Elder Dushku my new companion is so awesome. He is such a down to earth and funny guy. He can make the coolest noises, it's quite hilarious. He can play the trumpet with no trumpet lol. We saw lots of cool things this week as we took a step back and got down to the basics and set goals to how we wanted to work this transfer.
We began teaching this guy who is 83 years old! He has lots of great questions; we hope he gains some real intent so he can receive his own answers from our Heavenly Father.
Here is a special story but also shows the type of people Polynesians are. We’re walking around a corner as a lady crossed the street and kind of avoided eye contact a bit. I called out to her letting her know were teaching others about the Book of Mormon and requested a few moments. She immediately stood up and said, "Elders, I'm a member" she crossed the street to us and shared her story briefly. It was amazing. She was so touched and later texted us telling us how much calling out to her meant. It's amazing what happens when we open our mouth. Okay now for the culture. While standing talking with her on the street a van pulls up a man says "Aye Elders here go get yourself some dinner" and hands us a wad of cash and drives off. After this happens we finished talking to Ellen who just saw this happen and she gave us another wad of cash... it happens all the time. I’m so blessed to be recognized as representatives of Jesus Christ.
Today we went on an awesome hike! It was quite long but super fun! It's exciting to see the beautiful creations of our Heavenly Father. I have beeb introduced to so many places by the local people here in Hawaii. I'm loving it here for sure! A great day with the Elders and preparing for an even better week filled with hard work, smiles, and miracles.
HAWAII HONOLULU MISSION THE BEST MISSION
I hope you all have a fantastic week, I wish my brief summary of my week could even do justice to one hour of this amazing experience. I have never been so close to my Savior and friend Jesus Christ. I have never had so much love and joy every day. I have never had so much concern for the immediate and long-term needs of everyone around me. Finally, I have never had such a desire to do Gods will every day as I have at this time in my life. Have a great week, Smile lots, and do some good every day! Much mahalos to you all!
Ps: The Prophet, President Nelson and Elder Holland are coming to Hawaii this week and we get to see them!
Elder Porter
1500 S Beretania St STE 416
Honolulu, HI 96826
Ian is moving to California and will be finished taught and baptised.. I will miss him!
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