Hey hope you all had a great week.
So
just to let you all know, I won't be sending any pictures anytime soon-
I plugged in my card reader and my pictures wouldn't show up, I plugged
in a flash drive and it took everything off it! I am not about to lose
all my pictures! I haven't taken too many in this new area but
nonetheless- not risking losing all of them because of the viruses on
these computers at the cyber cafe.
Last Monday we were at the grocery store here in Kitale and
they had the song 'Count Your Many Blessings' on over the sound system.
That was pretty cool.
That evening we again played soccer
as a zone and since we didn't have much time before the sun set we
decided to play by the zone leaders flat instead of walking to the
church. Only thing is there is a little swing set of 2 swings and a
light post in the middle of the field. 4 poles total- Hakuna shida (no
problem) we were still going to play. 40 minutes later (I know you saw
this one coming) I get the ball passed to me upfield, start the sprint,
turn and bam. Next thing I knew I was on the ground. I remember hitting
the pole really hard then being on the ground. Luckily I just had a
giant bump on the side of my head and didnt have a concussion. I played
the rest of the 20 mins halfheartedly. In the morning the bump was way
smaller and gone by the end of the day.
That day-
Tuesday after our district meeting I stayed here in Kitale with Elder Dick for exchanges so instead of wasting
Tuesday
traveling back to our area, we were able to do worrrrrk which was
sweet. Elder Dick used to be in Nairobi (his last companion was Elder
Anderson-my companion from Tanzania.) and now is a zone leader here in
Kitale with Elder Thomas.
Wednesday
we were also together- and wow we were able to do work. Because of our
diligence and obedience together the Lord provided a way for us to have a
super productive day even though it didnt go the way we planned. We had
8 lessons that day and had some really good contacts that will
hopefully be investigators soon for them. It was great to work with
Elder Dick- he is from North Carolina and we always have a good time
together.
Thursday
we went back to our areas- had to go through Mishiku? because both sets
of companions were on exchanges so the whole zone was together yet
again, had lunch and all went back to our areas. Saw a few members and
made use out of the little time we had.
Friday
we met with Sister Kabasi, then her son and his friend, had scripture
study class that went well then met some investigators and less actives.
Saturday
did some more missionary work and met some more people. One of the
Branch President's councilors was taught a few years back but never
baptized so we went over the baptismal interview questions and she
remembers most of the things. We will meet with her then she will be
baptized on
July 6.
Sunday
we had the baptism of Sister Kabasi- and wow the spirit was there. She
will be a super powerful member. I baptized her then after when she was
giving her testimony she started from way back. Her husband (the Branch
Presidents other councilor) was converted 5 years ago and she went on
how she was never going to leave her church and how if there became a
problem she was going to divorce him over going to his church and on and
on. Years passed and the Lord has prepared her. She was super anxious
for the day. It was her 'arriving at the promised land' as she called
it. She is maybe 50? Just a wild guess. She is very powerful and has a
strong testimony already.
We have been asked
to start filling out the My Family history booklet the Church provides
so this week I did so and I know as we do that no matter our age we will
be filled with the spirit of Elijah.
This week (
tomorrow) I will be going to Eldoret since President Hicken will be there
Wednesday
and I'm up for another interview. Already that time...time flies. The
zone leaders have a meeting so it will be them then Elder Moline and I
will be interviewed when they are finished.
As for questions--
How is your companion? I'm just trying to help him as best I can. Hasn't been the easiest.
Do you need hiking boots everywhere you go? Yeah- I either wear those or gum boots for when the heavy rains come between
3-5 pm. My clothes get all muddy riding my bike after it rains because the mud flips up.
Are you still in the mountains? Nope, pretty flat here compared to
my last area. Nonetheless, we do have a huge hill that we fly coming
down on but we have to walk going up.
How do you like your new
area? I like it a lot. There is a lot of missionary work and the members
are great at helping out. I can't imagine what it would be like with
perfect obedience in both companions and unity.
Thought this was pretty cool- Jamaica now has a stake--
https://www.lds.org/church/news/elder-holland-organizes-first-stake-in-jamaica?lang=eng&cid=HPTU061714247
Have a dazzling weeek!
Love Elder Eveson
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