WHAT WAS THE BEST THING THAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK?
Well, i told you all the story about the corpse, right? well guys, this is the funniest/craziest thing. We went back to see our investigator robert a week to the day later to provide comfort and whatever. He was emotional when we got there and he informed us the crematory just took his mom away. He let her dead body sit in his house for a week!!!! are you kidding me!?!?! ugh.. i was so incredibly grateful we showed up after the people had taken her away. I don't mean to be insensitive.. I can only imagine the mourning that would take place without a testimony of the gospel and the plan that God has for us- But from an outsiders perspective you have to laugh at how weird that it. also during our visit he was planting " medicine flowers" in fake soil made of coconut fiber. he was pouring a bunch of chemicals on the plants and telling us how many benefits they have. interesting visit- and this was the day that i was saying goodbye to him. Solid memory of that guy! one of the best visits so far.
WHERE WILL YOU GET TO WATCH GENERAL CONFERENCE?
I was in the same area last april conference and i believe we'll be in the stake center on kings row Rd. I guess we'll see when i get to the new area!
WHO HAVE YOU BEEN TEACHING?
Lots of peeps! I don't know if you want a list of names or what- but we have a couple investigators who are very likely candidates for baptism soon. We met a guy named chris, can't remember if i told you guys about him. He's 25 and just moved here with his wife and 5 month old baby from sacramento. He said he has quite a track record and moved to get away from some of the bad things he was into. we asked him what he expected from meeting with the missionaries and he said he wants Christ to make him whole. Strait golden! he's so cool. oh and we tracted into him! we also met a lady named Heather (tracting) that had nothing but good things to say about the "mormons." Her daughters best friend is LDS and heather said she wants to know what it is that makes the mormons so good. this is like, PMG the District dvds happening in the flesh! it also just so happens that it's all going to unfold after i leave the area. that bites, but i wouldn't change a thing. :)
WHO WOULD YOU LIKE US TO PRAY FOR?
Pray for chris and heather, and for the Pinion hills Elders ( my old comp and his new comp) . This is an awesome area and I hope they continue to teach and find people that are ready for the message.
WHAT CLOTHING OF YOURS NEED TO BE REPLACED? (ANY HOLES IN YOUR SOCKS?)
My socks are solid! i got loads for christmas and i love all of them. I'm actually doing very well in terms of clothing. I'm going to be sending some home today so i can fit all of my stuff in the suitacases i have!
DID YOU GET TRANSFERRED?
..yep
WHAT SMALL ACT OF KINDNESS DID YOU DO THIS WEEK?
haha I keep track when i do something nice for people.. i keep a tally to see how awesome i am. no!! this is a funny question haha.. can't really keep track of little deeds that are nice. but since it applies- Today when i was walking into the library i was the last of 4 missionaries, and behind us was a single file line like 5 miles long of people coming into the library. i held the door until everybody came in. Old people were like " are you going to stand there all day...?" and " are you getting paid to do this..? " haha. It wasn't that i wanted to hold the door for everyone.. i just couldn't hold it for one old lady and let it close on another.. ;) kidding.. but it was good timing and how hard is it to hold a door for someone? like you just stand there with a smile on your face. anyway. I'm sure that's the only nice thing i've done this week. hahah
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF DON AND STEPH NOT WAITING FOR YOU TO COME HOME?
I love Don and Steph! I'm so stoked they are getting hitched. i just hate that i haven't heard from them since they've made the decision.. what the heck? so uncool! if i don't hear from you between now and march 2015 than congratulations on the wedding and hopefully we're still related when i get home!
WHAT SCRIPTURE JUMPED OUT AT YOU AND WHY?
District meeting this week was on Patience and diligence- alma 32:41 i believe it is.. comparing faith to a seed. I am pretty sure last week i was thinking about patience too.. it's so applicable! when we plant a seed we have to be diligent in nurturing it and patient in plucking the fruit- so it is with any principle of the Gospel. Feeling God's love is the most precious above all other fruit- sometimes we have to be diligent and patient to bear the fruit. It made a lot of sense to me and the district meeting went super well.
WHAT DO YOU KNOW FOR SURE?
I know that the Lord calls us in our weakness, but he qualifies us for the work. I think it's also related, we will never face any trial we can't bear. I have a testimony that through the power of the Atonement, all things are possible. The Savior knows what it feels like to be where we are, right now. It takes asking for help and guidance to develop a testimony that he knows us. I know he knows us and will guide us to being truly happy!
that's all for this week my friends. I hope it's a good one for all! Love you, enjoy conference and we'll talk real soon!
Elder Sykes
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