October 10 or November 21

Hello guys, This was a good week. We worked hard on Tuesday and Wednesday then on Thursday we had a zone conference so we went to the city for that day. Afterwards we had a baptismal interview and went on splits so I worked in a city called Passi. We learned this week that we will have a decision to go home on October 10 or November 21 so I guess I want to hear all your thoughts on that so I can make a good decision of what to do. I can see some pro's and con's with both of them but I want you all to e-mail me what you think and your reasoning so I will be ready in a couple weeks when they ask me to make a final decision. Saturday we had the baptism of L M which went well except there weren't very many of us there at the service. Also we had a problem with the water at the church so the font was only like half way. I baptized her and it went well, no problems. Then on Sunday we had Stake conference in Iloilo City. It went well and an area seventy was there, Elder Neilsen. He spoke and it went really well. Afterwards we had to go to the mission home though so President could do and interview to my companion, so we ate there and spent the night in Iloilo. This morning we woke up at 5:50 and went to play basketball with a bunch of Elders from the city. Elder Jenkins was there and about 20 of us total but it was good to talk to them. We then did another interview this morning and then we are good now so we are e-mailing then we will go home to Pototan. Your lesson sounds funny mom. I bet you felt embarrassed but it is okay. One story that happened to me was in my first few weeks here in the field nobody wanted to teach the Sunday school lesson so I volunteered. I kept talking but I was only a few weeks old in the field so my language was bad. I kept saying blessings come from God but the word I was using for "come" was a bad word and not the one I should have. Everyone started laughing at me and then they explained that I had said the word wrong and not to say it again. It was okay though. Regarding my box, I still can’t really think of anything I need. Maybe some ties would be cool? It gets lame wearing the same ones over and over. I bought shoes earlier, but they were only 640 pesos which is like 15 dollars for two pairs. I also got your newsletter thing mom! You are an outstanding business woman! I also got a letter from the Reber family with American money in it! I think I am going to save it since it is the first American money I have seen since I have been here. Please tell them thank you for me! Love you all lots,Elder Garrett Christensen Hey Dad what’s up there in God’s country? Things here have been good and we are enjoying the work in Pototan. It sounds like Britt is super busy and you are dragged into taking her everywhere. That is why you need to move to the Philippines, they have jeepneys and tricycles that will drive you around. My health is great, no problems there. I am still pumped for the work and we are working hard. Thank you for the updates on the sports. I love hearing about things. I miss you lots Dad and can’t wait to see you again soon!Love Your Boy,Elder Christensen Mom, What even is president day? Sounds like a lame excuse for a day off hehe :) I loved the Dixie elder and that’s awesome about the Rebers mission call speaking Portuguese. Good luck to them. What do you think about Oct. 10 versus Nov. 21....be honest!..It’s a big decision haha. Yeah that is good that you get to go to the missionary mom dinner thing...... Please tell Grandma Sherry that I love her and I hope she gets better soon and I will be praying for her personally! Love you and we are heading out! Love you most! Elder Garrett