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Teaching, Studying, and Doing the Lord's work! Oh My!
Hello Everyone!
As promised, this week is better. I actually know where my brain is and I'm adjusted to African time. Everything is great here and the people are so great!! One of the coolest things so far in addition to teaching is finding hidden talents. For instance, I'm apparently in the choir now, and I'm going strong in Volleyball and Four Square (you laugh, but it's intense man!) That and I'm having tons of growing experiences in faith and as a person.
Wednesday: This day I learned a lot about being patient with myself and with others. It's super important that things take time and to not stress out over what you can't control. We also had Safety Briefings all day that were really helpful.
Thursday: I couldn't sleep the night before, so I did what anyone would do. Yoga while studying the scriptures. It actually really helped me feel better and ready for the next day. I'm getting much more natural at teaching investigators and I'm so happy to be out here. It gets even better when you get to visit the Temple here in Jo-burg! It was way cool and the drive to and from it gave a lot of insight to the world over here.
Friday: The Holy Ghost has been very strong for me over these few days. I'm beginning to remember things that I normally wouldn't and I can vividly see what I'm reading in the scriptures! Which is really epic! We also had transfers today and Elder Burnham is my companion now. He is from Arizona and wants to work at NASA when he gets back. He is a great missionary.
Saturday: Same old same old
Sunday: Sacrament meeting was waaaaaay awesome and I sang "If You Could Hie To Kolob" with the choir accapella. I also really thought about being in the field next week and I am way anxious and excited to be out there!
Monday: I've had a lot of humbling experiences both spiritually and temporally and they have been eye opening. As for the rest of the week, I'll be having proselyting experiences in the township of Soweto and I'll be getting ready to ship out next week!
With that, it's going to be a while before I email again due to travel and such, but you will hear from me eventually. I'll also be sending the first batch of photos home at the beginning of October. As for you guys, Stay strong and keep being awesome!!
A few scriptures that have stood out to me this past week are Jacob 6:12 and Alma 18:17 and 22. In verse 22 it uses the term "wise, yet harmless". I really like that and I think it applies to everyone in how we can all be kinder to each other.
Before I go, here are some fun facts:
- Ketchup is Tomato Sauce
- Calories are Energy measured in KiloJoules
- Instead of something being a trainwreck, it's a trainsmash
- And Napkins are Serviettes, because Napkins are diapers (and that's awkward)
I love you all and I hope that all is well!!
Elder O'Hagan
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