Hey,
Things here have been crazy! As you know, the tropical storm has been rolling through the state of Alabama. We got dumped on today. I don't know exactly how much we got, but we were projected to get 2 - 9 inches of rain.
So here are a few 'facts' about Alabama. The humidity is palpable. I have been sweating my behind off. And that classic southern "hospitality" is more like southern 'hostility'. I'm companions with Elder Decker from Boise, ID. Elder Sadler fortunately lives in the same apartments so hopefully we don't lose too much of our Dutch. I've been assigned to Oxford/Aniston and Jacksonville area, and the people are amazing here. They are a little rough around the edges, and they have crazy accents! But they are awesome. Our mission president, Pres. Holzapfel, is a stud. He is so intelligent, and he's all about the work. I really appreciate his dedication. We are lucky to have him.
We have a baptism on Saturday. I'm really excited! We spend about 5 hours in church on Sunday. We are in charge of the Anisten ward, and the Oxford branch. IT's impossible to cover our area. It's HUGE, but other than that life is swell. I like 'Bama. It is the ugliest, prettiest state I've ever seen. There is this vine called Kudzu that is everywhere. It takes over 130,000 acres a year. It looks like a grape vine that has taken over!
Football truly is a religion down in the south. And their fans are absolutely ridiculous! It's either you bleed Crimson or you bleed Orange and Blue.. It's Alabama or Auburn or NOTHING! It's rather annoying. I love football, but I would never talk sports with these people, but at least I stay updated on college football.
We've had tornado warnings every day this week. Hopefully we don't get swept away. I haven't died yet, and I still have all my limbs.
Ik houd van u!
Love,
Elder Garcia
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