Christmas in July!!!

hey everyone,
yesterday was christmas in july!!! my mom and aunt jamie both sent me a package and i got both of them yesterday. i was so excited. thank you both for all that you do. i loved them and havent even eaten any of the food yet. i just sit and stare at it still.
all is well in liberia. we learned about transfers today and apparently i will be here for at least 3 more months so i better get used to the area. i love the area and the people and i am doing well. we have 2 people commited for baptism and they are doing great. we have a lot of others who have issues with getting married so we are working with them.
the 26th is liberias independence day and everyone celebrated by staying home and eating. lets just say i tried to put some weight back on but didnt do very well. we had 5 meals and carried home a big cake. it was a great day. everyone is so willing to share and they have so little that we know it comes from the heart. the people here either love white people or hate them. there is no middle. most of the people love me and the others are the beggers i have to turn down. then they hate me and say unchristlike things. but what can ya do but smile and walk away.
i am doing good and so far i have learned so much. i have no worries and i know that God is watching over me and my family. i hope my dad will finally find a job. maybe he has taken the time to train casey. ha ha it was like a one two punch for him. me leaving then brenton working and going to football. i am sure they are fine though.
the work is moving along well. if it doesnt rain most of the people come to church. we are working on getting them there on time. the people here are later than jenny. i guess the Lord knew i needed more patience and maybe that is part of the reason that i am here. but i know for a fact that this is where i am supposed to be and i love it here. i still have my kidneys as my mom found out. who told her???? i know one of you did.
the other elders are great and i love all of them. no fights or anything. i am just layed back and let whatever happens happen. it is great and we have had many good late nights staying up talking about stuff.
i am working on the new testament now along with all the things we teach everyone during the week. i learn a lot and it is nice to have so much time to really study the scriptures.
all is well and i cant say thank you enough to all of you who are watching over my family and taking care of things back home. with love
love
elder lamb