We went on a great hike this week to see some waterfalls and the ruins of
King Kamehameha's summer palace. It was awesome.
Also, we had some very filling dinner appointments. When we left one dinner
I leaned over and whispered to Sister M "I have chicken in my pocket" and we
both laughed a ton. The next day, we left our appointment and I whispered to
Sister M "I have a tortilla in my shirt". We're getting very creative. We can't
eat as much as some people think. We had bean burritos in our bags. Sister M has
taught me a lot:)
Well we got to call 911 twice this week.....that's not normal.
The first call was to report one of our neighbors. Let's just say, don't
beat your children. It works out better for everyone that way. Our call to 911
was super calm. they answered and we said "non emergency" so they transferred us
to someone else and they sent the police right over.
The second call was for something a bit more crazy.
We're all okay and the police took care of everything but not much
detail is needed.
Sister Mottl and I went to the park next to our pad for morning
excersize. We split up, as usual, so that we could go at our own pace, but we
still stayed within eye sight. As I was started my first lap, I looked up and
saw a man awkwardly standing beneath the tree about 20 feet in front of me. He startled me because I hadn't noticed that he was there before. I realized that
he wasn't moving, then I saw the rope around his neck. He had hanged himself
from the tree. I ran SO fast towards sister Mottl, it was probablly olympic
speed. We ran back to our pad and called 911. I always thought that if I had to
make a 911 phone call I would be calm and be able to clearly explain the
situation. Boy, was I wrong. I was hyperventilating like CRAZY and trying to
gasp out sentences. I couldn't remember my address correctly, but luckily they
figured it out. The police and fire department and ambulance all came and they
taped up caution tape all over our sweet little park.We said a prayer and gathered ourselves. We went out and worked the
rest of the day like normal, but I had an awful time trying to fall asleep that
night. I was too afraid to close my eyes. I prayed so hard that night, and was
finally able to get some sleep. Mommy, thank you for the flower lights that you
sent in the greenie package. They are so helpful because I am now terrified of
the dark...and trees.
We are all doing better today with the excitement of transfers to distract
us, but it was not a fun experience. Well, sister Mottl will be going to Maui on
Wednesday, and I will be staying here. I love this ward and am glad to be here.
I just wish that I was a little further away from that park.
Oh and I got a note and some AWESOME bug spray from a sweet sister who used
to live in Loomis I think. That was so sweet of her. And we killed a tick and a
spider that we found in my bed. life is hard:) I'll get over it.
Love you all tons!
-Sister Hodgson
