HAYI !! FITSACH !! Makulu

Now I will not translate those words but it was a funny quote this week; because of what was chasing Makulu (old grandma). To put this in context this is what Xhosa people say to animals whilst they are being chased or attacked sometimes both.  This week when we were tracting we saw Makulu walking down the road  and then we hear a loud ruckus  and hear these words.  When we looked back this Makulu was being attacked by ducks.  We were dying.  We laughed for a good ten minutes before going to the next door.  Now as we move into story time beware of the ducks!

Story Number 1: There are two types of people in this world.

This week when we were visiting with a member we were asked a question.  "Why do white people like dangerous things?"  This question kind of opened my eye to the world of extreme sports. I will let you have that train run through your mind for yourself.  Back to the story,  this question lead to a discussion on wild life experts like the famous australian croc dude.  I don't remember his name but he died by sting ray if that helps any one.   

This member was telling us what it would be like if your animal documentary host was black.  While your guide is standing in his truck and looking through binoculars, "wow you see that snake there, that is a puff adder." " I don't see it"  '"You come look through these.  No, leave the bush,  leave the other bush.  There that's the snake" "That...is...a...stick."  Long story short make sure your host knows what he/ or she is doing.

Story Number 2:  January is a time of repentance. - Elder Hawkins

This statement came all too true yesterday.  We had the highest sacrament meeting attendance I have seen since I have been in this area.  We had about five investigators at church,  and four different less actives.  FINALLY! Our work is paying off.  It truly was a testimony builder to see them there and talk to them.  Also to see the joy that the ward had in seeing some of their old friends.  Now the only part is to keep moving forward,! We are hoping that we can continue those stats in the upcoming weeks. We want to help these people truly feel and know the joy that comes from living a gospel centered life.

That's all for this week.  I hope you all have a wonderful week. Elder Tucker

  

Yes it is a real Machette.