Well, I lived through my second week as Senior Companion! This week was a lot better than the first one, that's for sure. Thanks for the list of "break the ice" questions, it'll be really useful!
Elder Pulsipher is from St. George. His family has been in the Church for like forever...back in the days when it first started, actually. He didn't really gain a testimony of the Book of Mormon till his trials in the Army made him read it for the first time, and that's when he found peace and comfort in its pages, in the word of God, as I have found. He was stationed in Texas and Missouri, and he joined the Army for the money. He actually paid for his whole mission, with cash to spare. Pretty cool! But I'm glad I did what I did; I don't think I'm army material anyway. :D
As far as me not spending much goes, all I've really bought here is a soccer jersey, a frisbee, and some groceries. I've been trying to save money for when I come back, 'cause it might be a while before I get a job or whatever. You never know when you'll need a thousand dollars. :D Thanks so much for paying for my mission out of your account...I really took that for granted before I came out here. You've actually paid for everything I ever needed, basically, and I'm so thankful to you for that.
The bath house was really awesome! they have these different pools with things in them like jasmine and "traditional korean medicine to take away the stress," that's kind of sketchy, but I'm still in good health. :D Basically it was a giant room underground with saunas, showers, and the pools, and a swimming pool with a current you could swim in. It was all decorated very Korean-style, rocks on the walls and frog-shaped stone fountains. And it was full of naked guys, which was weird for like five minutes, but I got over it. :D We actually got a dinner appointment out of it--this guy spoke English and invited us over. He had to cancel, but he was really nice!
Thanks also for the talk by Elder Anderson! It helped me more than you know. In fact, just knowing you're all there and praying for me gives me lots of strength.
This week we have found a couple investigators that speak English, so things will go well with them. We're praying for more, and I think I need to be looking for the miracles from God every day. Everyone talks about us accomplishing miracles out here--it may just be a self-esteem boost from them, but there are miracles I haven't been seeing yet.
The longer I'm out here, the more I see what a wonderful blessing it is to be born in the covenant, into an amazing family. We visit less-actives, and the Spirit isn't there. Our family was always really strong in the Church, and that has made ALL the difference to me. Thank you, Mom and Dad, for raising us right, even though you may say we "raised ourselves" or whatever, it was really through your hard work, sacrifice, patience, and love, and help from God, that we are where we are. So thanks. :D
I'm doing better now. Things aren't perfect, but they always are improving, I think. The Lord won't leave us; He will be with me in troubled times, and He will support me in this mission. I'm learning that more than ever before right now. I love you all, and I'll talk to you next week!
Love, Matt
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