18 June 2010
Time to go back to Swaziland, picked up a desk and mirror to deliver to Elder and Sister Allen, delivered it on the way, enjoyed a good visit with them. Then decided to stop in Richards Bay for a walk around and to buy a "warming" blanket for our bed. spent about 2 hours. that made us about 3 hours behind schedule, then had to stop for about 45 minutes because of an accident, big rig had rolled and the road was blocked. We missed our turn to the Swazi border and went about 20 minutes out of our way before we found a gas station with a map. So, we turned around and went back to the correct border crossing. As Elder Blackburn was filling out our forms, Sister Blackburn heard someone say "I know you" and there were our 6 Elders who had to go to Durban for transfers. They were greeted with open arms and hugs. We were so glad to see someone we know at that time. We all got through the border without being searched, we were happy about that because of the food and electric items we had in the truck, so we caravaned home.

19 June 2010
We were so tired we just stayed home and cleaned house. Elder and Sister Cox called, they are with CES, we went to chinese restaurant with them. We had enough for 2 days of leftovers. We even had to pay for our own dinner this time.

20 June 2010
Drove to Nhlangano for church, the saints were very happy to see us, the Cox's went with us then drove to Richards Bay for meetings. Elder Blackburn had meetings with the Branch President and his leaders, they made a goal to go to the Temple at Johannesburg in August. Took Matse home and visited with his uncle and his mother, he insisted on picking us avocados to bring home. We are waiting for them to ripen (if they ever will, they are pretty hard). We got home about 6:30 pm. Very hungry and tired. we took a protein bar for lunch, Matse and his brother had not eaten so we gave them to the boys.

21 June 2010
District meeting in Manzini cancelled so we slept late; Mission Home called and wanted us to find a Swaziland flag for the Manns; We found one at the Casino and let Elder Davis know we had it for Sister Mann. 8 Elders came over to watch the Bee movie, we fed them sandwiches and juice. Elder Blackburn says "Elders sure can eat a lot" he forgets how much teenage boys can eat.