That cake was my bestest creation, and you ate it!!

Hahahahahahahaha ha. Okay on to stuff.

(Dad's note: The title made no sense, so I asked. Apparently an in joke between companions based on bad movie lip reading)

It's Cotton Season

Monday- Last Monday was awesome. We played Soccer with some youth in the 1st ward. I scored the first goal on a sweet header. Then for the rest of the time, I played goalie. I never knew how awesome I was at soccer (not really, I still struggle, but it was fun). After that, we helped a family in the ward move, the Millers. It was super sad to see them go. They are an awesome family. They left us a desk, a new desk chair (very needed), a dresser for Elder Zonts, and a Christmas Tree.

Tuesday- We were able to see a couple of people during the day. We were also able to see Sharlene Hunt that night. She is so sweet. She told us how much of a difference we were making in her life. That is such a special thing for a missionary to hear.

Sharlene Hunt next to the Missionaries

Wednesday- We spent a huge chunk of the day helping a family in the 1st ward move. We were there from like, 10 in the morning till 3 in the afternoon, packing and cleaning. The Brother had everything planned out to a T (not sure if that's the right way to spell that, but just go with it). Just as we were finishing, I cut my hand pretty good. It was really my pinky that got the worst of it. We went home, showered, changed, and then went back to their house for Pizza and Ice Cream.

Thursday- We had interviews with President Baker. It was in Kinston. We were there pretty much from 10-4. We had a District Meeting, then went out to lunch, and then patiently (maybe not so patiently) waited for our interviews. It was such a good experience for me. President Baker just seems to know what is best for us to do to continue to progress.

Friday- Halloween was pretty dull. We had an appointment with Jermaine in the morning. He is still awesome. Elder Zonts fixed his bike for him, and while he was doing that, Jermaine's neighbor from across the way came and said to me, "Preacher, Do you have any of those pamphlets from God?" I sure did. She wants us to come teach her, but only if her 6 kids are there as well!! We had an early curfew, cause people are cray cray. We were in at 6. We played some board games with the Spanish Elders.

If these were the costumes, it must have been gross

Saturday- Today was sweet. We did something called the Social Media Exchange. Basically, we had a Brother with us all day, taking pictures and what not. Then they posted the pictures on Facebook or Twitter and posted about their experiences. The hope is to get the word out that we are human too. We were able to teach a couple of lessons in Member's homes. We taught a boy named Khylique, who I've been trying to teach since July. He comes to church every week. He just doesn't want to take the discussions. We taught him in the home of his best friend in the ward. After that, we taught Sharlene Hunt in the Bishop's home. It was such a sweet day.

Sunday- We had 5 investigators come to church!!! It was super exciting. After church, we had to catch a ride with the Sisters (with permission). We had to stop by an investigators house to help them. This investigator is named Ann. Elder Terril and I knocked on her door several months ago. She has MS, so she has a hard time walking. She has to use a wheelchair to move about, and needs help getting from the car, to her wheelchair. Elder Zonts and I walked her dog while the Sisters were helping Ann get to her wheelchair.

Something super sweet from my studies this week. I've been reading the Book of Mormon, looking for ways that I can increase in Diligence. I read Jacob 5, the Allegory of Zenos. Near the end of the chapter, some verses really struck me. Near the end of the chapter, in verse 72 it reads: "And it came to pass that the servants did go and labor with their mights; and the Lord of the vineyard labored also with them." I have been struggling as of late, but this verse really struck me. The Lord really does care about his vineyard. In all things that we do as missionaries, he is right there beside us. We just need to recognize his presence, and focus on the promptings that he gives us. In verse 75, it reads: "Blessed art thou (my servants); for because ye have been diligent in laboring with me in my vineyard, and have kept my commandments, and have brought unto me again the natural fruit, that my vineyard is no more corrupted, and the bad is cast away, behold ye shall have joy with me because of the fruit of my vineyard." I bear witness that the Lord is at the head of the church, and any hastening that is going on is by him. We need to do our best to keep up. It we "thrusteth in our sickle with all our might" he will be right there beside us. He will not leave us to labor by ourselves.

You are all just so wonderful. We get to go help with a mutual activity on Wednesday, and I'm super excited about that. I haven't been to mutual for like, 2 years. SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE WEISS FAMILY. That coat that you guys donated is sweet. I've really needed it lately. The temperature just dropped these last few days, but I need not worry, cause of the Weiss family. Thank you guys so much.

Love you all,

Elder Dumont