So I had found out that it was Heroes Day like two minutes after I got
off the computer but they really don't do much for it anyway so it
really didn't matter. I am pretty sure that I can buy a new camera
but I will need to find time to actually go look for one. Well we met
President Padovich and Sister Padovich on Tuesday. They are awesome.
President Padovich is really funny but what do expect from someone who
used to work in the movie business. The baptism rate in Zambia right
now is lower than it is in Zim and Malawi. But when President was set
apart by Elder Holland he received a prophesy that by the end of his
mission there will be wards and stakes in Zambia and Malawi. He also
had another prophesy by Elder Nelson that we would be seeing Wilford
Woodruff days where entire congregations will be baptized. So in the
very near future things are going to be happening. We didn't have our
baptism on Saturday because Kennedy had to go to the Copperbelt and we
aren't sure when he is coming back. We have met and started teaching
these two sisters, Martha and Jane, who are going to be really
powerful. They have been keeping their commitments very well, and
have been to church several times in the past. Well I have to go right
now but I will send more later on today so don't freak out or
anything.
Love,
Elder Cecil
So I will pick up where I left off. We are also teaching a guy named
George. The first time that we met him he thought we were Satanists
but we just shared a little bit about what we believe and things like
that. After that he no longer felt that we were Satanist but he still
was kind of out to prove us wrong. Asking questions to try to
confound us. He did that for a few lessons and each time we came out
of the lesson frustrated with his stubbornness. But then we went back
one day and he just started to listen and not ask meaningless
questions and we felt that something had changed but we weren't sure
if it was just that day or what. So when we went back we found the
same thing. I think that he will turn into a very powerful guy and if
he gets baptized it will be a very sweet one because of the work we
have had to put in on him. There is also one other girl who I
actually just met yesterday at Church. But she had been taught a few
times before I came but she has been in the Copperbelt. She headed
back today for two weeks because she is trying to get into a
university but when she comes back it will be at least until the end
of the year. She really reads from the Book of Mormon though so she
is almost guaranteed to get baptized.
Well the house just is doesn't compare to the houses I have lived in
in Glenview and Lilongwe. It is somewhat similar to the Chi-town
house but I don't know, I just felt more at home in the Chi-town house
than here. I don't feel as comfortable in this house. Much of the
area is a compound like Mtandire only the houses are a little nicer
and the roads are worse. But it is a good area and I like the people.
I had my bike stolen on Thursday though which is really xing. We now
have to walk and it really ruins our days because instead of riding
for 15 minutes to our next appointment we now have to walk for 45
minutes to an hour. But we will just have to keep pressing on.
Though that is a little difficult since my companion doesn't want to
walk. I think that it has to do with being in the area for so long.
But I am trying to push him along.
When we first met President Padovich and his wife we were all standing
in the hallway waiting to greet them at the Lusaka Chapel. Sister
Padovich saw us and began to cry. President made a joke that even he
couldn't get her to do that. Oh and if you ever have a desire to send
me a new tie make sure that it is a bright tie. Sister Padovich loves
bright ties. Also I just realized that today marks my 8 month mark on
mission. Crazy right?
On Pdays we go play soccer at the Lusaka Chapel. I have really
improved on my soccer skills since I have been here. Though it is
still not great. I am a lot better when I just have to react than
when I have time. That is too bad to hear about Jordan. But I am
glad that Karl did a good job, I know how much he hates speaking in
front of people. I actually saw the first goal of that soccer game.
We walked into Tamika's house and the game was on. It was actually an
own goal on Brazil. Well have a good week. Much love.
Love,
Elder Cecil
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