Dear Family,
My mission is moving forward, i am already 3 months out! I cannot believe how time flies.
Africa, is still a completely new world and i am still seeing new and exciting things each and everyday . The people here are very religious, i thing everyone here in Zimbabwe goes to some kind of a church.
Right now i am in an area called Chitungwiza. It is suburban... imagine Bountiful, Utah but more dusty and fewer cars with chickens and dogs wandering the streets and street-side vendors that sell cheap corn snacks called jiggies, and little kids yelling "how are you!!" all the time. 

So nothing like bountiful actually but still ... it is home... for now, and it is full of people ready to come to the fullness of the gospel, but i just have to go find them. that's the challenge.
Transfers are coming soon and i am excited to find out if i stay here in Chitungwiza or get moved to a more rural part of zim.
here are some of the events happening right now in Zimbabwe..
-Elections are coming soon. the pres. who has been in office for 33 years is hoping for another term of ... who knows how long.. and i hear rumors that the peaceful zim doesn't stay peaceful when voting season comes around.:O

-A Prophet surnamed Makendiwa came to visit his church building (which is massive) in chitown (Chitungwiza). thousands of people flocked to see miracles performed. healing of the blind, people made taller, loss of body fat in seconds and babies created and birthed within 3 days. I will leave it up to you to pray and ask God if he is the true prophet..but the crowd of thousands who do believe wouldn't shut their mouths all night. just screaming and crying for 4 nights in a row.. 

you cannot imagine the amount of money, cars, and houses the people pledge to him(click here to see an article I found on this guy).
-And The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is moving forward.

We now have 5 stakes in all of Zimbabwe. Unfortunately one of our bishops was hit by a motorcycle and killed. But thank goodness for a knowledge of the plan of salvation. Fortunately, his family is sealed together forever and i think they will make it alright. 
Well Family, these few months have proved to be a challenge and also a pleasure. No matter how many hardships i have had or challenges i have though out this mission, i know i can draw on the strength of those who have gone before. And I have learned more than ever before, ATTITUDE points the way. I miss you, I love you and i thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
Love ELDER BEADLE