Kasane

Margett here putting some pictures on the blog for all the world to see.  They took a six hour drive from Francistown to Kasane where they met with the branch there.  On their drive they got to see many native animals.  Elder Woolf's favorite were the Lions.

 Sister Woolf's favorite.

 This  is our church in Kasane until we get the one we are trying for. All the equipment for it is up to Kasane already and in the members homes.

 Branch President's wife.

 The first councilor and his wife.

 A one trillion dollar bill on the post where they ate at.

 They were able to go on a river tour and had such a beautiful sunset.

The cute missionary couple 

Kasane

Sunset on the Chobe River -
It was an amazing weekend in Kasane - spiritually and seeing all the animals.  We stayed with a young single sister, Corniella, who is a very strong member.  She along with two young couple have been through the temple, and that makes so much difference.  The group at Kasane is very strong, there are about 13 members.  We had a training meeting with them on Friday, a supper Saturday night and then church on Sunday.  They meet in a very small room but it is filled with the spirit.  Their fast and testimony meeting was one of the most humbling meetings I have been to.  They are trying to get into their very own chapel soon.

We were able to go on a game drive early Saturday morning.  We saw lots of animals: jackal, cape buffalo, elephants, kudu, black sable antelope, and lions and their cubs.  The lions went right in front of our truck and it was so cool.  Because it was cooler that morning, the guide said that the lions were more active.

That afternoon we went on a river ride and saw the animals coming to get drinks.  There were lots of elephants and their babies - so cute.  We saw baboons, crocidiles that move fast when you least expect it!!, lots of hippos, birds, buffaloes, and the most incredible sunset.  It was a great expericence.  It was so funny, in town, wart hogs travel all over, just like dogs.  Kasane is a beautiful place. 

Lions and cubs just in front of us.

Home Sweet Home

First day we were here in Francistown, it was Dennis' birthday and so Sister Riser had him blow out a candle!
We were able to get into our own "flat" this past Saturday.  We had been staying with Elder and Sister Riser from Roosevelt, Utah.  Talk about serving the Lord!!  They have been there and done that!  If we can be just half the missionaries they are, we will be successful.  They treated us so nice and was so helpful to us.  Come to find out, Sister Riser and I are cousins!!  She has some Winward blood in her!! No wonder she is so awesome!!

Trying to get into our flat took many days and lots and lots of paper work.  It wouldn't have been so bad but it is soooo hot here.  It just zaps the energy right out of you.  Even those who live here are telling us how hot it is. 



We love the people here, they are so willing to be taught and are so happy.  Those in the branches are just wonderful and even those we just see at the store or on the street smile back at us once we make eye contact with  them and smile first.  I think because we are white and we are wearing a badge, they are wondering about us.  There are some white people, but you don't see them too often.

We had four of the young missionaries leave this week. Two went home and two went back to South Africa.  It is hard to see them go.  Because we are up here so far in the mission - 10.5 hours from the mission home, we are close and look out for each other.

We can't believe that one month has already past by.  Incredible!!