Since this was the last preparation (p-day) before two Elders were being transferred it was time to return to the beach. We had brought a football back from the States, so this was our first chance to play flag football. The Elders make flag strips out of capulanas, found four sticks for boundary markers and the game began. Since I pretty much only like watching BYU football on television, I took a walk down the beach and found a few treasure, human and otherwise. We had chicken sandwiches made with Elder Barlow's special secret sauce , tangerines which are in season and perhaps some not very good brownies that I had made. It was a relaxing and lovely few hours. I think I received a high compliment today, at least a compliment in the drop dead honest way only a Mozambiquan can give. One lady who has been pretty ill was up doing chores and looking good this afternoon. She said "yes" she felt better and wanted to get strong and big like Sister Osborn. What more could a woman aspire to than that I ask you? Here are a few treasures from the day:
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| We staked out our turf by flying this Mozambique flag on the beach. |
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This little guy has elephantiasis, and was selling these little necklaces.
Naturally I had to buy one and share some sandwiches with him as well. |
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| What can I say, aren't these Elders awesome! |
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I don't know what these are. I am hoping my grand kids will figure it out for me. But they
were cool as were the curly shells that I have never seen before |
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| Women multi-task here in ways I ever imagined before I arrived.. |
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| The coach is calling in a play. |
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| Coconuts anyone? These have been husked and are ready to drink with one whack of the knife. |
Great photos, Sister Osborn. I think the elders appreciate these activities on P-Day and will miss them at their new assignment. I am glad that you are a model for the women. ggh
ReplyDeletetell me more about elephantitis
ReplyDeleteI looked it up on Wikipedia. It is from some worm in the soil. I have only seen men with it and it affects only men in legs and genitals. I didn't want more information that that. It is a problem, like so many, in Africa, with some effective drugs but not really. Apparently, wearing shoes is a good way to prevent it
DeleteSister Osborn, thank you so much for watching out over the elders...especially Elder McCullough. What a great blessing it is for those boys and their families to have you so close. Your blog is amazing and I love checking it and reading and then especially seeing pictures of Trenton. This last month is sure dragging for me...I know he's still fully engaged which is great, wouldn't want it any other way. But the mama is ready!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for all you do and like I told Trenton, sometimes I read your blog and I'm a little jealous. You are definitely having an adventure of a lifetime and changing lives over there forever. The gospel is an amazing thing.
Much love,
Linda McCullough