Friday, January 18, 2013

Another week in the life of our missionary..

Monday. Sort of an exciting day. Not because of actual missionary stuff, but because we had to go to the foreign police and start the renewal process for my visa. It took a long time, but there was good group there, so we had a nice chat. Other than that, we just studied and planned because we didn't get a chance to on Sunday. Then, we went to FHE. That's that.

Tuesday was a nice day, last district meeting of the transfer. It was good, but a little sad. I've really liked being District Leader. It's almost like the difference between being a seminary teacher and being an institute director. As a District Leader, I have daily close contact with the members of my district. They're awesome. As Zone Leader, which President has already told me I will be, I'm sure there are great things about it, but I'm going to miss the association with the individual missionaries. We also sang on Tuesday, and taught our golden investigator, Marie. It was great. After that we taught Kamila about the Plan of Salvation and preparation for the temple, and promised that we would do what we needed to to get a date when she can go to the temple for the first time. Then I started an exchange! With Elder Boysen, the talllll British Elder.

So, Wednesday was exchange day. It was fun. Elder Boysen is a party all by himself. We contacted quite a bit, then taught a lesson to their most difficult, and consistent, investigator, Martin. He's young, extremely intelligent, and refuses to pray. The reason? Elder Tenney, who found him and taught him for quite awhile, says that Martin is scared to pray because he knows he'll receive an answer. Which means he will have to change his life. I agree one hundred percent. It's a very interesting situation.

Thursday we all went to lunch for Elder Mullen's birthday, courtesy of his parents. It was real good. After that we sang again, then hurried back to the building to teach a lesson. the lesson we had on plan was with a verrrrry old man, Mojmir. He's great, I really like the guy, but he got confused and thought that we were scheduled for next week. So he didn't come. But we set up for Friday! We contacted for a bit after Mojmir didn't show, then taught a super cool Italian! His name's Alessio, and he is so cool. He's 35, and teaches Italian here in private schools. I love him už. 
 
Friday we went to lunch with the Bohnes, who leave in a week and a half. It's sad. But, we helped them move last week, so they took us to my favorite restaurant EVER. Someday I'll have to take you guys to it. We then taught Lada, the handicapped member, then Mojmir was scheduled at 3. He didn't show. I called him and asked where he was, and he said the meeting was scheduled at 4. Oh well. We keep trying with him. We're set up for Tuesday now. We shall see haha. That night we ate dinner at a member's house with two other Elders, then had Polar Bear.We had a blast!

Today we went on a trip! I'll send some pics. But more importantly, we taught Marie again, and gave her a baptismal date. She is just amazing. As we were leaving, she thanked us over and over again for the meeting, then said, "Every time I come here, it's wonderful. It's like a rock for me, something I can stand on. Our trip was to a church made mostly of...bones. Enjoy.

I love you all so very much,

Love,
 
Starsi Knapp

 

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