Transfer week is here! We got the call on Monday after District Meeting & it turns out. . . I'm getting transferred to Labangon! Labangon is in Central Zone, which is in the city. I'm excited to be going to the city. Honestly before we received the transfer call, I didn't care if I stayed or transferred. I have enjoyed Pinamungajan, but I am also excited to see more of the Philippines. I am going to miss Elder Walker, though. We have had a great time together this transfer. But, all good things must come to an end I suppose. I'm excited about my new companion as well. His name is Elder Tolutau, a giant Samoan (so I hear). I won't have to worry about any Filipinos trying to jump me with him around, not that I was worried before. I'm 6'2'' & everyone here is maybe 5'. I'm excited also because this mean that I get to do temple sessions & temple tours! It should be awesome.
It's kind of crazy to think that by the end of next transfer, I will have been out for about half a year. At times it seems slow, at times it seems fast, & at other times it feels true. I see how big Dax is & it kind of blows my mind. We're only a month apart, so to say, & that helps me realize the time that has past.
So, on Monday night I go to get in the shower. I turn the water on, go to get in, & I see something move in the corner. It was the biggest spider I have ever seen! I didn't even turn the water off, I threw my towel around me & ran out! I told Elder Walker to kill it, but he, like me, does not do well with spiders. The spider was about the size of my hand, fast as can be, & it only had 5 legs which means it has been in fights before & won! We spent the next half hour, maybe 45 minutes devising & executing several plans to end the life of this unwanted creature. After a bottle of windex & one broken broom later, we finally came out victorious. Needless to say, I did not shower well that night.
Chad, I'm sorry I didn't express my devastation about your loss last week. I'm so sorry, that must have been so hard! Keep your head up, champ. Good things come to those we push through the tough times. Jazz, I'm very impressed with your Visaya! You could very easily hold your own over here. Sounds like you & Seager are keeping busy. If you send those books, you could definitely send them all together in one box. If it's that expensive, you don't have to send them to me. In fact, probably don't. I don't want you to spend so much money. I am kept plenty busy over here anyways. One of the things that upsets me the most about being here is missing Jazz games. I'm so upset. Let me know how they do every week! I can't believe basketball has already started up again! The finals were going on while I was in the MTC, now it's the regular season again? Crazy. Casey, I enjoyed your e-mail this week. I'm glad someone can relate to what I am going through. It's crazy, but it will for sure make an awesome memory. It sounds like you had amazing experiences on your mission as well. I appreciated hearing about them. Don't worry about being at dinner. I'm not upset about it at all. It's always good to hear from you, Grandma! Sounds like things are going well back home. Who is in the playoffs right now? I imagine the Cubs came up a little bit short as usual. Dad, I also appreciated your story. It's pretty sad, but inspiring as well. I laughed a little bit when I heard Kortnee is going to SLC Visitors Center. That's a bummer, but I'm glad she's positive about it. I had no idea she was planning on a mission. That would be hard being so close to home. I would have you guys come see me all the time. Bring me food, come say "hey", etc. Anyway, General Conference is a little different over here. Because of the time difference, the sessions are this weekend for the Philippines. I'm excited to watch them. It will be a good change of routine & obviously it will be good to hear from the Prophet & apostles as well.
Well, wish me luck in the city! I'm sure it will be great there. Love you all!
-Elder Staheli
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