Transfers

Last pday was nonexistent! We spent pretty much all of it making a poster board for a stake family history event, but I think it turned out alright, so here's a picture of the display at the event! it was basically a poster board talking about what missionaries do, and how missionaries from all around the world have come together to serve in this area, and all their different backgrounds, ethnicity, and families.

What else did we do this past week? It was quite busy. Since it was the end of the transfer cycle, we had to do our "deep clean" - normally 4 hours of cleaning your flat and car. We were told we were going to have an inspection on Thursday, so we had to make sure we got that done. Thursday we also had a service opportunity - helping a family move! That turned out pretty good, it was fun, loaded heaps of boxes and furniture onto trucks and then unloaded it at the house... took a few trips. Unfortunately, it went a bit longer than expected and left us with 1 hour to clean our flat! So we made it home, at a bit of pizza, and got cleaning. Then the senior couple missionaries came to inspect our flat and... we passed! What confuses me is that they were so impressed by how clean it was, and told us that it was way better than the last time we inspected it! But last time we used the full 4 hours to clean... 

Looking for another door knocking experience? Well here's a few for the week. Met this guy from New Zealand with really cool dreads, and tattoos all over, as he was coming home from work. After talking to him for a bit, amongst the smoking and swear words, he also invited us to come back for a feed! He said we'll be getting KFC - missionary delicacy. Later in the week we also met a lady that we ended up talking to outside for at least 20 minutes as the sun set. She goes to a Pentecostal church that's right down the street from where we live. I think every Saturday we can hear music and some beats coming from there. Answered heaps of her questions, talked to her about our beliefs, and explained what missionaries do. It was a cool experience for us at least, helping someone understand who we are.

Wanting more service stories? One more quick one, we helped some Chinese Pizza delivery boy try to find "house 103" in the dark. Tried to make it quick because we were hungry and had a dinner appointment to get to. I think he found it in the end, after knocking a few wrong doors.

Other good experiences throughout the week? This guy requested the missionaries to come over - he hadn't been to church in over 20 years. Not sure if he's even baptised to be honest. But he's got 2 sons, and has been going through a few struggles in life, and told us that he decided that now it's time to get his life in order. Super humble guy, and we're excited to work with him. Just one small obstacle is that he's only home 1 out of every 5 weeks, the other 4 he's working away in the mines. Also had family home evening with aboriginal recent converts - it was fun! Talked about temples, drew pictures, said prayers - it's the small moments like that which are always the highlights of the mission.

And - the title. So 6 weeks came to an end, and we got the call last Saturday saying who's staying and who's going to get transferred. Our third companion, Elder Waqa, is transferred, and I'll be staying with Elder Karina! I'll be finishing in this area now (Helensvale & Pimpama ward), and I cant complain - it's been my favourite area so far. I've already spent nearly 8 months in the area, so I'm considering this a miracle!

Anyways, thanks everyone for your love and support! 

Elder Ho