Hey Everyone!
This week was pretty
nuts. It rained here four straight days. It was crazy. I'll
tell you more about it later. We also had a ward party this week to
celebrate Mexico Independence that's today. All I can say is that
Mexicans go nuts. They had a full-on DJ table, and they were dancing like
there was no tomorrow. They had good food at it too which was nice.
One of our investigators showed up, and we were happy. It was
Cecilia. We were super happy she did. I love her so much. We
were going to teach her yesterday but she had to cancel because she was at her
mom’s. We were super bummed because that's the only day we can really
teach her because she is super busy with work and her son's football
games. I think we are going to stop by sometime this week and see how she
is. It is always a highlight of my week and a good way to end it, but it
didn't happen this week. We saw Jesus this week and that was good.
He is doing really well and he told us he just needs time and that he was ready
to hear from us again. He is a stud, and the Priesthood is so real.
I don't know what would have happened if we didn't stop by and give him a
blessing. I can tell that the blessing definitely helped. I hope it
softens his heart and that he is ready for baptism once he is in one piece
again. But we are going to continue on stopping by and helping him
out. Margarita is a head case as I have told you. She is a nut but
I love her for some odd reason. It is always a trip to go over to her
house. She has this dog that will play with you and he tries to bite your
hand when they are on your sides. He gets such big air it makes me laugh
every time and makes me miss Beary the bone eater. But back to
Margarita. We are probably going to drop
her this week because she isn't coming to church, and we think she might hide
from us when we go over on Sunday to get her. Yesterday we stopped by and
before we even opened the gate her daughter came running out and said she
wasn't there - but her car was definitely there. So she probably was
home, but she didn't want to talk with us. She also isn't really praying
and reading so she is going to get the boot real soon. We didn't find any
new investigators again this week. I kept on telling my companion we need
to, but he was too lazy to knock. But on
Thursday we tried getting new ones by doing service. So from Wednesday to
Saturday it rained, but Thursday was when the storm was at its prime. It
was seriously nuts down her because they don't have good draining methods so
the rain just gets stuck in one area. The rain was so bad that the main
highway sections were closed off because there were straight up rivers going
through it. It was awesome. We have a Chevy Cruze, and I was
surprised it was making it through some of the things we were going
through. Before we set off on our adventure we thought maybe we could get
new investigators by seeing if house were flooding or people needed help.
We first started by seeing if people in the ward needed help, and then we drove
around looking for houses. My companion was in sweats and a jacket.
I was rocking my rain coat, shorts, and flip flops. When we stopped by a
less-active house we had to go through ankle-deep water to get to the door.
It was epic. But the bad thing about the whole situation was we
didn't find any new investigators. We were super bummed, but we had fun
trying. Our car pretty much went through a lake. Water was up to
the door but our car somehow managed to get through it. We had to take
back roads because everything was closed. Even exits on the freeway were
closed because there was a river going through the exit. It was
nuts. I guess on that day a storm from the Gulf of Mexico hit us and
another one from the other side hit us too. We heard that there was a
crazy storm in the Gulf of Mexico, and we got part of it. Part of the
church parking lot was flooded. The rain stopped on Saturday, and I kind
of miss it, but I am happy it is gone. It was an adventure. My
companion situation is ok. It is definitely hard, but you got to love
him. I am happy we get along and don’t just fight. He is a really
cool dude but just super lazy when it comes to missionary work. I hope my
next companion is good.
It sounds like everyone is
doing good. That is awesome Tyler had a killer game, and I know Scott and
Trent have coaching magic with them. That’s a bummer that the Utes
couldn't pull it off. That’s good the Aggies won. I am happy to
hear my boy Aaron killed it on Sunday. It sounds like they are a well-oiled
machine when the have everything going good for them. He is such a good
QB. I hope the Seahaaaaawks kicked the 49ers butts. I hate them for
some odd reason. Thanks so much for the package. It definitely
lifted my spirits and had just about everything I love in it. So thanks a
million, you always save me. You guys are not getting old you guys are
still kicking it. Don't worry about your age - you will always be the
young parents I know. You’re not old till you hit 80, and that's a far
ways off. So don't worry. That’s not good about Holly and Marna. Hopefully they have a better week this
week. Just know I love you guys tons and you’re always in my prayers! I
miss you tons, and can you believe it’s almost October? I find that
crazy! But I hope your week goes good this week and Football goes good
too. Oh is my lax jersey still in my closet? I hope it is in there
when I get back. I love that
thingy! Keep it steazy for me!
Love,
-Elder Smith
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