Hello
Hello,
It has been a crazy week in
Stratford – definitely one not to be forgotten.
We had a lesson with a lady on
Monday who was having some contact with some “spirits.” We would try and speak
with her and she would start a conversation with a man that was not even there …
kinda unnerving. We ended that lesson pretty fast. We said a closing prayer and
she said, “The spirits say you are welcome back here anytime.” I guess they
liked us. That was a great way to start the week!
Priscilla is doing great. We gave
her a baptismal date for May 31st. I really enjoy meeting with her. She said, “I
don’t understand how people can’t believe Joseph Smith.” She is really digging
the lessons. Keep her in your prayers. By the way Mum, I don’t think the
Simbi's have been baptised in Norwich yet. Long story but they are still
investigating. I am not sure when they
will be. I need to ask around.
We also met another family from
Ecuador this week. We knocked on their door and they invited us in. They sat us
down in the kitchen, and then the whole family just was standing there staring
at us. It turned out none of them spoke English. It was probably a long five
minutes of silence and awkward eye contact before we realized that they were
waiting for us to say something. Once we found that out it quickly turned into
a game of charades as we tried to help them understand what we do as
missionaries and what the Book of Mormon is. We gave up on that and called a
missionary from Spain and just had them speak on the phone to him. They invited
us back this week. They were really interested in the message, or so we were
told by our Spanish friend. I am sure it will be just as fun as last time. We
asked them, “Can we have your phone number?” and they handed us their vacuum.
???!
The weather has been very hot here.
Loads of people are outside all the time and we have some good conversations
with people from all over the place. I’ve never been so confounded by accents
on my whole mission – mostly from proper Jamaican people. When they speak with
us it’s like a different language. The rule of thumb is when you think they say
“beer can” they actually mean “bacon.” If you can figure that out then you will
be alright haha.
I am just happy with life right now.
I am happy to be here helping people and serving the Lord.
Love,
Elder
Purdy
