Trunky Missionaries

Hey guys

 

This past week went alright. Val is still doing great and is excited to get baptized. Hopefully all goes well and he gets baptized next week but even if his mom doesn't feel he's ready by then he'll definitely get baptized in July.

 

Lee's baptism went well, and it was cool that he wanted us to be his witnesses. Too bad we couldn't stand in the confirmation circle yesterday since it's for a different ward. He's definitely going to be a solid member.

 

Meeting with Taylor, on the other hand, did not go as well. She said she prayed about the Book of Mormon and got a "no" answer and doesn't see any reason to read it. She prayed about it without probably reading any more than what her paster showed her so we tried to tell her that she needs to just straight up read it from the beginning but she doesn't seem like she has any desire to do so. We might meet with her occasionally if she wants to meet with us, but we probably wont try to set up any more appointments. She's seeking for something, she always talks about finding more truth in her prayers; but for what, I don't know.

 

So it seems like the longer I've been out, the more missionaries I know going home each transfer. And each group seems to be trunkier - or get trunky sooner - than the previous one. So we spend time occasionally with them (to help out their poor not-so-close-to-going-home companions haha). A couple nights ago one missionary texted us and was like "save me from my companion! ps delete this text." haha. I thought they were fighting or something but it was just his companion had been talking about going home ALL DAY. haha.

 

Anyways. So more and more missionaries are leaving huh? There are so many sisters coming out that seeing a set of elders in a car is going to become a rare sight. My bikes wheel is bent and I'm going to have to replace it since I'll probably be on bike for the rest of my mission. I got the wheel trued when I came to rancho but it's even worse than it was before and almost unrideable. Also, I forgot to but my brake light in my backpack and it got stolen so I might have to buy another one in case we're ever biking at night (which is rare). It seems like I'm doomed to have frequent financial issues as a missionary. haha.

 

My shoes really are fine but the insoles I've used before we got from Big 5 I'm pretty sure. I keep forgetting their name but they're black with yellow lettering and the brand name starts with a "p." I seriously can't remember. I'll have to just write it down.

My slacks are probably whats in the worse condition. They're super great for the heat but the pocket material was too thin and most of my pockets are torn or starting to tear. At first it was just the seams but now it the material of the pocket itself. I'm hoping I can get them to last the rest of my mission but we'll have to see. Might try and find a way to patch them.

Theres not really anything I need though. Besides a bike wheel. haha. I'm going to get a small carry-on suitcase or a 2nd large backpack to fit a few more things since those are allowed.

 

I really like Mormon. He has a lot of cool prophesies. There was one verse I read either today or yesterday that said basically "if you're unhappy in this life you'll be unhappy in the next," and vice versa. Keeping the commandments is the way to happiness, despite what many people may think. "Obedience to law is liberty" - L. Tom Perry.

 

Love you guys

Elder Nelson Browning