This week I made four trips to Port Elizabeth, which is about forty five minutes away. I was really sick of driving there. Really just tired of driving. The cars are going next week anyways though, so I guess there will be a break for the next few months. From those experiences though I learned some things which I will share with you in stories. Without further adieu, stories.
Story number 1: BEFORE YOU MOVE, CHECK THE WEATHER - Me
On one of our excursions to PE we were helping a family move. It was down pouring. We got to the old house and we were moving things then putting stuff on the trailer. Most of it was soaking, like beds and random boxes filled with random boxes. That actually was not too bad, but then we found out where we were moving it too. A farm area! IT WAS MUDDY!! Wet and muddy. These guys were prepared at their new house though because one of their walls opened up. THE WHOLE WALL! IT made things so much easier to do. It was really nice but they had no beds that night. Moral of the story when you move check the weather.
Story Number 2: "Are you finding people to teach?" "Yes, yes I am."
I did. This was a conversation that me and my companion had yesterday. My companions mind at that time was mostly on figuring out the news and highlights of the FIFA World Cup final. I had not had a teaching appointment that day and really wanted one! I felt inspired to go to see this family that we contacted. We went, and it was powerful. We taught this family The Gospel of Jesus Christ. It was absolutely incredible to see how prepared they were for that lesson. They had questions, that we had answers to! Concerns that we were able to help with. Near to the end of the lesson, just as we were about to close, the father of the home turned to us and said, "I really want to go back to how I used to be, and feel what I used to feel." He was previously a member who had back tracked on his spiritual journey, and now he wants to center his life more on God!
To that comment we could immediately testify that the Gospel was to the way to do that. Then there was a glow from this man. We had brought hope into his family. It was a lesson I won't ever forget. They were so excited for us to come again, and we are excited to go there!
Well ladies and gents, that is all from me and my side. Love you all, have a lovely week.
Elder Tucker
P.S. FYI South Africa is having a postal strike. Jeron thinks maybe 2 months now but he's not sure. I know I have a package somewhere.
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