Mom!!
This is crazy, but I'm getting transferred to San Fernando, Trinidad!! I'm staying with Elder Anderson which is nice, because usually when they transfer us out of an area they don't keep us together, but I am super grateful to be getting to train him again. He and I probably get along better than any of my other companions so far. We're opening a new area, which means that this will be the second time in 4 transfers that I am going into an area that was empty the transfer before. There were missionaries there before but they are splitting the area so Elder Anderson and I are going to be going at it pretty much from scratch. I am excited but nervous at the same time. Its also pretty bittersweet leaving all of the members and investigators that I have grown to love so much since I have been out here. The Clarkes and the Rampersads were the hardest to say goodbye to, plus all of the people that we've been teaching for so long. I really and truly hope they get baptized, but now its just a matter of if not necessarily when. When you're in the area and thinking about it transfer by transfer you obviously want them to be baptized while you are there, but now that we're leaving I just hope it all works out. They're moving sisters into our area, and the last time sisters were there they struggled (thats why it was so tough for Elder Watchman and I) but we should have it all neat and tidy for them when they get there. We are working so hard and seeing so much success, it is really hard to leave the area before it all comes to fruition, but hopefully it will work out. I know that if we do what we are supposed to that the Lord will provide.
This is crazy, but I'm getting transferred to San Fernando, Trinidad!! I'm staying with Elder Anderson which is nice, because usually when they transfer us out of an area they don't keep us together, but I am super grateful to be getting to train him again. He and I probably get along better than any of my other companions so far. We're opening a new area, which means that this will be the second time in 4 transfers that I am going into an area that was empty the transfer before. There were missionaries there before but they are splitting the area so Elder Anderson and I are going to be going at it pretty much from scratch. I am excited but nervous at the same time. Its also pretty bittersweet leaving all of the members and investigators that I have grown to love so much since I have been out here. The Clarkes and the Rampersads were the hardest to say goodbye to, plus all of the people that we've been teaching for so long. I really and truly hope they get baptized, but now its just a matter of if not necessarily when. When you're in the area and thinking about it transfer by transfer you obviously want them to be baptized while you are there, but now that we're leaving I just hope it all works out. They're moving sisters into our area, and the last time sisters were there they struggled (thats why it was so tough for Elder Watchman and I) but we should have it all neat and tidy for them when they get there. We are working so hard and seeing so much success, it is really hard to leave the area before it all comes to fruition, but hopefully it will work out. I know that if we do what we are supposed to that the Lord will provide.
This week at church was stressful, but we had a great Sunday teaching lessons. I feel like all I am talking about is how amazing Curepe is, but honestly this area is my baby. The missionaries assigned to the Curepe area hadn't had a baptism since November or something before I got there and we had 3, with like 3 pretty solid people on their way to the font pretty quick. I really want to take you guys back here to meet the people here, because they have helped me so very much in becoming the type of missionary and person I am at this moment. I am learning so much right now it is insane. We will probably be doing alot of walking around and trying to find those the Lord has prepared, and I am ready for the challenge. Finding is something most missionaries don't care for, but I will need to get used to it and use it as a great learning opportunity. I love this work so very much, I can feel myself changing and growing every single day.
Crazy about Eric, it sounds like he's pretty excited about things! How are you? nNot too tired I hope? I cannot believe I'm 23 this week. Crazy. Let me know if I can help with anything mom! I love you so much!!!
Love
Nick
Dad,
Thats crazy about Cle Elum, that kid who was going to all those camps tearing it up last year Gall? He must be a beast. Sounds like we'll have our hands full.
Island life is CRAZY. Transferred for the first time down to South Trinidad, San Fernando. its a big city, biggest behind Port of Spain. I am really excited but we are going into a new area again, 2nd time in my mission already. The assistants told us (cuz Elder Anderson and I are together again) that President wouldn't have done it if he didnt think we could handle it.
The home teaching is worse here. It wouldn't surprise me if it was below 10% no kidding. I hope you guys can get it going there, I know it is a problem worldwide. If members just took that time, the missionary work would blow up because half of what we do is retain our new members, and if they aren't being home taught they fall away SO MUCH EASIER. people need friends in the ward, thats why going out and teaching with the missionaries as a member is so important. I know that if we hadn't have had the Webers with us then it would have been a lot longer road to baptism thats for sure. If you have time today you and mom should collaborate and tell me our conversion story. I love relating the cliff notes version, but I would like to print out a copy to have with me to read of how you and mom gained your testimony of the Gospel. You never really understand how motivational our experience is until you find people that are in the exact same stiuation that we were in.
I love the people here, its going to be very tough to leave. Not to brag, but this area is kind of my baby. it was dead when I got here and it is blowing up at this point because of the hard work we have done. I hope to be able to do the very same thing in my new area, and I know that Elder Anderson and I will be up to the challenge. Not many missionaries even open new areas, let alone blank 2 areas in their first 6 months. Crazy that I am getting so old, both in real life and on the mission. Next Wednesday is my 5 month mark! Can you believe that? so crazy. I feel so privileged to be out here doing this at this very moment, my heart is full of love and gratitude to you and mom and Eric. Good luck coaching those kids, C squad is a patience builder! ;) tell me how the Sox are doing and how the games go!! I love you dad! Tell granddad that if he keeps it up at this rate he'll have a living room by the time Im home! :) I love you all so much! tell everyone hello for me!!
Love
Love
Nick
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