Elder Taylor Soper: I'm leaving Mahajanga...

Hey everybody!

Alright, transfers came again, and I'm leaving Mahajanga! I'm so sad to leave this branch. I put a lot of sweat, blood and tears into this area, including a bloody leg that received nine jimmy rig stitches; and what do I get in return? A better knowledge of eternal life. Nice. Oh, and also a cool, stingray tail present that can be used as a whip! Even nicer. But I loved this place and its people--some of them I'm really dreading having to say goodbye to. I'll miss this place so much.

I should be heading down to somewhere in the main capital (Antananarivo) to zone lead? Or not? Or hang out in a trio for a little bit? It's not clear because my would-be companion is now in South Africa getting his belly checked for worms, or at least to check why the heck he thought that in there would be a good place to start his worm farm hobby. We'll see!

I still have a couple days before I leave, so I'll be sending lots o' pictures! I've included a bunch at the end of this letter.

Ralaibary:

I'll send a video of the famous Ralaibary. Here's a quick translation:

"To the family of Elder Soper, who is working here in Mahajanga right now and is now abandoning us but still going home to you, we are full of joy because of the service he finished here in this branch. Tell everybody about it! We were truthfully happy with him here. Handsome young man! Man of God! Thanks! See you later!

Couple Quotes from Malagasies Trying to Speak English:

"Stop sarcasm me, man!"

"So, what you think about Donald Trump?!" x100

"What's your sister's facebook?"

"I'm jealous my dad."

"Why?"

"He don't understand my desire."

"English's not my mother-tongue, so I gotta spit it out! ... It's like that, brother."

Malagasy Morsel of the Week - Mibobobobo, Midodododo, Migogogogo & Mizozozozo:

Four wonderful words that look similar with perfectly nonsensical, different meanings to them.

1. To make the sound of gargling water

2. To do as hurried as possible