This has been pretty good. We were able to get over 50 extra contacts along with 21 lessons. On Friday I went on exchanges with Elder Johnson (he is the big guy in the pictures with the baby lions). Elder Johnson is Elder Clark's son and we call him Baby Cub because he is big and extremely hairy. But he is a very awkward person but we all love him because of it. Though I felt like I was training him for the day. But it was a very good day and I enjoyed it a lot. Taurai and Justice are both ready to be baptized this week. They are both doing very well. Also I think that Valentine is ready as well. There is also another 11 year old girl who we just taught for the first time yesterday because we thought that she was already a member as she was at church every week will probably be baptized. Pamela we are not sure about, she will be baptized but we will see tomorrow after we have met with whether she is ready this week or not. The Musauki's still haven't come back from Bulowayo but we called them and they said that they were coming back today. But their children who are staying with their aunt came to church yesterday as well as the aunt. So probably they will get baptized on the 2nd of April. We've taught a few new people who seem very very interested especially Charles, he has been reading and praying about the Book of Mormon. He wasn't able to come to church yesterday though because he said that he had to work out some family issues. He was a contact that I made a few weeks ago at East Gate the mall. Yesterday was my first talk in Sacrament Meeting. But I didn't know about it until Saturday morning. What happened was that our Ward Mission Leader was assigned to give a talk but his mother had to go to the hospital so he asked me to give it for him instead. When we were in PEC I asked how long I would have to speak, I was told 8-10 minutes. So I thought perfect, that is a good amount. I was scheduled to be the last speaker but then as they announced the program they said that the 2nd councilor in the bishopric would be the concluding speaker. But seeing as the two sisters who spoke before me were very short I was like good I still have my time. Then I got up to speak and I started off really well, I was feeling the spirit as I was speaking. I had written a few notes of things that I wanted to touch on. Then 3 minutes into my talk they gave me a slip that said "time up" and I was able to wrap it up nicely but I was really surprised. But I got a little upset that the 2nd councilor got to speak for almost 20 minutes. Afterward everyone told me that they wished that I could have spoken for longer. I did too, but I was able to keep my patience and ended up having a good day. The topic was overcoming adversity by the way.
That is really unfortunate that Ohio St. got a no.1 seed, but at least the others are good. I didn't even know that San Diego St. was even any good at basketball. Keep me updated about the tournament That's too bad that those guys are struggling that much. I expected it to be rough but not that rough. Hopefully they can improve throughout the year.
On P days most of the time we play soccer or something like that. It's funny because when little kids see playing soccer they always call me Wayne Rooney, and not just because I wear his jersey but because they think that I look like him. I have actually had quite a few people ask me if we are related. But last week we were able to go paintballing at a member's house. This guy is extremely rich, and has a really cool paintball course at his house, so he allows the missionaries to go every once in a while. Today we are going to go to Chi-town because we are renting out the soccer stadium there. We were able to get it for really cheap because Brother Jena's son, Last (he was named that because he was supposed to be their last child. He wasn't) played club down in South so he has connections. Last was baptized a few weeks ago, I was really happy to hear that. But I think that Brother Jena will be there so I am really excited. Also I am pretty sure that the package with the pictures in it is here but I will see later. The rain suit works very well. The only problem is, that if we ride hard I get really sweaty and I'm all wet anyways. But it does protect my planner though so it is worth it. My first transfer, the planner got dominated by rain.
Dad, as for your frustrations out in Milford, read D&C 24:8 and Alma 36:3. They have really helped me on Wednesday and Saturday this week when things didn't go exactly as planned. I hope all is well at home and that you all have a good week. I love you and keep you in my prayers.
Love,
Elder Cecil
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