Ok so first off i am sorry that i sounded like i was depressed that you were in London. I wasn't but i do wish i was there. But honestly no worries it is no big deal and i am so happy that you guys had such a great time. I promise i wasn't upset. I don't know why but the last week was a little tough and i am getting a little burned out here in Limoges but it's ok. It's missionary work that is important. Thank you for sending all of the fun photos and for having such a good time out there in london. I looked to see if they sold and of that food colouring but i didn't see it. I think you may want to just order it online and it that is a problem i will ask the english families here if they can help me out!
So yes this week was really fun actually. President Poznanski came this weekend to check out the apartment and also to give a talk and speak to the ward about missionary work. It was so great! He was so bold with the ward on telling them that they needed to get more into the effort here. He then talked to the bishop and us alone and told him that he needed to really be in tune to help us more with the missionary work here. He said that he was in charge of receiving revelation on the things that we did and that the ward did and that we wouldn't be as effective without him. It was a great experience and it was so edifying for the entire ward. I think that is one of the reasons i am feeling really up beat. Also because he said we WILL get a new apartment. Ours stinks In both literal and figurative senses. And our neighbors are horrible and we are on fighting terms with them LOL. They just honestly hate us and we hate them. So yes we are getting a new flat as they would say in England. So yeah that was great also we went and saw annette and her parents again this week and Now i acutally have pics of her. She Is so fun! We went and saw a little stone henge thing that was so awesome! Also when we were there we celebrated Elder Awerkamp's 20th Birthday! They made him a cake and everything! So that was nice. Then this sunday we had to people come to church, Eugene and His brother who i haven't really ever talked about. Qiong Ji our awesome asian friend went to church in Nogent even though she is on Vacation and she is being taken care of in paris by the sister missionaries! I can't wait for qiong ji to come back because she is solid and she will be limoges's next baptism. She is incredible! But yes that is it for our amis for the moment!
So funny story! Me and Elder Awerkamp haven't had to go porting since being here because the work was just going so incredibly well. Well we got to the point where we needed to go out again. So We went porting. Earlier that day i was not happy and then to add porting of top of that i just was not happy. So we went to the first door....nothing no one answered. Same with the Second. 3rd door, this super old lady comes out. So we put on our Catholic boxing gloves and got ready for her to tear into us.....WELL she goes "Listen, i love you both and i admire what you do. I am super strong catholic but if you want you can come in and share your message. Would you like that!? Would you like to come in?!" So we're like sure. So we go into the house and she calls for her sister. Keep in mind this Lady is 83 years old. So she calls for her sister, 88 years old and still kickin!!!!! She came out and was just badgering us with questions and elene the lady who let us in was just defending us over and over saying "Madeline! It's the same Jesus. It's the same!" So we are just having a blast with these old people and then this old man walks in. The Husband, 88YEARS OLD!!!! He already knew the missionaries and so we all talked together and he said hhaha "When i was you age i was in a suit too, In the WAR." We were so amazed! Oh what a night! One of the funniest lines was this "I love you both! you are so great! Now i will ask you as a mother........ARE, you THIRSTY?" HAHAHA She was so cute! She then got us orange juice and we ate chocolate together and then Left. They even prepared us a nice little baggy full of chocolate! So we left into the pouring rain. They Were nervous for us to leave saying "Don't go out there younglings YOU'LL DIE!" HAHAHA oh Madeline, Elene and Pierre! They were so much fun. Speaking of the rain, it was the biggest storm i have seen so far in france! It was sick. But i ripped my pants...... oh well
So anyway that was our week! I am so glad yours was good also. Mom and Dad i have some favors Can you buy me some new Garments. I need Two 50/50 LARGE TOPS and Two 100% Cotton Large TOPS. Then for the Bottoms i need two size 38 Briefs and two size 36 Boxers. I'd like 50/50 on the bottom if the have that if not 100%cotton is fine. and also if you have the chance or the package is big enough will you send me my green backpack? if you don't want to send it i wuold like to get one because it makes traveling easier. Anyway just let me know what you think. Anyway i Love you all and Carson will be getting mail soon i think! Love you all!
Elder Jonathan Hoopes
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