To Family
FAM BAM,
Well hello. It's been a hot second, but I've have been busy, I promise. Actually, the work has been pretty crazy. My companion and I were invited to a training done by some old guys from the missionary department. They had much wisdom, very wow. We learned a lot and have been applying it to the work as best we can. Something cool they focused on was the correct ways to find. Not every is ready or wants to hear the message and that's okay. We need to find the repentant or those who are wanting to change. Find them quickly and teach them a way to change that will help them. Prayer, reading the Book of Mormon, and going to church. All ways to open yourself to the blessings of the Spirit. My companion and I were sick right after the meeting which stunk because we were so pumped to do the work. But resting sure did help.
I went on exchanges with one of my MTC companions, which means two missionaries fresh in the mission field were running wild the whole day alone. It was incredible. Shout out to Elder Titus. We went tracting in a trailer park and practically every house we knocked was only Spanish speaking. You wouldn't believe how much I did not remember from high school Spanish. It wasn't that bad, but I don't think they'll be switching me to Spanish speaking anytime soon.
If you look at the first picture from the picture email, you will see the barbecued carcass of a possum named Orson. Orson had the misfortune of running into the wrong Elders. We didn't have a dinner appointment that night, so we decided to become real missionaries serving in the South. I tried my best to cook it in a way that it seemed somewhat edible. We all had a bite. And that was enough haha. At least we can check that one off the list.
I'm thinking about going pro from only the P-day volleyball. I've almost memorized the lyrics to Where is the Love because we blast it at least once a day down mainstreet. We've been recorded a ton and truckers really like us now. I have really enjoyed being a missionary. You meet so many cool and just incredible people. Something about dedicating all your time for 2 years, dressing decent, doing service, talking about God, and wearing Jesus Christ's name on your chest that people really respect in the South. I have learned so much about the gospel and the Church. My testimony continues to grow. I know this because I am at peace with what I'm doing. Of course progress is necessary, but I feel good about what I'm doing and what I believe.
Email me if you have any questions. Also, please send this to people haha.
Sure do love y'all,
Elder Hamblin
To Dad
Fajo,
So I tried my best with the possum. BBQ, bacon, sausage, bell peppers, onions, and it was still gamey as crap. All of us took one bite and that was enough haha. Tornado alley is crazy. We've heard the tornado alarm 4 times but fortunately nothing has touched down near us. Good service opportunities though. Companions and missionary work are stellar. People are fairly nice here, so the worst I hear is "I know what y'all doin' is good, but I already go to church and am saved." Nothing too bad yet. Elder Melville and I are pretty stellar. We work well together and have grown to trust each other, but there are weird missionary social structures. Everyone wants to rebuke, nobody knows if you are gonna tattle, and you can never be seen doing anything remotely close to flirting. So it's been difficult wanting to do the work but having to meander my way through the politics of it. Sounds great! I think right now, if you were to send anything, send some pictures of what y'all are doing.
Thanks Padre,
Elder Hamblin
Take Jesus with you everywhere
You guessed it, possum. Ten out of ten. Would make again.
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