hey family!
well, this week seems like it was forever! a lot of things have happened though. and most of them were pretty sad. transfers were this week, and Elder Parkinson got transferred to sikeston. we got along really really well, and i probably could have served with him for 6 months. my new companion is pretty anti-social, which is a big change. we had game night this week, and my companion just went in the other room and looked at the member's books and stuff. he wasnt very big on game night. elder grayson is into movies and videogames, which you'd think i'd be pretty happy about. but it kinda sucks when your companion just talks about stuff you already know. oh well. i saw pictures of his from before the mission. he went to some hippie camp or something down in the ozark mountains, in arkansas. the people he hung out with are pretty interesting. it's going to be a pretty trying transfer, but i'll make it. mostly, i'm just feeling really empty, because elder parkinson left, and then the next day, the wards moved to wyoming. they were pretty much like my adopted parents, in fact, they reminded me a lot of you guys. it was pretty hard to see them go, and it was like leaving home again, except there was nothing to really look forward to. when i left home, i had the mission to look forward to. now i've been out over 14 months, and i stayed in the same area. it was more like my family leaving me. oh, well, they're supposed to be giving me their address so i can write.
ok, time for the spiritual experience of the month (since it seems i have them rarely in this area). before she left, sister ward gave us a referral for a friend she had at work. the lady's husband was having health problems, and brother in law had recently developed seizures. sister ward had told them about priesthood blessings and she said that they wanted one. so we went over there, and she was expecting us. after explaining the priesthood, we gave them all blessings. after that, the spirit was way strong, and we pointed it out to them. then we taught the message of the restoration. they really were receptive, and we're going to call them for an appointment this week. it was probably the most solid lesson i've had in this area, and they were crying and everything. pretty sweet.
well, that's about all that has really happened. i hope everything goes well this week. love you so much, and tell ty 'hi' if he calls this week.
5 comments:
That must be so hard Mackenzie. I hope you can get through it. We're all here for you (blogging). It must be hard sometimes to see the good. I'll be the first to say"goodbyes" are terrible. Hopefully they will stay in touch with you. Hope those spiritual ones keep coming.You sound like a wonderful missionary. Love ya Aunt Sherie
Way to go Kenz, you gotta love it, life comes and go but you gotta enjoy every moments of it, learn from it and take all the good memories and apply it to your life, it will make you a better person. In a couple of months you'll be home and looking back to these moments wishing you had done it differently, I know it's tough to have companions like that, but only way to slove it is too forget your life and go work. I know through your example and hard work the spirit will dwell on your companionship and will brighten it up. Sounds like you doing good. Our prayers are with you . We love you Elder. Big love from Isoa, Becky, Jale Kade, Ethan & Sarah Lelaini Toribau.
Elder Kenz. hang in there. This too shall pass. Things will get better and prayers are with you. Pray a lot yourself and things will change. Hope you got our letter on Sunday. We had a hard time getting it to send. Have a great week. We love you sooooooo much and are proud of you. Love grandma and grandpa
Keep up the good work Kenz. We love to read your letters and you are always in our prayers.
Love ya,
Ok, so I am dumb, that's Alex, isn't it? Handsome missionaries! Yeah, I remember the days of UGH on transferrs. My advice, learn to get along quickly because you'll be together until you do!
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