113 Degrees - Ouch!

Hello Family and Friends,                                 6/10/13

          Well.... this week was one of the slowest weeks for teaching.... ever. It was so hot that I nearly died on Saturday... 113 degrees!!! Ouch!!!! So.... yeah, only 11 lesson this week. It was just too hot to do much, especially for biking.  Not much done, BUT this week it will be much better because it’s supposed to be a lot cooler this week!!! Hopefully, that is right.  Not much else to say.

Lets just hit up Q & A corner!!!

Q1.     How hot has it been?  Are you staying cool mid-day?  I suppose Elder Henke is probably used to the hot weather.  What does he think about it?  Are you still without a car?  I am sure that makes it hard to get things done now.  Keep pushing along and take good care of each other.

A1.  It has been SUPER HOT!!!! Elder Henke is sort of better with the heat although it’s different in Texas. He said it’s more Humid in Texas. Yeah, we still do not have a car... L.

Q2.     Do you have any new investigators?  How are those you are teaching doing?  How is the husband of your investigator who passed away recently?  How many lessons this past week?  What was something special from Church yesterday?  What inspired you this past week?

A2.  Yes, as a matter of fact we have one new investigator. The people we teach are doing fine. Well, as for the husband of our late investigator, he's not too interested in the religious aspect, but he doesn't mind the visits.  We taught 11 lessons... Something funny happened at Church. A HUGE spider nearly fell on Elder Henke! lol.... Reading the Scriptures inspired me.

Q3.     Martin wants to know if there is anything in "Preach My Gospel" that you suggest he study?  What is something about Missionary work that you think Martin needs to know right now?  What is the most important thing he can do as he prepares for a mission?  What can we do to help you, anyone specific we can pray for?

A3.  Tell Martin to read the beginning... Chapter 1- “My Purpose”... GET OFF THE GAMES... and study the scriptures. Don’t just read them mark some scriptures from the PMG... You can help me by just praying for me that I can stick it out. J

Q4.     How are all the missionaries in your district doing?  Have you been accomplishing the goals you set as a district?  Have you had any difficult decisions regarding missionaries in your district?  What was something that made you proud to be a district leader?  What was the most difficult thing you dealt with this past week regarding your district?

A4.  All the missionaries in my district are doing fine. Our goals have not yet been met.  No real difficult decisions as of now or that I can think of. I am proud to just have the opportunity to serve other Missionaries. Nothing really has been that difficult as a district leader, I enjoy it all.

Q5.     Have you spoken to President Weston lately?  Did you hear about the sick missionary in your mission?  I sent you updates on him. Did you know him?  He is certainly a dedicated missionary to keep working even after such a trial of his faith.  How are you feeling as things seem to be coming to a close.  Eight weeks will fly by so enjoy every minute of these last few weeks.  :0

A5.  Nope, I haven’t had an interview with President Weston lately.  The Missionary that is sick is in the Santa Rosa Mission not our mission, but that story is amazing, a true miracle. Mom, it’s 9 weeks left...lol.

Q6.     Now, for your favorite Q&A.  What was the silliest moment this past week?  What was the most difficult decision you faced this past week?  What was the most boring or humdrum moment this past week?  What was the lesson you learned this past week? What was Elder Henke's biggest accomplishment or triumph this past week?  Tell us something new about your companion.

A6. Yes, we had exchanges and then we exchange back.... so there is this funny tradition set up by our recent convert... we start to kneel to pray and we started to throw things in a pile in the middle of the floor like we were going to sacrifice it. lol We threw a lot of random junk in the pile like tags, ties, watches, wallets, keys, etc. After purging all our worldly things we pray and it’s just funny all the things that are in a pile. Lol  It always ends on a high note and a spiritual note. A difficult decision was just going out and almost dying of heat exhaustion. jk lol  Wednesday, Elder Henke wasn't feeling too good so we stayed inside. That day was a bit boring. I learned to always drink a lot of water. Elder Henke’s big accomplishment was picking up our new investigator on exchanges. Here is something new for you about Elder Henke is that he is a Masters rank in Star Craft II.  He read the whole book of Helaman in an Hour! Is that good enough for now?

Well, I have to go. I know this email is short, but it will have to do.

 Love Ya'll!!!

         Elder Morris