Penniless and tired with your hair grown long

May 23, 2011

Bom dia, família! How are you guys all doing this morning?

So, this last week, I got sick. Like, pretty sick mesmo. On Monday evening, after coming home from work, my companion and I ordered lanches, which are basically just hamburgers. We both got X-tudos (that means they put everything on it), so my burger had ground beef, bacon, hot dog, a fried egg, lettuce, onion, and tomato. Well, something in there just didn't want to cooperate. We ate at around 9 o'clock, planned, and went to bed. I was woken up at 3:30 in the morning by some horrible stomach pains, and I immediately went to the bathroom. I spent the next eight hours or so struggling with nausea, vomiting, and Montezuma's revenge. It was awful. Eventually I was able to speak with the mission doctor and get some medicine prescribed. Another dupla of missionaries came by the house because we were going to do a division, so they went to the pharmacy and got my medicine. I took the medicine and slept like a baby for the rest of the day and most of Wednesday. On Thursday, I was able to leave the house, but I was still feeling pretty weak, but I'm all better now.

That burger almost killed me! I weighed myself on Thursday, and I had lost about seven pounds in two days! I think I've gained it all back though, because my body had hardly any water in it at the time.

The rest of the week was pretty normal. We're just working and teaching and helping people get ready to be baptized.

Do you guys have any questions about anything? I don't know what kind of stuff you want to hear about, because everything out here has become so normal. Like, I doubt you're too interested with how the zone is doing, or what my ward's missionary work-related goals are. So, what do you want to know about?

How are things going back home? Is everyone gearing up for the summer / Brazilian winter? Any plans yet?

Well, I'm doing just fine and dandy. I'm just trying to do my best to keep my head above water and stay focused. I'm not trunky!

I love you guys! I hope all is well! The Church is true!

luv

elder wiggins