11 Elders and 4 sisters in our district. A companionship of three, who we call the "trio".
Yesterday, the was a speak to everyone activity and were practice speaking to each other. It's an odd number so for the first round one of the Elders practiced with the teacher. For the second round, Elder Lake and I were going to practice together, but then we noticed the same elder from last time had to practice with the teacher again, so Elder Lake volunteered to switch. Today the teacher told us we would be practicing getting to know people and we would have to partner and practice with someone other then our companion and before he was even done explaining Elder Lake called across the room " I call sister Dickson! Since yesterday didn't work out." I was chosen first, before we were even supposed to choose. I feel very welcome and included in this group.
During class, our teacher, an RM, said "you will never know the struggles of biking in the wind with a skirt on and a map." One of the Elders nodded and said "I hope I don't."
Sister Perry stuffed almost an entire slice of cheesecake in her mouth after being dared to by the Elders. We all cheered.
Our district now eats together with every meal.
I was a little sad while working out thinking of Colleen, but then thinking of her motivated me. I ran nearly a mile, did a little core work, and Sister Davis and I worked out on the machines fir leg and arms. Colleen motivated me to push my self. When I felt sad and like stopping, I would think of her and push harder, run faster. It was good workout.
