Seriously, everything here is fine. My leg is getting better every day and it will just take time. I don't have athlete’s foot, ha, so honestly I don't know what it’s from, but whatever it is it’s getting taken care of. And as far as my teeth, haha, I understand where you’re coming from, but believe me, no worries there, and unless the pain comes back I'm not gonna get a root canal in Fiji (ha, that sounds like a death sentence in Labasa, ha). But all in all no worries, it’s all good over here.
As far as what I have been doing....nothing, in order to heal the fastest way they told me to just rest as much as possible. But honestly I'm super tired of resting but I don't really have a choice, ha. This also means that I don't really have any stories or anything for you but someday they will come again.
I will tell you though a bit about what has been happening while I've been out of the work. When I came here we covered both the Labasa branch and a unit in Naduna of about 50 members. Now there are more missionaries here and they will take over the Labasa branch mostly and we will take Naduna along with some other villages around Labasa. I'm really stoked to get back at it because this area, mainly Naduna, is the next big spot for the church in Fiji. It is the next spot where they want to put a chapel, and if the area can get like 50 baptisms in the next year and start organizing the Priesthood it will happen, so me and Elder Seila have a lot on our plate. There is a chief in one of the villages who is interested in the church and he will be very vital because if we can convert him then it will open the doors of a lot more homes and that baptism goal will be reachable. So what I get from this is that if we go and work our tails of helping these people then this area will be much different in a year and the people here will be greatly blessed because of the facilities provided for them. Elder and Sister Muir, the senior couple, have really let us know how much is on our shoulders here now so it’s really sweet, I'm stoked for this chance.
As for other news there is a new senior couple in Labasa, the Terry's, they are really cool and have helped me a lot, she made us a bunch of different cookies yesterday and they are really excited to put some fat on me. She promised us one good American meal a week here so I'm really excited for that. So our dinner list just got much more exciting. Other than that I don't really know much more to say.
I’ll just end with saying sorry again, ha, each week I just told myself, "No worries I'll be fine by next week", so my bad on that one. I would also like to say thank you for not freakin’ out too bad, Mom, I'm glad Dad can keep you calm, ha, he's probably the only one. Anyways thanks again for the support and I just want to say that Gospel is true and God has a plan for everything and needless to say I did really learn a lot about me and my comp. while I was down so it just reassures me of that fact that He knows every one of us.
Peace and Blessings,
Elder Hanke
As far as what I have been doing....nothing, in order to heal the fastest way they told me to just rest as much as possible. But honestly I'm super tired of resting but I don't really have a choice, ha. This also means that I don't really have any stories or anything for you but someday they will come again.
I will tell you though a bit about what has been happening while I've been out of the work. When I came here we covered both the Labasa branch and a unit in Naduna of about 50 members. Now there are more missionaries here and they will take over the Labasa branch mostly and we will take Naduna along with some other villages around Labasa. I'm really stoked to get back at it because this area, mainly Naduna, is the next big spot for the church in Fiji. It is the next spot where they want to put a chapel, and if the area can get like 50 baptisms in the next year and start organizing the Priesthood it will happen, so me and Elder Seila have a lot on our plate. There is a chief in one of the villages who is interested in the church and he will be very vital because if we can convert him then it will open the doors of a lot more homes and that baptism goal will be reachable. So what I get from this is that if we go and work our tails of helping these people then this area will be much different in a year and the people here will be greatly blessed because of the facilities provided for them. Elder and Sister Muir, the senior couple, have really let us know how much is on our shoulders here now so it’s really sweet, I'm stoked for this chance.
As for other news there is a new senior couple in Labasa, the Terry's, they are really cool and have helped me a lot, she made us a bunch of different cookies yesterday and they are really excited to put some fat on me. She promised us one good American meal a week here so I'm really excited for that. So our dinner list just got much more exciting. Other than that I don't really know much more to say.
I’ll just end with saying sorry again, ha, each week I just told myself, "No worries I'll be fine by next week", so my bad on that one. I would also like to say thank you for not freakin’ out too bad, Mom, I'm glad Dad can keep you calm, ha, he's probably the only one. Anyways thanks again for the support and I just want to say that Gospel is true and God has a plan for everything and needless to say I did really learn a lot about me and my comp. while I was down so it just reassures me of that fact that He knows every one of us.
Peace and Blessings,
Elder Hanke
Well…. sounds like he’s getting his spunk back, doesn’t it? What a huge blessing, as well as a huge relief. Dr. Burton called this afternoon to report that Garrett had been released from the hospital on Friday after five days of IV antibiotics and tests. He said he had just talked to Garrett before he called me, and reported that he was still in good spirits and starting to get around a bit. He said Garrett told him he is really getting his appetite back and is anxious to put some weight back on.
Just in case you can’t tell, I lectured Gar a bit about being sure to take good care of himself (i.e. brushing, flossing, taking care of his feet, etc.), so we all get to read the specific responses (I know, a little gross, huh?). I also mentioned that it wouldn’t hurt for him to ask his companion to send a little email to his Mom should the need ever arise again.
We’re so grateful for the blessings received, and that Garrett is recovering well. Thank you so much to everyone for your thoughts and prayers for Garrett, as well as for the moral support. We are so blessed to have such great family and friends.
Have a great week everyone!
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