Let the Bombs Begin... 12/29/2015

Dear Family,

It was wonderful to talk at Christmas! That was fun to almost get everyone there. Felt the same to talk to everyone, the classic jokes being thrown out. Can't wait to see everyone--don't worry I still have lots of work to do but it is nice to think there is an end where I get to see you all again. 

Lucille

Well after Christmas it is constant fireworks until New Years. I honestly get scared sometimes that they are gun shots!  But hey, if you were going to murder someone this is the time to do it. No one would even think twice. People always come to Suriname from the Netherlands for this time of they year. New Years is a big deal. Should be interesting. 

I had a great week still in the trio. We had a fun Christmas party with the missionaries on Monday. We did a white elephant exchange. Best part was you had to get it from the chinese winkels here. Chinese winkels have the weirdest things straight from China so you can only imagine that the exchange was awesome. I bought someone a toilet seat cover, and assortment of bathroom things. 

Tuesday we worked in my area. We saw some new investigators named Ilsa and her grandson Virgil who is like 29. They met with the Elders about 12 years ago so they were excited when they found out that we come from the same church. They are reallllly nice and open to hearing more. We also saw them yesterday. 

Wednesday we spent the day in Parbo Noth area. We got soaking wet that day. It's been raining everyday cause we are back in the rainy season i think until Feb. We got to see some members and one of their investigators. We got a little lost which is always a good time.

Our beautiful Christmas tree!

Thursday we had a christmas party in my branch. It was actually a really nice party. They showed the new nativity video which is so nice. There was a nice program. There is a dutch christmas song called Ere Zij God. You should look it up. Anyway people love it here but no one knows how to sing it cause it's kinda hard. So it always sounds terrible at church. We as missionaries decided to learn it and sing it for our part in the program. It turned out ok but everyone loved it. Probably cause it was they best they've ever heard it!

Friday on Christmas was just a lot of stopping by and delivering cookies but obvs the best part was talking to you all. 

Saturday was a slower day with work because no one was really home. 2nd Christmas is when everyone goes to visit family and friends. 

I got Sister Zeegelaar yesterday. Her mom was crying when she dropped her off. I'm glad I could say, "You'll see her on Sunday!"

Should be an interesting week,
but great! I'm glad everyone is doing well. I loved the video of Anna holding Caroline. So cute. Everyone is growing up!! Can't wait! Happy New Year. See you all in 2016.

Love,

Elizabeth