Hey mom
Well my week, was super hard. Nothing happened. The work didnt progress at all, in fact it might have regressed a little. We still have 0 progressing investigators, and we are teaching pretty much nobody. But, i am very hopeful for the future here in Foley. I have faith that things will happen next transfer.
So on tuesday we went to Mobile. It was GREAT to be with Elders Smith and especially Clements. Elder Clements is an incredible missionary, probably the best in the spanish zone, and it was a blast to teach with him and be with him. I really enjoyed my visit with the Rodriguez family. They are struggling, but i think they will be ok. Leticia has seen many trials as of late, but i think she recognizes that the gospel has helped her in those trials. Ivonne and Georgia are doing ok. I was very very upset with how the missionaries up there have been obviously abusing them. THankfully, the problem should be getting transferred next week, but damage has definately been done. Missionaries cannot go by members homes without leaving a commitment. ESPECIALLY new converts. It doesnt make sense. If a new convert isnt given commitments, chances are, he or she is not continuing to progress. I was very upset, but i am confident things will get better soon... if not i might explode. SEriOUSly.
Probably the hardest part of the week was friday. Nothing happened. We didnt do anything during the day, and as we got home we realized that our bikes had been stolen. That really upset me, simply because i have been very very careful with my bike my whole mission, and it was even locked up and someone still managed to break the lock and run off with my bike. Dont worry about sending me another one, ill find something here. But i was furious at this point, and so we went to the gym here where Mike Hayes goes to workout and i beat the crud out of a punching bag (and split open a number of fingers and knuckles). Sure that in itself wasnt the most effective thing to do on a friday night, but it i hadnt have done it, i might have done it to someones face. lol. Oh and i told an investigator he had no faith! lol That was a great day. lol... i dont suggest doing it. Basically the investigator has been taught on and off for about two years. And to be perfectly honest, he doesnt get it. He wants to be a preacher some day, and he was telling us this and that about the bible and blah blah blah wasting our time. I tried very nicely and powerfully to commit him to read the BoM... and honestly i felt the spirit very strongly. Afterwards he said (basically) that he didnt believe in the BoM or parts of the bible. Basically i told him that if he had faith, he would read and pray to know. It was hilarious what happened next... he was like "Are you saying i dont have faith?" And i was like, you tell me. PLease DONT think i am a overbold missionary, because the truth is i am not bold enough. This specific investigator hasnt been progressing, and i realized he wont progress until he realizes how ridiculous his opinion on religion/life is. I think he will probably be a member someday... but i dont think it is today.
BUt. Although this was a tough week, please do not think i am very discouraged and ready to quit. I am hopeful for the future. And this week did have it's good moments. We taught a great lesson with Antonio and Dulce (Part member family) and we contacted a referal that Antonio gave us, who seems to have lots of potential. Also, last night president asked us to watch a CES broadcast by David A. Bednar. IT WAS AMAZING. He taught the doctrine of truth, and reality against satan's counterfeits. I loved it and was truly touched.
Mom, please dont worry about me. I am doing ok. In fact personally, i am doing great. I am confident that this week will be as hard is not harder, but i also expect many new and exciting changes to come with transfers. I am confident that satan is trying me, and that always means that good things are coming.
I love you, i will talk to you all on sunday and i am really excited!
ELder Kenck
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