12.6.10

So no i haven't gotten a package yet, and if you sent macaroni then i hope the cheese is still in there.  The burgenders came up this week so if it was in the office then i would've gotten it along with any letters, but i didn't get anything.  and i'm pretty sure that Elder Lipengah would have told me that they got a package for me.  So for chistmas, i'm not sure what time we'll be talking.  cuz transfers are next week and i might get moved, so i could be in a completely different part of east africa with a new companion by the time christmas rolls around.  but maybe plan on the morning sometime and then i'll plan on the evening sometime....that otta get us close to the right time. :)  haha its funny that the tree is covered with lights.  i told my companion that we need to cut down the tree in front of the gas station near our house.  then we can set it up and have a christmas tree.  :)  but he didn't like the idea, so we won't be stealing the tree in the middle of the night.  on friday we went and dug some holes for Nahum's banana trees.  Nahum is planning on getting baptized on saturday.  he is building a house and working like crazy to get it done, so it felt good to help him. Bro. chinunda's daughter Neema should also be getting baptized this weekend. we're gonna do the interviews this week to make sure that everything is good, but i don't expect any challenges.  it's been a joy to watch and help these two progress toward baptism.  it has been a roller coaster at times, but i one thing that i've learned is that even when we hit a low spot, the roller coaster still moves forward.  and with the Lord's help, we go up.  Well take care and have a good week.  i love you all
Elder Larsen