Week 75 -

​Hey guys!

So this week was a lot better than the last two because I wasn't sick!

Monday we just cleaned the house then went shopping and emailed. Had a lesson with the Jackson's kids who aren't baptized yet. Ryan is 16 and has the desire o be baptized so we are trying to work with him. And Daeesha is 9 who also wants to be baptized. We tried to teach them at the same time but that didn't work out too well because they learn at different speeds! So we taught Ryan first then went to Daeesha.

Tuesday morning we had service for Sister Sandy chopping her back yard. It was more of like chopping her back rocky hill with no grass just weeds and rocks! After service we went back to the house to clean up and have our studies and lunch. We had a lesson with a man named Tahan who is a Pentecostal. While we were walking up to his yard one of his neighbors dogs came out and bit Elder Erickson on his heel! Didn't do damage to him but did rip his sock haha. Had an interesting lesson with Tahan then went to see Daeesha. Right as we got to the Jackson's house Sister Jackson had to leave so we weren't able to have a lesson with them. We tried to encourage them to read before we left. We stopped by Lisa's house but they had a bunch of family over so they were all wound up. We waited for them to leave but even after they left they were to wound up for a lesson so we left.

Wednesday morning the Stewart's came by to drop off new Medical Kits for the house. We had a lesson after that but we weren't able to get a hold of her. We looked around for her house and asked around for her but couldn't find her. We went to the house for lunch. Afterwards we went contacting for a little bit. We then hiked up to Sister Robinson's and has a lesson with her and her sister, Hope. We talked about the Plan of Salvation and a lot about the Atonement. After their lesson we went down to the Jackson's to see if Ryan could have a lesson but he was too busy. On our way home we stopped by the Johnson's and had a short talk with Sister Shinear Johnson.

Thursday was Zone Conference in Montego Bay so we got up and headed out at 8. It took the bus about 45 minutes to load up before we could leave then it took about another 2 hours to get there! Conference starts at 10am and we walked in the door at 11am... Oh well, it wasn't our fault. Also, Thursday was my 18th month mark! I got to spend it with Elders Harris and Morris and also Sister Jones! It was nice to see all of them on that day! Afterwards we had to taxi home and it took us another 45 minutes to have the bus filled up then another 2 hours to get home. It took all day...

Friday morning we went to St. Ann's Bay to go ministering with Brother Green. We got there and we were making a bunch of calls to see who we could see when a lady started to talk with Brother Green. He brought up the Plan of Salvation and so we taught her about the Spirit World and Resurrection. We got her number and she told us that she would meet us in Ochi! Afterwards we went to Steer Town to see a member and shared a short message with her then I had to get back to Ochi so I could Skype home for my brother's Mission Call. He is going to New Zealand! I am so excited for him! Anyways, after that we went back to the house for lunch and some studies then went back to the church for Friday Night Activities.

Saturday morning we went to try and drop off a Book of Mormon at the lady's house named Patricia. She wasn't home so we went to Lisa's house. We taught them the Law of Chastity. Most people don't believe Adam and Eve were married here! I found that out that day! Anyways, after them we went back to the house for lunch then to have Weekly Planning. After Planning we were supposed to have a lesson with Mark but he wasn't home.

Sunday morning Elder Hatch and I went to the church early for a Branch Correlation Meeting. The other two Elders went to walk with investigators. After church we took care of tithing because Elder Erickson is the Branch Clerk then headed home with some food that members made for us. We planned out our day then went to see Lisa. She wasn't prepared for us so she told us to reschedule. We then went back to the Francis's for FHE. It was also President Francis's Birthday so we floured him!

This week was pretty smooth sailing but it did have its few choppy weather moments. I am truly grateful for my Savior's Atonement. I can rely on Him to help me through all the storms or life and all of the sorrows that come with missionary work. I hope everybody else can feel our Savior's help in their life when ever they have pains, struggles, and sorrows. I love you guys! See you in 6 months!

Elder Wilding