Dear Sis. Johnson,
I'm attaching Elder Whitesides' "How To Mail Packages". It has
the address to Douala, which is where the mail comes. Whenever someone is
coming our way, they will bring the mail - usually once a month. So, I
would plan a couple of months for your package to get here.
We went to dinner last night with the Elders
and sat close to your son, Elder Johnson. We had a good visit and saw him
again at Church this morning. He told me a few weeks ago at District
Meeting, that at one point in his mission he felt like "throwing" in
the towel. The lesson was on "Enduring to the End" and how we
could do it - especially when we "hit a wall". He seemed upbeat
and past his "go home" thoughts.
After reading your email, we invited the 4
Bastos Elders to dinner. We also told them they could shower, since their water
is so intermittent. They were excited to come. Elder Whitesides will
quietly take Elder Johnson in his office and talk with him and offer to give
him a blessing. I will let you know how it all goes.
We had a son come home early from a mission, so
we understand your worries and will not let Elder Johnson leave tonight without
some "strong" encouragement.
As for Pres. Cook, We try to be sooo positive
about him, but we know that other missionaries have struggled with him, as
well. There have been a few "tense" moments, but we know he is
called of God, so there must be much we are supposed to learn.
Sister Whitesides
Yaounde', Cameroon Africa
