Degemer mad! (throwback to Breton/Quimper for you all),
So, this has been a hot week for us here, in every sense of the word. When I first found out I was coming to Belgium, I imagined me having my first somewhat cold summer, and when I first arrived, sure enough, it was still a bit chilly! But as of 2 weeks ago or so, that has ALL completely changed! Oh my, it's so hot! In our apartment, Sœur Hunsaker and I have a little loft that we sleep on, but the past couple of nights have been so hot, that's it's really been affecting our sleep quality. Sometimes I feel like Char is one giant oven, a brick oven to be exact. Anyone who's studied a little chemistry should know that matirials such as asphalt and brick don't really absorb heat, they just reflect it, making everything around them just seem hotter, and then at night, they become cold again, because they never absorbed any heat during the day, hence the reason every night, we feel like we can't stand the sweltering heat, but every morning I Wake up with my covers on, because I'm cold. I want to buy a thermometer so I can really know how hot it is. Haha, but anyway, it's good. We complain about the heat, but really, most of the time, Sœur Hunsaker and I just laugh about it. Oh my goodness, Sœur Hunsaker makes me laugh SO much. She is so funny! She understands my sense of humor perfectly. She is 21, from Idaho Falls, and is majoring in European studies at BYU. Over the course of my mission, I've lost the ability to hold a straight face whilst saying something funny/witty, but she hasn't. She's always making the perfect comment to make me laugh and also communicate how I am feeling at the same time.Mom, you wanted to know why Charleroi is like Chicago, stating that that made it seem a little scary. Haha, I read that line to Sœur Hunsaker, and she was like, "Well, yeah, it's scary, THAT'S why it's like Chicago!" Don't worry, it's not that scary, but it just really has a Chicago look to it. Maybe Google images of Charleroi? Actually, there is a sign in Charleroi, that has a picture of the american flag on it, with the name Pittsburgh next to it, so we think they may be sister cities.
But really, we've had a great week. Yesterday, was a great day. All four of us missionaries (Elder Stucki- American Fork, Elder Fuller- some cornfield in Kansas, Sœur Hunsaker, and I) spoke, AND we sang. What the?! That's the last time I let Elder Fuller volunteer us for something. But it went well. Then we went and taught Mmd Afiwor, who went to the last bit of Church at Char 2 with the other Elders (Elder Haskell- St. George, Elder Anderson- some ranch in Texas). Then we taught her, and it was INCREDIBLE!!! Best lesson ever! She and her daughter, Forgive, are so ready to accept the gospel. We're going to fix a baptismal date on Wednesday. The spirit was so strong, and they understand and want to be a part of this Church, I'm so excited! I lovem them so much! Well, I've got to go, but I've attached a classic picture of Charleroi, and also a picture of me with Sœur Hunsaker after our awesome lesson with Mme Afiwor (and she gave us popsicles!) I know I look angry in the picture, but it's supposed to show how awesome the rdv was.
Avec amour!
Sœur Bracken
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