This week was pretty interesting. We had a TON of appointments fall through which wasn't too fun. And it seemed like we could never really get into anyone's homes to teach. But I have the faith that this week is going to be much better!
Our most progressing investigator right now is Humberto. I think I've talked a little about him in the past. He's doing really well. He's been reading in the Book of Mormon and he's really enjoying it. He wasn't able to make it to church yesterday because he had to do something with his taxes... not really sure. But, we do have another appointment tonight scheduled that I'm really looking forward to. It really is the best experience being able to teach those who are humble and are desperate for anything that will help them. Because that's exactly what Humberto is like. We're still trying with his wife Marta too. She's slowly coming along, but definitely isn't as quick to commit to things as much as her husband. So keep them in your prayers!
I've been having a pretty good birthday so far. It's kinda nice to have a birthday on a preparation day. So that's been fun! But other than that it's been a pretty normal day! Oh yeah, and the food bank we did service at this last week found out that it was my birthday today and they had three whole freezer-fulls of cakes. So they let me pick one out and take it home! So I was able to have some cake for my birthday. The Lord always provides! Another cool thing, the Eskildsen's, the members we live with, asked me what my favorite food is. And the first thing that came to my mind was fish 'n' chips. So they made fish 'n' chips for us yesterday! That was also really awesome. Members are the best.
Here's my scripture for this week: D&C 18:13-15
"And how great is his joy in the soul that repenteth!
Wherefore, you are called to cry repentance unto this people.
And if it so be that you should labor all your days in crying repentance unto this people, and bring, save it be one soul unto me, how great shall be your joy with him in the kingdom of my Father!"
I'm so grateful for this time that I have to be a missionary. Time is moving by way too fast and that's pretty stressful. But something very valuable I learned this week was about how joy and happiness are a choice. It's all about our perspective on things and it's our faith in Christ and in ourselves that determine that happiness. This life is meant to be enjoyed! Especially on the mission! I give thanks every day for the chance that I have to be in service 100% of the time. It's something that I'm going to miss a lot.
I love this gospel and I know that it's true. I love you all and I hope you have a great week!
Elder Scott
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