This week we had another opportunity
to go and do some service at the Lo'i. It was so much fun and we got to work alongside
of many non-members and talk with them as we worked. We got a baptism out of it
too! Elder VanShaar accidentally dunked the phone in complete immersion in the
water of the Lo'i *SPLASH*. So it’s been a crazy past few days without communication
with others because it is not working haha (getting a new one tomorrow). The
positive thing about not having a phone is we can’t confirm appointments so we
just show up. By doing this there are no excuses that can be made or last
minute cancellations. It has led to many awesome lessons we had this week! So I
guess there is a positive in every negative! Out of the lessons we taught many
of them came to church as well!
Super Bowl Sunday is weird as a
missionary. First of all every single house you go to gets a spread of food and
everyone wants you to eat.... the problem is it’s fast Sunday and we are still
fasting! Second of all everyone has the game on and is engaged in what is going
on and those who aren’t watching the game is taking their Sunday nap. So it was
very difficult to find someone to visit during that entire time. As Elder VanShaar
and I discussed what to do we ended up driving past this house and we noticed
many of our less active members and some non-members there. We decided we would
go and spend some time with them in an environment they were comfortable in. We
ended up spending the first half of the game with them. The first few minutes
were kinda lame as they were engaged in the game and what was going on. So as
my comp and I sat there looking at that ground and looking around we talked with
some of the kids and slipped a question in every commercial or break or so.
Then something cool happened… Atlanta made a touchdown, and another, and
another. At that point the game was "over". So with the game being
"over" they weren’t as interested in the game so we were able to talk
and have a wonderful discussion with them and get a lot more insight as we got
to know them further. I was grateful for the opportunity that arose for us to
make a productive time out of a less than desirable circumstance.
I know that as we do our best,
worrying only about the things we can control, opportunities will be presented
to fulfill the purpose of your task. That even when situations or life seems to
be down there is a way, and that ways is only though doing your absolute best
and calling upon God to magnify your efforts. He is concerned about every
little part of our life. He wants the best for us. He puts us through hardships
and trials so we can have the best. So as we walk faithful and true know we
will one day enter his presents for eternity.
Have a wonderful week, make the best
of every situation, and look for the positives!
Love you all!
Elder Logan Porter
on the hike to the Lo'i
Hawaiian Book of Mormon
Zanaiyah with a funky hat.
Kalia playing the nose flute
Energy on the go
Rotten fish
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