William Stone Andrus, Trinidad Port of Spain Mission: Week 16

Hello family!

I just want everyone to know that I am loving Guyana and the mission life so much! It is so satisfying and I would not trade it for the world!

This week was defiantly an adventure! 

Monday: Half way through emailing Elder Rueggar got a call. We were told the senior couple was finished and had to leave. As we left we saw one of our investigators. She was crying. We talk to her and find out Terry, another on of our investigators just passed away. Terry is her brother. It broke our hearts…this is the second time now. This week was kinda hard... I had another Investigator die...it hurts so bad. It bumbed me out bad. But at the same time I know that he is getting way better teaching then I can do! Through prayer and scripture study I found out that God’s will, will be done! I know that he has accepted the gospel and is just waiting for the rest of his family to get baptized and go to the temple for him!

Then Elder Rueggar got transferred. I stayed in Canje with Elders Rose/Alatasia.

Tuesday: “I no no want Tues.” Translation “I don’t know what happened on Tuesday.”

Wednesday: Elder Hardy finally made it to Rosehall with me!! Elder Hardy Is so awesome! He is from Las Vegas and Broomfield, Colorado. He is so COOL! He loves STAR WARS almost as much as I do!  I’ve had lots of companions, but is nice to have a friend! We got home late so no teaching. 

Thursday: We went to Manchester! We saw Tanya and Sheena and Marsha. Sheena did not get baptized. She moved in with a man that she is not married to. They are doing their best to get married. After all they pretty much are, they have 4 Kids together and are totally loyal. It was a great day! When I’m in Manchester I’m happy!

Guyana is funny. When I’m in some places, I’m in Africa. When I’m in other places, I’m in India. When in certain places, I’m in Asia or the Philippines. When I’m in other places, I’m in the Caribbean. However, everywhere I am, I’m in Paradise!

Friday: A crazy day! I’ll just say that I’ve had some interesting experiences with drunk people! However, I am safe and sound! 

Saturday: Another great day in Manchester with great lessons, taught by amazingly prepared people. Had dinner with Pres. Hussain and his wife Melinie. (Branch Pres) The church is true!

Sunday: A fun day of training Pres. Hussain on MLS and some other great stuff! (Elder/Sister Rasmussen asked us to have stuff to talk about) We also got fed by the Swambers!

This week was interesting. I know that my redeemer lives. I know that he Loves us! I know that the Priesthood is truly his power! I know that the BOM is the best!

I know that thru his grace we are saved. Let’s do all that we can to share the word! I love you, the Lord loves you, and Satan hates your face.

Let’s go get ‘em!

Love,

Elder Andrus