Bom Dia, so this week was a good one, I really cant think of much to say except we did a lot of the run of the mill missionary work. But that is good I guess, I am tired, so that is normal, but I will try to stay awake writing this email. The most unordinary thing that happened was that we had a practice for a musical number next week. Because Elder Andersen is coming, president picked 6 elders and 5 sisters to do a musical number, I was one of those 6 elders. I swear, sometimes I ask myself how mormons can be sooooo weird. We were there and I realized that going to primary, and high school choir, gives every member of the church the mentality that they have a double masters in music, and directing. It is so annoying, everyone wants to throw in their opinions, and for me a very opinionated person, it was just a headache, especially when people made suggestions that make no musical sense at all. So you could say I have been learning, because instead of getting in on the opinions, I just decided to be quiet and let the other people beat it out. Afterward elder sharpe and I just looked at each other and said, "I hate Mormons" haha. But yeah, we are definitely a weird bunch. Other than that we had some decent progress finding, except no one came to church. But our principal family here is named Mendes and Maria. They have 4 daughters ages 20-24, the mother and 3 of the daughters are some of the strongest testimonies I have ever heard, unfortunately, their father is a testament to the stubborness of Men. He has come to church once, but he is super hard, and the family is so worried about it everytime and always ask what they can do, I really dont know what to do. It is super hard here, because no one gets married, and legally speaking marriage is hard and expensive. Plus you throw in all of the traditions and it is like asking someone to break every tradition they have ever been taught, so satan just has a big double edged sword, because those who are capable of marriage he beats with tradition, and those who are willing to put their testimony before their tradition he beats with the poverty side, so it is a fight. But I am not disheartened, I just really want to be able to help someone, so yeah. Other than that not a ton happened this week, so have a good week you all. I would say something about valentines day, but that is everyone else already did, so whatever, happy presidents day, the calendar my mom sent told me that, haha. I love and miss all of you.
Love,
Elder Anthony Holt
One photo for my mom, the other is our investigator maria, she is one of my mothers...
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| Elder Holt in front of an African Picture, he is hoping to find someone to make him one! |
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| Elder Holt bought this Coke on his year mark. It says "Share with your year" |
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| The Mission Chappa-this one is taller than the normal Chappas, but as you can see it's just a tad bit crowded! |
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