This has been a week of work. pretty much everything is new,
so, lets get started, shall we?
I have been asked to serve as a district leader. That is a
big responsibility, and can be a great chance to serve others in the mission
calling. it is just my companionship and one more, so it is the smallest
district in the mission. thank heavens for that!
my new companion is elder H, from Washington. he was actually Elder R companion in the MTC, and they are
night and day. Elder H is having such a good time working hard, and is
willing to work hard. he has fun, but also is willing to put in the work. I am
looking forward to this companionship. When I got here, elder H's
trainer was not the greatest at working hard or updating the area book, even
though Elder H really wanted to do both. so, he is having a blast with
the work so far.
My new area is called San Miguel, in Leyte, south of
Tacloban this time. Now this is a little problem, because the language is
different. It is still Waray Waray, but all the markers that start with
"S" now start with "H" and some words are different. this
presents a unique challenge, because I know the language, but I don't know the
language. the area is pretty big, and we requested permission to get some
bikes. hopefully, we can get them. they would be so much easier for this specific
area. there are lots of rice fields, and we are walking around all the rice
fields talking with all the homes of the farmers there. it is beautiful, and
hopefully I can get some photos soon.
San Miguel is actually a ward, and has a very nice building.
lots of members, and lots of Branch missionaries, many of whom have already
gotten home from their own missions. it is pretty awesome to have that help
from RM's. it just goes to show that even after the mission, the work never
ends. they are all super active, always going out with us to find and teach
people. they go out of their way to do home teaching TWICE a month, going
above and beyond their calling.
you mentioned Sister T. I do know them, they are one
of the most active and helpful families in Sta. Margarita. we drove by their
with president Maurer, and he asked about them. Their efforts are well known
throughout the mission, and they are a huge inspiration to all who know about
them.
tomorrow, I will conduct my first district meeting, and I
will also go to Tacloban for a district leader training. I am really excited
for it, so I can get an idea what I actually need to do.
We taught a nice sister, and this was their 2nd lesson. we
taught them about the Book of Mormon and the importance of the BOM. well, as it
happened, Elder H already gave them a BOM, and the sister's daughter
already started reading. She even took the book to high school and continued to
read it. she also read all the lesson one pamphlet, and she already feels that
it is true. There are truth seekers everywhere, and we get the opportunity to
find them.
I love this work. the people here are great, the work is
wonderful, and nothing brings me more joy and excitement that seeing how the
work progresses and people can make it home after this life. It is a special
thing.
I love you all, Thank you dad for all the great photos, lots
of inspiration. Morgan, just work hard, forget your problems as best as you
can, and have an eternal perspective. Tyler, hang in there, work hard in
school, listen to mom and dad, and be a good boy.
with love,
Elder Kuehne
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