Today marks my 1 month mark!! only 23 more to go and only 23 more times to wear my fast sunday tie!! Sounds like conference was good! But we haven't seen it out here yet, so in the next couple of weeks we will be seeing it. You all sound good. And yes I'm eating enought... you will not have to worry about me starving in Africa. The moms here definitley take care of the missionaries. We have meals all of the time... Like yesterday, we had 3 of them... and the last two were right after another and my comp made me eat the last one by myself because he didn't like beans.... haha so you could say i might not be coming back skinny... I'm watching what I eat for sure though so I don't put on the pounds! There was a time I remember mom saying that she is taking care of all the missionaries and feeding them so that when I went on mine other mothers would take care of me... well her wish came true. Her son might be coming home 15 pounds bigger because of all this Rice!! I don't understand how Africans can eat rice everyday and not get sick of it... its the same everyday. And they get excited to eat it! Its like God has blessed them with the ability to make rice taste different everytime they eat it... its incredible. but all these guys are ripped out of their minds to. At least most of them. I never thought I would see an obese African while on my mission because there really is no kind of food that would make them over weight. Well, I saw my first obese African and I was in shock.... my companion was also. I love my mission.
The weather here is hot. Sometimes we will get a rain storm and it will cool down to around 80, but other than that... its hot all the time. I'm getting used to it and it doesn't bother me as bad anymore which I am thankful for.
On monday this last week we went to presidents house to enjoy some mangos and rice. his wife brought out a huge bowl for 5 of us.... the problem is, all 4 missionaries had eaten before haha we were so full that we had to just focus on choking it down. During this meal though, I was able to try my first chicken foot. lets just say, I will be making some for you guys when I get home! They actually have a really good taste to them. and I'm not sure if thats because I'm in Africa and we don't get a variety of meat around here, or if they actually taste good. But they weren't bad at all! so prepare yourself for some chicken feet when I get home!
And when
we were at presidents house, he took us to his garden and showed us what he
had... He had corn that he gave us!!! I was super stoked to have some corn! But
the corn stalks that grow in Africa are not your average corn stalk. These
things are ten plus feet tall. Its amazing to see what kind of things grow
around here! They all get to be extremely big though because of the moisture
and rain. one more thing! I am receiving my first African hair cut today, so I
will be sure to take pictures! they only use a razor blade and a comb, so well
see how it turns out!
Yesterday I was able to give the Holy Ghost for the first time on my mission! I was a little nervous but it went good. I only messed up the prayer twice... just remember to say authority when you are saying the prayer. I totally spaced that word once it was my turn to do it. know one can hear you when you say it because the generator is so loud and we don't speak into a microphone when we use it so It wasn't awkward at all! But it went good after that, its amazing to see how the spirit guides you and lets you know what to say. The mission has helped me grow closer to my Heavenly Father through all my experiences. Good and bad. I study the bible so much and am starting to memorize/know where scriptures are so that I can use them in lessons. Its just amazing to see how much the spirit really is in your life when you are on a mission. There are a couple of scriptures I found that I want you guys to read, I thought they were good when I came across them.
Matt 12: 36-37 this will help anyone stop gossiping, cursing
Matt 4: 18-22 just missionary work and how they instantly dropped everything to be fishers of men
Matt 6: 8 Our father in heaven knows what we need before we ask
Matt 6: 31-33 He knows what we are in need of and will help us if we seek for righteousness.
This scripture made me think back onto when we were experiencing that really difficult trial, but we stayed faithful in the gospel and did the things we needed to like going to church, studying the scriptures, and following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ. If you guys have time and can read these, that'd be great! Ill try to print here and write letters back answering your questions in a letter so we'll see how that goes. Its only 20 ld to print which is like 5 cents so it wont be too bad.
Its cool to hear how many people are getting mission calls. The lord has truely quickened the pace and is making his work move along. Keep encouraging young men to serve missions. Its rough, but it shows your faith and helps you grow to become a better individual. Even after just a month, I know that I will be different spiritually once two years is up. And don't worry, I still am the same brother with the same personality!!! haha nothing has changed except my faith in the church and my testimony. The church is true and no one can deny it once they have found the truth. Continue to do your own personal study at home because it really does strengthen you and help you grow. Study both the bible and the book of mormon!
How was your guys Easter and April fools? I was trying to plan some kind or trick where I could say I came down with Malaria twice or something like that, but I forgot to do it once I got to the Cafe... so you guys got lucky. But how is Braden doing by the way? Has he recieved his mission call or anything yet? I was just thinking about him the other day and was curious. Another thing is that I heard The DHL in the bottom of BYU in SLC sends packages to missionaries for half price.. I don't know much about it, so maybe its something to look in to and see. I love and miss you guys each and everyday! Its hard not to think about home and American food but a mission is sweet! I love you guys!!!!!
Love Elder Zaugg
Yesterday I was able to give the Holy Ghost for the first time on my mission! I was a little nervous but it went good. I only messed up the prayer twice... just remember to say authority when you are saying the prayer. I totally spaced that word once it was my turn to do it. know one can hear you when you say it because the generator is so loud and we don't speak into a microphone when we use it so It wasn't awkward at all! But it went good after that, its amazing to see how the spirit guides you and lets you know what to say. The mission has helped me grow closer to my Heavenly Father through all my experiences. Good and bad. I study the bible so much and am starting to memorize/know where scriptures are so that I can use them in lessons. Its just amazing to see how much the spirit really is in your life when you are on a mission. There are a couple of scriptures I found that I want you guys to read, I thought they were good when I came across them.
Matt 12: 36-37 this will help anyone stop gossiping, cursing
Matt 4: 18-22 just missionary work and how they instantly dropped everything to be fishers of men
Matt 6: 8 Our father in heaven knows what we need before we ask
Matt 6: 31-33 He knows what we are in need of and will help us if we seek for righteousness.
This scripture made me think back onto when we were experiencing that really difficult trial, but we stayed faithful in the gospel and did the things we needed to like going to church, studying the scriptures, and following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ. If you guys have time and can read these, that'd be great! Ill try to print here and write letters back answering your questions in a letter so we'll see how that goes. Its only 20 ld to print which is like 5 cents so it wont be too bad.
Its cool to hear how many people are getting mission calls. The lord has truely quickened the pace and is making his work move along. Keep encouraging young men to serve missions. Its rough, but it shows your faith and helps you grow to become a better individual. Even after just a month, I know that I will be different spiritually once two years is up. And don't worry, I still am the same brother with the same personality!!! haha nothing has changed except my faith in the church and my testimony. The church is true and no one can deny it once they have found the truth. Continue to do your own personal study at home because it really does strengthen you and help you grow. Study both the bible and the book of mormon!
How was your guys Easter and April fools? I was trying to plan some kind or trick where I could say I came down with Malaria twice or something like that, but I forgot to do it once I got to the Cafe... so you guys got lucky. But how is Braden doing by the way? Has he recieved his mission call or anything yet? I was just thinking about him the other day and was curious. Another thing is that I heard The DHL in the bottom of BYU in SLC sends packages to missionaries for half price.. I don't know much about it, so maybe its something to look in to and see. I love and miss you guys each and everyday! Its hard not to think about home and American food but a mission is sweet! I love you guys!!!!!
Love Elder Zaugg
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