Week 31: From Jordan

I'm really sorry about getting last week's email to you a week late. I thought I had sent it, but I hadn't, then when I wrote all of it and had it basically done, then my computer shut down and I couldn't send it. I was a bit upset about that all week, but it's to you now, and I think it was pretty fun. :)

Sorry about the young men not coming to flags, but I suppose it's a good bonding experience for the family! It might just be a universal thing that everyone gets more busy during the summer. We're experiencing the same thing here, except that no one even leaves the area (with the exception of Chinese investigators who go home). I guess people just want to enjoy their free time so much that they schedule all of it to the gills.

Whatever the case, things are good here. The weather is really warm, and I am going to start taking advantage of afternoon showers. We have permission to do them, but they take a lot of time out of dinner, so it is generally not a popular option. A cold shower, though, would feel incredible. I have resorted to carrying around the camel-back, and it is quite helpful now. It was just too heavy a while ago, but the heat has made it a welcome burden. All the missionaries are discovering impossible sweat stains on shirts that seemingly appear out of the blue. Most of the people in the district are going to try to get new shirts soon. I only recently got my first batch, so don't worry about me. Also, Elder South was kind enough when he stopped by to pick up the rest of his luggage to leave some Fels-Naptha. That has saved quite a few shirts in the district lately.

Transfer calls are this weekend, so we'll see what happens. I think I will be here for the apparently mandatory 7.5 months, so no change for me, but at interviews this last week, the mission president hinted at a fair bit of change in the district this transfer. We're all excited to hear what happens. 

I am always so happy to hear that everyone is doing well. It seems like you are using your summers to the fullest! :) I understand the difficulty of getting everyone up for scriptures, but I'd say it is a worthwhile sacrifice. Proverbs 20:13 :) I hope everyone is enjoying the heat and the ability they have to wear shorts... and t-shirts... and hats... I hope you're all having a good time. :) I am still doing well, and always look forward to hearing about your exciting adventures. Every moment is special and irreplaceable. No moment is like another, so we may as well enjoy every single one. :)

Press forward with steadfast faith in Christ.

Best wishes,

Elder Jones