Week 81 - Lots of service!

 It's been six weeks since I last emailed. hahaha. Just so you know, It was a really good six weeks. I've made so many new friends, have new stories, have taught new people, and I'm nearing the end of my Mission!

 

This past transfer we did a whole bunch of service for the community. Our friends in the Watauga Area put an ad on facebook for free service and people were hitting them up a bunch, so we helped them out a lot. One of my favorite service projects that I did was pulling out about 10 bushes from the ground. It was super fun but super tiring. We got it done within six hours, so we're basically pros.
 

Another super fun thing we did this transfer is that we did a Car Wash! We set up in the church parking lot. It was so fun to wash people's cars. A lot of them wanted to give us money, but we didnt take it. We told them we were just serving the community. We washed about 50 cars, I think.

 

One cool thing about this past transfer is that I am serving in the Tonagn Ward (congregation), so that means I get to speak Tongan and serve the Tongan people here. Tongans love food and feeding the missionaries, which I'm thankful for. The downside about all this food is that I've gained about 20 pounds. lol. Back to the dad bod. 

 

We received transfer calls yesterday, and I got news that I'll be staying in the Tongan ward with Elder Koloamatangi and Elder Taufa. We will be in a trio. I think this is like the fifth trio I've been on on my mission. Trios are fun, and both those Elders are awesome so we're going to have a blast. 

 

One thing I have learned and studied about this transfer is patience. Patience has been something that I've wanted to master for a long time. I've learned that it's so important to have patience not only as a missionary but as a child of God as well. Oftentimes we don't get what we want, or life throws us a curveball and the best way to deal with that is patience. I think a word that goes with patience is the word endure. As we are patient and endure our trials we can start to feel the blessings come and realize how much we've grown through our trials. If you're going through a rough time, pray to God and let him know how you're feeling. Ask him to help you in your trials and for more patience. As you put in your effort, God will help with the rest.

 

If you want, feel free to email me. I'm going to be honest, I am not the best at replying, but I'll give it my best. hahaha.

 

With lots of love,

Elder Delgado