It rained this week
people, and I am here to testify that nowhere in Washington or likely anywhere
else in the USA does it rain like that. We were in a time an appointment and the power went out, so the lady we were teaching went to
the door to see what was going on and the wind was blowing and it was pouring.
The old man was snoring like no other. Nursery rhyme reference not about the investigator. Elder
McLaughlin didn't have his jacket or anything. He was sprinting down the road,
me trying to catch up in my rain coat, and jumped in the back of a taxi be.
There was literally nothing we could do to avoid ankle deep water, usually
higher. It was pretty awesome, I won't lie. I also found out that Malagasy
people hate the rain. Then
when we got home, the power was out. Dope. So we were walking around in our
pajamas by candlelight cooking a family dinner and playing a card game. Way
fun. Also, my pants and shoes got soaked
all the way through to my skin in the rain, but my top was nice and dry. Way
cool. So glad his raincoat worked!
Candlelight dinner
Look at the tires in the water!
Then the next day I
went on splits to Mahamasina, which is an area that is all mountains and hills.
The rova is the center of the area. So my legs were killing me the next day,
but I did get to see the big Antananarivo sign. So that was way cool.
Anyway, not much
interesting happened there. But, when I got home there were two new people in
our house, Elder Hansen and Elder Horn. They are way cool, and Elder Hansen
just got back from Mahajanga (my new dream area) so he has some way cool
stories from that. He says it is so hot there that sometimes you sweat all the
way through your backpack and it gets your books wet. Super sick! I hope I can
experience that kind of ridiculous heat at some point. Maybe just one point
though.... I think the humidity is
already getting to him. They do baptisms in
the ocean there! Way cool! The only place they still do that. Anyway, they are
sleeping in our living room, so that is pretty annoying because we have to leave
the living room whenever they want to sleep or do studies or planning or anything.
Crazy kids. I also found out that they
didn't get the stuff we left for them in the Narnia holes in the MTC, even
though they were in our room. So either the cleaning people at the MTC cleaned
it out or they are blind. Curse you cleaning people of the MTC! I left a lot of
candy behind. Sad stuff really. But, life goes on.
Hmm, not too much
happening really. We played soccer this morning, so that was pretty fun. No
Malagasys played except for the missionaries so it wasn't the kind of soccer
with ridiculous amounts of passing either. Pretty cool. I actually enjoyed
myself.
Anywho, I love you all
a bunch! I am excited for Christmas, and for the sweet work to be done here in
Madagascar!
Love,
Elder Galbreath ny fahadimy
Tell me what all you got
in your package so I can figure out if you got everything.
I got a lot of stuff,
I'm sure it was everything I had to rip two Jesuses to get it open and
everything was untouched.
What did you like that was
in it, so I can send more.
Jerky was a win for
sure, as was the candy. A little smashed but I don't care one bit. Chocolate is
not as good here.
What should I add next
time.
I don't know, maybe
less gravy though. I have a lot of gravy now haha. The chicken noodle soup was spot on too.
Did you share anything?
Hahahahahahahaha no.
Just kidding, I share a little bit of stuff but by and large no one is going to
take something from your package. They are precious here. Better than gold.
Your two packages I send
can be opened I wrapped the gifts for Christmas eve and Christmas day.
Ok sweet I was
wondering how I would get the tree out when it got here.
Have you emailed Grandma
at all?
Yeah, but I haven't
heard back from them yet, I will send them another one.
Please make sure to send a
Christmas letter to Great Grandma.
Oh good call, I will
get started on that. It will be a good one.
Some have commented on
fleas. Are you having issues? Need flea collars for your ankles?
I haven't been having
too many issues, found my first flea bites this morning though. A legitimate
perfect circle around each leg, right below the top of my socks. I don't need
flea collars.
You have been using your
flashlights I assume since you wanted batteries. Would a head lamp be
beneficial?
I don't think so, I
like just holding it. Headlamps I think would be kind of annoying. Thank you
though.
Tell me about your mission
president. I assume you have spoken with him and did you get a picture
with him?
I don't have a picture
with him, but we did get to talk. He is a very serious, straightforward guy. I
like him though, he gets to the point. He is really whipping this mission into
shape too. No messing around here.
Lastly, have you guys
spoken on combining your food for meals? then you only cook one big
breakfast. That is what Dad did and what some of the missionaries here
do.
I combine with Elder
Walker but everyone eats different things in the morning and it's not too big
of a deal.
Oh have you tried to make
the mac and cheese. Did it work to just send the packet?
Works like a charm. I
just had to try a few kinds of noodles to find one that worked the best. I
probably am not done hunting yet.
Alright more to come!
Love you!
.
3) These are not
questions, so far.
Marina izany. (True
that)
4) Mom asked about bugs.
I want to know how the new living arrangements are going?
They are going pretty
good, I get up first so I don't have any problems with the shower schedule and
breakfast isn't too bad either because me and Elder Walker combine our eggs and
stuff in the morning and split it in the pan to put in two separate sandwiches.
Yep, still having egg sandwiches for breakfast.
5) Is there anything you
want to hear about that you are not hearing about from us?
I'm a little curious
about the elections, and everyone here (including my companion) talks about
Mitt Romney all the time just because he is Mormon. However, it's not too big
of a deal. I loved seeing the shooting pictures though! I would love to have a
copy of the one of you holding Wyatt too, like scan it in maybe instead of
taking a picture of a picture still partially in the envelope haha. You guys
both are looking studly in your cowboy gear too. Nice bushy moustache and some
new garters I see, and bubbas new shirt looks way sharp!
6) Are you getting mail or
anything from anyone else?
I am getting
consistent letters from Cami, telling me about their clan and the doings
thereof, and I got a letter from Anna Smith too, which was cool. Sometimes I
feel bad because it takes so long to write them back and to get them sent out
and then to get to America. Pretty crazy sometimes.
Anywho, I love you! It
rained a few times this week, pictures videos and stories to come!
Elder Galbreath
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