Why is it called Windson Locks?
I wish I knew. No one seems to know. And it couldn't mean "lakes" because there are
no lakes here, only rivers. We moved this week and things are hectic. Trying to get organized, figure out things like where the grocery store is, how to conserve our miles when everyone we work with is in Windsor etc etc. Fun stuff.
The other day someone called me "Sister Manson" on the phone. People are so funny. In terms of people's names, they hear what they are used to, so if they've never heard the name "Monson" before (nonmembers of course) they automatically substitute the name of someone or something they know. Usually people call me "Munson" after the Munson Chocolates that are famous here. Or it's "Manson".
My other favorite thing is when I meet members who of course ask if I"m related to the Prophet, I say no, and then they don't believe me. "Are you sure? Really? Not even distantly? No, you must be, way back when. There must be SOME connection". I think one of these days someone doing your family history work will figure it out. Really, folks? No one would like to be related to a prophet more than me! don't you think I would have figured out a way if there were?
This was a week of small miracles. The work continues to move forward. Super busy, which is great. And so my third transfer begins. Sis. Haueter and I will be companions for this transfer and then she's going to another area for her last four weeks before dying. Sister Glenn is going home with her (they're going to close that area) so there will be still fewer sisters in the mission, and there will be only four sisters' areas. Makes things less nerve-racking when transfers come around, that's for sure. "Where will I go? Let's see, there's all of four choices! Windsor Locks, Fairfield, Groton or Rocky Hill."
Andrea, I still can't upload this video I made for you. Maybe someday before the
Millennium you will see it.
Still trying to figure out this whole Atonement thing and be better, work harder, grow up and fix my attitude. I'm a work in progress.
Love,
Sister Monson
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