Unexpected

Does your mission president allow you to watch the World Cup games?

No. In the past they let us, but the area seventy asked that we not leave home during or after Brazil's games. However, with other games we catch a little here and there as we pass from house to house. Go USA!

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This week seems somewhat upside-down, as everything that usually works isn't working, and the things that never work, are going outstandingly well. For example: Things that aren't working anymore - investigators at church, proselyting during the afternoon, techniques that help others stop smoking etc. and Things that are suddenly working - non-members going to church on spontaneous desires, proselyting in the morning, splits with the members all week, even the US doing well in the cup. All in all, I find myself lost with the sudden turn of events, but when I get a hold of it all, my companion and I will get some great work done. 

But what more is there to say about this week? For one, it's starting to get really cold again. For another, we're starting to see some progress in a really great family. This week, in fact, we'd arrived at their home to share a message and they started simply saying that they "liked us in all," but that they didn't want to "get involved in yet another religion." However, being that I'm a little stubborn, we entered anyway to share "one more message." The message we left was simply about two things, the love of our savior, and the love we had for that family. We explained to them that these were the things that took us to there home each week, and invited them just to go to church and see for themselves. The next day, we had an activity in the church and we were presently surprised to see a small car roll up and the whole family come out to greet us. Truly a miracle was made in this family, as a door that appeared to be closing was opened once more.

But that's about it for this week. Today will be Brazil against Camarones, so there will be a lot of excitement. Although we can't see the game, we know if Brazil is doing well just by the shouts of joy each time they make a goal. :)

Well, until next time then.

Elder Angus

wotw:

torcedor (tor-seh-dor) Meaning fan or someone rooting for a team. I don't know what's more interesting to see, the game itself, or the reactions of all its fans.