Hey Y'all!! Happy late Thanksgiving! Man your week sounds like it was a lot of fun! I am super jealous! I hope you took a lot of pictures! Those stories are my favorite hearing about what the little kids are up to and how they are doing. Hey did you guys play golf? I still have not been able to go play and I really want to! Man that is a crazy story about Jane. I hope she is feeling better now. I can just picture Dave sprinting and jumping over rocks to get to her! Daddy Dave to the Rescue! haha Tell Jane I hope she gets feeling better and to take some "try-actin"! haha just kidding! I am glad the trip to Arizona was such a success. That always was one of my favorite trips. All of us going and hanging out in Arizona for Thanksgiving and having the meal over at the country club. Hey did y'all go black Friday shopping?? If so what did y'all get?? That always was so much fun! I actually did a little shopping Friday after studies because I wanted to save some money and go get some sweaters. I actually ended up buying some brown shoes and a brown belt! They are very nice!
Alright so this week was Thanksgiving and I know mom you are dying to know what all I did. Well we had a dinner on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 3 on Thursday, and 1 on Saturday! I got fed pretty good, but nothing will compare to your cooking mom. On Monday we had some pork. It was not that good at all... It was cold.... haha Then on Tuesday one of my favorite families invited us over. They are the N. They actually are moving to Utah in a couple of months. She fed us Jambalaya but instead of using rice she used pasta. It was sooo good! Then on Wednesday we had red beans and rice... It was not good at all... Sometimes as a missionary you just have to force things down so you are not rude.. It was not good. I thought I was going to throw up the whole time! But I didn't! She is a very nice lady though. Then on Thanksgiving The W. fed us at the church. All 14 of us missionaries and like 20 other people. It was a traditional Turkey dinner with funeral potatoes. They had baked macaroni and Cheese. Sweet potatoes. It was pretty good! I ate a lot there! They are such awesome people!!
My yummy Thanksgiving Dinner!!!
I love this sweet little girl
Then right after that another lady that is not a member invited us over. She is one of the ladies we help out and give service to. She is an amazing cook! Then that night there was a Spanish family and they invited us over for a Mexican style turkey dinner.. It was alright.. Lets just say none of these came close to how good moms cooking and Grandmas cooking is! haha But they are sure thoughtful good people!! Then on Saturday Bro. N. had all of us missionaries over and we had lasagna. It was really good. So I had a lot of food this week! It was a good food week. We had a really slow missionary week though. A lot of people were out of town or had family over so we were not able to do too much work. We tried our best, but we had a lot of people tell us not this week. So for the missionary part this week was not our best! It was a great Thanksgiving, but I wont lie, mom I really missed you and all of our family on Thanksgiving. It was pretty crazy because Jill sent me a letter and she said how last Thanksgiving we all were talking about how I was going to be gone on my mission and guess what. I am here! haha But I wouldn't want it any other way! I got over that homesickness really fast though don't worry! Maybe a few tears that night, but I am good now! Now it feels like Thanksgiving was like a month ago. The days out here feel super long, but the weeks go by so fast. It is the weirdest thing.
This guys a Stud!
Then right after that another lady that is not a member invited us over. She is one of the ladies we help out and give service to. She is an amazing cook! Then that night there was a Spanish family and they invited us over for a Mexican style turkey dinner.. It was alright.. Lets just say none of these came close to how good moms cooking and Grandmas cooking is! haha But they are sure thoughtful good people!! Then on Saturday Bro. N. had all of us missionaries over and we had lasagna. It was really good. So I had a lot of food this week! It was a good food week. We had a really slow missionary week though. A lot of people were out of town or had family over so we were not able to do too much work. We tried our best, but we had a lot of people tell us not this week. So for the missionary part this week was not our best! It was a great Thanksgiving, but I wont lie, mom I really missed you and all of our family on Thanksgiving. It was pretty crazy because Jill sent me a letter and she said how last Thanksgiving we all were talking about how I was going to be gone on my mission and guess what. I am here! haha But I wouldn't want it any other way! I got over that homesickness really fast though don't worry! Maybe a few tears that night, but I am good now! Now it feels like Thanksgiving was like a month ago. The days out here feel super long, but the weeks go by so fast. It is the weirdest thing.
Well it's pretty crazy to think that it is already December! I am still confused because when I look outside there is no snow at all! Yesterday got warm again. It was 80! pretty nice huh! haha but this whole week was pretty cold. Luckily we have the car for the rest of the transfer and possibly all of next transfer! So I am praying for that! haha just kidding! Well Down here in Algiers everything is going really good! We only had 7 lessons this week so it was a slow week. We tried to visit all of the members in our area and wish them all a happy Thanks Giving. That was really good. We did a lot of service this week too. We mowed a few lawns, helped a less active member move out of her house, and helped one of our members out around the house. Lets just say I am a master at folding laundry now! :) haha I really appreciate what Romonita does for us now. I feel bad because I was probably a really messy kid at home! haha Tell her sorry and that I love her!
Oh a pretty cool thing happened yesterday at church. I was able to bless the sacrament again! It has been like 3 months! That was fun. Then bro N. asked us to teach his class. He teaches the 13-15 yr old's. So Elder W. and I talked about missionary work. (really original huh!) but we did a bunch of role playing like what we did in the MTC and it was a huge success! All of the kids left feeling better about sharing the Gospel with their friends. So that was really cool. All of those kids love us missionaries.
Oh a pretty cool thing happened yesterday at church. I was able to bless the sacrament again! It has been like 3 months! That was fun. Then bro N. asked us to teach his class. He teaches the 13-15 yr old's. So Elder W. and I talked about missionary work. (really original huh!) but we did a bunch of role playing like what we did in the MTC and it was a huge success! All of the kids left feeling better about sharing the Gospel with their friends. So that was really cool. All of those kids love us missionaries.
Well Elder W. and I have been getting along so good. We have not had one problem this whole transfer. I really hope that we both stay together for another transfer. I am really wanting to be with him for one more at least. He is super fun and we just get along so well. He is a hard worker so we do a lot of really good work.
Elder W. One awesome Missionary!!
It has been so awesome! We have been trying to get our 4 investigators to come to church, but it has been hard because some of them do not have transportation. We have arranged rides for them and then we go to pick them up and they wont answer their doors. It is so sad because we know what a blessing the church is and they just close the door and don't want to change. Sister M. was out of town this past week so we were not able to see her. I am so excited to see her this week. It is crazy how much love I have for the people down here right now. I really care for them. It breaks my heart when they do not want to change or when they feel the Spirit and turn it down because they don't want to give up their worldly things. I have come to find out what is really important in this life. Yes I love our boat and all of the fancy cars, but we don't need those things. They are just worldly things that distract us from our purpose here on earth. Now is the time to prepare to meet God. We need to focus on that and live our life to the best of our abilities.
The 4 Amigos!
President Wall gave us all a worksheet about repentance and forgiveness/mercy. I have learned of the importance of repentance because God can't look upon sin with the least amount of allowance. So that is what I have been focusing on in my personal studies. It is so nice to learn all of these doctrines because you run into people and they have questions and when you are prepared and have studied the Spirit will put the words in your mouth. I have seen this so much out here. The other day we ran into a guy and he just started asking so many deep questions. I had no idea what to say or how to say it. I just opened my mouth and trusted in Heavenly Father and spoke. The man then understood. It was so cool! I have had so many awesome experiences out here. It is not always the huge spiritual experiences that happen, but it is the small and simple things. They add up to be the great things. Well My testimony is growing so much out here. I am loving it. I love my mission. I love my new home and I do not want to leave it yet. Transfers are next week so I will be emailing you on Tuesday. Wish me luck!! :)
Well mom and Dad I love you both so much. I look up to you so much. I missed you guys like crazy this week. I know Heavenly Father helped me get through the week. Mom that is a pretty crazy experience that happened in church Sunday with Jared Ford. I know how you feel kind of. We were all at the store the other day and I thought I heard your voice. I dropped everything I was doing and turned around and looked for you, but it wasn't you. It was some lady on the phone. I remember I was talking to David a long time ago about how sometimes you will smell something or hear something and it will remind you of home. That is so true. I felt that a lot this past week! But oh well! I am enjoying the journey like you say mom! I can do this, because I already am! :) Well I love y'all so much. You are the best family ever! Tell everyone hi for me and give the little kids a big hug and kiss for me. Dad Give mom a big hug for me. I love you guys! Have a great week! Don't worry about me.. I am in the Lords hands!
Elder W. One awesome Missionary!!
It has been so awesome! We have been trying to get our 4 investigators to come to church, but it has been hard because some of them do not have transportation. We have arranged rides for them and then we go to pick them up and they wont answer their doors. It is so sad because we know what a blessing the church is and they just close the door and don't want to change. Sister M. was out of town this past week so we were not able to see her. I am so excited to see her this week. It is crazy how much love I have for the people down here right now. I really care for them. It breaks my heart when they do not want to change or when they feel the Spirit and turn it down because they don't want to give up their worldly things. I have come to find out what is really important in this life. Yes I love our boat and all of the fancy cars, but we don't need those things. They are just worldly things that distract us from our purpose here on earth. Now is the time to prepare to meet God. We need to focus on that and live our life to the best of our abilities.
The 4 Amigos!
President Wall gave us all a worksheet about repentance and forgiveness/mercy. I have learned of the importance of repentance because God can't look upon sin with the least amount of allowance. So that is what I have been focusing on in my personal studies. It is so nice to learn all of these doctrines because you run into people and they have questions and when you are prepared and have studied the Spirit will put the words in your mouth. I have seen this so much out here. The other day we ran into a guy and he just started asking so many deep questions. I had no idea what to say or how to say it. I just opened my mouth and trusted in Heavenly Father and spoke. The man then understood. It was so cool! I have had so many awesome experiences out here. It is not always the huge spiritual experiences that happen, but it is the small and simple things. They add up to be the great things. Well My testimony is growing so much out here. I am loving it. I love my mission. I love my new home and I do not want to leave it yet. Transfers are next week so I will be emailing you on Tuesday. Wish me luck!! :)
Well mom and Dad I love you both so much. I look up to you so much. I missed you guys like crazy this week. I know Heavenly Father helped me get through the week. Mom that is a pretty crazy experience that happened in church Sunday with Jared Ford. I know how you feel kind of. We were all at the store the other day and I thought I heard your voice. I dropped everything I was doing and turned around and looked for you, but it wasn't you. It was some lady on the phone. I remember I was talking to David a long time ago about how sometimes you will smell something or hear something and it will remind you of home. That is so true. I felt that a lot this past week! But oh well! I am enjoying the journey like you say mom! I can do this, because I already am! :) Well I love y'all so much. You are the best family ever! Tell everyone hi for me and give the little kids a big hug and kiss for me. Dad Give mom a big hug for me. I love you guys! Have a great week! Don't worry about me.. I am in the Lords hands!
Love your little missionary
Elder Smith
God Army!
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