Week 8: It's Never Game Over!

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Week 8: It's Never Game Over!

Hello everyone! Sorry for the lack of email last week! 

This week has been a good one for me! While not a whole lot went as planned, we truly got to see the Lord's hand in being diligent and faithful in the work!

Monday: We went to the Genocide Memorial again today with the new missionaries  that came this transfer. Other than that it was a regular P-day. Also, Happy Birthday to Mark and my grandmother again!

Tuesday: It was a pretty good day. Only thing that really stood out is that sometimes there will be many distractions in a lesson, and it's less about saving that one in particular, but preparing the next visit to make it a good one!

Wednesday: I had an opportunity to give another training in District Meeting! I think I'm starting to get the hang of it. For some reason teaching other missionaries is more daunting than teaching people we find everyday. Anywho, it went well, or so they tell me :)

Thursday: Today was awesome because I had some personal breakthroughs with the Book of Mormon! It truly is so spectacular how this book came to be and that we can have it in our lives. I thought a lot about President Nelson's talk this past Conference regarding the Book of Mormon, and I encourage you all to do the same! 

Friday: I don't know why, but being a missionary seemed to be surreal for me for a while, but now I'm really beginning to become comfortable with this calling and I look forward with confidence! Today we met with one of our investigators who is close to baptism named Benny Dolantine. She has a sincere desire to serve the Lord, and has even had becoming a missionary for our church as a motivation for being baptized. She shared her testimony with us that even if she is not supported by her family anymore that she is willing to do everything for Christ. This really stood out to me and reminded me of why I came out here. There are many prepared by God, and they need us to be able to be there for them to progress in knowing the truth we know.

Saturday: Two really cool things for today! 1) We got to watch Tour de Rwanda pass by our chapel as we were street contacting and having coordination meeting! It was brief, but still really cool!! 2) I won't go into too much detail since this one is somewhat personal (sorry folks), but I have found someone who I have been personally prepared to teach! All I can say is that I am really happy, and that the Lord gives us trials and experiences in life not only for our growth, but also to help others overcome those things with our support and the Lord's love! :)

Sunday: Today was really nice! We had a multiple Stakes Conference for the entire Africa South-East Area! We heard from Tad R. Callister, Bonnie L. Oscarson, Our Area President Kevin S. Hamilton of the Seventy, Carl B. Cook, and Elder Andersen of the Twelve! It was very nice to hear them talk specifically to the needs of our Area over the broadcast. They truly are all wonderful leaders and are inspired in what they teach us. 

Overall, I am loving the work that I'm doing here in Rwanda. It may not be the easiest all the time, but the trials we go through are truly for our benefit. After all, it is after the trial of our faith that the blessings come into our lives! I love you all so much, and I hope that all is well with each and every one of you as you go day to day doing your very best! I invite you all, whether you are a member of the Church or not, to see how the gospel of Jesus Christ can truly elevate your life, and also to read the Book of Mormon! It contains answers to the greatest questions you have about life, I can promise you that with all of my heart!

So, I don't have any photos this week. Here are some funny and interesting things that have happened instead!

1. My name has managed to be said in so many ways that I've lost track. The best so far has been O'Hangwei though!
2. Someone has named their newborn son after me apparently. The name is Mugisha O'Hagan.
3. Every seems to think I'm French or a Jehovah Witness. 
4. The children here are the highlight of my day! They will just come up to us and give us fist bumps with the biggest smiles on their faces! 

I'll be sure to send photos next week! Also, if you have any questions about what Rwanda is like or what specifically I'm doing, feel free to ask away and I'll answer as many as I can in next weeks email! 

It's Never Game Over!!

-Elder O'Hagan