So last Monday, we went to Rexburg and did the normal p-day stuff
you know went shopping, got a car wash, went to the DI (where I got some
shorts and a t shirt) and then we got haircuts for free! Later that
night, we went to a members home and we taught a potential investigator
who's husband just passed away a couple weeks ago. It has been very hard
on her but finally she was willing to hear a lesson from us! We taught
her the plan of Salvation and even though it was my first time teaching
it, I think I did a pretty good job! She enjoyed the lesson and I know
that she definitely felt the spirit! The lesson was at the Hanson's home
(hes a member in the bishopric in the Perry ward) and after the lesson,
they made us omelets. They were made with eggs that their chickens laid
like that day. She gave me some homemade salsa and it was i think made
with ghost peppers because my tongue was on fire! Oh and while we were
at Walmart earlier that day, I saw Zachary's "girlfriend" Megan standing
behind us! What a small world!
On Tuesday, we had to
help sister Cole's again with cleaning her box car. A box car is like a
giant train car thing that had a ton of crap it it, so the elders came
to the rescue and helped her organize, throw out and it was spotless! I
wish I had taken a picture of it, but I forgot my camera at the house.
When we were done, she bought us subway and was very thankful for the
service we helped her with. It was also very hot that day and got up to
100 degrees and its almost September! We had visits with the second ward
but we just drove around and only got to talk to one less active
member. We shared with him D&C 84:88 and he enjoyed it. When we were
done, he showed us that his cat had 9 baby kittens! They were all so
small and so cute but unfortunately, we couldn't take any home. We again
went to the Cole's house and talked with them until we had to go home!
Wednesday's we usually go to Palisades in the morning, but we found a
new investigator and we taught him at the elders quorum presidents
house in the Shelton ward. His name is Sy Versage and we taught him the
restoration of the gospel. We both killed it and at the end we invited
him to be baptized and he said YES! We didn't set a date for him to be
baptized but we have another appt on this upcoming Wednesday! We then
after the lesson went to Palisades and when we got there, we stopped for
some famous square ice ream! Its rather odd that ice cream can be
square but it was good choice for me. I got Rocky road and and starting
to become like Johnny Visser and love ice cream! Again we just drove
around looking for new people to teach but had nothing. We went to the
Fleming's house and she made like a 5 course fajita meal and was so
good! She is known for her cooking and for dessert she made straight up
homemade peach pie! it was so fattening but good at the same time! I
think I gained about 10 pounds just after that meal! The Palisades Ward
Mission Leader and his wife also joined us for dinner and we had a great
time there visiting with them.
On Thursday we had our
first Zone Conference! It went from 9 am to 3 pm but it seemed way
shorter than that. The mission president and his wife spoke and gave 2
wonderful talks, we were trained by the AP's and then we had lunch! They
fed us baked potatoes( of course) with chili, cheese, and salad. It was
really good actually and we had cookies for dessert. We then took a big
group picture with everyone in my zone. After lunch we did a little bit
more training on miles, baptismal records, health and keeping our
houses clean. We have another conference tomorrow with Elder Martino
form the 70. For dinner later that night, we went to the Tikens and has
bacon wrapped pork chops, potatoes, and corn. The wife's maiden names is
Browning! I think that we are related some where down the good ole
family tree! Later that night we went to the YSA ward mission leaders
house and said goodbye to him. He is going back to Utah State for
college and he was super cool. His name is Logan Hamilton and his family
is awesome. They fed us little creases pizza!
On to
Friday where we helped out at the Ririe Senior Center again. At lunch
time, we went to the Maybes house and helped them split wood. it was a
lot of wood and got it done in about 3 hours or so. When we were done,
sis maybe made us ice cream shakes for our hard work and indeed it was!
For dinner, we went to the Rudy Ward Mission Leaders house, Brother
Howard. They fixed us Nachos. Sister Howard is an Athletic Trainer and
BYU-I and gave my companion some tips because he like to weight lift and
work out. We tried to go visit people not no luck once again.
Saturday was a very busy day and it also was my one month mark! Time
flies. We did weekly planning and that took about half of our day. We
then had to go all the way to Thane, Wyoming! Its almost 2 hours from
Ririe, but we had to go there because my companion is the district
leader and he had to do a baptism interview fir someone who was getting
baptized. Thane is so beautiful and you can see the mountains from
everywhere you are! We had a picnic dinner with the Snarr's family in
the Rudy ward. We had pulled pork, corn, potato salad and for dessert we
had peach pie with ice cream!
Yesterday was Sunday and it
was great! In the Shelton ward, Sister Cole's gave a talk on the
atonement and she did an awesome job. We were asked to give talked in
the Perry ward in 3 Sundays! I'm way excited and its a way for us to
gain the members trust! we had dinner at the Boone's home and had ham,
corn, and a loaded baked potatoes. Their dog had 6 baby retriever dogs
and they were so small and were 2 weeks old. Brother Boone, had a 2 year
old alligator in his house and I even got to hold it! Don't worry, it
was very small and it was super slimy.
Well that's all for this exciting past week! Until next time! I love you all and i'm thankful for your prayers!
Elder Browning
Idaho Pocatello Mission * 135 South 7th Avenue * Pocatello, ID 83201
