Another transfer! Kind of a scary one. I was told I
would be leaving somerset and Elder Christensen would stay. So today I
found out I am going to re-open a closed area in Nerang. I will also be a
new district leader AND training! Ahhh! I'm pretty nervous for all of
that. Especially since leaving such a slow paced area and now I have so
much to do. But I reckon President trusts me, or he wouldn't call me.
More importantly, I also know that President Hendersen is inspired by
the Lord and that the Lord trusts me with this new responsibility. But I
can't help the apprehensiveness and the feelings of inadequacy. I'm
freaking out, but I'm looking forward to the learning experience.
I am going to miss Elder Christensen. He's been my favorite
companion so far. He's also the one I've stayed with the longest (and
that was only three months). He's the man, and he'll do well. His new
companion is Elder Hensley, one of my former companions.
We get to hear General Conference this weekend. I am stoked! I love
General Conference. I just need to finish reading my custom Ensign:
Conference Issue. I only have a couple talks left to read.
So
this week I got to have a couple ultrasounds and a visit to the doctors
in Laidley. The GP told me that the scan of the urinary system showed
it was all normal. So he ruled out kidney stones. Then he sent me back
to the radiologists to get another scan of the rest of the abdomen. I
will visit the doctor sometime this week. I don't know the official
report of the latest scan, but the GP said it could be problems with the
gallbladder, and we don't actually know for sure what's going on. Do
you know what causes gall stones? The pain has been mostly quiet, except
for a few severe spikes Wednesday morning around 4am, Thursday night
around 11, and this morning around 5. I'll let you know the results of
the next doctors visit. As for my diet, I make sure to eat a fruit or a
veggie with every meal (or almost every meal), but I'm sure I'm taking
in a bit more sugar, salt, and protein than is needed. Australians love
their barbecues! We actually haven't had KFC hardly at all this last two
transfers. Probably Macca's more often. When we do eat out I have
gotten Subway most of the time. Elder Christensen and I were good at
trying to help each other be healthy.
Our investigator came to church this week! Thornly came and brought
her three kids along as well. The kids were a bit noisy (mostly just
the two year old) during sacrament meeting, and it's tough for her since
she's on her own (she is divorced) but the ward did a great job of
making her feel welcome and part of the family. Somerset is really an
excellent ward. The members there are the best. She seems to really be
enjoying the things she is learning and I think I told you last week, we
set a baptismal date with her for November 2nd.
Wow, is it nearly Christmas already! It's unbelievable how fast the
time's gone, but I guess that's only because I am working hard and
having fun. I don't think there's anything I really need. I could maybe
use some more medium size garments. The smalls are getting just a bit
snug. I love new ties as well. You can never have too many as a
missionary. I think I would also love a bag of dill pickle spitz. And
can you mail American chocolates? If you can, it would be awesome to
have some Reese's peanut butter cups. Just send me a little package of
surprises and I will be happy to have anything to open on Christmas.
Another one of those family picture Calendars would be cool.
Anyways I love you all and miss you! I will talk to you again on Monday. Take Luck!
Elder Thieme
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