Raios de Clemência

Have you truly been ejected from some one's home?

More or less. In truth, I walked out voluntarily. When you begin a "Bible Bash" you will never feel nor help them feel the spirit. When a family just wants you to give up or destroy your testimony, they aren't ready to hear the gospel, and therefore should receive no more than your testimony before you leave the door. I don't like arguing about something so sacred as God.

Do you boys get out around town and see the area on your p-days?

P-Day is spent entirely at home. On a sunny day, sometimes we get out, but we walk a lot more during the week anyway.

Do you get to do visits to tourist spots?

Yes, if they have any. The problem is the tourist spot here is the train, and it's really expensive to ride. (Just Like Silverton, Colorado)

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Before the mission, and even until a few weeks ago, I had thought of rain as a torture. At home, it meant that time must be passed entirely inside, and on the mission it meant soggy wet clothes and a bad mood. But something changed, especially this week. What seems to be bad for those who'd like to do something more, begins to be a blessing for those who need to find families at home. 

This week started terribly. No one received us. Literally NO ONE. We spent the first few days just walking, trying to find at least one person to teach. Every night we arrived home and said, "Alright, tomorrow we'll do better. Tomorrow we'll find someone." Then, Friday came, and brought heavy rain with it. At first, we thought the week was finished, nevertheless we left and tried everything. Everyone was home. EVERYONE. There was probably never a better day on my mission than this one. One rainy Holiday brought at least six families or more to the knowledge of the Gospel and the Restoration.

It's at times like these that we need to remember, God has all things planned out, and the only thing that changes between those that are truly happy and those that aren't is simple; Those who are happy recognize the miracles that happen even in difficult circumstances. Had we decided to quit, or to just slack off and take an extra day of rest, all of those families would continue in darkness and, perhaps, would never come to know what they know now. Even if they did come to know, we would no longer have the pleasure to take part in that process. 

That's about all that I have to say for this week. Be strong, and look for the lighthouse within the storm, for it will be your guide until the safe and happy shore. 

Elder Angus

Oh yeah, thanks for everyone that sent me Birthday stuff. I feel a little older now, and I'm worried my age will escape me. Maybe I'll add some pictures.

Word of the Week:

Raio (HIGH-oh) Meaning beam of light, like a light house or lightning. They say that the worst storms on the mission make the most beautiful lives. I hope so. ;)

Photos:

-Nailed It

-Sacred Ritual Fire

(in case you can't tell...he has the 2 backwards)