Last Monday.... We were at the HOLE, of Mthatha, this deep thing that no one knows much about. It had a sweet river in it, and while we were there, the amazing Heisman QB Elder Ivins, threw the football right into the river, and it floated to the other side. This was quite a problem considering how missionaries are not allowed to swim.
So we decided to hike up the river to find a place to cross. Which didnt become reliable. As I was standing out on this rock, with a little water running over it, as seen in pic, but I look down stream about 50 ft and I see this green/brownish thing, about a foot out of the water, with a small wake behind it. We weren't quite sure what exactly it was. Got a better view and moved closer, and boom. THIS CROC. So amazing. So beautiful. I peed just a tad, but yho! It was nuts! It was like, real. I didnt think so, but then BANG! It made this idea of crossing the river to get the ball a lot scarier and harder.
We did get the ball, and it took a solid hour, but.. It was a great accomplishment.
What a great week it has been! We have been going hard, and finding a lot of amazing people that we are hoping and praying will progress!
Ive been trying to think about what things to say here, but not much other than it was a great week. The Zone Leaders came up for the first part of the week and had exchanges and a fun p day! Later the week I was able to go with Elder Paskett, our fearless district leader, HAhaha but yeah it was a great exchange.
I also had to teach district meeting on Friday, which went well! We talked about miracles, and how to get them. As we have Prayerful goals, Constant Finding, and Spiritual Power. It was really nice to dig deep and study more about each of them. But we all realized how we can be better and be more influenced and guided by the spirit. Something I have really been trying hard to work on.
This week we met with these two kids. Lisakhona (13), and Aviwe (11). They have been coming to church for 2 years, but havnt been baptised!! It was a shocker, everyone thinks they are just these amazing members. We met with them, and man they know SOO much. We had a great lesson with them and they are so ready to be baptised in about 3 weeks!
We also met with this less active sister yesterday, after she came to church! She brought these 5 kids she nannies, and they are all so powerfull. 2 of them are 7, and the rest are 9,11,and 13. They all love the bom and read hers while she is busy! They also are preparing for a couple weeks!
The samuel family came to church yesterday and we were so excited! They all loved it, and the young niece, Tyler, loved it most. She is so cute and I love her so much! They all are getting stronger and stronger testimonies each day. I love the power that the Book of Mormon has on people! An amazing Life changer.
We had a great baptism on staurday of this 14 year old boy named Achumele! His father is a rm and a powerful guy, but there were some complications as his son grew up, but now he was able to be baptised! It was so great as his father was able to baptise him!
I had to give a talk this week in church on honesty. I had completely forgotten about it until president boateng reminded me on saturday. It went well, but while I was sitting on the stand, it was really fun to mess with the little kids with going cross eyed, and facial expressions, and then wigglying my ears, which is a jaw dropper. Ever since that talk Pres Monson gave where he did it, I always laugh at every time i get to try it!
The people of Mthatha are really amazing. I love them so much! They are so humble and ready to receive the gospel. We have been having really long days from 10 am to 930 every night with no breaks. It is awesome to be dedicating all of my time to God. Thank you all so much for the amazing prayers and support! I love you!!
Elder Ivins
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