Elder Reed is staying in the Sharpeville area and here with his New Comp!

Elder Reed is still in the same area - a very poor area. They do alot of service for a lot of people. But one of Elder Reed's highlights are all the little kids who run up and hug him. His favorite is BUD. The little guy in the 1st photo - they can't speak to each other but Elder Reed draws pictures for him and makes him laugh. They are truly BUDS!!!

.........Elder G sent many photos today - he doesn't get much chance to do this. We are not supposed to show names and people really on the internet so these will have to do! Elder G had a chance to get out on a little safari trip to see some local animals finally! Wished he could've seen more tho! He's had lots of hard experiences to deal with recently - it's a hard country to experience (living conditions, peoples lifestyle, etc). Sure is making the US look really appealing!!

Elder Garrett Reed is working hard in his new area. He and his companion are driven many miles away from their apartment, and dropped off (out in the too-lees - sp??!) with their bikes and they work their way back home each day on bikes. He is experiencing the true poverty conditions of South Africa. He has recently been helping to clean homes (rat extermination and removal included - including piles of poo!) and move people and belongings. He is growing in his knowledge and abilities and confidence! He is now moving into Fall and hopefully a little cooler weather will be coming! He loves his Pres. and is amazed at what a wonderful man/leader/friend he is. He'd love to be able to go to the New Botswana mission created and begins in July, but leaving his Pres. will make that hard for him - the Lord will know where he needs to be! He says hello and thank you for everyone's letters/dearelders/love and support!!!

Elder Reed has been walking for the past two transfers - me thinks he needs some sunscreen!!! He is being transferred this week ... he may be in his same mission or moved to the new Botswana Mission - we'll find out soon! Here he is with some friends before leaving.

This mornings photos from Elder G! (His idea of a spooty shoe, he and his favorite ZL and by some typical apts in his area)