We came to the beautiful country of Swaziland on last Wednesday. Since then we have had a couples conference, a district conference, and a district development meeting.
We immediately moved into our new boarding. A very nice one bedroom home with a large living room, a very nice sized kitchen, a large walk-in closet and a bathroom. We also have a veranda that runs along one side of the house. We have flowering trees all around the yard so it is quite beautiful. I would love to show you pictures but we do not have an internet connection that is fast enough to allow us to do this.
Of the 7 days we have been here it has rained 4 1/2 of them. But on the days that it was clear we could see that we were in a beautiful green valley with high rocky cliffs in many places.
Yesterday – that is Tuesday – we went out teaching with the missionaries. The first stop was a homestead with five buildings where two recent converts lived. We taught them out under some big trees with a nice breeze. The elders had us join in the discussion of the priesthood responsibilities.
Then we went way out to another area where we taught a first discussion to one woman and also encouraged a less active young lady to come back. I got to give the First Vision part of the lesson and Mary asked a great question to the young lady. This time we taught while sitting on a concrete porch. We sit outside because it is cooler.
Today we went to Mbabane to take part in a district meeting. It was great to sit and hear the missionaries talk about their investigators. One set has 23 at this time with a number having firm baptism dates. The work is really moving forward in Swaziland.
We know that the Lord has sent us here for a special purpose and we will work hard to find out just what that is.
Hi Bill and Mary-
We’re glad to hear you’ve made it and are adjusting. I only went to Swaziland for 2 days for a Rotary meeting but, I do remember it is beautiful. William and Kelli are doing well. As long as we can get William not to hit, kick, headbut, bite or throw things he should survive. Tom has had a rough week with things breaking at the office. I pray that things will be easier for him soon. All of us had a bad cold which has been in the family for the last 10 days. We really want to come see you before you get home, god willing.
Take care,
Shauna
Hi,
Tried to send you email but it says that your email inbox is full. Check your email and delete some. Glad to hear everything is going well. Dad has to be loving going out and teaching. Will you be able to ever get hi-speed internet into your house or only going to be able to use the internet cafe? Just wondering. Love you. Bob
Hi Shauna –
Thanks for the comment and the nice long e-mail you sent. Sorry to hear about the sickness going around. So far – I say while knocking on some wood – we have avoided any sickness. It may be the clear air and the wonderful people that are here in Swaziland. There is almost no coughing or sneezing in church and I can only remember one elder being sick with a light cold.
Love you all