I'm in a bit of a hurry today.
There's something that I want to check out in the mall today before we have to leave, so I'm being short. There'll be a small video of it with my next SD card, but I'm in a bit of a hurry.
As for last week, it was pretty good. We worked pretty hard, and I'm glad to say that we got a new investigator. She's a single mother, with two kids. She's been looking for something new in her life, but has always been concerned that her past life is keeping her from being worthy of repentance. Thankfully for her, the Gospel can solve that flat out. When we taught her, we extended a soft baptismal commitment (When you find out these things are true, will you be baptized?), to which she said yes. Me and Elder Newey are pretty excited about that. I'm especially excited about that. I may actually get my first convert baptism. Yes, for those who don't know yet, I haven't had any convert baptisms on my mission. But, the number of baptisms doesn't matter. What matters is that we get out every day, and work hard. That's what we're doing, and we may finally be getting someone. That'll be good, I hope.
After that, there isn't really anything to report. We keep trying to find new people, but it seems like they're hiding, waiting for us to find them. Let's hope that something good comes soon. Okay, thanks, and have a good one. I know this is short, and I'm sorry.
Elder Shepherd
Monday, March 28, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
New Week, I guess
Hello Everyone
I decided to try something different this time, and do my mass email first. I don't know, though, if I'll have time to get to the other emails I have. I don't have a lot but I still may not, depending really on how much time the others want to spend here. But, here's what's been going on.
One of our main investigators is still living in her bad situation. We've tried many times to get her out, but we can't seem to find anything, and frankly, I'm thinking that if she's going to move out, it needs to be somewhere where she can live alone. The reason she's still in that situation with her boyfriend is because she's never had to depend on herself for her own support in her life, and has depended on others to provide for her. It's sad, but that's how it's been, and I'm thinking that if she did move out of that situation, she'd simply be going from one place to another, just so we can baptize her. That doesn't sound right, so I'm a little hesitant to continue looking for places for her to move out, unless she intends to move out on her own.
Also, we were given another investigator by one of our ward missionaries. I don't know if I've talked about her yet, but she and her daughter are really nice. They live with a less-active/part member family in our ward, and have lately been looking for a good church. The only problem is that we've been having a heck of a time trying to meet with them. Their schedule is so sporadic that we can never get a solid time. We're trying, though, because she's got some good potential. Also, the same ward missionary got in contact with one of our former investigators. We're going to try stopping by him sometime this week.
Also, one person we were stopping by for the longest time has been admitted to the hospital. She has been fighting an infection in her foot for a long time, but she keeps smoking, and that has really hindered her healing process. We've been meeting and chatting with her, but haven't gotten around to talking about the gospel. The reason was to make friends first, and then move on to the gospel. But, she's lately been admitted to the hospital, and, from what the person who answered the door said, she's going to be in a home soon. So, we've essentially lost track of her. Kinda sad, but that sort of stuff happens sometimes.
As for other stuff, on P-day, we had Indian Food Fear Factor. It wasn't really terrible. The food (some of it, anyways) was actually pretty good. Then, after that, we were playing board games. This was also at the Institute building, and so there was a ping-pong and a pool table. That was fun. Other than that, this week was fairly uneventful.
That about covers it for now. Please keep sending me the emails, and I'll talk to you all later. Loves
Elder Shepherd
I decided to try something different this time, and do my mass email first. I don't know, though, if I'll have time to get to the other emails I have. I don't have a lot but I still may not, depending really on how much time the others want to spend here. But, here's what's been going on.
One of our main investigators is still living in her bad situation. We've tried many times to get her out, but we can't seem to find anything, and frankly, I'm thinking that if she's going to move out, it needs to be somewhere where she can live alone. The reason she's still in that situation with her boyfriend is because she's never had to depend on herself for her own support in her life, and has depended on others to provide for her. It's sad, but that's how it's been, and I'm thinking that if she did move out of that situation, she'd simply be going from one place to another, just so we can baptize her. That doesn't sound right, so I'm a little hesitant to continue looking for places for her to move out, unless she intends to move out on her own.
Also, we were given another investigator by one of our ward missionaries. I don't know if I've talked about her yet, but she and her daughter are really nice. They live with a less-active/part member family in our ward, and have lately been looking for a good church. The only problem is that we've been having a heck of a time trying to meet with them. Their schedule is so sporadic that we can never get a solid time. We're trying, though, because she's got some good potential. Also, the same ward missionary got in contact with one of our former investigators. We're going to try stopping by him sometime this week.
Also, one person we were stopping by for the longest time has been admitted to the hospital. She has been fighting an infection in her foot for a long time, but she keeps smoking, and that has really hindered her healing process. We've been meeting and chatting with her, but haven't gotten around to talking about the gospel. The reason was to make friends first, and then move on to the gospel. But, she's lately been admitted to the hospital, and, from what the person who answered the door said, she's going to be in a home soon. So, we've essentially lost track of her. Kinda sad, but that sort of stuff happens sometimes.
As for other stuff, on P-day, we had Indian Food Fear Factor. It wasn't really terrible. The food (some of it, anyways) was actually pretty good. Then, after that, we were playing board games. This was also at the Institute building, and so there was a ping-pong and a pool table. That was fun. Other than that, this week was fairly uneventful.
That about covers it for now. Please keep sending me the emails, and I'll talk to you all later. Loves
Elder Shepherd
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Hey People
I don't have a whole lot of time, but I'd just like to say that my companion is awesome, and that we're going to have an awesome transfer or two together. I gotta get going, but nonetheless, have a good day, y que se vayan con Dios.
Con Amor
Elder Shepherd
Con Amor
Elder Shepherd
Monday, March 7, 2011
New Transfer and New Comp
Hello everyone.
This week begins a new transfer. Like the title page says, Elder Bills has been transferred out. He's going back to Lancaster. Although I didn't really get along with him, we were able to depart on good terms, and he and I are still going to stay in contact for the most part. My new companion's name is Elder Newey. He seems really cool from what I can see thus far. I don't really know, though, what he's like, so I'll talk more next week about how he is. Hopefully, this next transfer will be better with him.
I'm still in Northridge, though, and so my address is still good for sending me stuff. In case you don't know my address, here it is:
Elder Marcus Keith Shepherd
9511 Darby Ave. #105
Northridge, CA 91325
I look forward to a new transfer, and thanks everyone for all your support. It really makes a huge difference for me. Thanks, and take care.
Love
Elder Shepherd
This week begins a new transfer. Like the title page says, Elder Bills has been transferred out. He's going back to Lancaster. Although I didn't really get along with him, we were able to depart on good terms, and he and I are still going to stay in contact for the most part. My new companion's name is Elder Newey. He seems really cool from what I can see thus far. I don't really know, though, what he's like, so I'll talk more next week about how he is. Hopefully, this next transfer will be better with him.
I'm still in Northridge, though, and so my address is still good for sending me stuff. In case you don't know my address, here it is:
Elder Marcus Keith Shepherd
9511 Darby Ave. #105
Northridge, CA 91325
I look forward to a new transfer, and thanks everyone for all your support. It really makes a huge difference for me. Thanks, and take care.
Love
Elder Shepherd
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
It's all gone to pots...
My companionship, that is.
The reason for that is as follows. I recently got sent my "Killer Bunnies and the Quest for the Magic Carrot" game from my parents, and talking about how awesome it is to my companion, he says, "No, I've already played it. I don't really like it." I wasn't content to let it slide, though, and so I just kept telling him how awesome it was to have all the booster packs. I've had the game for a little over a week now. We, as an apartment, have come to an agreement. If we all participate in a wrestling match, then we will all have to play a board/card game of my choice. I was getting psyched on Sunday night to wrestle, so we could play Killer Bunnies. Then, Elder Bills said something about Killer Bunnies rules that didn't make sense, since he had played it before. I asked him, "What do you mean? You've played it before." He said, "Actually, I was BSing that. I've never played it." And, laughing, he says, "I'm just sick of having to learn new games." That really made me mad. First off, why would he lie to me about something as trivial as knowing how to play a game? Second, how can he know it's a bad game if he's never played it.? One of my biggest pet peeves is when people rag on something they don't know about, without even finding out if it's good or bad. (Kind of an interesting analogy to the Gospel, huh? Many people know nothing about it, yet they put it down without knowing how much it can bless them.) So, I've lost a lot of respect for Elder Bills, and have started caring just a little less. I've tried hard these last 12 weeks to make it work with him, and it's not been happening. If he finds it necessary to lie to me about something as trivial as a card game, then he and I have a serious problem. So yeah, things aren't looking up.
But, at least I can say that transfer calls are this weekend. With any luck, one of us will be transferred, and we'll never have to deal with each other ever again. Odds are that he'll be transferred, since he's been in this area for 24 weeks, and I've only been here for 12, but since I'm supposedly only a spanish-speaking missionary, I may get sent out. I did, however, express my desire to my mission president to no longer be with him. I'll report next Monday about how the transfers go. With luck, we're no longer together, but if we are together, I may need intervention to prevent myself from pegging him in the face a few times.
That's really about all that's happened. We've found an awesome investigator and her daughter, and they're both looking for a good church. So, if they want a good church, why not present them with one of the best, right?
Take care
Elder Shepherd
P.S. Starting next week, for sure, I'm no longer able to do emails on Tuesdays. Only Mondays. and I mean it this time. ONLY MONDAYS!!! If you want me to receive your emails, I suggest you send them to me on Sunday evenings. Those are the best times to write, anyways.
The reason for that is as follows. I recently got sent my "Killer Bunnies and the Quest for the Magic Carrot" game from my parents, and talking about how awesome it is to my companion, he says, "No, I've already played it. I don't really like it." I wasn't content to let it slide, though, and so I just kept telling him how awesome it was to have all the booster packs. I've had the game for a little over a week now. We, as an apartment, have come to an agreement. If we all participate in a wrestling match, then we will all have to play a board/card game of my choice. I was getting psyched on Sunday night to wrestle, so we could play Killer Bunnies. Then, Elder Bills said something about Killer Bunnies rules that didn't make sense, since he had played it before. I asked him, "What do you mean? You've played it before." He said, "Actually, I was BSing that. I've never played it." And, laughing, he says, "I'm just sick of having to learn new games." That really made me mad. First off, why would he lie to me about something as trivial as knowing how to play a game? Second, how can he know it's a bad game if he's never played it.? One of my biggest pet peeves is when people rag on something they don't know about, without even finding out if it's good or bad. (Kind of an interesting analogy to the Gospel, huh? Many people know nothing about it, yet they put it down without knowing how much it can bless them.) So, I've lost a lot of respect for Elder Bills, and have started caring just a little less. I've tried hard these last 12 weeks to make it work with him, and it's not been happening. If he finds it necessary to lie to me about something as trivial as a card game, then he and I have a serious problem. So yeah, things aren't looking up.
But, at least I can say that transfer calls are this weekend. With any luck, one of us will be transferred, and we'll never have to deal with each other ever again. Odds are that he'll be transferred, since he's been in this area for 24 weeks, and I've only been here for 12, but since I'm supposedly only a spanish-speaking missionary, I may get sent out. I did, however, express my desire to my mission president to no longer be with him. I'll report next Monday about how the transfers go. With luck, we're no longer together, but if we are together, I may need intervention to prevent myself from pegging him in the face a few times.
That's really about all that's happened. We've found an awesome investigator and her daughter, and they're both looking for a good church. So, if they want a good church, why not present them with one of the best, right?
Take care
Elder Shepherd
P.S. Starting next week, for sure, I'm no longer able to do emails on Tuesdays. Only Mondays. and I mean it this time. ONLY MONDAYS!!! If you want me to receive your emails, I suggest you send them to me on Sunday evenings. Those are the best times to write, anyways.
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