So to start things off this week...I am doing
really well. I am healthy and happy! Well, sort of I heard that the US
lost the Ryder´s cup this week......And I was extremely disappointed to
hear that. I hope that the Utes can take care of business with USC. And
ya that is all I have to say about those things! haha.
Well I have finished my first week here in the ward of Alamedas.
And to say the least...it is very different here. Remember how I told
you guys that I am in a nice area? Well that was understatement. There
is a lot of money in this area. In my old area there were only small
buses and taxis in the street. Here there are audis bmw brand new VW´s.
It is a huge difference. Some other differences are that in my old area
it was really flat...here...the streets are hills. HILLS HILLS HILLS. My
first day when we came back to the house at night I was dead...my legs
were killing me and all I wanted to do was sleep. But fortunately now
after one week my legs are healed and stronger than ever. haha.
Now for the differences that are really important! Because there is
a lot of money here....the work is a lot harder. We went around all
week talking to people in the street and knocking doors to try and find
new people. It is hard here. But something that I realized was that we
are not going to have any success if we keep doing the same things. We
need to change it up. Elder Nilsson and I talked about what we can do to
find new people and help this part of the Lords vineyard progress. Well
we found an answer that ever missionary knows...The Members. All
missionaries want to work with members because that is how converts are
made. What happens a lot in the mission is that some people get baptized
and when their missionaries leave they stop going to church. Well if
the members are involved they have friends and they will last! But
sometimes it is hard because they dont help very much here. Well Elder
Nilsson and I talked about it and we came up with a plan to have family
home evening with all the members in the Ward and they can invite
friends and family that are not members. The Bishop is really helping us
and we had a lot of options to help them. We are really excited for the
progress that is going to happen here. It might take awhile to really
see a lot of progress but we are so exciting to keep working hard and
help this area grow into its potential. Opposition=oppurtunities to
grow. I hope that I can try and stay focused and look for what the Lord
wants me to learn even when times are really hard. Depending on the Lord
is the only way to stay on the path and find the success that is
waiting for us!
Really quickly! I talked with Elder Cruz and remember the Family of
5 that I had been teaching for about 4 months? well they are getting
baptized on the 14th of this month!!!!!!!!! I wanted to cry I was so
happy! I am sad that I wont be there to see it. But I could not be any
happier. Patience is the key. Everything works out in the Lords time. I
am so happy for them and hopefully cruz sends me pictures so that I can
show you guys!
I Love you all so much and thank you for all the support that you
give me! I feel your love and your prayers everyday! I hope that you all
have a great week! aND i CANT WAIT TO TALK TO YOU ALL NEXT MONDAY!!
Con Amor Elder Oliver :)
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