June 10, 2024
Hey Everyone!
I hope y'all are having a great first couple weeks of summer! This week was kinda weird. We weren't able to do a lot of finding this week because the weather just wouldn't quit and we ended up doing a bunch of service! But let's start at the beginning.
Monday - For our fun P-Day activity, we went to a free zoo about a half hour outside of the city. They had eagles, foxes, wolves and a bear. Just a lot of cool animals, and luckily it was free. In the evening, we had a couple of lessons planned, but they both fell through. Super sad, but we can only invite.
Tuesday - Today was kinda more of the same old, same old. We had a couple lessons planned and they both fell through. One of them, the phone just wouldn't work, and the other didn't pick up. Not gonna lie, having all these lessons set up that just don't happen is pretty disheartening. But I just gotta remember that it's them, not us. We can only try to invite. We ended up mowing a lawn for an older member in the ward today, too. Nothing too bad, interesting how it's not much of a chore out here.
Wednesday - Today was the adult Lego day! We got a call the night before from a member who moved to Buffalo a while ago. So Elder Timothy knew him, and he still has a house in our area that he rents out. He was needing help replacing the floors with laminate because the last renters had ruined the carpet in there. So, we got to go out to Elgin for a couple hours and help start the project. We had to run back to town for a couple planned lessons. One of those lessons was with Taylor, and we got to meet her in person! She's super cool! We were able to give a physical copy of the Book of Mormon and she even brought up that she doesn't do some Word of Wisdom things! Once we are able to actually get her to church, I think a baptismal date is in her future! But the day doesn't stop here! Brother Day sent us a message while we were doing Facebook and asked if we would have the time to go help with the flooring again. I was having fun with the first round, so I was like "Round 2, baby!" They had gotten most of the 2 other rooms finished, and they were starting on the big living room. After the owner got the floor started, I took over for the next couple hours and just went to town. I'm pretty sure I did 1/4 to 1/3 of the floor pretty much by myself, except for the measuring of end pieces I needed cut. I was just having fun! Maybe it could be something to do as a job at home, who knows!
Thursday - Fun part about today was that we had district council that we delayed a day so we could go to BWWS! It was a fun day out and about. But the best part was that we actually got to have a little with a dude named EJ! We have a special language Book of Mormon that we've had since transfers, and haven't been able to get in contact really well with him. So it was such a treat to be able to chat with him and know he's a real person. We still have to figure out a time to get him the book, but a little phone lesson is progress!
Friday - Today was a bit of a weird day. We had a visit from the housing coordinator for a little housing inspection. They took away things that we didn't bring in, one of which was a tv that we underestimated how big it was. On its side, it measured to my chest. Almost wished we had used it, but also was just surprised as to why they had it in the first place. Then we went and mowed the lawn for one of the recent converts, Audrey. Again, wasn't too bad. Even made a new record on how fast we finished it. That's pretty much the extent of that day.
Saturday - Today had a couple of surprises. It was Elder Timothy's birthday for one, so he got a bunch of messages from people in the mission for his birthday. Somehow the majority of them were sisters, so hmmm... But for the surprises, we were out doing our comp study and daily contacts, when a dude named Bob came up and pretty much streeted us. We had a nice discussion about a few different spiritual topics. He's a super big fan of the 10 commandments, and said he had read the account of Abinadi in Mosiah as well. We might be able to persuade him, but we have a member that would great to have a conversation with him again. Then, for dinner that night, we had an asian lady sign up to feed up, even though her records aren't in Rochester. She was just super nice and said she understands the fact that we are away from our families for a while. It was both weird and nice.
Sunday - The Sabbath is always the best day of the week! Today, I sang in sacrament. I just love being able to share my testimony of the Savior with the talents I've been granted. Everyone seemed to like it, and we even got someone to come to church because of my singing. She's just super supportive, and hopefully we can get her on the path to baptism soon.
That's the week! A lot of fun ups and a few downs. It's something so weird to me that we have all these lessons that just keep falling through. But I just need to remember who's in charge, and just to be the best sower that I can so someone else can come along and reap a bountiful harvest. I read Matthew 13 the other day, by way. But I hope you have an awesome week and keep looking for ways to help those around you!
Love y'all!
Sincerely,
Elder Buchanan
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