We had a great, though relatively normal week this past week. We really
saw how the Lord blesses us when we do all we can within a given bound; we
didn't do hardly any Declaring this week because Elder V's had a hard time
walking about, (I think we talked to 2 people) But regardless,
we have 4 new investigators, which is more then the entire time since I got
here! One of them had a shirt with Gaara on it, which was cool because
I was able to talk a bit about that and break the ice. I thought I'd share that
for Brittney; she knows who I'm talking about.
Remember Fusi? Cute kid in the Iron man suit? We went to his birthday
party yesterday, and it was great! The older brother and sister have
really grown to love us, and man, we'll miss them if we get transferred out!
Their dad tells tons of stories, and he's a seriously spiritual chief!
Most of what he says is in Samoan, though, and his daughter-in-law has to
translate for us. He's told us that even if we forget him, he'll never forget
us, and he wants us to visit him in Samoa sometime. (If only! If I make that
kinda money I'll visit everyone I meet out here!) At any rate, we're dropping by
sometime today to play the guitar and piano, sing Samoan songs, and hang out for
our p-day activity. I'm gonna get seriously outclassed- he has
recorded CD's being sold out in Samoa, and Elder V was a Bolivian Rock Star
before he came out here!
We also visited for a part member family's birthday party, and MAN it was
nuts! We didn't stay long, because Latino parties get pretty crazy pretty
quick. I did eat Tacos de lengua (cow tongue) for the first time there, though. They were
okay, but I think I'd like to stick with the regular beef, if it's all the
same.
There's not much else I can think to write of just now, just a weird
sensation I had the other day. We were driving down a dirt road and Elder V
rolled down the window and said "Hey listen; that's what it's like driving in MY
country!" when I heard that noise though, I thought of riding in Grandpa's
truck out to his farm; and the weirdest thing happened! I felt like I wanted to
do that! Before that, if someone had asked me about farming, I'd have said NO
WAY! I'd be bored to death! I'd never be able to do a menial, simple job like
that! But now I'm not so sure. After all, the most important Man in the world
was a carpenter for most of His life. Honestly the only problem I'd have with
being a farmer now is the plain and simple fact that I wouldn't know what I was
doing. :P At any rate, we'll see what happens. Fortunately I don't have to
worry about it for quite some time.
One more thing; Mom needs to look up William Joseph's music for you guys.
He's pretty awesome!
So that's my thoughts for the week; it was a rather uneventful week, but
they happen. I love you all, stay safe, and more importantly, stay strong! You
can do it!
Love, Elder Matthew Clough
