4-25-16
We
played a lot of tennis today with Frank! It may seem like we play
tennis a lot... Well, we do... But it's the only fun thing to really do
on PDay here! I played E. Rose in singles and beat him. Then, Frank and
E. Rose teamed up against me. It's called "Australian Doubles." I beat
them in that too! It made me tired though!
After
that, he took us to Ruth's to eat. When it was time to proselyte, we
tried a couple people and taught a lady named Heather. She wasn't on the
plan, but we were prompted to go over there. She as outside working on
her yard when we got there. We had a bomb lesson with her. The Spirit
was really strong. I know she was feeling the Spirit, so I called her
out on it and helped her realize what she was feeling. Then, E. Rose
bore testimony and it was awesome. We gave her a BoM and committed her
to read it. Then, we went over to see the Laffidy's after that and
Jeffrey (the son) took us out to eat. They're such a nice family!
4-26-16
After
DDM, we had exchanges. I stayed in H-Ville and E. Larsen came here from
Cheraw. He came out on his mission at the same time I did. We went over
and saw Dequan (the football player for USC). He's funny! He was
playing Pac-Man and Galaga. It's funny because he's just this big guy
playing those games. We had a short lesson about the BoM and committed
him to read it. We taught another lady on the street. We were supposed
to meet a less active member at Shoney's to eat, but I guess she just
forgot... So we went to the apartment and ate. Later, she called us back
and felt really bad, so she dropped off money so that we could get
something to eat another time.
After
dinner, we went and taught Jason with Bro. Lillian. He hasn't been
available to meet with us in awhile because he's been sick. He lost his
job because of it. After prayer from him and us, he got his job back!
The lesson went really well. We taught him the Restoration. We started
talking about the BoM. He said, "So where can I get a BoM?" Haha! Well..
We brought him one! After we got back from that, Frank picked us up to
get some milkshakes at Sonic.
4-27-16
It
was really hot today. We went on a pretty far bike ride too. We taught
the lady that cut our hair the other day. She is in her late 20's. She's
a nice person and fun to talk to! After that, we stopped by a lady we
are teaching named Gina. She has an 8 year old son named Dorian. He's a
cool dude! We play football, basketball or baseball when we are over
there. We are going to go to his baseball game on Friday. During our
Companionship studies this morning, some Jehovah's Witnesses knocked on
our door. Haha when we opened, the door they laughed. The asked to come
in and talk, but we told them we were studying. They were told old black
guys. He proceeded to ask how old we were and said that E. Rose looks
13 and was like making fun of him? You're not going to get into very
many doors by insulting them! Haha people hate the Jdubs here. Haha he
gave us "homework" to read Pslams 72 about the government. So I gave him
some homework to read 1 Timothy 4:12.
4-28-16
We
went over to visit with a less active. We talked to her out on her
porch. She's very kind! We talked about the importance of the BoM. She
said that she needs to read it and that she will! She gave us a bag of
boiled peanuts that were really good!
After
that, we went over to see grandma Laffidy. She wasn't on the schedule,
but we felt like we should just stop by and see her. She was having s
rough day... She was pretty lonely and having some trouble with her
breathing. She is the sweetest old lady and I felt bad for her.
Especially, because she kept crying... We gave her a blessing and that
seemed to help a bit. It was hard to say goodbye and leave.. Haha
whenever we go over there, she gives us Pepsi and Zebra Cakes.
4-29-16
So
during personal study this morning, I got a call... From President
Turner. He was calling me because he wants me to train another greenie
again. I'm having another son. I will also, be staying in Hartsville
still. Now, I will be here for 9 months! I'm so ready to switch it up
and go somewhere else. BUT this must be where the Lord needs me. I'll
find out why sooner or later!
While
we were out biking, we went to see a member. They weren't home, but
their neighbor was outside. We went to talk to her and she told us that
she locked her keys and her two year old son in the car! Her car was
running with the AC on, so she was just waiting for her husband to get
there from work with the spare keys. We kept her son entertained by
making him laugh. He was so confused as to why he was still in there. We
taught her for a little bit too. We made them both laugh so she wasn't
so stressed or embarrassed about it. Then, we agreed to help Sis.
Thompson move some things. Little did we know that we were moving things
into her boyfriend's house. That was just a little awkward that you
would ask missionaries to help with that. Haha!
After
we helped them move, they took us to get food at Cook-Out. Then, we
headed out to Dorian's game. They were happy to see us there.
After
the game, we stopped by and saw Patti & Dave. They found out that
Dave has skin cancer. We visited with them for a bit and it was good to
see them!
4-30-16
Today,
we had a ward community service project called "Christmas in April."
The city donates money for supplies and churches in the community go out
and do service for people who need it. We helped a guy by painting the
outside trim of his house. We also, painted his window frames. It was a
nest experience! He was very grateful. We got to teach him a little bit
as well. When we finished with that, a less active called us needing
some help win her yard. It was nice because we were already in our
service clothes. We rode up there and helped her. She still isn't very
happy with us for telling her that she needs to come to church.
I
have been pretty stressed out today… I guess I am just trying to figure
out my purpose here in Hartsville. I was told earlier in my mission
that if I still feel the Spirit working within me, then I know the Lord
is pleased with what I'm doing. I might be a little hard on myself. When
Pres. Turner called me, he said, "you did such a good job training the
first time, the Lord wants you to do it again." That made me feel a
little better!
4-31-16
We
fasted today and I was starving! Haha but we were blessed because of
it. Daniel Thompson brought a friend to church and he seemed to really
enjoy it. After church we met with them in the Scout room and taught him
about the Restoration. The lesson went really well. The Spirit was
really strong in there. We started talking about the BoM and the kid
wanted to read it. We didn't have one to give him... After we closed our
prayer, I turned around and there was one sitting right on top of the
file cabinet. It was completely blank too! Keep in mind it was just a
scout room! I thought it was a neat tender mercy.
For
dinner, we went over to Sis. Thompson's boyfriend's house to have some
BBQ. He makes really good food. He is going in for surgery tomorrow, so
he asked for a blessing. He isn't a member, so that was neat. I gave him
a blessing and it went really well. I could tell that he felt the
Spirit afterwards. Then, we shared a message about Faith. They're the
best family! After we got back, we went to go and see the Laffidy's. We
visited with them for awhile and shared a message. I love them too!
-Elder Mitchell
