I don't have much time to write but I just wanted to say that it has been another wonderful week and I feel so blessed to be here. Transfers are coming up again next week and so my companion and I have been trying to do all sorts of things in case we are not companions again. It was awesome because we were able to have a sushi party!! Yes!! We made 5 rolls of sushi and ate them all!! Its a welcome change from the Tongan food that I've been eating and I'm finally getting good at eating with chopsticks. It's so cool to have the opportunity to learn about so many different cultures and to eat so many different kinds of food. My favorite new thing that I've tried is Banana Lumpia from the Phillipines and my least favorite is KimChee from Korea (so gross...its the smell that gets to me more than anything haha). This morning one of the Sr. Couples made us breakfast so I was able to have waffles for the first time in nearly 8 months...with realmaple syrup yes! I think that my body is a little confused with so many different kinds of food but I'm enjoying the experience. Life should be an adventure!
I met a family the other day that reminded me so much of ours. Mom, dad, two girls, and then two boys. The dad told me that they had been on vacation for about 3 weeks and that all the kids were sick of being with each other and they were fighting all the time. Looking at them brought flashbacks to our family and our vacations together. I was always the annoying older sister and the youngest boy was so cute and innocent ;) Anyway, I was able to spend quite a bit of time with them and help them recognize the blessings that they have as a family. I won't lie, I got a little teary-eyed as I told them about my own family, how much I miss you, and how you are my best friends. I love you all so much!
Love, Sister Stringer
