Lynda and I have gotten to where we ask very specific questions to Anziano Eads and he is doing a good job in answering them. Here are this week's emails, one to Mom, one to Dad, and a combined one.
Mom's email first:
Dear Mum,
Two years ago yesterday? I was wondering why I was thinking about him yesterday. That explains it. Yeah, I'm pretty sure he follows me around, keep the bees away from me. I miss him (speaking of Lynda's father, Nathan's grandfather).
One thing I see everyday that I don't see in America: TRAINS!!!!!!! Seriously, I have seen a lot of trains since I got here. They are just infiinte. It's so different.
ONe thing an investigator has asked me: How can I give up everything and come here for two years. Easy response. Told him I knew it was true. I also has some questions from our JW investigator that are funny. I'll share that with you and Dad in a joint email.
Yes, I've given a talk in the branch. Two talks actually. The first was on the importance of prophets, and the second was sustaining our leaders. It was in Italian, and everyone complemented me on how good of a job it was. One even said it was perfect.
Yes, the apartment has the bidet. No, I don't use it, we have toilet paper for a reason, am I right? If not, then whatever.
Things are going good with two other Anziani in the apartment. It's tight, not a lot of room, but it's going fine. We get along really well, so no fights. But we'll see how it goes. I'm not worried about it.
I went down to Cagliri, the southern most city on the Island. Worked with Anziano Loertcher (I butchered his name), whose only been out for 9 weeks now, so I got to be his "trainer" for a bit. It was fun. I liked it.
Those were some really good questions Mom. That's what I like to hear!
You made 300 dollars on your old garage sale? Good job! You'll probably do much better at the next one, if I know you. And I think I do....not sure...do I?
Well, tell everyone I say hi back. Congrats on the French doors. I know you love them.
You have a great week as well. Work hard, love everyone, and poke dad for me!
NaNa
Email to Dad
Hey.
Good job on the A's. That's the Dad I know. Well, enjoy the break, and enjoy teaching again. I'm sure you'll do fine.
Sorry observing was bad, but glad you helped someone out though. Tell Mat I'm sorry about his vans, and that he needs to keep his chin up (my friend Mat had his 6 week old van ruined by a deer when we were driving home).
The investigators are a long story, so I'll tell that near the end. Yes, I teach. Anziano Woolsey and I trade off on the points, but one of us always guides the lessons, and we take turns on that as well. We find people to teach by finding...or they come up to us. Happens more than you think.
How has my testimony grown on my mission? I've really come to rely on the Savior a lot more. When I get really down, I always pull out a picture of Jesus I got in the MTC, of him in the Garden of Gethsemane, and I am reminded that he suffered so much more than I do. Best example I have.
We actually do laundry when we need it, we're not limited to Pday anymore. So, laundry gets down pretty reguarly. Please refer to Mom's email for the Capi Conference.
No, I have not run into the "Mickey Mouse Club". At least not yet. I study in English, since we have been told to do so by our Area Seventy, but for language study, I'm in the Italian scriptures, reading out loud.
We buy our groceries separate. Since we are not communist, nor is the law of consecretion going to work until Christ comes, we go every man for himself with food.
Three greatest things I've learned on my mission: 1. I don't have to be a person I'm not. 2. The Atonement can work miracles with people. 3. There are countless people watching out for me, both here and on the other side of the veil.
Okay investigators.
Romanian couple is doing good, so far as we know. Haven't been able to meet with them recently, going to try.
ONe dropped us.
OUr agnostic has had signs from God, and he seems to be willing to listen to us now. He wants to hear all our beliefs, so we're going to teach him all the lessons, and do what he asks. We feel it's a good thing to do.
Well, Dad since you miss my hugs, refer to the email I'll send you and Mom.
Love,
Nathan.
The Combined Email:
So, I have to keep this short. Anyways, here's a spiritual experience I've had this week.
So, I've been reading the Book of Mormon a lot lately, and I've realized something. We, the members, really take it for granted. I went into this reading with a blank mind, and I'm really getting stuff out of it, almost like an investigator. My scriptures are all marked up and I have notes in them. It's beautiful.
Well, that's it for this week.
Next week,
Your son, Nathan
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