission. If I told you all the answers I have received about finances, you would be quite surprised. I put a lot of effort into my prayers, knowing that they will be answered.

I don't know why, but I feel really down at the moment. It will likely pass. Anyways, that is really it. It is good to hear that everyone is doing fine. Wish I could write more.

Love ya,

Elder Waller

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