August 13

Well, this week was another interesting week. We had another fall-through baptism. It seems like every time it happens, it has to out do the time before. Well, this guys baptism was going to be Saturday at 6 pm. His interview was going to be Friday night at 7:30. Long story short he never showed up and wouldnt answer his door when we went over to talk with him. He met with him the next morning and he's pretty much just been lying all along to us and it caught up with him that night and he was just embarassed. So, no baptism. All the other people that were lined up for next week won't be getting baptized either. So that is a bummer, but life goes on. I grew a lot from this experience. We were upset that night but over the weekend i turned it into a growing experience. "Forgive us of our debts, as we forgive our debtors" was in my mind a lot the next few days. Not that this man owed me anything, but we all depend on the same God for forgiveness.
At church a couple of people were "complaining" that we hadn't called everyone to tell them that there wouldn't be a baptism. They said that luckily they found out from someone else that there wasn't one, or else they would have had to have gotten dressed.....and would have changed their plans for the night.......Luckily it was in the morning and i didn't really care.
It has been tough of late to get people all the way there. They've gotten so close to baptism and then just drop like flies. I just figure that this is preparing me for something down the road that i am not aware of. But we're still working hard, so at the same time it doesn't bother me too much. I'm doing what i can, people just are using their agency in poor ways.
On saturday we had transfer calls. I remember reading jeff's letter last week and him saying his mission president made a mistake because he was becoming district leader. Well, President Darrington has made an even bigger mistake. I'm going to be the district leader in this....district....so i am staying in Sanford once again. My comampanion is staying as well. So i will be district leader over 6 missionaries. Us 2, the spanish elders, and one set of sisters. It should be fun. I'm looking forward to it.
Well there really wasnt much more news this week in terms of missionary work. I went on exchanges with the Assistants this week and had a pretty fun time. There are a lot of elders going home this transfer.
Well, i'm glad little Wade was born with health to his bones. I'm not sure what that phrase means. Maybe someday he'll grow to be a better basketball player than his uncle....and i'm not referring to Mike.
I did get your package of brownies and cookies. Oh they were definitely a treat of delight. I think i've eaten them all by now, there might be a few brownies left.
I really can't think of much else to write about that we did this week. It was just one of those tough ones that come around too often. :) I did see a pretty funny sign somewhere. Someone else got a picture for me, i didn't have my camera, so i'll get you a copy somehow. But we saw this sign that overlooked a field and it said, "No Swimming." Well the funny thing about it was that there was absolutely no water to be seen in sight. I also plan on getting a picture by the "wildlife crossing" sign, with me, the wild one, crossing the street. This week we didn't cut up any more watermelons and use them as helmets, so i can't really say we got too bored.
This week i'll hit 7 months in this town. I'm getting tired of the lack of help we're getting from the members in terms of helping us find people to teach. It's tough work on your own as i've learned here.
Well, life seems to be going well back home. Keep up the good work. Love ya.