Week 47

  Hey fam, well it's almost that time again for transfer calls! This coming Saturday I will find out if I will stay here in Nassau or if they will move me back to Jamaica. Hopefully I stay here a little longer but I will let you know next week!

  Monday Elder Craig and I went to Curly's for lunch where Elder Craig had his first taste of Cracked Conch and Conch Fritters. It rained a lot that day as well. Later that evening we went to see Sister Smith for FHE. She was tired from running her kids around and work so she wasn't putting up with her kids' craziness that day. She asked us for a blessing of comfort so we asked Brother Blair if he would like to give her the blessing. That was his first blessing and he did a great job! If he was nervous at all he didn't show it! Still love that family!

  Tuesday morning we spent making phone calls to inactive members and to former investigators. Tried to go see Brother Dauphin but he was at work and we couldn't find a parking spot to save our lives! So we went to see Brother Mitchell and his family. They were excited to see us but mostly their kids because they love climbing all over me🙄 But it's alright because one of us will distract the kids as the other one teaches the lesson. As we leave they all want to be pulled up like they are jumping high. They grab onto my wrists and they jump as I lift them up. They love it almost too much! After the Mitchell family we went to the church to play basketball with some kids that we played with the week before hoping that we would be able to teach them afterwards but they didn't show up. So we played ball with Brother Sinea and Brother Blair hoping more kids would come join from the neighborhood. No success but oh well.

  Wednesday was district meeting and it was nice to finally have every one back in the one meeting! The Turks Sisters finally made it back to Turks last Tuesday so they were in district meeting. After district we went finding for a little bit but it ended up being cut short due to rain. We took lunch and comp studies then tried to go see Sister Downer but she wasn't home. We got to see Brother Williams though and he opened up to us on why he hasn't been coming to church. He hasn't been reached out too ever since he was released from his calling. Since seeing him, we have asked about 5 members to keep in touch with him. He also fed us! His wife used to be a cook somewhere so she is dang good at cooking food!

   Thursday morning we were supposed to see Island but we could get a church brother to go with us. So instead we decided to go play basketball on the nicest courts that we know of. We played for about 30 minutes before people started showing up to play with us. They were all above the age of 17 which is nice. They were using some nasty language though... We played with them for 3 hours! Afterwards we shared a short message on eternal families. We left them all with Plan of Salvation pamphlets hoping some would call us but none have called so far. Later that afternoon we went to see Brother Watson so we could get the home teaching companion and assignment sheet. We wanted to help them reach out to the members they were assigned to but Watson couldn't find his paper. That was the first time Missionaries have sat down Him in a long time! He expressed his gratitude then we went on our way. Sadly, the rest of our appointments fell through so we went to play basketball again! This time at a court close to our house. All these guys that played that time were 20+ in age! They didn't use the best language either... But again, we played till we had to leave then left them with Restoration pamphlets.

   Friday was weekly planning session. Went to see sister Downer and Brother Godfrey. Then had a pretty sad Friday Night Activity. We played basketball with a bunch of kids that night but it wasn't the best turn out.

   Saturday morning we called all of our investigators and all of the members that we are working with to invite them all to church and help them all get rides there as well. Had lunch, then went to see see Yorick but he wasn't home. Also tried seeing some of our other investigators but they weren't home or there was no male there. That evening we had coordination and dinner at the Seawell's. The Seawell's make some really good food! It makes me miss my mother's cooking! After we ate there we went to the nice courts again to play more baskatball. One of our investigators came to play with us! Kenton! He introduced us to his girlfriend then her friend that were there to watch him play. He can ball! I guarded him and it was a fun ball game! We also got a few numbers from guys that played with us. It was a very successful night of basketball contacting!

   Sunday we didn't have any investigators show up, sadly. Bore my testimony on being patient. Went to the Ferdinand's for lunch and looked at some pictures of Brother Ferdinand's missionary days! Went to see Brother Sinea and his family! Just had a sit down and build relationship lesson. Talked about his mission and things like that. Tried to see Brother Pierre but couldn't make it in time. Also tried to see Jackson and Maria but they had a water pipe burst so they were trying to get it fixed. Sadly couldn't see hardly anyone this week.

   Well, I now know what it is like to have 3 a day basketball practices! But this Gospel keeps me going and I am grateful for the energy that Heavenly Father gives me to keep me going. Times have been slow here with investigators but I know that He is helping us through it all. He will help you all through all of your trials as well. All you need to do is rely on him and ask him for help. He asked for so little and gives so much in return! I love you guys!

Elder Wilding🌴🇧🇸