I've got to tell you, the work is slow here. We've been trying and trying to contact Investigators, but something always comes up. Satan works extra hard on them when they are trying to better their lives. We continue to press on in the service of our Lord! It's hard but seeing all the members here who are converts make you want to press on. Elder Purcell is way cool and is working me hard. my bike is tiny. my knees are starting to hurt. We are going to try to find an older bike used by some elder who is home. We live at the bottom of a hill and the only good thing about that is coming home after appointments. We got going like 30 mph, there were cars barely going faster than us and the limit is 35. Of course, nobody drives the speed limit. I thought that Utah drivers were bad. They don't even compare to Cali drivers. I'm going to come home and laugh at how nice all the drivers are.
Sounds like a nice day at the temple! I found out I get to go once every other transfer, and they just went, so I wont be going for a while. Oh well, We're doing work for the living, not the dead. That's way exciting that Grannie and Pa went through! Totally Bombtastic! yeah, that was dorky.
On Monday's I have an hour to e-mail. As far as downtime goes, we don't have much. maybe an hour or two. I have discovered naps. They are pretty awesome. The members food has been pretty good so far, nothing I have regretted eating. Miguel made us some spicy soup, but it was delicious and I ate it anyway. I have had Tacos, burgers, casseroles, and this one family made a rib roast that was fantastic! probably my favorite meal so far. With A green bean casserole and sweet potatoes and rolls. I figured I was at home and it was my birthday. I don't even like sweet potatoes and these were good.
Christmas? Idk, just like ties and stuff. I'll let you know if I want anything specific. I'll give you the generic missionary answer, "Ponder and pray about it."
It rained here for like 3 days straight. It was so cold, you have no idea. hee. Riding biking in cold rain is no bueno. My legs were soaked and freezing. When Purcell complains about the cold I just tell him, "At least we're not in Utah!" Time is flying by so fast I can't even get my days straight. If it continues this quickly, I'll be home in no time. How's Chuck doing with his papers?
The only thing I have had shot at me are dirty looks. Sometimes we have to ride down dark alley's with dogs barking at us and I'm glad to have the Lord's protection. Everyone has a dog. There are stories about some missionaries getting attacked and actually killing dogs.
We have been visiting Sister Marquez who is actually EP's aunt. She was telling us stories last night. She used to deliver mail to Beverly hills. She had a few run-ins with celebs. Apparently the guy who plays chachie on Happy Days is a real jerk. And on the other side of the spectrum, Simon on American Idol and Chef Ramesy on Master Chef are really nice guys. They just play jerks. And Keanu Reeves told her that he is half Hawaiian. You meet all kinds of people out here.
I love you and hope you don't miss me too much -Elder Williams
