13 September 2010

Mon 9/13/2010 12:01 PM


Holla Holla Holla

So what is up mi familia!!!

So this week seemed so boring and so fast. We taught a lot and I went on exchanges. This week seriously blew by - like it is such a blur! Wowee. But it was a good week. It was very gloomy because of the weather. It’s been misting all week. It doesn't rain, but it mists. It’s weird. But, oh well. So I can't remember much from this week, so it might be a tad short, depending on my insights.

Tuesday - Hmmmmm.......let’s see. What did we do this day?....I honestly don't remember Tuesday.

Wednesday - We had district meeting. It was really good, then after, we had district lunch… then district activity. The reason we have all these things on the same day is because everyone is so far away. It’s rare we get to see each other. After all this, I went on exchanges up to the boonies of Oneill, Nebraska. It’s a small, small, small, town. There are only like a 1000 peeps in it. I went with Elder Springer (from Provo. I served around him in Lincoln. He is in videos and pics before) and Elder Francis, who is waiting for his visa. But it was way fun. It was a two day exchange because it’s far away. So yeah. It was a good break though from my companion. I mean not a break, but, yeah, when you are around someone for 24/7 it’s nice just to chill. We taught a couple people that night. They are funny up there. But I almost started teaching in Spanish like four times.

Thursday – We were still in Oneil. We went and saw people all day. It was funny, they have like three 9 year old investigators and it’s so fun teaching them because you have to be super simple. So it’s good. But Elder Springer said that, when I was there, it was the most reverent they have ever been. ha. I guess I am good with kids? But it was fun just dealing with simple kid questions. Later that day, we had dinner at a bowling alley and the mom is an inactive lesbian. It was really awkward. You know me, I am so good at making things awkward, but we talked to her about the church and yeah. I don’t know. It was a weird situation. But after that, we had a good night. Just chilled.

Friday – We exchanged back and I can't really remember much from this day. We taught our set Veronica, who is the niece of the Catalan's. So that was a good lesson. Then we had some dinner after. It was really fun. I love the Catalans, they are such a good family. I am so happy they are moving into a new house. They deserve it. And the Rios family was there. They are awesome too. Adalberto is so funny! They are moving into a house too, out of the trailer, so we are very happy for them. They now see the blessings of the Gospel. It’s awesome.

Saturday - So this day, we did service all day, except at night. I am not even kidding. It was like everyone needed our help. It was crazy. In the morning, we lay sod at the Catalan’s new house, then we went and actually framed another house. I love this Habitat for Humanity thing. I learn a lot and get to have experience with people. Every single time we get a referral from it. After that, Adalberto needed help moving his stuff to his house too. So we did that. We had like an hour break, so we showered and then we went to the dedication of the new house for the Catalans. It was great. Everyone talked to us and asked what we do. The Catalans shared their testimony and what not. Then I had to translate for the contractor and stuff telling Noe Catalan how to use the house and stuff. It was hard because I don't know how to say some stuff. Like mortgage? Just random things like that. So yeah. After that, someone donated beds to their house, so we moved all that in for them. Then Adalberto needed help again! So we went and helped him. Then, after that, it was time for the Saturday Night Activity. I was so tired. No way I could play ball. Luckily, the cub scouts had their pine wood derby. So I was like YES!!! But a less active and our other set, Sajid, were there. So we taught something out of the Book of Mormon and they loved it. Sajid should be baptized a couple days before Halloween. So I hope that goes through. He is a cool guy. I like him a lot. After that, it was like 8:30pm and we hadn't eaten dinner, so we went to Little Ceasers, got a pizza, and just sat on a bench eating it. It was good.

Sunday - So the night before, my companion got bit by a bug. He was up all night like dying. It was weird. So I didn't sleep at all. So we told our president we had to catch some zzzz's real fast. So went back to sleep for about three hours so we could function. We went to church. Not one investigator came to church. It was sad. Not a ton of people were there. Oh well, it was a good meeting. Elder Stephenson spoke for like 25 minutes and it was hard to understand, but I am proud of him for at least doing it. Later, we helped the Catalans again because he didn't remember how to work the washer, dryer, and the temperature set. So I went and fixed him all up with that and helped him out. Then we had dinner with the Romeros, another cool family. He gives me so many sports updates, and he has been in the church his whole life. So he is a good guy. I like that family a lot. They are funny. After that, we tried seeing some people, but couldn't really find them....it was kind of a boring night. So we got home and kind of just chatted it up with President Absher. So yeah.

Monday – Today, we are kind of just chilling, I think. Not much to do. Oh well. Tonight we have a ward family night at the Catalans new house. It should be fun and we should have some investigators there. We will see.

Well, so the transfer is pertaneer finished. Transfers are Friday. And will I go or stay? I am not really sure. But I do know one thing, whatever happens, happens because the Lord wants it to happen. I love this work so much. It’s weird. The longer I am out, the more and more I love it. And the less and less I remember home. Like at my 6 months mark, it’s like, ah, at home I would be doing this and this right now. But now it’s like, Hmmmm. What can I do to be a better missionary? or Who needs the gospel today? It’s just so awesome how close I grow to the Lord each and every day. I am still not even as close as I could be, but I am getting better every day. I urge each and every one of you to do that. Reading and praying every day will change your life, as it has changed mine. I love you all so much and thank you for all the support and love you give me! I hope you have a wonderful week. Love ya!

Love always,

La mejor guapo hombre en el mundo,

Elder Bradley Rigby