Cape Verde Week 64

Boa tarde,

We worked hard this week in preparation for a number of activities. 1st we have the RS activity at the end of the month which is going to be a play about the organization of the RS. Sharon has been busy making different types of bonnets, all cute and I have been working on getting the Youth to dance “Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny Oh”. We had our first practice today. They actually did really well, of course the boys kind of lagged behind but all in all a good practice. It sure got my heart pumping and plus we were all sweating pretty good by the end. I am having to learn the call and Sharon keeps the pace of the music going pretty quick.

We had a good FHE with Lilina and family, I played a little futebol before with Joselini and Pedro, no contest, they are just too good for me. 1st time Pedro came at me with the ball, he it poked right through my legs and went on to make a goal. Talk about laugh he literally laid down on the ground and held his stomach.

We attended President Goncalves birthday party and had a nice visit with all his family and neighbors. They served dinner and we sheepishly ate a few things. Sharon made the Farmer brownie cake and it was a hit as usual.

This week was transfers. We lost Elder Day, DaLuz, Ellis, Silva and Sister Duarte. They will all be missed but we got some supper missionaries to replace them. Elder’s Tuttle, Sigueira, Gunn, Ray, Wyson and Sister Silveira. We are happy to see them all and look forward to working with them.

I have been busy with medical things this week fixing toenails and taking calls. We have new Elders that are learning the price they pay for eating bad food.

The weather has been really hot this past week with very little breeze. We hurry and open the windows in the morning to let in the cool air then close things up to keep out the heat. We have wooden shutters that block the sun which helps with the cooling. While we were in Praia last week President told us to go ahead and get cushions or new foam for the couch so we would have some where to sit. The foam on the couch was all flattened out and after just a minute or two the rear end got tired. So we have been sitting on the bed to study. So we went looking for foam to add to the already flat couch foam. We talked about sewing a cover over it and had all sorts of plans. When we got to the store we located the right thickness of foam and got the price (way to high) but before getting it I went upstairs to see if they had new furniture. They had a new stock of bamboo wicker furniture. Like out door furniture. It was a little more money but a lot more comfortable and better looking. So we got a new set, see picture enclosed. The next couple will sure appreciate the addition. Okay that is the furniture, even Sister's Silveira e Skinn like it.

I have been working on an YW power point presentation for the new President. They haven’t developed yet the concept of reading the manual. So we need a little spoon feeding at first. Sister Skinn and Silveira helped with the presentation and I hope it helps get the program started on the right foot.

Sister Duarte before heading off to Mindelo. We are going to miss her!

Sister Waller, Maria Antonia and Simone. Sister Maria ids the Primary President in Sao FilipeElder Wyson and Melissa, it didn't take long for him to make friends with her or is it the other way around?

Sister Waller with her new doll and basket from Praia.Beach at Tarrafal.

This is the whipping post used during the slave years. Found in Cidade Velha, now a tourist area.

Senior couples in Cidade Velha: Tolmans, Brewers, Lopes, & Wallers

Sister Waller at the Beach in Cidade Velha

This is a huge tree in Assomada that is suppose to have been growing when the Portuguese arrived in the late 1400's.

Flowering tree outside Assomada with Church in the back ground.

Our New District; Elder Ray, Wyson, DaCruz, DeCruz, Sisters Silveira, Skinn and us.

Well that is it for another week. Tchau to everyone

E/S Waller, Mom & Dad, Bama & Bampa