Monday Oct. 3rd, 2011
Day 1 in field!So today I've been in a daze not knowing what to do, just following people. Went and took pictures in front of the temple (which is insanely amazing!), ate real food, and then met my companion/trainer, Elder Skousen. Super nice guy, he's 17 months in. I also saw my friends from high school who left earlier this year.
After getting settled in to the nastily great apartment (nah, it's not that bad), we had dinner at the Hogan's house (STEAK!!)
TOMORROW IS P-DAY!
Tuesday, Oct. 4th, 2011
My bike did make it, they just got it later than expected.
So now I sit, waiting for the office elders to bring my bike and packages.
I love you all vey much!
Went trading in the pouring rain! Only a few possible investigators, but that's okay, better than none. When we got back, office elders were waiting with my bike :). It's a lovely piece of joy, however they said I should put duct tape on it so it doesn't look brand new.
I'm still pretty nervous, but the people here are welcoming.
Wednesday, Oct. 5th, 2011
Sorry I haven't sent this yet, but figured I'd keep adding to it till I do. So today, went and taught Floyde and Wanda, who are amazing. Floyde is so ready to learn. He speaks of the Spirit in best friend sort of way, and he loves feeling it. He said after his stroke he wanted to get on the right path, and so he flagged down the missionaries. He says the Spirit keeps telling him to continue learning from us. I love them! Wanda is quiet, but willing to learn.
Elder Skousen says he's going to turn me into a Spiritual Beast. I've promised I'll do everything asked of me, so I hope I can become the missionary I'm meant to be. I love my companion.
We rode our bikes to our meeting with the ward mission leader, Brother Fallapapalangi. He is self-concious about his little english, but he is amazing, I love him, too.
Thursday, Oct. 6th, 2011
Forgot to write, but went looking for our investigators, and the Dover's took us to Sharl's (food place of goodness). It's funny, only the people look like they are from Oregon. Everyone else is either black, mexican, or asian.
Friday, Oct. 7th, 2011
More finding. Met the ward peeps! Super weird people, but wonderful. Elder Skousen and I talk about good books a lot. Father, apparently we need to read "The Wheel of Time". Huge series and each book is really thick, but he says they are amazing.
Well, I am sending this off today so I will end! Love you all very much, keep doing good things and remember to pray! I know it helped me a ton when I do. Hope all is wonderful.
Like always: Ask Meh Questions!
and what's been happening lately?!
Oh, and mormon.org is awesome. Pretty much the closest thing to TV we get.
Peace and blessins,
Peace and blessins,
Elder Joshua Blaine Jorgensen
(my hands are shaking from working out)
I need Josh's address! He's in Oregon now so can you post his address!
ReplyDeletehe sounds like he's doing so great and loving it! I'm so happy for him.