2. This was for Grandpa Woody. Woodys' In and Out Wood pile
3. The Elders we just lost, so fun one went home, one moved to another area and 2 stayed.
4. The Elders going home on the plane. Elder Lusk from Utah his mother is a Cardon.
Dear Family, Friends & Loved Ones,
Greetings again from SA. Well on Monday Nov. 26, we (the Elders and Myself) had a chance to play the Links Course at Fancourt Golf Course. It is supposed to be one of the BEST in the World. Pres. Mtyobiles wife works there and supposedly was to have gotten us a great deal and it was, but we still couldn't afford it. This is the course that Tiger Woods and Ernie Els had such a great match play game on TV. The Elders were only going to have to pay R90 and me R170. This is absolutely fabulous. Bad news “I have a set of borrowed clubs but not the Elders.” It was going to cost R330 to rent clubs, plus we would have to hire a Caddy and I'm sure that was more then we could afford. Probably R1000 or more. It was also rainy and cold and the Elders felt bad but we couldn't afford it.
There was a small course close by that we could play 9 holes for R35 and 18 holes for R45. We played for 18 holes and got 9 holes in and then it rained again with a lot of lightning that was close so we quit but got a rain check for 9 holes. We had great fun!!!
On Tuesday Sister O and I had to inspect the Elders Flats before transfers and make sure everything was OK. Elder Cooney was in Bad shape. The Tub was Bad :( Bad mildew, the freezer was frosted so BAD the door wouldn't shut, closets were bad with dirty clothes all around. Elder Botes & Maseko had some cleaning to do but not too bad. Elder Botes had a large mirror in the flat that he wanted me to fix so that he could hang it, which I did.
On Tuesday we had a great visit with Desiree, Gerard and daughter Elizabeth. He came to church last Sunday but we didn't get to see or visit him as we were in Church in Knysna. This is the first time he has been to church since living in Africa. Normally he has been in jeans with a hunting vest on. Well Tuesday he was all dressed up and had a nice dress sport jacket on and Look VERY HANDSOME. Things seam to be going very well with them.
Well this week is transfer week and we always hate that week. We had a few visit's on Wed. But Elder Botes was so down and depressed because he didn't want to be transferred, so we spent some time with him. He has really worked hard and has been such a great Missionary here. We love all the missionaries but have been very close to Elder Botes and he is such a great person. He is being transferred to Kysna So we will still see him occasionally. He said he would watch over George for us as he will see him quite frequently.
We took Elders Lusk & Nyoka to the Airport at 7AM and then we met and picked up Elder Caine who will be the new District Leader he is much quieter then Elder Nyoka. We were supposed to pick up Elder Mathipa at 11:30am at the Bus Station. But the Bus had some trouble and didn't get here until between 2 and 2:30pm. Elder Caine can't drive according to missionary rules because he has had to many tickets, so Elder Cooney is the Driver and that is a problem. He doesn't drive very good and especially on the other side of the road. We had 4 appointments that night and he was afraid to drive so we all went in our car. We got through about 8:30 and came back to our flat and had some left over braai.
On Saturday we had a Fireside about 2pm that started at 2:30. It wasn't a Fireside like we have at home but more of a Branch get together like we did at the Branch Picnic. We watched the movie we bought (Facing the Giants) They really like it and the story it portrays. Then we had lunch that Sister O fixed of sandwiches and cookies and punch. After that we had a slide show of pictures of people in the Branch and different activities. These people really like to see pictures of them self.
Well last week Pres. Matsaluka gave Sister O and myself a new calling. That is to to teach a sunday school class called Marriage and Family Relations. They really need it here and it will be a big challenge.
I have the Elders ask me quite often questions on dating and what to look for in a companion. I told Elder Maseko that I would make a list that I thought the Elders and our Older grandchildren might be able to use. Especially as we have a number of grandchildren approaching that age. Here is what I wrote for them.
Desirous Traits in Selecting a Companion
1. Attractive and good looking ----to you---
a. Remember you will live with them forever.
2. Beautiful inside (personality) ---is she fun to be with
3. Spiritually strong and a strong testimony. a. We all need spiritual strength and support in a companion.
4. Takes care of herself and her looks.
5. One you are comfortable with, and to hold hands in public.
6. One you are comfortable with and have regular prayer with.
7. Enjoy doing things for--- Example open doors for her etc; help do dishes etc.
8. Will be your best friend and can talk comfortable with at all times.
9. A person proud to be seen with.
10. What is her or his family like, what you see in them is probably what you will see in him or her.
11. Is there house clean and orderly, do they dress clean and nice.
12. Does she or he want to be married in the Temple.
13. Do you both want the same in planning a family.
14. Does she or he want Children and like Children.
15. Do you see them being a good Mother or Father.
16. Will you support each other in church callings and service.
17. Is she willing to work if needed.
18. Are you both willing to give your life to each other.
19. Remember when you get married you should think more of your companion then of yourself.
Well it is time to close an say good-by again from SA. We really miss all of you and LOVE you so much. It will really be a lonely time for us this Thanksgiving and Christmas Season. Remember our love for all of you. And as Sister O always says to the Missionaries when they leave our flat “Drive Careful” & “Return with Honor”. We say the same to each of you. Drive Careful and wherever you go and whatever you do --- “Return with Honor”
Love Always
Sister O'Dell & Elder O'Dell
Dad & Mom Grandpa Woody & Grandma
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