Hey everyone! Another fun week out in Glen Waverley. Elder Bibb and Elder Wang and I are working hard, and we're having a lot of sucess. Lots of investigators and lots of lessons, which is really exciting. I'm very happy with the progress of our area and I look forward to spending more time here.
New area means lots of new names to learn. Between the investigators and members and less-actives and ward leaders...my head is swimming. I made a bet with Elder Bibb to see who can know more names. As long as I don't mix up any of these people, things should be alright. I may have mentioned this before, but something that the Asian people do when they come to a place like Australia is choose their own English name. This makes things worlds easier for those of us trying to get to know people. However, you'll often find that they pick really weird names. Sure, you've got the regular Mitchell and John and Audrey and Anthony and Grace. But then you bump into Heathcliff. And King Arthur. And Kitty. I met a Fish and an Ogre not too long ago. Elder Liu back in Heidelberg gave himself the middle name of Ninja. I'm trying to convince Elder Wang to adopt "Elvis" as his own before he goes home. As of recently, no such luck. I'll keep working on him.
Being District Leader is still a new experience for me. I haven't quite figured out how to bridge the gap between my three Goldens and my three veterans, but one thing for sure is that our meetings are a lot of fun. I can't speak the language but heaven knows I do my best. I'm surrounded by a lot of good missionaries and I'm very grateful for them.
We've got several solid investigators we're working with right now. Bowen and Rita and Jess and Cui are all close to baptism. Keep them in your prayers.
Dinner appointments last week were quite the adventure. They ranged from chef-prepared gourmet all the way down to downright awful. Lots of love to the Australian couple who invited us over on Sunday night; we appreciated the spirit in their home, and they truly are an amazing old couple, but they can't cook. We managed to get dinner down, which honestly wasn't too bad - but then came dessert: an herb-based jelly with some sort of nut paste on top. Elder Bibb and Elder Wang politely declined, but Wang told them I'd love some. I thought it was coming back up after every bite, but I got it down. Anyway, we had a lovely discussion with them afterwards on the importance of sustaining the prophet and the role we have in the Savior's kingdom. Their insights reflected the wisdom of their age and their faith was inspiring. I still miss the branch, but having such a solid ward is a blessing.
The mission field teaches us patience, that's for sure. Sometimes we're put in a place where others need us, and sometimes we're put in a place where we need them. The Lord is teaching me right now through some of the experiences I'm having. I look forward to seeing what the Lord has for me to do as I continue to go through this missionary experience. I love serving. I love the Lord and His gospel. I pray that He will continue to bless me and you as we do His will.
Have a lovely week! Congrats to my dear cousin on his mission call - the Lord has great things planned for you, Jarom. I hope you're excited.
Jiayou!
Elder Blackhurst
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