Tuesday, September 26, 2017

9-24-17 A LOT of walking

Kaisa hamaar julum parivaar!

This last week was definitely one of those "slowly but surely" weeks haha. A LOT of walking with results that could have been better, still on the path to actually searching while we're out finding instead of passing by houses and people and considering talking to the ones that look friendly. 
It was just a really basic finding week, nothing super significant in that area. 

Nasau accepted the invitation to be baptized on October 21st if she came to know the church and its teachings are true. It was interesting to see the contrast between this last invitation and the one before. The first time we suggested setting a projected date, she was hesitant to even consider the idea of being baptized. This time, it was a very bold and easy "Yes". One of the best and most rewarding things to hear on a mission is the testimony of an investigator who's been blessed by your visits and teachings. Nasau shared with us how she's seen the change, not just in herself, but in her family as we've been coming by and teaching. It's pretty common for Indians and Fijians to get married, but a bit less so for the families to get along. She talked about how her husband's family would come by every now and then and annoy her in this or that way. She shared how her attitude toward them changed as she read about families in the restoration pamphlet. I'm just overjoyed that everyone is seeing the change in her life here haha. 

Another investigator we met last week, Amelia, came to church yesterday! She said she really liked it; in fact, she volunteered to pitch in for food for a YSA activity on Saturday! The ward does an excellent job at fellow shipping, it's such a blessing. 
To explain the title, this little Chinese boy in my ward is teaching me Mandarin. 
Ni hao ma? Wo hen hao, xiexie! -How are you? I'm good, thank you!
Zaijian! -Goodbye!

He also taught me how to introduce myself by name and age, but I didn't bring my language study book so I don't remember.

Thanks for sending the lyrics, dad! And I'm WAY excited to be able to meet the McCunes! 
We'll be heading out now, I love you all so much and have a great and blessed week! 

Dad: How's work? How are the missionaries doing, are they helpful to you and the ward?
Mom: How's work? How are your callings in church going?
La'i: How's school? Are you doing sports right now? How are you liking Kea'au, not half as bad as you thought aye? How are the youth?
Lehia: How's school? Are you doing sports? Are you still in band? How's the surf been lately?
Nina: How's school? How are you doing?

Love you all, khyaal rakna! 

Elder Ishibashi 

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