I received a call from our zone
leaders letting me know that Elder Barclay (my trainer) had a little bit of a
health shock this week and was given the choice to go to Germany and be
treated or go home and be treated. Because
he only has a month or two left, he decided to go home early and get treated
the right way. Elder Barclay had heart problems as a child and they have
followed him throughout life. When I was with him, he struggled with sleeping
through the night and blamed it on his over powerful heartbeat. He described it as a shaking in his chest that
wouldn’t allow him to sleep. Anyway, keep him in your prayers as he’s starting
to get treated back home in Idaho.
We had a cool experience this week on
the streets. This guy contacted us in English and asked about our beliefs in
Christ. After our discussion, the
conversation quickly changed as I asked where he learned English. It turns out
that he is a Romanian Olympian. He was a 4x400 swimmer in the 1996 Olympics when Romania
finished 10th. His best performance was in a World competition in Rio de Janeiro
Brazil, where he and his team finished 3rd. He now spends time teaching kids
here in Ploiesti how to swim.
Missionary work has only changed as
far as the weather! We haven’t done too much
more than contacting and teaching a few people here and there. One exciting
thing is that one of our investigators has a baptismal date! It’s set for June 14th, so I probably won’t be
here to see it, but it’s pretty sweet. He
has been taught for years upon years and doesn’t even remember when he was
first taught, but seems excited to be finally getting baptized.
Also, Florin still wants to meet
with us but still has yet to come to church. Our discussions may be philosophical
but then again, he hasn’t disagreed with anything we have taught. He is just a
quiet, attentive student with good questions. I don’t think we will drop him, especially
because he feeds us every time – Haha!
I've noticed that the warmer it gets
out here, the more fun and happier I am! I love the sun and being able to be outside. I’m
sure its warm back home and hope you guys take advantage of it. Romanians love
to spend time in the parks, sitting on benches, playing with kids and walking
around.
Gotta tell everyone that one of my
buddies turns 5 this week! Happy birthday Miles! I love you buddy!
Romanian Happy
Birthday / Things Romanians say
Mulţi ani triască
Mulţi ani triască
La mulţi ani
Cina să triască
Cine să triască
La mulţi ani
Miles să triască
Miles să triască
LA MULŢI ANI
Hope y’all are having a good
week!
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