07 June 2010

Mon 6/7/2010 12:27 PM

Bueno Familia!

Sup Fam!

So, yes, this week was a lot better. I actually really enjoyed this week a lot! We have a lot of fun together as a companionship and we did a lot of work. We doubled our numbers this week - more than we had before. We have two people set for baptism. But they are set right after the transfer. And I, most likely, will not be here. But we will see for sure what goes on. You never know. Maybe I'll stay another transfer. I do like it here in Kearney, but I miss the big cities with lots of Spanish and such. But my companions are way awesome. We all motivate each other to work, and to “work-out” as well. It’s a great time here in the boonies!

Wednesday - So we had the AP's show up this day for exchanges and the first thing we did was go to North Platte. That is the closest to home I'll ever be. There were signs on the road way saying Denver and Salt Lake City. I was like wow! So we drove out there (a 2.5 hr drive) and went to their district meeting to check up on stuff. We ate lunch and drove back. A long day of driving. Then we split up; I went with Elder Howard and Elder Thornock. Thornock is an AP. He's way cool. We had a fun time and we taught Lisa George, who is set for July 10th. We just read scriptures with her. Nothing too cool. Then we had dinner, and then went to Shalia's! - our other set for June 26th. We taught about the Atonement and it was way good. She has a ton of questions but we answer all, straight out, and how it’s supposed to be. Elder Thornock is the man. He's awesome. Then after that, we saw Alberto, my Spanish investigator. He was hammered. He was pouring us some water and poured it all over and then collapsed in his chair. Wow, it was so funny. Dunk Mexicans just make me laugh. I taught him, but not much. After that, we went and saw Dave, who is an investigator, but he's just crazy. He's the funniest guy ever. He just won't commit to anything. His wife is a member, but that’s all really. He's a funny guy though. Then we went home and we all went for a run at night. My shin splints were killing me again, so I walked quite a bit. I don't know what the deal is, but this is the worst they've ever been. So now I've been working out my legs a lot to see if it improves, but that day was a great day.

Thursday - We went to Grand Island to pick up a car for the other Elders here in Kearney. Good little road trip. I just sit in the back seat and sleep most the time. After that whole day ordeal, we went to the Belou's. (hicks) I love them though. We had some good food: chicken fried steak. Oh man it was good. It’s hard though because I'm dieting. But whatever. Then after that, we saw Lisa again and just read the scriptures. She's Guatemalan, but she doesn't remember Spanish. I say some things anyway. She's golden except the only problem is that she lives with the father of her child - not married. But we're working on that, so she can get baptized. Then we saw Rachel and Remington. We just watched The Restoration in their trailer and answered some questions. A very short lesson because it was late. But that was a busy, good day.

Friday - Now this day we taught 5 lessons. An even better day. We taught April (a recent convert) & Mike (pothead, less active, he's really funny though and knows a lot about the gospel, but he's possessed or something, really though, we think he is) Then we taught Lisa again, we watched the movie Together Forever. It’s so old school. It’s funny though. It was a good flick. Then we taught Dave a lesson on swearing. He doesn't really listen, but, oh well, we're just like taking it slow with him. So in the long run, he'll just be converted. We then we went home. We were pretty tired this day, but it was a good fun day of working!

Saturday - We went to Lisa's house and did service at like 8 am! Her sister is moving here, so we helped them out for like 2 hours. Then we went to the library and did service for another 2 hours. Then we went straight to studying, so we could get that in for the day. After that, we tried to see some people, but nothing happened. So we went to this “going away party” for this kid in our ward. He is going to the St. George Utah Mission. I was like, “St Geezy is the place.” It was fun. After that, we went to another dinner at April's. There was this guy there, excommunicated and just got out of jail. He said, “Give me a scripture saying that my mom still loves me, and I'll start taking the lessons again and working on getting back into the church.” So I flipped open my scriptures and just read him Proverbs 1:8-25. I honestly can't remember what it said, but it was pretty blunt. Right after that he just said, “When can we start? And I said, “Uh, today, or tomorrow come to church.” It was really cool and spiritual. Then we ate food again. Wow! We were really beat. The excommunicated guy, though, I guess, he does that all the time. But hey, I tried my best. Then we went to see Rachel and Remington. I guess Remington looked up YouTube and just watched this thing on Mithra. Gosh, it was dumb. So we told him what’s up and he said he'd go to lds.org and see what’s up. (We meet with them tonight. so we'll see!)

Sunday – We had correlation meeting in the morning at 8. Then we attended church. None of our investigators or less actives, that we invited to church, came. Not good. So we didn't have to teach anything. So we just went to class, like normal. During Priesthood Meeting, though, we stood in on a kid getting the Priesthood. He really respects us. Which is cool. I don't know him. But I'm glad that I'm worthy priesthood holder and can do that. Then we went to the YW class and taught them a bunch of stuff about sharing the gospel. I got to teach on the language barrier. Go figure. After church, we ate at Papa Mike's house. So yummy - waffles. Then we went off to see people. No one was home all day, except April. That was a good lesson; we had Papa Mike with us. So it was cool. But nothing much happened there.

Monday - Today. We woke up, studied, then went to YMCA and played b-ball with some old-timers. They wasted us! My shins killed again. Then we played some racquetball. We got in our work out, took a steam, and went on with the day. Tonight, we have a dinner with a family! Then we have two appointments with investigators. So yeah, we’re just keeping busy in the land of Kearney.

Well, thanks for all the love and support you all give me. I love you all so much! The gospel is so vital in our lives and I hope you all strive to keep the Spirit with you. It’s so important. I love the work that I'm doing and I know that it is all for a good purpose! I hope you all have a great week! I love you so much!


Love,

Elder Bradley Rigby