สวัสดีครับ Hello, there.
This was an absolutely amazing week. We got let to some really cool people and had a few awesome miracles take place in the Orting area. And we finally defeated my nemesis, the MegaFly.
THE CARBONADO EFFECT
Elder Stucki was leading us down a road past the skatepark, which was odd because we had no reason to be going in the direction we were, but then we heard someone call out to us from the parking lot. We crossed the road (responsibly looking both ways first) and talked to him. His name was Tanner. He and his wife with their new baby were camping in neighboring Carbonado, when they got robbed. He took their tent, phone, wallets, everything. It was a rough situation. He asked us if we knew of anyone who had some work for him to do so he could earn enough money for the gas home to Pasco, WA. We were able to get ahold of a member who was willing to help out, but he would take about an hour to get there. So we just kept talking to them and got to know them a bit. They were really really sweet people and said something that really amazes me, "whoever stole our stuff probably needed it more than we did, so I hope they're getting what they need." If it was me, the only thing I'd be wishing that person got was a knuckle sandwich, but their humility was insane. It was awesome to see that God puts these people in your path. And sometimes, your path will get changed just so that you can meet them! We left them with a Book of Mormon, because it really helps out in difficult or stressful situations. They very happily accepted.
TRACTING FINDS
We knocked into someone who got us a water bottle and then had a lot of interest in the message we were sharing. He was asking all of the perfect questions, like, "How can you know which church is true?" And "what makes your church different?" It was the best. We gave him a Book of Mormon and he said he wants to come to church and check it out!
Remember how last week I mentioned that our baptismal dater gave us the wrong number and we couldn't contact her? GUESS WHO WE KNOCKED INTO??? That's right, it was Renae! She gave us her actual number, because she forgot she had recently changed it. But now, we have her address, too! Someone somewhere really wants us to keep talking to Renae.
FLY FIGHTING
MegaFly, the winged menace of the Orting Apartment, had been buzzing around for around a week, spreading terror and probably some diseases. We made several assassination attempts, but to no avail. Finally, we'd had enough. We took shoes, towels, everything except a fly swatter (but MegaFly is too beefy for a fly swatter anyways) to try to take him down. It was a hard fought battle, but Elder Stucki whipped the towel and ended MegaFly's reign of terror once and for all.
LAST THINGS LAST
- Jasmine rice is the king of rice.
- Holes in your socks are a trophy, not a disgrace.
- Sometimes, just listening to someone can be the greatest experience.
- The war with MegaFly was desensitizing, but nothing can change the fact that I love you!
เอ็ลเดอร์ ผู้ล่าแมลง (Elder Insect Hunter)
Elder Barrett
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