05/11/09

Aloha a day later

And about 10 hours of sleep later as well. Since I wasn't feeling well yesterday, and it was Mother's Day, my companion and I came home a bit early, planned quickly for today, and then I went to bed. Well, I think that was the first time in a long time that I have actually gone to bed before 9, and then I woke up this morning at 6:30. It was extremely nice. I still have a bit of a cough, but am doing a lot better.

Ahh, for this week. Monday we had an interesting day. We took our P-day a day later so that our Zone Leaders wouldn't be alone, so Monday we went to work. We were able to teach a lesson to this couple that came to church a couple of times with a member that lives in the apartment across the way from them. Well, we aren't entirely sure how accountable they are, but it is not our place to judge. Either way, they had a friend there that lives in another ward who enjoyed the lesson, so we gave his information to those elders. We'll update you next week on Robert and his girlfriend Barbara.

We were able to provide a little bit of service for Kathy and Pearleen this week. They have had car trouble, and the last little bit was a flat tire that we were able to change... and then change later. The spare hadn't been used in so long that it was very flat, so they ended up just taking a taxi to get a new tire. We put that on for them as well. We were able to have a lesson with Pearleen about family history, and are going to see her and Kathy on Wednesday.

Unfortunantly, Carry O'oka canceled his appointment this week, didn't make it to church, and we never could catch him home. We have to call him today and set up an appointment for tomorrow.

Thursday we had a bit of fun with a lady in one of our wards who is trying to quit smoking. She is a member, but is trying to come back. Anyway, we typed up a contract for her to follow. She is going to quit smoking before May 30. I told her it is her birthday present to me. We had a little too much fun with the contract making is sound as corny as possible.

Saturday morning we had another Free Car Wash to try to find new investigators. The problem was, we didn't have enough signs to advertise it (we've got plans to make it a big and regular activity). Well, we had one lady amongst all that came who seemed solid (she had a head cover to go into the chapel). She thought we were so nice, but is catholic and very happy there. Ever wish you could carry around spiritual 2X4s to smack people with?

And of course yesterday, the wonderful phone call home. It was great to be able to talk to those who came, and sorry to those that couldn't make it, guess church got in the way (dang mormons). I spent most of church trying to cough and sneeze up my lungs. It was a lot of fun. But, it was a wonderful day to remember mothers. So, happy late mother's day to all of the mothers out there, especially to my own. Thank you all for your continued support, your prayers, your love, and everything else. I love you all!

Elder Kidd