Sick week

Yep, I was sick for a good portion of the week. And it sucked.

Monday- We went bowling again at ECU. 

Tuesday- We contacted a referral we had received like a month ago, and he was very interested. We didn't have much time, but we scheduled a return appointment. We had another really good lesson with Paul and Susan. We taught the Word of Wisdom, and resolved a lot of their concerns.

Wednesday- Today was the day I got sick. Apparently there's a virus going around, and it was my turn to get it. I called our mission nurse and I was told to stay inside and keep hydrated. During the off time, Elder Zonts built me a new bike. Yeah you read that correctly, a new bike. He took some parts from my bike, and put them on a bike frame that someone had left.

Thursday- We had Zone Conference today. The area doctor (Doctor Dunn) and his wife came and spoke about stress. They said that 85% of illnesses are connected to stress. So I wasn't sick, I was stressed. I got a lot of insight on what I can do to become a better missionary.

Friday- We taught the Restoration to the referral (Earnest Ray). He said that he had been seeking knowledge from the Bible. We told him about Joseph Smith and he got really interested. We had a lesson with Derrick Johnson. Before the lesson began, he left the house, then came back and told us that he went and asked his neighbor if he wanted to come join in our lesson!!! This man is beautiful. We had a really good discussion.

Saturday- We had dinner with a member and she invited her friend (a former investigator) to dinner, so we got to meet him and talk with him a bit. And ECU beat UNC 70-41. GO PIRATES!!!!!!!

Sunday- We had Ward Conference. President Walker and his two counselors spoke and their talks were all really powerful. I could go on all day about the insight that I received, but ain't nobody got time for that. I will share a quote that I really liked. One of the counselors spoke about stress, which I've been under a lot lately. He said "Sometimes the Lord calms the seas, sometimes the Lord calms the Sailors." We are agents to act. We choose whether or not to be stressed. A scripture that I really like that talks about being calm is found in D&C 101:16 "For all flesh is in my hands; be still, and know that I am God."

Shout Out to Annalee and Sam. You two made my day with your letter.

That's all for now. I'm still recovering a bit, but it now looks like I'm in the clear. Elder Zonts and I are so alike, it's pretty ridiculous. I Love You All. Seek the Lord diligently, and he will bless you.

With Love,