We actually had some lessons!

Hey everybody! I'm still doing great here in Arad! Our english classes have started, and they've been going okay. Not as good as last transfer, but that's kind of hard to compete with. We actually did get to have some lessons this week, too, the first of the transfer! And our investigator came to church! He still says that he will stay Orthodox. He seems sincere though. I think if we can help him see the importance of the Book of Mormon, which is his main question right now, he could be baptized. He's a very nice guy.

We also got to meet with a less active member with the sisters, because she wanted a blessing. She's in a very tough position. She actually has had a mission call, but she's had to back out of going like 3 times. Her family, specifically her mother, is very against her being in the church. Her mom tore up her mission call when she got it. She's been threatened with disownment if she goes on a mission. She is such a great person, though.

It was a few transfers ago when she was supposed to go on her mission and didn't show up to the train, and she hasn't been back to church since. I think she's just afraid of members looking down at her or really is just kind of scared. It's completely understandable, it's just sad. She really has a strong testimony and a lot of faith.

We gave her a blessing and the sisters said that that was the most open about the whole situation she's been since they've been meeting with her. So hopefully she can get on her feet again spiritually. It's just a really tough situation.

Today we went paintballing! Most of the zone came up, as well as the APs, and it was super fun. It was in an abandoned warehouse basically. It was super legit. I'll have pictures soon so I'll send those when I get them. It was super fun.

Other than that, not too much going on! Haha I feel like I always say that! During the week I always think of things to write home about and then I always forget when Pday comes. But really not all that much happens here. We just go out every day and try talking to people and usually nothing comes out of it. But its always worth it for when things do happen. But yeah. We'll have zone conference next week so that should be fun! It'll be on Monday so I'll be writing home on a different day next week just heads up.

I'm sure people know about the stuff going on in Ukraine! We are too haha, especially being right next to it. But at least as of now, it's not affecting Romania too much. So we don't think we have too much to worry about. But this last week we did discuss what we'd do if a zombie apocalypse happened so I think we'll be ready if anything goes down.

The only real effect the situation has had in any way on our mission was that a member from Orhei, Moldova, who was serving in Russia, was actually transferred into Ukraine. Weird. But yeah we're not involved in that in any way so there's no need to worry.

Also I hear Coleman should be getting his mission call pretty soon! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you bud! I'm super proud of you for choosing to serve. It's the best choice you'll have ever made! I'm excited to hear where you're going to serve!

Oh and I've been thinking about what to send in that birthday package, and really the only things I can think of are good American treats like the ones I said, or maybe some Chik-Fil-A sauce, or maybe a journal. Haha I've gone through 2 and a half already. But yeah I'm good with whatever. Or just like tell me what to get out here and put money in my account. Or maybe like film something and put it on my google drive. Or just don't get me anything because I really don't need anything!

But yeah I'm doing great! Hope everybody else is. Good job Zack and Jacob in Division!!! I'm super proud of both of you! That means your name's on the wall now, doesn't it, Zack?! That's super cool!

I JUST LOVE EVERYBODY OKAY

 

Okay bye. Love you! Talk to you next week!

 

-Varsticul DeGraw