We found out what we are doing for Christmas this year! On Christmas Eve we are going to a hospital to do some service, clean and as they put it "spread good cheer." Ya, last time I went to the hospital, there wasn't a whole lot of that. Then we are going to sing on the streets which I think is an ABSOLUTLY TERRIBLE IDEA!!!!!!! We're asking for it! At least if Christmas here is anything like it is in Beira!!! All anyone does is drink, beat each other up, and drink some more. I really do not feel comfortable going out the night before Christmas on the streets singing! But oh well. Sister Spendlove told me today that she was going to go with our district so I guess it will be alright. I hope at least.

Then on Christmas day, we are going to watch the devotional the church put on, then have a secret santa thing. After that we will watch a few movies I think and eat. After that we'll play board games for the rest of the night. It should be good. I just worry we will be left with too much free time to think about home and get trunky. Last year wasn't too bad, but this year it sounds like we are going to have a lot of time to just sit and think. Oh well, I'll be fine, it's the other missionaries I worry about. But I'm sure they will be fine too.

It's been kinda ruff in our new temporary house, we all sleep on the floor in the same room, it hasn't been fun ha ha. But our house is almost done. At least we think. Last time we went there there was water running down the stairs and sure enough, it was coming from our house. Our Mashamba Mama neighbor was yelling at the workers cuz water was filling up her house. It was pretty funny actually. Oh so I'll explain the name. Here they call farms Mashambas, and Mashamba Mamas are people who just have..... that look. I don't know, it's hard to explain. They are usually older, fat with HUGE arms from workin on the mashamba, and they always wear kapulanas. I'll show you some pics later that will explain ha ha! Anyways, we think we will be in there before new years.

We had something pretty cool happen yesterday, a car just pulled up to us on the road. Inside was a family of a husband, wife, and about 4 kids. He asked us if we spoke English, I told him we did and he said "Great! I want you to teach my kids to speak English!" So we got his number and explained about how we were missionaries and about our church. They said that they would come and visit on Sunday and that we could teach them the gospel too! They seem like a solid family! we haven't sat with them yet but I'll let you know how it goes.

So I've finally started buying stuff to take home. I bought a mask today which is pretty cool. If you guys have any specific requests, let me know and I'll see if I can find it. I will probably need money too. It's up to you guys how much. But ya let me know how much you want me to take out next week k!

Anyways, that's about all I have this week. Everything here is going well. I'm doin alright no worries. I hope everything is still ok with you guys. Anyways, you'll have to tell me all about the Christmas plans when you call! I hope you guys have a good Christmas!!! talk to you in a few days!!!!

Thanks Fam!! Love you!
Love Brady