May 24, 2010

This was a good week. I forgot to bring my daily planner with me today so I probably won't be able to remember everything. But I'll try. Nothing too exciting happened until Friday, nothing I remember at least. On Friday we had our Zone Conference with Elder Michael Ringwood of the Seventy. The conference was really good, but really long. We got there at 8:00 to practice a musical number. The conference started at 9:00 and finished around 4:00. There was also a fireside at 7:00 and he spoke to the members of the surounding areas.

The Conference was in Woodside, Queens, About an hour drive with traffic, so we stayed after the conference to wait for the fireside instead of driving and hour there and back. We went and got a gatorade and a little snack and then we went out on the streets and talked to some people while we waited for the Fireside. We were just going to stay inside and study because we missed personal and companionship study in the morning because we had to be there at 8. But Elder Ringwood sugested we do some work, even though it wasn't our area. His idea was better than ours, so we went out and "fearlessed" people on the streets of Queens. The road we were talking to people on had a train that ran above it. Like a subway, but above you. And it was crazy loud whenever the trains came over. Anyway, we talked to some people and I met my first spanish man that doesn't beleive in God. Also we found a less-active member from the Little Neck ward. She stopped us and asked us where the church was on Long Island. She told us she lived in Great Neck, and thats like 10 min from the Church. I was hoping to see her on Sunday, but she didn't come. Maybe next week. I really like talking to people on the street in the city, I kinda wish I could go to the city some time. But for now I'm staying in Little Neck, at least for 6 more weeks, and Elder Reyes is staying as well. All 4 of us are staying actually.

On Sunday, the less-active member we have been working with, and his wife came to Church. Just the last hour though, he has to work sunday mornings. Around 5 at night we went over to their house for dinner and we taught a really good lesson about the importance of the Restoration and how the gospel of Jesus Christ has brought happiness to our lives. She made us Pupusas, and they were soooo goood. She's going to teach me how to make them and I'll make them for you when i get home. They're probably my favorite spanish food. The brother used to be the 2nd counceler in the bishopric about 10 years ago. He has been inactive for a while but he is awesome and now is married and has a 6 month old daughter. He is a really great guy, but he has to work on Sundays. I'm really excited that they came to church and we have developed a great relationship with them.

We didn't find any new investigators this week, and we had a hard time getting in contact with lots of the investigators we have. But I have high hopes for this next transfer. There are lots of people that great investigators, but they're suuper busy with work.

Ayway, this was a great week. I'm excited for my wallet and PF Changs card. I found out there's a pf chang's about 15 min from our appartment. WOO HOO!
I love you and i hope you have a wonderful week. I'll attach a picture of Me, Elder Furlong, Elder Stewart and Elder Reyes.