October 16,2018
This week my companion and I have been listening to a lot of John Bytheway. He is a truly gifted speaker. That was my favorite quote from the talks that we listened to this week. I am still trying to learn that according to people here. Apparently skiing and rock climbing kill people. Who woulda thunk it? Any who onto stories.
Story Number 1: That was a long Day.
This Wednesday was transfers for Elders in Capetown. In Queenstown they all happen by bus. Well we had three Elders leaving at 6 in the morning but we had to be at the station at 5:10 with the 3 Elders. We woke up at four to transport their bags. I was in a tri-panionship for the whole day. It was actually really nice because we got two lunches. Our companions were coming in that night at about 8:30. We were told they were coming in at 7:30 though so we were at the bus station a long time. Luckily everyone arrived safely and with little to no trouble. I was all tuckered out by the end of the day. I slept well that night.
We now have new elders now in my ward. That is actually going really well! We started out the first day by taking them to their area and showing them a few houses. Then just kind of left them there in the area and picked them up that night so they know how to get back to the boarding. Then its mostly been that they are doing their work and we are doing ours as well. It was really nice on Sunday because we got to introduce them and help them meet more members in their area. The new Elders all just kind of follow me because I know more of what I am doing here in Queenstown. That is really fun. There is an Elder O. he is serving in Mlungisi the another area in our ward. Mom say hi to his mom!
I would say the only thing I want to accomplish this transfer is the baptism of Mama F. Hopefully that will be by the last two weeks of my mission. IF that happens I will be so happy. That is all really all I hope to accomplish, but of course I will try to leave the area better.
Story Number 2: General Conference
I know for most all of you General Conference was last weekend but this is South Africa so we were a week behind. This conference was super powerful. We had to have the fire brigade though there for Elder Holland and President Nelsons talks though. My eyebrows are growing back now though luckily. As we were discussing conference. I found that the main theme for me was, That good people get hard trials. As well as the strength to over come them. I thought that was a great message saying that life will not be a tip toe through the roses but it is more of a cross country race.
Well That is all I have for you this week. Love you all. Elder Tucker
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