Hey there everyone!
Just a quick update about my week!
We went to the beach last Monday and of course, I got sunburned! I even put sunblock on! We flew kites and played Uno next to the water (but not in the water).
Tuesday wasn't very eventful.
Wednesday was interesting. We met with an older woman named Betty who invites us to her backporch and feeds us while we talk about the Book of Mormon and the Bible. She's super sweet and just enjoys talking about the Bible. I love her. Afterward, we ate dinner in a Native American family's home. The father of the house's name is Brother Cheif and he likes to tell us stories about how to kill a bear and become a man and how eating black cats cure asthma. Our visits are very interesting. Anyway, we went over for dinner they served us heaping helpings of lasagna and then expected us to eat seconds and dessert. (This is normal here in Mississippi) After dessert, they offered us some canteloupe. I didn't think I could eat any more, but I agreed to it because people down here are emotionally attached to food and I wanted this family to like me. Anyway, my companion Sister Keyes declined the offer and he turned to her and said, "You not happy. You no eat my food." and made her feel super bad. What's funny is that I told her before we went in there that she had to eat all of the food they offered us because that's how we'll get them to like us.
You won't be surprised to hear that I've gained 6 pounds since I've been here, BUT people like us! I'm gaining weight for Jesus!
Anyway, I'm happy and healthy and a little bit chunky. The work is hard, but worth it.
Love,
Sister McElderry
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