10 August 2014

Dear family,

It has been an eventful week. Early this week, we found out that we needed to changes houses. The landlord had sent a 30-day notice that the contract on the missionaries' house was about to expire and she didn't plan to renew it. (She has extended family who need to live there now.) But in something of a paper shuffle, that notice got overlooked. Thus we had to scramble. I am grateful, however, that the Elders in the branch and one of the members helped us locate a new house. And I actually like it better than the old one.

For anyone who wants to know, here are the specs on my new house: All of the light bulbs currently work. Hooray! We have running water in all the faucets until midday. From midday on if you want water, you get it out of the spicket a foot off the ground in the bathroom or you haul it from the pila outside. And here is the funny thing. I love this house. I have realized that my criteria for what makes a good house have really changed! Never mind that it's all gray cement. It's solid; it's clean; it has a good pila, lots of windows, and as a perk it even has some good counter space. I'll try to send pictures some day.

This week I got to know the Webbs better. They are wonderful. They helped us pack up for our move. Of course, it helped that I had never really unpacked. I am grateful that if I had to change houses it was right away instead of once I was settled. While I put a few things back in suitcases, Hna Webb packed up our whole kitchen. She is definitely an experienced mom! The Webbs helped us take the suitcases and some small things in their car. Then the Elders and a member with a pick up took over the larger things--beds, table, etc. I am grateful that we had lots of help!

Yesterday we stayed home because my comp wasn't feeling well. So I had an adventure in the kitchen. I made spaghetti and then set about making a sauce to go on top. No recipe. Just what was in the fridge. In case anyone wants to know you can make a decent pasta sauce with....

Sautéed zucchini, bell pepper, and onion

pepper and comino

cubitos de consume de pollo (basically chicken-flavored salt)

tomato paste

milk

parmesan cheese (powder)

and half a lime (squeezed)

It wasn't sensational, but it was surprisingly good. You should probably stick to what you guys do, however.

This morning the four elders and four sisters in my district went over to the Webbs house to make baleadas. It was the first time I'd had a baleada with cheddar cheese. It's just not the same. Baleadas require Honduran cheese.

I think that is just about it for today. The branch is excited to have a pianist (me), but the power was out on Sunday, so I'll start my piano playing next week.

I love you all so big! Have a wonderful week! I think they should have water ice here in Honduras. It could really become a big thing. Of course they do have topogios, which are like popsicles, but they are in a bag instead of on a stick.

Love you all!

Hermana Davis