written April 28th
This week was very interesting. I´ll start by talking about an
awesome new investigator we have and then finish with the... interesting
part.
On thursday night we got a call from a
recently returned missionary in our ward and he asked us to come to his
house because he had a friend there that wanted to talk with us. We were
kind of far away so we hopped in a taxi and we were there in no time.
When we got to the house we got to know him and
learned that he had interest in talking to the missionaries before but
never got the opportunity before his friend (the member) left on his
mission. He is a 21 year old guy and is studying to be a lawyer. He has a
good head on his shoulders and is open to listening to anyone. We
taught the lesson of the restoration and he accepted the invitation to
be baptized without hesitation. He even asked, "is it normal that
someone accepts that invitation so quickly without hesitation?" Haha.
Thank goodness my companion is a convert of only 4 years and was able to
share his testimony that he felt that way as well. It was a powerful
lesson.
Yesterday he showed up for church with his friend
and stayed for all the meetings. He felt comfortable and is looking
forward to his baptism in the month of May.
Well.. that was our big miracle of the week. This next part of the email is not for the tender-hearted.
As of last night it had been 8 days since I had
passed a normal stool. I had some major blockage and stomach pains. My
stomach was rock hard (not because of my abs but from being so full) and
I was not able to find relief in any of the over-the-counter drugs in
the pharmacy or from the prescriptions the doctor in the hospital gave
me. Last night in a moment of despair I had to make a decision.. and I
made it. And learned a lesson on humility while at it.
I went and bought a self-applicated enema. You might
have seen Bear Grylls do it before... I remember watching that episode
and being grateful that I´d never be stranded on a raft so I wouldn´t
have to give myself an enema. But no.. I had to go Bear Grylls on myself
last night. I´m still not sure if it was a memory of a life-time or if I
am scarred for life. Either way it is what it is. I feel a little bit
better now. Today I will be going to Mendoza for leadership council
anyways so I will be able to work out everything else with the mission
nurse.
Hope everyone is happy and healthy back home!
- Elder Rainock
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