25 April 2011

Mon 4/25/2011 10:18 AM
Anduve 20 Millas

Buenos Dias Chicos,

This week was the week of never-ending doors. I have never tracted so much in my life. This is the difference of being a English Elder, you tract a lot. I got blisters, we tracted so much. It’s weird. I am used to just contacting referrals, and getting let in on the first door and teaching and eating with the Hispanics. But here. nope. When we don't have an appointment, or we can't find any formers or less- actives, we walk, knock and talk. It’s really different. Plus, white people are mean!!!! O mi gatos. So every Hispanic we talked to, we had at least a 10 minute conversation. Yeah, every English person, slam!!! Swear Word. Get off my property! Man it’s so loco!! So I am just getting accustomed to this weird change. I am loving it, though. Elder Payne, Werrett, and I have so much fun together. I don't think I have ever laughed so hard in my mission. It’s just a constant laugh the whole day long. We teach really well together, and we motivate each other. Things are going really well for us right now. I know that we can help out the zone a lot. We have been really focusing on the members of the zone, and just loving them and helping them work. It’s kind of cool to see the difference of just a few weeks that I have been here. People will actually call us now just to talk because they had a bad day. Which before, no one ever called because it’s the "zone leaders." So it’s cool.

Work wise, We have John and Aubree Peoples that are progressing. They came to church on Sunday. John is a member so they read his records over the pulpit and what not. Well, they included Aubree in that too. So let’s just say we were a little bit hesitant to raise our hands to that one. But then we were like, hey, we will baptize her so it won't be in vain. Anyway, we went over there and had a discussion about the atonement and it went really well. They are really receptive of everything and have a lot of great questions. So we look forward to good things with them. So Saturday, we had a “car”fast. So we walked all over the place! Anywho, many blessings came from it. We got to teach some people for whom we have been looking for quite a while. We found $20, two whiffle balls, a bat, and a box of candy. Haha. There is a lot of trash here I would say. I miss my small town, but it was a pretty funny day.

Tuesday, I had a conference down in Lincoln. It was pretty good. We learned a lot about hope, Which I really enjoyed. Then Wednesday, we went and got trained for the transfer van! cool cool! I won't drive for transfers, well maybe, but just when they need someone to drive, I can do it! Which is pretty cool. Way boring video though. Elder Werrett and I almost fell asleep like twice. Then we had district meeting, and Thursday we went to another meeting. I like being here, because I get to talk with a lot of missionaries and see them a lot more. That’s the only reason I enjoy being in Omaha. Plus, basketball is a lot better with 12 people than just 2. But I do miss the small town/branch aspect of things, where everyone in the branch knows you, and makes you feel right at home. Here, I just feel so lost. I don't know anyone in the huge ward. There is a definite difference between the two. Who knows, maybe I will finish my mission in Storm Lake. Which would be the bomb!!

I have really enjoyed my personal studies this week a lot. I just don't want to put the book down! It’s hard to just stop when you are feeling the spirit so strong while studying and what not. So I have really focused on that. It really does give the day just a huge kick of the spirit and the day goes a lot better. Especially when all these people say no, I have a reason to still say YES!!!

Easter was good. It was just another normal day for us, to be honest. We didn't really do anything special. We played with yo yo's last night, if that sounds fun. But holidays are just kind of boring out in the field. They aren't filled with traditions, and what not, like back home. But we did get to eat at a Hispanic members house! Which was a treat for me, definitely. It was good. I love speaking Spanish. It is so great!! I hope all of you had a great Easter and really focused on what is most important - The Savior. I know that by focusing more on him I definitely was strengthened a lot more and I felt of the spirit more than ever. I love you all so much and pray for you success and safety daily! Have a great week! I love you and I miss you!!!

Con amor,

El Elder Bradley Rigby