Elder Faux went with Elders Packer and Welch Tuesday afternoon to show them a couple of homes where lessons had been taught before but no follow-up. Our first stop was at Bob’s. His appearance somewhat that of a Rasta man (long hair either in braids or just matted in a big wad, unshaven etc) but he claims not to be. Over the last couple of years he has attended church three times. He claims his reasons for not attending now are due to health problems-diabetes, congestive heart failure, coughing spasms, weakness in the muscles-the list goes on. Also he is friends with an evangelist church minister and feels somewhat obligated to attend there off and on. Our next stop was at Alison’s. One of her first comments was, “I have been wondering where you were and why you haven’t been back.” She lives in the home of an elderly neighbor man who is for all purposes bedfast and whom she takes care of. She was most receptive to the lesson and the elders quite happy with the visit. Wednesday morning the elders came to our apartment for a telecasted zone meeting which included the two districts on St Lucia plus the districts on St Vincent and Grenada. For all purposes it went quite well. Following the telecast it was time for lunch at the local and renowned “Scooby’s”. Then again Elder Faux went with Elders Packer and Welch to do some more visiting. The most interesting visit was with Wirebrush. Finding his home was quite an ordeal. He gave us a general idea of where he lives (there is no such thing as a street address-you live in a general area like La Tourney, La Ressource, Contonement, Cedar Heights ) adding, “Once you are in the area just ask for Wirebrush and anyone can tell you where I live.” We did so and it was interesting that most people were aware of him but not quite sure where he lived. One person would ask another and they another and eventually we found his home. He is somewhat of a ‘born again Christian’ reciting the exact date of his deliverance. We had a fairly good discussion- at whatever time we could get him to stop talking long enough to get a word in. It is fun and interesting to go visiting with the elders and to take part in the teaching. And to be remembered as was the case when we re-visited Bob and Alison.
Sister Faux…Monday after the elders had finished their emailing Elder Faux drove them to Ladera to see that wonderful resort, the ocean scenery and the Pitons. I did not go because I have been several times and no going would make the ride more comfortable for them with only three riding in the back seat. They thought it was beautiful and Elder Packer may come back for his honeymoon—if he can just get a girl friend when he gets home. When the girls find out how nice he is they will be standing in line. Thursday we drove to Castries to meet with the Elder and Sister Treseder to plan the food for zone conference. We had a nice visit and bought some of the food and had lunch together. Zone conference is this coming week and that is always interesting as we hear from President Gamiette and the assistants. Usually we end with a testimony meeting and that is very enjoyable. It is nice to see all (about 22) young missionaries and four couples as we meet together. All 20 elders stay in the apartment under the church. You would have to be young to do that. Our food will be taco salad, brownies and then we buy things they can make for breakfast and we also plan a snack. So we have quite a bit to plan for. Friday afternoon I took the sewing machine to the church to see if any sisters would come there to learn to sew. We had three first timers and then Sister Nicholas. It will take some practice for some to become REAL SEAMSTRESSES. But it was fun as usual even if I was there for almost seven hours. We had Relief Society also and taught about 8 sisters to quilt-making pillow size quilting pieces. We had four pillows that I took and then I made some extra pillows so they would not have to buy new ones. I also made a pan of cinnamon rolls and took the recipe so they could make some if they wanted. We had a very fun evening. As Elder Faux mentioned we have no real street addresses here. The streets are called gaps and sections of the town have different names. When asked where the Church is you explain it is on St Jude’s Highway by the True Value hardware store. It is very confusing. As I have said before it is very humid here and your skin feels moist- only it is really WET not just moist. The water is very soft, for instance as I put liquid soap in the washer I count to six and that is all the soap needed. Do that at home, hold the container over the washer and count to six as the water drips in. Is that enough for a good wash? Oh, an investigators brother made me a dress pattern. I have not tried it but it looks good. That is about it for this week—we still have wonderful elders, and they liked the cinnamon rolls as well. Sister Faux--