BLAZERS!!! Lets just say it has been a great time on
the computer today and seeing that the Blazers made it past the first
round with a Damian Lillard game winning, series winning 3 pointer, in
Portland, on home court. It has put me in the best mood. Although I can't
watch it because the flash player isn't downloading, I can only imagine.
Heck yeaaaaah. Thought I would relay this picture of Damian to
everyone, I enjoyed it. I will try to send more pictures later tonight.
As far as the work goes- So Tuesday
we had a bit of extra time so we went up to a building that is on top
of a hill all by itself right behind the market- pretty big. The gate
was open so we went in and found a worker taking care of the place since
the owner is in Nairobi. Turns out the worker is a less active member
so we were able to share with him and hopefully will be able to meet him
at his place next week.
Wednesday
we had our zone training meeting for the transfer- the Mitini/Kalongo
Elders came down to Kyambeke and we had it here this time. Focused a bit
on becoming a consecrated missionary. After, bought a rabbit, took
some nice pictures, and long story short, had it for dinner. Pretty
good. Then played a little soccer with just a few members at the church
for about an hour.The other Elders stayed the night then Thursday we all headed to Machakos at 7am.
They don't usually stay the whole day here or spend the night but this
time it is just how it all worked out and was most convenient. When we
got back in the afternoon we were able to contact people with a member
and ended up getting a few referrals from him.
Friday
morning first thing we went and did shamba work- dug for a few hours
for the part member family then we were able to teach them after. On the
way home we ran into a recent convert fetching water so we took that
for her to her house then we were able to teach her. Things just work
out. Did some weekly planning then headed up to a family- the parents
are less active, 2 of the kids are planning on going on mission in the
next 2 years after schooling. We met and shared with them about
establishing a Christ-centered home. One of the fathers' friends was
there- he was supposed to travel to Nairobi that morning but had
something to do so he was waiting til the next morning and he shared
with us that he knew God had it planned so he would stay, and be at
their house to meet us that night. Looking forward to meeting with him
in a few weeks hopefully. After, while we waited for food after, my
companion and I played the game 'cups', man they were freaked out my
companion and I got it right every time. I'll have to teach you guys the
game when I'm home but it was great, they had some superstitions of why
we always guessed it right but they never did. A few like: is it because
we study the gospel for a few hours a day so we have the spirit to tell
us which cup it is, or because we pray a lot every day, hahah it was
just funny.
Saturday
was funeral day. It was for the 40 year old who died in the fire. We
were supposed to leave from the church at 10, so we got there and waited
around and didn't leave until 11:45. The branch
choir and members (around 45 people total) hopped into a open air truck
type thing (I will try and send a picture of it later) and went. My
companion and I just stood on the back the whole way and held on. It was
about a 40 minute drive- all uphill on dirt road. We got there and it
hadn't started or anything. Eventually it did, and my companion and I
along with some of the other members carried the casket and had a part
in it. It was a good service, then he was buried there on site. There
were SO many people there. After it was all over we hopped back onto the
truck and headed back to Kyambeke. It was a clear day and we were able
to see Mt. Kilimanjaro, complete with the snow on the top and
everything which was super cool. We were looking into Tanzania.Got back
around 6:30 so it was too late to go to the appointment we had because of how far it was.
Then yesterday- Sunday- we were able to go to church and watch the Sunday
afternoon session of general conference. I liked Elder Lawrence E.
Corbridge's take on the Restoration through Joseph Smith and how he
presented it. It is either true or it is not, and if you pray about it,
God will let you know. Simple as thaaatttttt.
Then as we were leaving church we were told by a member that his cousin had passed away Friday- we were teaching the guy and had last met with him Easter Sunday.
He wasn't ever able to make it to church because of the distance it is
from his place to walk and his very bad and painful back. He was a great
investigator and I am glad I had the opportunity to share the gospel
with him to prepare him to receive it in the spirit world in the next
life. I know he is in a better place. We were invited to go be at their
family meeting so changed our plans, taught a lesson then headed there.
It was mostly in KiKamba, did a repeat after me type gospel song so I
guess I sang in Kamba this week which is cool. My companion and I were
able to share some words and have them translated from the member. His
wife said some super nice words about us how we used to sit with him and
share and pray for him. Also said how we are white, all the family is
black but we are all sons and daughters of one God and how we will all
meet together one day in the next life, and how the gospel all brings us
together as one.
As far as this week goes- Wednesday
looks like we will be at a funeral for a member of the Mitini branch
that passed away who stays near where the other Elders stay in Kalongo- a
2 hour walk from Kyambeke. Then Saturday
a funeral for a member's daughter who was studying in Nairobi is near
Mitini and also we are supposed to be at the other funeral of our
investigator who passed away, and they are separated by a 1.5 hour walk.
A bit of a tough situation but we'll figure it out. Where there is a
will, there is a way.
Although it is a sad time with a few people passing on to the next
life, all because of different reasons, there is light and hope knowing
the plan of salvation that has been made possible through Jesus Christ.
Only because of the gift of the Atonement can we return to live with
God.
Question for the week-
What
is your diet looking like these days? Haha we bought 90 eggs in
Machakos for the month and lots of little smokeys and some meat as well.
It's decent. Haa.
All in all, Elder Beacom and I are doing great.
As far as Skyping home next Sunday for Mothers Day goes- not positive on that yet but I will try to sort it out today.
A bit random but I enjoy when people send me pictures on
email, just an fyi to everyone. It's cool to see everyone and the things
you all are doing.
One other thing- I have got
mail with 3 global stamps on it- just fyi it only takes one global, or 3
of the regular ones you would use to mail a letter within the USA. And I
have received a few birthday cards I will wait to open- thanks for them
and I cant believe it is that time of year. And only 6 weeks left for
those in high school 'til summer? I'm telling you- time flies!
Which reminds me- I passed my 200th day on mission this week- doesn't seem close to half that.
Well that's it for this week.
They
say that your family is blessed when you go on a mission- look what has
happened ... First time in 14 years the Blazers made it to the second
round of the NBA Championship Playoffs. You are all welcome. Enjoy. Rip City baby, Go Blazers!
Elder Eveson
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| 40 min Truck Ride each way to Funeral ... hold on! |
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| Hanging on and making it the BEST Two Years. |
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| Back home, Damian Lillard shot the 3 pointer in the final .8 seconds to send Houston packing and continue to the 2nd Round. |
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