As yet another transfer closes, the Thanksgiving weekend has
arrived. It's been a lot more chilly as winter gets closer. Sadly, not much has
occurred in the following up of our investigators.
I went on a couple of exchanges this week, the first of the
two was in Chilliwack on Tuesday. I got to drive for about the 3rd time in my
mission which was nice. Elder Koanohi and I taught a lesson with our ward mission
leader, Brother Olson. The lady we taught is Christina. She is from Sudan and
has 3 kids, one of them is 19 and is named Akol. It was a difficult lesson to
teach with the 2 younger kids running all over the place and making noise but
in the end, she said we could come back on Sunday. We couldn't see her on
Sunday in the end since she was going to her cousins' house for Thanksgiving
dinner.
There was a zone meeting on Wednesday in which it was made
official that working with the members became the number one priority. Rather
then just sharing a quick spiritual thought, we will from now on teach a
principle from one of the 5 lessons.
Thursday I went on the other exchange, this time with Elder
Davis. We knocked on a lot of doors that day and for the first time I got a taste of
what knocking doors is like in the Bible Belt of the lower mainland. There were
a lot of people that weren't very happy to see us. The day ended on a high note
though when we went over to the Noftles' home for dinner. That family just
makes my day!
Friday we helped a family move into the word named the
Bambas. They are from the Philippines and used to be in the ward a few years
ago.
Sunday evening we went to the Hara family's home for
Thanksgiving dinner. They had a few less active relatives visiting from
Kelowna.
Not too worried about getting moved. It's very likely we
will both be staying. Well since it's thanksgiving, I suppose I should make a
list of what I am thankful for. I am thankful for my family and for all they
have done in helping me prepare for this mission and the rest of my life. I am
also thankful for my mission president, my companion, and the members of the
Abbotsford 2nd ward. I am thankful for the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and
am proud to serve as one of the Lord's missionaries. Enjoy the rest of the long
weekend!
Elder Maclean Samis
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