So this week has been crazy.... at the beginning when I first came here the area was only teaching 18 lessons at the most a week. There were some previous missionaries that didn't understand their purpose and kinda killed the area. However this last week we taught 28. I am not bragging but it is crazy to see the miracles that happen when we work hard and know our purpose. So I have learned some very valuable lessons this week.
First, one day we were at kfc eating and this young man walked in. Right as he walked in I felt I should go talk to him about the gospel. However I was scared so I ignored it. As we ate I could see him from the corner of my eye and kept thinking this guy needs the gospel. It was as if something was physically pushing me to go but I kept fighting the impression. Then I said to Elder Lucking that guy needs the gospel. Right as I said that he said oh the guy in the medical shirt? He even felt the impression! Time went by and I didn't have anything to give him so I was about to go to the car but then he got up to leave. As he was walking out he looked at us 3 times in curiosity and then left. I didn't act on it. After about twenty seconds I got up and tried to find him. He was gone. We got in the car drove around then got out of the car and walked everywhere looking for him. We were too late. I was so sad for the rest of the day! He was ready and prepared but I ignored it and now he doesn't have a chance to receive the gospel. However I am so grateful for what I learned and have now promised to never ignore a prompting no matter how terrified I am....
So we are also teaching this young lady and she has been searching for a church for a long time. She has been really scared to go to church and so on Wednesday we said you have to go that is the only way you will know if it is true! She committed to it. She came and we were nervous cause she is quite shy! I was thinking to myself I hope she doesn't think this is all rubbish cause honestly I couldn't tell by her expressions. Then after church she came up to us and said this church is true.. I got my answer! When am I getting baptized?? hahahah It was almost funny because it was so not real!
I Just had the coolest experience like two seconds ago. When I left my flat today I saw a pass along card as I was closing the door. I decided to pick it up and take it just in case I needed it. So while emailing, this guy looked at me and I said oh we are missonaries. He asked about it then I gave him the card and explained the Book of Mormon. He is now looking it up on mormon.org hahahahaha the crazy things that happen on mission! Now he just asked me what makes me believe in Christ... I was able to bare a simple testimony. I now have his number and am going to give it to the missionaries in his area!
I am not lying this just happen 1 minute ago.
I miss home but i bought myself a birthday present - some camo pants!! Also I would like to give Mpho some money for his mission. He was working all day for 200 rand which is 20 dollars but quit because of the bad influence the guys were being on him.
I need to go but about 100 dollars. He has no money and some of the money he saved his dumb brother spent.... I need to go but I love you thanks for all the pics on dropbox. The dunns say hi they are awesome!
MUCH Love, Elder olson! sorry I have to go I am going paintballing hahah
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