We
started the week with an exchange with Coushatta. I went with Elder
Chase up here in Stonewall and it was pretty good. We started out Monday
by going out with Bro Terry to see some less-actives. We found one man
that was... kind of a cross dresser... He came out wearing fish-net
tights, pink fingernail polish, woman's clothes, lipstick and I could
see the lines where his wig used to be. Bro Terry didn't know what to
say so I had to carry the conversation. It was pretty funny to see both
Elder Chase and Bro Terry's faces when this man came out! Hahaha,
another story for the books...
Elder Ross and I
went over Wednesday to teach Dennis and we got some bad news... he
doesn't want to be taught anymore. He went and chatted with his baptist
preacher and has decided to stay there. It kind of stuck a lot but we
are still doing alright. Seems like we are back to square one with
investigators. Just lots of potentials! We did find a young boy we might
be able to teach though. The Sander's in our ward, had their grandkids
over while we were helping them move and they brought a friend that was
really interested in our church. His name is Will and it 13 years old.
I'll let you know how that goes, hopefully we can teach him more in the
future!
We did have some little success though
this week. I was totally down after Dennis dropped us but I continued to
work and tract. We went to go visit some of the former investigators in
the area book. We came to one man's house and he wasn't there, so we
decided to tract a little bit. 2 doors down, we met Cherrie and her
family! She has 4 kids and she is a single mother. We taught her a
little bit about the BoM and talked to her about her faith. We have a
return appointment for this week, so hopefully it goes well :)
As
we were walking back to the car, a couple of teenage boys were
taunting us and asking us to come play basketball with them. So Elder
Ross and I challenged them and gave them a run for their money :) They
didn't think we were any good at all and we ended up stomping on them!
It was only a 9.5 foot hoop but we did pretty good for being in full
proselyting clothes. Our winning point was a reverse dunk alley-oop to
me! It was so sweet! Definitely made the day better to play a little
basketball. :)
This past Saturday was "service Saturday." We started at 7:30 am
at Sis Fedatov's house to help her move. Then we had to go to the other
house in Northern Shreveport to unload it. After finishing at her
house, we went over to the Sander's to move some of their heavier boxes
and furniture out into the moving POD. After that, the Glass' took us
out to Subway for lunch and then had us come help them move new
furniture into their house. We didn't get back to the apartment till
late that night and we were all tired out from moving boxes to couches
to beds! Lots and lots of service :)
Sunday
was great! The ward really loves us a lot and I can feel their love.
Everyone continues to sign up to feed us and come to their houses!
Hopefully we can turn these meal appointments into some referrals :) For
3rd hour, the Primary asked us to come in a teach a little bit. The
kids asked us all sorts of questions and we got to answer them. We were
then going to leave back to our class and all the kids asked for us to
stay and having singing time with them! It was so fun to sing and do all
the actions :) Brought me back to my Primary days! Love it!
Yesterday
was Memorial Day! What a fabulous day! Elder Ross and I had a great
time. We started at the Ward craw fish boil and I had a whole ton of
craw fish. It was a good experience, plus they are funky looking but
pretty good :) After we played softball, ultimate frisbee and basketball
with all the kids and adults. It was fun! I got a little sun so I look
tan today, but Elder Ross and I bought some sweet shirts and everyone
like them. You'll have to check out the pictures. Then last night we had
a tornado warning so we had to go to the Adams house and all jam into
the center of the house with pillow and blankets. Luckily it didn't hit
close to us, and we even got some homemade vanilla ice cream afterwards.
Overall a great day! :) Thanks to all those who serve! Land of the
free, because of the Brave :)
Thanks y'all for
all the support and love. I hope your week was as good as mine.
Definitely had my ups and downs, but wouldn't have the good without the
bad. Have a great day y'all and keep on smiling :)! I miss and love
y'all!
Love,
Elder Mason Rankin
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