Well, I dont even know where to start. This last week had its ups
and downs, but overall I think it will turn out to have been a very
important week in my mission.
We are struggling with having people to teach and knowing where to
go and what to do to find new investigators. Though, this week, we have
talked a lot about what we can do and I'm excited to see what happens.
That along with all the other things that are happening this week should
make it an interesting one.
There were a lot of special events that happened this last and they
were all cool or helpful in some way. The first was when Elder
Wilkinson got to go do a baptismal interview for the Vietnamese branch.
The sister that he interview was very excited and very ready for
baptism. That opportunity allowed me to see that which was good, but I
also got to see some of the other Viet Elders like Elder Pham and even
Brother Inglima, who was my teacher in the MTC. She did get baptized by
the way, on Saturday, though we couldn't attend because its not our
ward.
Another event that was particularly good for me was the chance we had to go to the Vietnamese branch Christmas party. It was good to meet some of the members there and to see the rest of the Viet Elders. It was good to see them and talk to them to see how the work is going for them. The night was good and helped me to see some areas where I need and want to improve. First, just improving general communication skills and being more outgoing. Second, it gave me a much greater motivation and determination to learn the language. Even in the few days since Saturday, I have seen myself change a lot.
So, I had written about Andrew and Tiffany last week. As each day
goes by, it looks more and more like they will be baptized this Sunday.
Yeah, on Christmas. Cool, right? We learned that Tiffany actually turned
8 a couple of weeks ago. Anyways, we have been able to see them
frequently over the last week and they seem like they really want to do
it. Events like the Christmas party have been really helpful for them to
have that desire. So, I dont know this story will end, but it is
looking like it will be a happy one.
Like I said, this week should be interesting. The possibilty of the
baptisms on Sunday is, of course, exciting. Really, the whole weekend
should be exciting. On Saturday, we have a mission conference thing. It
is practically all day long, and I have absolutely no idea what is going
to happen there. I'm pretty curious. No matter, it should be really fun
and I'm sure enjoyable. On Christmas morning, we will be going to the
Fuits home. The Fuits are couple missionaries in our ward and
district (who actually may have or might contact you? I dont know but
they asked for your email addresses, mom and dad. Who knows for what
purpose). After our time there, hopefully we'll be having Andrew and
Tiffany's baptisms before Sacrament Meeting. After Sacrament Meeting, we
have been invited to go to Bishop's house. We'll be there for dinner
and that is where the phone calls will be made. After that, I dont
really know what we are going to do, but I guess we'll figure that out.
It's crazy to think that it is Christmas time already. It seems like it came way too fast.
Well have a great week and enjoy the Holidays!
Love,
Elder Phong Manhardt
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