End of the Month

January 30, 2016

Hey Everyone,

We had another good week here in the office. The end of the month is always the most busy time for the financial secretary. Rents to pay, light bills to pay, people calling to ask why the money hasn't shown up yet. Good stuff, all of it. Needless to say, we have been working nonstop in the office. My poor companion runs out of stuff to do and I just have to keep plugging along. Luckily, the week is over, and I should probably have enough time this week to get out and teach some people.

Sunday was the most exciting day this week because we are able to get out and work on Sundays. This last Sunday we excitedly went out to contact. I don't think I have ever been so excited to go contacting before, but I was ready to be out talking to people. At the very first house, we yelled "buenas!" then took a step back. A guy walked out and offered to let us in before we even said a word. He had listened to the missionaries about a year ago, but never got baptized. He's been to church and everything. We talked a little and placed a baptismal date in the first appointment. He will preparing to get baptized the 27th of February. We are excited for him.

Then, the very next house we went to, we yelled "buenas!" and a lady came out. She listened to the whole "Hola, somos misioneros. Me llamo..."spiel, then invited us in. We quickly explained our purpose as missionaries, and she explained that she had just moved to La Lima from Olanchito. She has had lots and lots of problems in her life recently and just had been praying that God would send her someone to help her with her problems. It was so cool. We have another appointment with her today, and we are really excited about that. Hopefully we can commit her to baptism today.

Last night I learned a new card game. It's called "Spades". I am sure that you all have heard of it, and if not, you are missing out. Elder Adams came to do divisions with the APs, and he taught it to us. It is similar to "Hearts" (one of my favorites), but with a few weeks. It was a blast, but I am still yet to win.

I am so grateful for the opportunity to be an Elder in the office. I love getting to be around the mission president and the other office Elders. I am learning a ton, and I love getting to be a witness to the Lord's miracles.

Have a great week.

Elder Aldrich