But
no, seriously. You know how in Twilight when one of the vampires
exposes their skin to the sun and they sparkle? Yeah, well that's how I
look after 10 minutes walking around here in Mossoró. I literally
glisten with sweat it's honestly so gross!
Okay,
so this week has been really tough for me. I think, minus saying goodbye
to people at the CTM, this is the first time I've actually cried. I
struggle a lot with understanding people still, I know it's only been 2
weeks, but it's still really discouraging. And I can feel Sister Udagawa
growing impatient with me. Some days are better than others but still.
On maybe Wednesday or Thursday, we were doing companionship study and
she asked me a question, I had no clue what she said and had her repeat
it 3 or 4 times. Still didn't get it, then she rephrased, still didn't get
it. eventually she just gave up and got down on her knees to end
companionship study..
and
then it was fast Sunday, which usually isn't too hard. but going 24
hours with no water and walking around in the heat here is killer. I
felt like i was going to pass out after only an hour into our fast. it
was so rough!!!
then
in 2 of our lessons this week, I was teaching the Restoration and the
first vision. I've never had a problem teaching this but both times the investigators said they didn't understand a word I said and had sister Udagawa reteach the whole thing... again, really discouraging...
Missionary work is really hard guys, I knew that before but I'm really
noticing it now.
Other
than that stuff it's been a good week. Our investigators are progressing
well. J, one of the people we have a baptism date for, is really
struggling with smoking, he's getting better but has a really hard time
giving up those last few.. Sister Udagawa says that if he doesn't
progress this week we have to drop him. apparently after 4 weeks if they're not progressing you kind of just move on. We had 6-8 marks show
up to church on Sunday, it was really cool to see them all come in. The
work here is really good guys, we find like 3 new investigators every
day. Some more prepared and ready than others, but still.
I
love this work regardless of how hard it is. It's not supposed to be
easy. But i know that it will be worth it for me and for those i have
the chance to teach and love.
Oh
and happy anniversary Mom and Dad!!! I love you both so much and am so
blessed to call you my parents and my friends. you guys have taught me
so much and there aren't enough words in the world to express my love and
gratitude for all you guys do for me!!
Love you all and wish you all a super awesome week!!!
With love,
Sister Moss
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