Sunday and Fast Sunday at that. We had a good day today, accomplished a lot. We went to Manzini for Sacrament and to take a wheel chair for Sister Ncami, the chair was provided by the Humanitarian Department and the Elders brought it back from their trip to Durban for transfers this week. Sistr Ncami was so pleased with the Chair. Elder Blackburn took President Mahlalela so that the President could present the wheel chair to her. Sister Ntshalintshali met with Sister Blackburn today and gave her the plan for how the sewing machines will be handled, Elder Blackburn took the plan to District Council Meeting and President Simelane approved the plan with minor changes to the amount charged for maintenance. Sister Simelane came up to Sister Blackburn and said, "My husband says we are getting sewing machines and I must learn how to sew!" She was excited about the project. Elder Blackburn took a time line to District Council meeting to help the Bretheren get their meeting over on time, they were very pleased with how the meeting progressed.
04 Dec 2010
What a day!! The Shongwe girls were supposed to meet with Sister Blackburn to finish Sipewe's PEF application, they were very late and called Elder Blackburn, that they "had trouble with transport". They had walked about 5 miles and were just very tired and were only half way here. We got the papers filled out and faxed to Elder Allen, we will mail the originals to him. Then Maquoba Shongwe called and wanted help with his PEF application, when he finally got here, his papers were not ready, we had to give him a list of things to get collected and will meet with him again on Monday afternoon. Then we took the girls to the Armstrong residence, Sister Armstrong is ill and they were going to visit her. While we were there, Sister Armstrong had an attack of stomach spasms and Elder Blackburn and Brother Armstrong gave her a blessing of health. Then their little girl asked for a blessing also, that was also done with much love. Brother Armstrong expressed a feeling of inadequacy in giving blessings, Elder Blackburn explained to him how it is done and encouraged him to give his family Father's Blessings. Then we went to the Primary Christmas Party in Manzini, it was not quite what we are used to. Elder Blackburn discovered that he can eat with his fingers, he had just forgotten how, childhood was so long ago. The Children were really enjoying themselves. Sister Blackburn asked the Sisters if Swaziland had Christmas Traditions and they did not know what she was talking about, Sister Blackburn then asked, "Do you have Christmas Trees", the answer was no. "Do you do Santa Clause?" the answer was no, "Do you exchange gifts?" the answer, some people are starting to do that. All in all, a very long day, but very productive.
03 Dec 2010
We went to the American Embassy to pick up Elder Blackburn's passport, he needed more pages added.
We went to Manzini to look for new furniture for our house, we gave the new Elders our 2 seater couch.
We paid a few bills. A lot of driving.
02 Dec 2010
Transfer day, Elders came back from Durban and brought the wheel chair for the Manzini Sister, Elder Blackburn will contact President Mahlalela for delivery to the Sister. Ezulwini was sent 2 new Elders so the area can be expanded. 3 new Elders for Swaziland, Elder Ockwig left for the good old USA and home. We sent a small gift via him to Rachel, (so they can meet). He will be attending BYU in January.
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