It all started last Monday night when in the car Elder Maniol, "the Filipino man" as we call him, very abruptly announces, "okay i need to fart" and then let out an absolute bomb. I'm not sure if I've ever laughed harder.
Then Tuesday we had a member give us 6 fresh coconuts from their backyard. We husked them all that night and then drank the water that next morning and it was delicious!
Also Tuesday was my first time driving on the mission! and what better way to drive for the first time on the mission than a 30 min drive to Honolulu and back! Talk about getting thrown into the fire, haha. So now I'm the designated driver for our companionship and I'm loving it!! The highest speed limit here is 40 and it's so awesome to be able to just cruise. I remember back home, sometimes I'd drive 10 miles under and that didn't go over so well-- haha. And even now my companion isn't the biggest fan of my slow driving. I drive like a nonchalant gecko for those of you that are needing further description.
Wednesday we had a great lesson with our Athiest video gamer investigator named Randon. Try keeping track of a Bryan, Bronson, Brandon, Randon, and Branson! Because we sure struggle at it!
Thursday we did our "companionship inventory" which is basically like marriage therapy, but for missionary companionships. In an effort to try to be more Christlike, I asked Elder Orme if there's anything I could work on. I specifically asked, "What lack I yet?" He then quickly replied, "a 6 pack"...ouch! that one hurt. But don't worry we do ab exercises every night so the 6 pack will eventually make a return. Also on Thursdee we had a great lesson with our Filipino investigator named Joel. He was really intrigued by the restoration of the priesthood. Both him and us were extremely blessed with the gift of tongues because normally it's hard to communicate with him because of his limited English.
Friday was Elder Reed's birthday! He's an Elder in our apartment. For his birthday we went and watched the sunset over the ocean.
We also had many goodies. Also, on Friday, Elder Orme and I, in the span of just one hour, were chased and nearly killed by 3 dogs on 3 separate occasions. You know dogs are really cute until they are barking at you and sprinting at you like a bloodthirsty banshee. Good golly - that was quite the experience! and it didn't help that every time I tried to run away I was slowed down by my shoes falling off my feet. I'm just glad to be alive, honestly folks.
In between all of this canine madness, or maybe earlier that morning we met an old man named Joe! We also had a great chat with Joe about our church, the restoration, the Book of Mormon, and that fun stuff. Joe was just really friendly and not to mention he had beautiful blue eyes. It's just not everyday you see an old man with beautiful blue eyes. Also, Friday night we had a zoom lesson with the area Seventy, who just so happens to live in our ward I believe. His name is Elder Voi R. Taeoalli.
Saturday we helped a new family in the ward clear some extremely thorny trees from their backyard. It was a good time. They are a great family with 5 kids and a dog named Polly. Polly is not the smartest. we're literally hacking at trees with hatchets, chainsaws, and the whole 9 yards and Polly decides to stick her head in the hole where we're working at. Haha, good old Polly. Saturday we also met 2 very cool members. one named Brother Kelii who was very happy to see us and wanted to take us on some exclusive local hikes. Another member we met was Anela. She was dope and hooked us up with some Hawaiian Sun Lilikoi Lychee drinks. If you have the opportunity to get your hands on some of that stuff, I highly suggest it. Really good drinks.
Speaking of good stuff: STAR FRUIT!
Sunday (yesterday) was supposed to be lesson filled day but all of our lessons except fell through which left us to walk our area from 4-6pm. Let's just say I gained a newfound appreciation and empathy for the pioneers. I don't know how they did it. We also really enjoyed the "Face-to-face" with Elder Rasband, one of the current 12 Apostles. I made the mistake of chowing down on 2 pieces of Elder Reed's cakes which caused me to drift into a deep slumber in the middle of this face to face devotional. Elder Orme, the only one still awake, took pictures which I find very hysterical.
And last but not least, we went on a beautiful hike this morning up to some old WW2 lookouts. it was awesome!
Well, all that and I know I forgot a lot of stuff too, but this has been quite the email.
In conclusion I echo the words of Alma in Alma 5:48, "I know that Jesus Christ shall come, yea, the Son, the Only Begotten of the Father, full of grace, and mercy, and truth. And behold, it is he that cometh to take away the sins of the world, yea, the sins of every man who steadfastly believeth on his name."
AMEN and AMEN!! Please find a time to read the Book of Mormon this week. It will bless your life immensely!! i have so many pics to choose from to send this week!! I'll do my best though!
love y'all
aloha
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