Hey,
I’m sorry, but I don’t have much to
write. This week was kind of a rough week, but that’s okay. We worked really
hard because right now in this area we only have two people who are
progressing, which is a little tough. But this week we decided that something
need to change, so we started contacting a ton. Just knocking on people’s doors
and asking them if they would like to visit.
Thus far we haven’t seen many results, but that’s alright. We will
search high and low until we find the people who are looking for the church.
Wednesday was especially tough because
we planned a day that looked super good. But just as we finished our first appointment,
it started to pour. It really came down hard so we started to run and as soon
as we stepped out, we were soaking wet. So we ran and ran, only to get to our
next appointment, and guess what... they weren’t there. We were out in the
middle of nowhere, soaking wet, and it was raining so hard, it felt like the
world was ending. It was kind of awesome. As we walked back to our house to go
change, because we were freezing, it started to let up. On the way, we saw
these two kids walking through the middle of this flooded street barefoot
carrying this plastic bag filled with their school stuff. We went to go help
them and we carried this plastic bag. I swear it weighed like 50 pounds. These
two little kids could barely carry it, but they were so cute carrying it
together. We helped them get back to their house and then went home. I don’t
think anything will come of it, but it felt good to serve, even when we felt
miserable. We got home, took a shower, got ready again and left again, but this
time with umbrellas! We didn’t even need them though because the rain had
stopped. We had a few more appointments, but none of them were there. It was a
bit of a rough day so we went to the store and bought a pack of bacon to cheer
us up! Bacon is good, but it’s
expensive.
The next day it rained again!!! The
weather really isn’t a fan of missionary work right now in San Juan, but that
day it even hailed!!! I didn’t even know that was possible here in the DR, but
it happened. I am an eye-witness!
Friday we had interviews with the
President and that was super cool! I really miss President Rodriguez, but
President Nuckels is also a very amazing president. They are just different. I
had a really good time talking with him. We talked a lot about getting
references.
Then Saturday we went to a tailor
because I’m getting my shirts altered so that they fit better. I’ve lost a bit
of weight and my shirts are kind of baggy. I’m getting them fitted for a dollar
each! I’ve also had to pop holes in my belt. I’m on the fifth one
that I’ve made myself. It’s ridiculous!
Oh
this Sunday I also gave a talk in church and I felt like it went really well.
There were a bunch of babies crying the whole time, but whatever. Anyway, yeah,
that was my week.
Hope you all had a great week and I’ll
see you next week.
Elder Bailey Stark
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