To the best Friends and Family a person could hope for,
Before you freak out about the title, let me explain. What
actually spawned this phrase was, we had a member text us yesterday that said
something along the lines of "Do you guys have enough toilet paper and
would you like some fresh bread I just made?" My companion's response was
"I've never used bread as toilet paper before. Color me immature, but I
thought this was one of the funniest things I've ever heard. I busted out
laughing. We did accept the bread (who wouldn't accept fresh homemade bread out
of the oven?), but needless to say, we did not use it for toilet paper. for
those of you are worried, we have plenty of toilet paper.
It's been one unconventional week. Early in the week, we
were told that we were not allowed to knock on any doors, and we had to call
first to set up an appointment. Later in the week, we were told that we could
not enter any person's home. As a result, we were stuck in our apartment doing
missionary work. We are allowed to go out for walks and exercise but, that's
pretty much it. I'm doing fine being stuck in the apartment, but the biggest
issue is making sure I don't get fat. You might think we would be low on food,
but we have sooooo much food at home! Due to the high population of members in
this area, so many members have brought us snacks and food. We told one member
that we would like some healthy recipes if he had any. Next thing we know, he
sent an email out to the entire ward saying we need more food. About 5 or 6
members dropped by food after that. We are pretty much drowning in food and
snacks right now, so no one needs to worry about us dying of starvation.
Despite being locked in the apartment, we have seen
wonderful things happening! We have had a ton of success video calling member
families and teaching them the message of the Restoration. At the end of
teaching them, we ask if we can teach them again next week, and this time, they
invite someone else to join in on the video call. Almost every time, they have
someone that they could invite. So, we could be finding a lot of people to
teach this week. The work is still going on! This week we are memorizing a
quote by Joseph Smith, known as the Standard of Truth
“The Standard of Truth has been erected; no unhallowed hand
can stop the work from progressing; … the truth of God will go forth boldly,
nobly, and independent, till it has penetrated every continent, visited every
clime, swept every country, and sounded in every ear, till the purposes of God
shall be accomplished, and the Great Jehovah shall say the work is done.
Despite all circumstances, the work of God will continue,
through ran, snow, sleet, or Corona. I know this is a crazy time, and some of
you might be a bit anxious, but I want you to know, that the work of God
consists of bringing his children (all of you) peace and happiness. We may face
trials and tribulations, but all things are to bring us experience and to help
us become better people. Remember above all else, that Jesus Christ has descended
below all things. He has felt your pain, your anxiety, your sadness, your
disappointment and your guilt. Trust in God, and he shall direct thy path.
I love you all, I hope you have a spudtacular week! (all
credit for that pun goes to my friend Akash)
Pictures:
1. A picture with our district. It was Edler Leavitt's idea
to get on my shoulders
2. Me on a railroad track near our apartment
3-6. This morning we woke up early and hiked up a small
mountain to see the sunrise. It was beautiful, and we got some good pics
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