The Happiest Day for a Missionary
The three elders Kevin lives with (companion next to him) new convert in center.
More Bus Surfing9/19/11
Hey family!!!
I love you all so much. I look forward to the letters. I loved grandpa’s story from last letter, I read it multiple times this past week when things were difficult.
Well this week has been a roller coaster of emotions, but good overall. We had our baptism this week. We worked with him every day this past week to make sure all was well with him and to just keep checking up on him. There were a couple days where it was super super super hot (i felt like i was walking around outside during the summer in Arizona) just knocking doors because all our plans fell through, very draining. And other days we had amazing lessons. We had one investigator that we thought would progress really really well but she didn’t come to church so we will continue to work with her.
We had some interesting meals provided by the missionaries but for the most part i have been eating really well. No stomach problems. Today since it was the last Monday of the transfer we went to this restaurant that has all you can eat pizza and my stomach is feeling very very full. The language is also a roller coaster type thing. Some days i can understand and other days i have nothing. It is frustrating, I think i just need to relax a little and believe that I am understanding. i might be thinking about it too much. I feel like a little different person sometimes. Like i feel shy and content not to say anything, where as if it was in English i would jump right in. But i have been taking more incentive to talk first and say more. I just want to be the best missionary i can. and sometimes i feel like i cant because of this language. I want to work with the members, gain their trust as a powerful missionary. Missionary work is not easy, but i guess i kinda knew that.
The baptism was great! I´m glad we had it this week. i was getting pretty down by the end of the week, but the baptism was great. Another person is on the track to return to our Heavenly Father. With faith, patience and a strong belief, Matias Orlando Reates was baptised. We found him through a member reference and after 5 weeks of teaching he has really progressed and changed a lot. I love missionary work and the change it can bring. Yes it is rough, but it is the sweet moments that we need to cherish to help us get through the rough times.
Oh hey dad, i have an assignment, can you ask the ward mission leader for a copy or like an outline of a ward mission plan that our ward uses. that would be great!! You should be proud; i have been eating fruit a lot this week, oatmeal, salad, and lots of other healthy food. I am a little sad that this time was short, but i am excited to go out and work. I hope this week will be more successful. I love you all and hope you enjoy by box whenever you get it. I sure loved getting the money to get stuff. I love you all so very very much. It is weird sometimes to think i am actually a missionary. I wake up every day in a different country, then go out and knock on people’s doors that i have never met, testify of our Savior and then get in their house. Well got to go. Love you
Love Elder Rowse
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