"My kids will not get any toys or dolls, just a bicycle". Elder S.

This quote comes from an Elder in my district and was in response to a conversation on demons and what not.  This Elder is super funny and so he says the most random things in conversations.  And unless you know Fijan, you pronounced that wrong.  That's alright though because it is Story time.

Story Number 1:  Women are troublesome - Mama K.

Each week my companion and I get the opportunity to administer the sacrament to those who cannot come to church.  Now these people have some powerful testimonies when it comes to the gospel.  They never complain that they cannot walk or are bed ridden but are always, always happy to see the sacrament.  Now because they don't have too many visitors, we will usually chat with them for a while after the sacrament.  This mama was telling us about her kids and said,  "Most people say that the men are troublesome, but I think its the women. " You two young men you watch your wives because they could be trouble." So to my wife, whomever that may be,  I have got my eye on you!

Story number 2: Drunk people love my comp.

This week because of festivities we have had a few run ins with some intoxicated people.  I some how seem to make them angry.  I guess when you are sarcastic with a drunk person, they just don't like it.  Its not like you could have an actual conversation anyways, but they always seem to love Elder C.  The best one was this Sunday we were picking up some meat that a member was giving us to braai (barbecue) and there was a drunk person outside their house.  When we got there Elder D. and I went right past,  but our companions got stuck there.  Whilst trying to free them from the burden of an intoxicated woman she started blowing kisses to them.  We were on the lawn laughing because they had no idea what to do.  Luckily we bailed them out.  So beware of crazy drunk ladies with pink hair. 

My goals for 2018 is to complete my mission and have at least 4 converts come to the gospel. That will be at least 2 in each of my new areas. Honestly 2017 was a great year for me. People say you can't have a bad day as a missionary so I just had 365 good days!  

Well Family and friends that is all I have for this week. I hope you all have a wonderful new year!

Elder Tucker