First off, I would like to welcome my newest baby nephew, Grayson Staker. He was born on Friday June 6, 2014. Now for my week.
Monday- The older missionaries in our zone made a scavenger hunt and Monday was their last night there, so me and my companion Elder Ludwig completed it and became the first ones to get our names immortalized haha. We met our investigator Melissa and had a strong lesson.
Tuesday- We had a devotional and usually a member of the twelve or the presidency will come and speak, but not today. This was like the first time in 7 weeks one of them didn't come. It was still a great devotional.
Wednesday- Me and Elder Ludwig held a quick little companionship inventory. It's just where we sit down and talk. I kind of had an issue with him cutting me off in lessons. We talked about, made up a system for adding in comments when the other is teaching, and we have been on fire ever since. The new missionaries came today and me, Elder Ludwig, Sister Smart, and Sister Colledge welcomed them. They are a great group.
Thursday-We had an all day class called in-field orientation. It was long, but I got a lot out of it. Mine and Elder Ludwig's investigator Melissa, wanted us to give her a priesthood blessing on the second lesson!!! She is golden.
Friday- We got a substitute teacher named Brother Buahin. He's from Ghana and he is hilarious. He always says, "Look me dead in de eye," in an African accent. It is quite intimidating. I started feeling a little sick. Nothing major, just a sore throat and clogged sinuses. We had our last lesson with Melissa and she came ready with questions. I felt like we did a very good job giving her answers. After our lesson, we ran into another investigator (not one of ours) named Eric. Eric is just great. He really opened up to me and my companion and we talked for nearly two hours. We didn't get back to the residence until after we were supposed to be in bed (whoops haha).
Saturday- Our classes today were soooo good. Our teacher Brother Mullen gave a lesson on The Atonement and the spirit was so strong!!! We played some v-ball with the new missionaries and one of the Elders in my district (Elder Siddoway) tried to kick the ball to save it, but the ball went directly into one of the Sister missionaries face!!!! I almost died laughing.
Sunday- Elder Ludwig fell ill today, so I spent the morning in our room. The other Elders in my district came and took turns staying with him so I could go to Priesthood and Sacrament meeting. They are so great!!! We think he has Pneumonia.
Monday- I took Elder Ludwig to the clinic right after breakfast. They took him back and gave him a shot that would put him to sleep. The rest of my zone had gone to the temple, so I was stuck at the clinic for 4 hours!!! I did get to see Sister Cluff though and we talked a little bit. I heard about Brother Grey. My prayers go out to him and Sister Grey.
That's about it. No pictures yet, sorry. I'm just waiting for my camera cord so I can upload them soon.
Love you all,
Elder Dumont
P.S. Feel free to write me. Seriously, I would like to know what's going on in everybody's life.
Elder Dumont,
ReplyDeleteYour father and my twin and I were born in the same hospital, on the same day, by the same doctor, in the same room.
Your grandfather was an incredible man to me as a young boy. I remember being very saddened when he passed away. You being his name sake is a powerful honor, I'm sure to you and as well to me. Thanks for allowing me to share, would enjoy coming to your welcome home.
Jay L. Palmer