I just love being a missionary. About 3 months ago, I would visit a family of 8 (during my time with Elder Ward). They were kind of progressing, but not rapidly enough. The dad drank and the kids weren't too interested even though a couple of them went to church a couple times. So, I decided to stop visiting them when Elder Clouse came here with me. The other day, the Spirit prompted me to go back and visit them. (listen to the promptings of the Spirit-He knows what's up). The next day we went and visited them. I knocked, they saw me (since I'm taller than their door) and they were so happy. They swung open the door and received us with a lot of excitement. They were telling us how much they had missed our visits. They shared the differences between the times when we would visit them and how it's been without us. The dad, when we would visit, would go 4 or 5 days without drinking. Now, he's been drinking almost every day or every other day. He wants to stop. Upon leaving something for them to read, the daughters said "This time, we actually will read it." Umm, miracle family of 8? I think so. It just testified to me that in the eyes of many, missionaries are angels sent from God. My testimony of that strengthens each day. I know we're not perfect- we're a bunch of 19-21 yr old guys!-but the people don't see us that way. If people open their hearts, they will be changed.
President Markham, the new mission president, is so different from President Brough. Honestly, with my personality and character, I meshed better with President Brough- more serious, straight forward, and at times bromista. President Markham is loud- not like me. It's interesting. I do miss President Brough a lot, he seemed to be more of a teacher and almost as a father figure. President Markham, to me, is more of an uncle type of figure. It's just different. There's some adjusting to do, but I'll be here for a while, so I need to get used to it, right? I'm always humbled by how President Brough would talk about me. He knew from the beginning what time of missionary I would be. He told it to my trainer before either one had met me. As Elder Clouse was coming into the office, President Brough told him about me in a way that almost intimidated Elder Clouse. Each day, it's hard, but I try to live to my potential. That's something I've really studied these past couple of weeks--our eternal potential and progression.
Wait, is this my journal or my weekly letter home? At times I get a little bit confused.
Anyway, President Markham, the assistants, and the secretaries were all in the office yesterday, Tuesday. We had a District Meeting-first one I've ever down with President there. I printed out the agenda and everything, it was fun. President Markham loved the meeting, so that was super fun. He ordered everybody pizza for lunch! Hooray! A crazy day in the office because there were so many people. But everybody was trying to clean the office because the Area President, President Duncan, is coming here on Thursday! yea! I love meeting General Authorities.
Things are all good here in Boca del Monte. Today, I took a Sister Missionary to the airport. She has finished her mission. It's sad to see missionaries that are going home, but it doesn't get me unfocused because I realize I still have along way to go! The mission is so great. I can't believe I've been here in the office for 2.5 months already. It feels like it's gone by so fast. Just trying to soak in moments and write the good ones down!
Love y'all!
--Elder Hunt
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