Well I have had yet another
wonderful week in George. Nothing major happening. The work is picking
up sure but steady. Things are moving forward. Elder Si'ufanua and I are
going to finish this transfer strong. We have two weeks to go, so we
will see what we can do. But it has been a pretty great week. Spiritual
highlight of the week. We have a man in our branch who wants his wife to
join the church. So we have been teaching her. Recently we taught her
about the Book of Mormon, she has had one for a while because of her
husband, but now we were able to talk to her and answer her questions.
Up until now she has had a hard time understanding the English in the
Book. So she hasn't really been getting too much out of it. Then on
Saturday she was stuck on the introduction (she had started over to try
and understand more). Her husband came home from work and she mentioned
her struggle. He asked if she had prayed. No. Then why not ask for our
Heavenly Father's help. So that is what she did. Fast forward a couple
of hours when we can for our appointment later in the afternoon. She was
in 1 Nephi 10. And she understood pretty good. She told us what was
going on, asked us a little of pronouncing, and a couple of other
questions. And boom the spirit had helped her understanding grow. It was
really cool. She was grateful for the understanding she received. To
add to this she even connected her experience with Nephi and his experience of getting the plates from Laban. It was really a special
moment. If only everyone had the faith to ask God and then keep on
reading. Too often are we caught up in what we can't do or what we don't
know that we stop moving forward. But then where is the growth? That
was pretty cool.
Dad, thanks from that great
quote from President Eyring. That love is important in all
relationships. And it does have great application to missionaries and
missionary work.
What a great question! Children's game unique
to over here. Come to think about it there isn't really anything too
different over here. But i will keep my eyes open now. Maybe i will
stumble upon something. Most of the time for family home evenings we
need to bring the games. So it is just those things i know.
But
did i ever tell you that i was shopping in PE once and found the game
abalone ( or however you spell that marble game you have) out of all the
place i found it, it was in a shoprite in South Africa. Felt close to
home for a moment.
My studies have been simple this week. I
was preparing for my talk. It was Elder Hales "Protecting Agency, Preserving Religious Freedom." So every day prior to Sunday i had read
through the talk thinking about what i must speak about. It was probably
one of the hardest topics i had been given. Very deep. But i think i
pulled it off. Had a lot of Heavenly help on that one. It is amazing how
much our agency and our religious freedom it being attacked. And it is
up to us to use our agency to stand up for this freedom.
Time
is going too fast. Don't blink. But the memories will be priceless. The
Gardners, a senior couple here a while ago came back to visit. We have
been able to sit and talk and even make some visits with them. They
remember so well the experiences they had here. The people. And so
forth. Mission truely causes you to put your heart into a place. This
has become a people that i love so dear.
Okay one last thing
dad. You mentioned that you don't have any a/c right now. I am sorry.
Here in SA there is not normally an ac unit in our flats. No central
heating either. It is down to the blankets and the fans. It has taken
some adjusting but i think it will now be weird to have it any other
way. Change is great that way.
I love you Dad!
Mom,
thanks for the email. I love it. The emails don't have to be long, it
is just great to hear from you. So this week i was reminded that i have a
mission blog. Thanks for keeping that going for me. I even got to see
Brys. Good to see that he is well.
Thanks for reminding me of
Wyatt. Miss that guy a lot. That is one cool thing i like around here
is the kids. I will be driving down the street and they get all excited.
It is so cool. Sharp sharp. Kids and memories. Thanks for the funnies. They were really funny. And
congrats on the indexing victory.But yeah, this has been a pretty
simple week. I taught institute this week. It was good. One of these
days i will actually be able to go to an institute class of my own. One
day. But Mom thanks for everything.
I love you Mom!!
Bryant,
this week we celebrated heritage day. It also was national braai day
(that is pronounce national bry day). So that is something that i will
remember about South African holidays. Happy National Braai Day.
I love you Bryant!
Meagan,
you will get to Idaho with all of the work you have been doing. Just
keeping working hard. I am happy ballroom is finally going to Idaho,
that has been the plan since i was in 10th grade. I am happy you are
able to experience it. With all of the dancing you have been doing, i
can't wait to see you perform. You are so great. Hope you have a great
week. Love you Meagan!!
Heidi, i love yard
sells. Can't wait to see another good one. You are almost on break. What
are you going to do? Enjoy the break. Keep working hard and have some
fun. Hug Mom and Dad for me. Love you Heidi!
Jera,
thanks for the pictures. I will one day get better at sending pictures.
It is hard being a driver, i have to drive to PE rather than take the
picture of the trip. Luckily me companion is getting some for me. But i
will get more soon. But one day we will have a bog slide show pf my few
mission pictures. That will be great.
Love you Jera!
Well i hope you all have a great week. Make the most of it. Love you and miss you all. Keep up your good work.
Lov, Elder Pennington the Elder
No comments:
Post a Comment