Sunday Chatter

Jill & me

Sunday was Mother's Day. And Johnny and I have two wonderful mothers that we wished we could have been near.

this photo says it's from March, but it's from earlier this month

We did get a fun treat, however, when we got to chat with my sister Jill, who is on a mission in Peru! She Skyped with my parents, and my parents videochatted me so that I could be a part of the conversation. I loved getting to hear Jill and see that she's happy and healthy. She has already grown up so much since leaving on her mission. She has the best attitude, and I loved every second of hearing her talk about her life in Lima. Here were some of the highlights that I found interesting:

• For the first time in her life, she has lice! Some of the places they teach are not very sanitary, and she thinks that's how she got it. Right now she's using dog shampoo, but my parents are shipping her some medicated shampoo right away.
• Hardly any of the toilets have lids. They are just bowls, and many times they aren't cemented into the ground. She has to be careful not to topple over when she goes to the bathroom!
• She has a huge lunch, and that's the main meal for her each day. She and her companion rarely eat dinner. 
• She is never in short supply of fresh fruit and vegetables. However, the missionaries can't eat the lettuce in Peru, and they aren't allowed to buy food from street vendors.
• She is in a "wealthy" area right now. She said being wealthy in Peru means you actually have a car---something most Americans don't think twice about.
• Jill gets a lot of comments from men when she and her companion are out and about. She is so much taller than everyone else in Peru, and she looks very American. She wouldn't tell us what they say---I didn't like hearing that men say things to her. Gross.
• She loves the food, but she misses the variety of dishes that we eat in the US.
• Everyone greets each other with a kiss on each cheek, even upon first meeting. Jill loves this, and she said that greeting a person with a handshake seems so stiff now. 
• She loves Peru, but living there has made her very patriotic. It has made her really appreciate the USA.

Not all of my siblings were on the line, so I wanted to share these things so I would remember them. I am so proud of Jill, but I sure do miss her!!!