Busy day today, cleaned part of our closet; if we do a little every time we get a chance we just might be ready to go home in 1 month. We did a lot of errands today, got frames for the pictures we are giving the District leaders, that was a huge worry for us, we finally found someone who was willing to make them for about $5.00 each. We were surprised that pictures are not of a universal size all over the world, after all Kodak developed this market. We are not expecting company again until Friday when President Von Stetten and wife with Elder Uzi arrive for District Conference, we will prepare one dinner for them.
We received the following sms from one of our prospective missionaries, Ayanda Mabuza: "Hi Elder and Sister Blackburn, Id jst lyk to thank u for your sacrifices nd the efforts that u've put in gettn i nd Thulani goin on mission..i knw the lord i mindful of u nd hes happy of the gud choices u've made to come here nd bless his children..i knw he has many blessings in store for u" One of the boys asked Elder Blackburn today, "Can I stay longer than 2 years" so Elder Blackburn told him he signed up for 2 years and that is as long as he can stay.
19 Feb 2012
We went to GeGe to Church today and had to talk along with the District Council member who was assigned there. We picked him up and took him with us. Sister Blackburn also showed the Sisters how to make a simple scripture bag. They carry their books in a plastic grocery bag. There were 45 in attendance in this little group. They have a baptism planned and hopefully 2 adult men will be baptized. Patriarch Courtney left after us, so he locked up our house when the Zawackys picked him up to return to Durban. We were so tired, we went to bed at 7:00pm and slept all night.
18 Feb 2012
Elder Blackburn and Patriarch Courtney went to Nhlangano, there were 8 people to receive their Patriarchal Blessing. Sister Blackburn stayed home and read a book all day. Elder and Sister Zawacky had Seminary inservice then came over to prepare dinner for us. Brother and Sister Smith also came for dinner so we had a good time. Navajo tacos. Yum, Yum. Rebekah and Barbara kept trying to connect with us and we had an opportunity to introduce them to Brother Courtney. They sure look like sisters. We could not believe how much they look alike. Brother Courtney was surprised that Barbara had 6 children she looked so young.
17 Feb 2012
Elder and Sister Zawacky brought Patriarch Courtney with them for more of the Swazi members to receive their Patriarchal Blessing; he and Elder Blackburn went to Mbabane where he gave 4, then they came back to the house for a very light supper and bed. Long hot day. Everyone was exhausted.
Brother and Sister Blackburn, I am excited for your family to have you coming home soon. I'm sure you have mixed emotions about it. I know your service to the people of South Africa and Swaziland has been so valuable. I hope someday to be able to serve a few missions with my hubby, and couples like you make it sound so rewarding. Thank you so much for loving my son while he was there. I know he thinks the world of you. I would love to come see you speak when you get home. Email me if you can when and where it will be. I love you both! Sister Joy Shelton
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