(Elder Mackrory)
Boa tarde amados!
How's life? How are things? I'm running out of transitions
from greetings to the email. Alright then. 10 fuscas this week. Total 645.
Let's get going.
This week we left mission boundaries 3 times. But don't
worry, all were mission president approved. Kinda crazy.
On Tuesday, we taught an awesome lesson with Sheila's
daughter Esther. She read a little bit of the Book of Mórmon and had marked
some things she wanted to discuss. We taught the restoration to her, and she
was perpetually mind-blown. It was great. Her questions were more observations.
“Oh so that's why…” “...makes so much sense now!”
On Wednesday we needed to go to Elder Tacuche's glasses
appointment. So we left mission boundaries, went to the appointment,
accidentally taught the gospel at the glasses store, and went back for lunch.
After our normal missionary activities, we went to a milkshake place with a
super cool inactive member to finish the night.
Thursday, we finally had someone show up to English class!
He speaks English pretty well, just doesn't get a lot of opportunities to speak
it. I actually found it difficult to speak English because it takes a while for
my brain to completely switch. I learned a bit of English too, being put on the
spot to explain grammar.
On Friday we had zone conference. We left early in the
morning (leaving mission boundaries) to get to another zone which is pretty
much separated from the rest. It was awesome to see Elder Patterson, DeWitt,
and Westover from the MTC as well as a few other friends. Afterwards, we went
home (leaving mission boundaries).
At zone conference, I was planning to talk to the mission
Technology secretary about getting my phone switched. My phone has been taking
10 hours to charge and 5 hours to die. Not good for working. It just so
happened that the secretary had an extra phone on hand and we made the switch.
Thankfully that day I had my SD card inserted, so I was able to retain all my
photos. Now my phone charges in two hours! It's incredible to once again be
only slightly below par.
On Saturday we had a ward mother's day activity in which I
was featured to sing “Can't help falling in Love” karaoke with the coolest
member of the bishopric (you already know). It was pretty cool. We also had a
family knight to celebrate Elder de Oliveira’s 21st birthday. Lots of cake.
On Sunday we were going to give the sacrament to a sick
member, but he wasn't able to receive us at the time, so instead we knocked
some doors and had an 83% success rate. Of 6 people we talked to, 5 of them are
interested and have a lesson marked. Turns out the question “Do you have faith
in Jesus Christ?” is a really good way to find out if someone has faith in
Jesus Christ.
For those keeping track, yes, yesterday was supposed to he
the confirmation of Miguel. He was sick. But no problem, it will happen next
week with Sheila's confirmation. Nothing to worry about.
SummaRio:
10 fuscas, 645 total
We left mission boundaries 3 times this week
Awesome lesson with Sheila's daughter Esther
Left mission boundaries for an eye doctor appointment for
Elder Tacuche
Someone showed up to English class!
Left the mission boundaries to go to Zone conference and to
return
Switched out my phone
Sang karaoke for the ward mother's day party
Found super success knocking doors on Sunday
Tender Mercy:
We have had a serious lack of social Media referrals
recently, and last night, the sister missionaries send us a message asking if
we can help with an area that gets 20+ a day. I enjoy having something to do at
every moment, so when we have a second so sit down, I like to check for
referrals, but there haven't been nearly any these last 4 weeks. Sometimes it
just feels nice to have things to do.
Spiritual thought:
Simple one phrase: Do what is right
1. Do what is right; the day-dawn is breaking, Hailing a
future of freedom and light. Angels above us are silent notes taking Of ev’ry
action; then do what is right!
2. Do what is right; the shackles are falling. Chains of the
bondsmen no longer are bright; Lightened by hope, soon they’ll cease to be
galling. Truth goeth onward; then do what is right!
3. Do what is right; be faithful and fearless. Onward, press
onward, the goal is in sight. Eyes that are wet now, ere long will be tearless.
Blessings await you in doing what’s right!
[Chorus] Do what is
right; let the consequence follow. Battle for freedom in spirit and might; And
with stout hearts look ye forth till tomorrow. God will protect you; then do
what is right!
Até próximo!
Elder Mackrory
1. Cosecha's milkshakes
2. Conferência de Zona
3. Carro legal
4. Nossa área
5. Aranha grandona
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