30 August 2010

Mon 8/30/2010 10:59 AM


Semana de Cosas asi :)

Buenos dias mi amada familia!!!

OK. Well, this week wasn't all that fantastic - I mean, nothing spectacular. It was a good week, but nothing eye goggling, I guess. So this will be an even shorter email, I imagine. We did receive like 14 referrals this week though. So that’s pretty sweet. The state fair is here! So we are going to be attending that today! So things are going well. I just can't believe that September is already here. Man, the time goes so fast!

Tuesday - So we tried to visit some people all morning, but no one was home. It stunk! But then, my mission buddies from North Platte showed up because we had mission training in Lincoln the next day! So Mac, Burty, and I went down to Hastings and visited some past investigators of theirs and some less actives. It was really fun. Then we had a little bbq at night with like 12 missionaries. It was legit. It was a fun day. I could see myself hanging out with Mac and Burton when I get home. They are chill. Not much that day.

Wednesday - All day was just the mission conference thing. We got home at 8pm and then we had to take some beds to the sisters and such. Then we all got some pizza, at like 8:30, before the elders went back to North Platte. It was a good day. I learned a lot, but I hate it sometimes because they say baptize, baptize, baptize. I'm thinking, “What about we elders who try hard and don't baptize?” Because Burt hasn't baptized in a year, same with Mac. And for me, it’s been 7 months. So it’s like what do you say to us? All they say is be obedient and have faith. I am like, “I am doing that!!!!” Oh well, it’s the Lord's time and His work, so when he chooses for me to baptize, I will.

Thursday - We taught 7 lessons this day! I said, “Elder Stephenson, we are gonna get 7 lessons today, in the morning.” As it turns out, I prophesied truth! It was really good. We had some good lessons. I mean, lots of the people were new so I don't have much to say about them, but hopefully you will be hearing more about each person. One of them has a concussion, so that lesson was like teaching a drunk. But the others went well. I am hopeful for them!

Friday - We tried so many people and, man, no one was home! We had like 3 lessons scheduled and all of them canceled. We had a member with us, so it was like ahhhh....come on! Are you kidding? But luckily we found some less actives to meet with that night! It was not a bad day, but turned out nice. Then we went for a run and I just looked at the stars. It was so beautiful!!

Saturday - Service day. We went and built that house. I hung like 6 bi-folding closet doors. Every single time that we have done service for people my day is ten times better. Also, each Saturday, by doing the service opportunities, we find a new investigator. So when we are serving others, the Lord always blesses us with happiness and someone to teach. So many blessings come from service. I would just do service all the time if I could. But yeah! I have learned some stuff there about building a house. It was fun. We got interviewed by Habitat for Humanity. So we might be online. It’s the Grand Island group, so if you want to look you can. After that, we tried finding more and more people. Nada!! ah! Oh well. After that, we got called by our president because no one was at the church to clean it. So we went and did that. We then went to a baptizm that lasted 2 hours. I don't remember the baptismal prayer in English and I was a witness. I was like, uh, is that right? I don't know. So I had them do it again. I was so confused. After all that, we taught one person and then we played some basketball with the ward and the investigators as usual!

Sunday - This day was so boring. Man, Sunday School is about the Bible, and, man, I almost fell asleep. Then Priesthood and Relief Society combined was about finances and stuff. I was like, ya, I have already heard this. Then the guy in sacrament meeting didn't come, so I had to give a 20 minute talk. I was like, wow, every time Elder Stephenson has to speak, it’s like for 5 minutes. But both times for me, I have given 20 minute talks. I’m thinking that Elder Stephenson is the one who needs to learn more Spanish. Oh well. After that, we went and taught a couple. One is Spanish, one is English. One is a member, one is not. We taught them with the Sisters. This guy had so many questions and he is a member, but way less-active. I had no idea what to say. He was asking questions and I am like.....I really don't know what to say. But I just start talking and then, bam, the guys eyes are filled with tears. I am thinking, “I don't even know what I just said, but I know I felt it. And it was good.” It is just so awesome how the Lord takes care of His children. He just fills my mouth with words every time. It is such a blessing! I love it out here. After that, I can’t really remember much except the lady gave us free fair tickets!! haah. :) Then we had some dinner and talked with some less-actives for a bit. It was good day after all.

Monday – We are just doing laundry all morning. After this, we are going to the State Fair! Woohoo! I can't wait to look at the steers and all the animals. It reminds me of Twin Falls! It’s going to be awesome. We are going to a pig race too! and a diving show. Nebraska State Fair is huge. They have like huge concerts every night. It’s so busy right now in this town. It’s awesome! But yeah, other than that, not too much going on!

Welp. (I know you love that word so much, it’s my hick Nebraska accent in me) But yeah. I done gone warshed all my time away! But I love you all so much! Things are really going so well with me. My companion sometimes drives me insane and I pretty much am senior companion because he can't speak Spanish. But I know I am with him for a reason. The Lord puts us in places we don't particularly like so we can grow. I am growing and just focusing on the mission and other people, not how I feel personally. I love you all so much and I plead for your happiness in my prayers daily. I hope you have an amazing week. Stay close to the Spirit and He will stay close to you. You will always be happy. I love and miss ya! peace!


Love always,

Elder Bradley Ruby (thats how Hispanics say my name sometimes ;) ha.