No pictures this week so we will look at Elder
Pickett eating ice cream last year in C-Bud! (update... Elder Beazer's family came through with pictures!!)
The subject line sums up the weather for this past
week. We were eating melting ice cream, which alternated getting rained on
suddenly and violently, for a period of about 30 minutes. Quite the adventure.
Some of the other highlights:
- We
went to visit a former investigator, and we got lost several times on the
way there due to closed highways between cities, which created a
navigational problem because we don't have a GPS. We finally found the
city, in the pouring rain, and finally found the street, but never the
house. At one point we had to pull-off and stop because it was pouring so
hard we couldn't see anything. She ended up calling an apologizing, she
accidentally wrote down our visit on a different day and wasn't even home.
But she will be in HK next week, so we set up a lesson. It was quite an
adventure.
- We
also had exchanges with Elder Paxton and Elder Gubler here in HK. That was
fun. Still in the same city, but we visited a member who lives an hour or
so outside of HK by train. It was a fun and quite warm trip. Trains don't
usually have AC, so we were nice and toasty.
Elder Paxton, Elder Beazer, Elder Pickett, Elder
Gubler, former Czech missionary visiting!
- We
also had MLC (Mission Leadership
Council) on Wednesday, followed by a great singing display. MLC was great,
it felt like we were very unified there, and we had some great ideas for
the mission. Also, after the singing display we went to the concert of the
Bishop's daughter here, who is handicapped. The school she goes to had a
dance recital with a band in the background of a love story in a little
village in the Czech Republic. Probably one of the most wonderful things I
have ever seen in my life.
(Photo credit:
Elder Beazer) The school program-
including the Bishop’s daughter
- Other
than that we have been working hard to find new people this week, with
limited success. We are going to keep going though, and we are confident
that we are going to see success this week.
- I
am trying to keep that intensity and focus up that Elder Russell M. Nelson talked about in the last
conference, “Faith in Jesus Christ propels us to do things we otherwise
would not do. Faith that motivates us to action gives us more access to
His power.” I think it is
going well, but I feel like I am not really seeing the results from it
yet. I think I am also getting a chance to exercise patience. Hopefully it
goes well.
- I
did get the birthday package! I got it on Wednesday when we had
MLC. It has just been a while since I went to Prague, so that was the
problem. I am enjoying the pictures
and delicious candy. And Elder Beazer is enjoying the candy too.
- As
Zone Leaders, we always get to proselyte. Even when we have Missionary
Leadership Council (like we did this Wednesday) we still got 2 hours
of finding in. We normally try to do Zone Leader stuff during studies, on
P-day, and at night so that it doesn't take up extra time. Sometimes it
doesn't totally work out and we have to take some extra time, but we try
to limit that. We go on exchanges when we plan them. We are doing 1 a week
right now, we have 4 district leaders to go out with, and we have been
with 2 so far. Our 3rd is on plan for Thursday. We are going to Olomouc.
The Zone isn't too spread out, and HK is right in the middle. We have
about 1.5 hours to Liberec, a different direction to Olomouc, and Jicin is
basically on the way to Liberec about 45 minutes away. So no too crazy.
Castle picture (not sure the city)
- (Follow up answer to Mom regarding
moving all his luggage during transfers) I do use the secret suitcase
strap when I transfer. The main problem is that not all train stations
have elevators, and when I have to go up and down 2 flights of stairs, I
have to unclip the carry-on suitcase so I can carry them up and take 2
trips since I have 3 suitcases. That's where the true madness happens.
My spiritual thought for the week is on exercise.
Kind of an odd one, but bear with me. At church we talked about the creation,
and how we are commanded to use God's creations wisely. That includes our own
bodies. One of the things I have found on my mission is how much I enjoy exercise.
Not starting it, but afterwards. Usually the day after I am sore when it is a
really good workout, but it is such a refreshing feeling to run around, sweat a
little, and use the human body well. So I challenge you all to exercise, and
pay attention to how you feel about 20 minutes after you finish. Have a great
week!
-Elder Pickett
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