So, thanksgiving, eh?
Yeah, so on Thanksgiving, we had a Turkey Bowl with missionaries from three different zones(stakes). Don't worry, it was flag football. We're not allowed to do tackle because, well, y'all know I always hurt myself when I play tackle. Just imagine about 40 missionaries playing tackle! That'd be bad.
Anyway, we played for three hours on Thanksgiving, playing three different games. The first two games were fun because both teams were playing to have fun. The last game........... almost ruined the whole thing. The people on the other team were taking it way too seriously and it wasn't fun anymore. Elder Monibidor twisted his ankle, another missionary had serious cramps going on in his calves, and lots of just too-seriousness. It was lame. Anyway, I just tried not to remember that game, even though I did get a pretty good kickoff return of about thirty yards. So it was all good. But man was I sore for the next few days!! Elder Monibidor and I looked miserable and pitiful. We both were walking really slow and we both had to grab our legs and pick them up to get them in the car.
Then we ate dinner with some members and that was fun. Then we ate more Friday than we did on Thanksgiving. We were invited by an investigator over to their sons house for a fish fry. It was oh, so good. Lots of food and lots of fried fish. I loved it!
So this past week was good. This upcoming week is going to be good to. It's Leadership Training. I'm not going, but I am going to a different area for four days. It's gonna be fun.
Spiritual thought of the week: Don't underestimate the influence of God in everything around you and everything you do. We can possibly understand how much God really influences our lives. I'm beginning to understand a little bit. I've learned that even though someone slams the door in my face, there are going to be missionaries coming back again and again until they actually listen. We never force them, we only keep offering the Gospel to them until they finally hear it all. Once they hear it and understand it, it's up to them to make the choice. But one way or another they are going to hear it and have the chance to accept it or not. It's inevitable.
I love y'all and hope y'all are doing good. And always remember, just open the door the first time the guys in white suits and ties with nametags come around. It will save you lots of time if you just listen and then decide what to do. Also, read the Book of Mormon. it's good for you! And you're eternal salvation!! :D
Love ya,
-Elder Ricky-dude
Check out this really cool website and profile:
http://mormon.org/me/3SFV/Rick/
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