today was my preparation day, and we were with our entire zone, but zone conference tomorrow is different. we get lots of lessons and presentations and learn how to be a new missionary. I am not sure exactly what it will consist of, but I will let you know more next week. it should be great. my zone is really fun.
the zone leaders are Elder Huthingson (I think that's how it’s spelled) from Idaho, and Elder Davis from England. He is a really tall black guy who is like 25 and has already gone to Oxford and stuff. They are both really good. then my District leader is Elder Love. I can't remember where he is from, but he is very kind and motivational, and loving. fits his name well.
I am so glad I was so into Jane Austin all my life. I appreciate it here more than some people I think! but its' true, the roundabouts are CRAZY! but I am finally getting used to them, and I don't mind them anymore. I also don't feel like I am going to die driving on the wrong side of the road anymore. I am a very attentive "backseat" driver though. don't worry. I always have been, ask Marissa. ha-ha!
the mom and daughter we taught, we taught again. we invited her to church, but they didn't come. we will see why. we were sad!
About my companion Sister B.
her first language was French because she grew up in Cameroon, then she moved to Germany at nine, so that's her second language. this is her third language and she is really good! this picture was last night at a member's home. they gave us dessert which is called pudding here, and they poured green custard on it because i am a greenie. i laughed really hard.Let’s see. about the bishop. they have kids, but they are all grown up. one of his daughters and her husband are in our ward, and they are great. the bishop’s wife is adorable, you would love her mom. she is so nice!
the rules with driving are that we have a limit to miles. I have no idea what that limit is though, but we do have one. and we are the only missionaries in Banbury. yes. it’s very fun.
I got to England without having to pay for extra luggage. I did find out that they would reimburse me if I did have to have more than one set of luggage, but it was good to consolidate I guess. how funny. the clothes are working out great I love them! we don’t' walk as much as I would like. we use the car a lot. the area is rather large.
thank you for the note from sister Keller. I loved her, and we got along so well. I miss her. I will try to write her. someday. no time!!
ok. for my week.
so basically since I talked to you, we had 8 people who said they were coming to church, but of course when Sunday came, all their phones were off and only one showed up. her name is Janet and she is from Kenya. she was great, and we are actually teaching her in about a half an hour. she wants to come back and bring her husband. I am excited to teach her more. we have a lady in the ward sister McK who comes with us to so many of our appointments!
she is wonderful. she is probably 65 and not married, and has no job, so she lets us keep her around. it's awesome!
we are also teaching a woman named jade from china. she now believes in God, and we just committed her to living the word of wisdom. we are excited for her to really pray and know that there is a God. that's a hard thing for her, since she was never Christian, but it's coming along well I think.
we are also teaching a man, P K. he is old, and lives on his own with his dog. he smokes, like most people here do, and we come out of our appointments smelling awful, but he also seems promising. people are not very kind to us here, but we grasp on to the times they are, and we keep working. it's an interesting feeling being here. it's finally set in that I am here for 18 months. that's a LONG time! goodness. but I am excited.
I love it here! I love the weather, the food is just great, and I am working hard!
I know this church is true. this is why I am here. I know the book of Mormon is the word of God and I know that if you just read it, you will know for yourself. I know that prayer works. it works for us all the time and it works for everyone else too. I am grateful for a prophet on the earth, and love this church! thanks for everything!
mom and papa, ESPECIALLY thank you for the postcards! I just got the one of bridal veil falls! wow! those falls are huge; I can't believe you got to see them at that point! I love getting the postcards, and I love showing my companions my piece of home! thank you thank you!!! ! I love you so much, you are the best parents. thank you for raising me to want to go on a mission. best decision ever! I love you very much!
love,
Sister Clark
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