Elder Kamden Marchant, 2 years old
Peace in the Family Day, Winthrop, MA
Elder Winegar just before he went home
Elder Winegar is off and home in California now. It's hard to believe that he's actually at HOME, not just in another area. Best wishes to him as he starts school and tries to adjust to "normal life" again.
You know what else is hard to believe? I'm almost 20. WHOA. o_0
The other thing that comes with Elder Winegar leaving is that I'm now senior companion and trainer to Elder Langford. He's a champ though, so it's not much work on my part. It's nerve-wracking to be in this position, but he's doing a fantastic job. He's an incredible missionary, and he and I are already working really well together. Things are just SO much easier with just 2 Elders in a companionship. Nothing against Elder Winegar, trios are just tough. That being said, Elder Langford and I are raring to go, and have already had some great moments and successes together. We figured out a couple days ago that we are the youngest (or "greenest") companionship in the mission. I'm stoked to be with him for the next couple months!
I can now say that I have eaten quail eggs. I didn't like it all that much, but that's okay. I've been more open to trying new things. (A couple weeks ago I had lobster for the first time!) The eggs were sort of like hard-boiled and part of a Cambodian dish that had many other things in it, so it wasn't just the eggs - but Sis. Sen always makes excellent food, so I enjoyed it as a whole!
On Saturday, we helped out at a community fair/festival thing that was going on to help support fighting against domestic violence. It was called "Peace in the Family Day" - we helped set up and stuff, and then when there was nothing else to do, they let us set up a table! So we handed out copies of the Family Proclamation and pass-along cards for mormon.org, it was great! I got sunburned, but that's a small price to pay for planting so many gospel seeds! =D
We met and taught a new investigator this week named Jessica. She's had a rough life thus far, and has been through some things that I can personally relate to in a way. I had this overwhelming feeling the whole time that I was here, talking to her, for a reason, and that I was the one who was supposed to help her come unto Christ. I was on the verge of tears the whole lesson, and I know that Elder Langford felt strongly about it, too. We felt such a strong love for her from our Heavenly Father, and we know she's been prepared to receive the gospel. I'm very excited to see how she progresses.
We had dinner with the Marchant family the other night, and their 2-year-old son Kamden is well on his way to becoming an awesome missionary! He put on my nametag, ran out the door, shut it behind him, and then knocked on the door, came in, told us he was "Missionary Kamden" and opened his copy of the Book of Mormon and shared a "scripture" with us. It was absolutely hilarious, and at the same time, extremely heart-warming. Needless to say, we got a picture with him. =]
Yesterday in church, Hans passed the sacrament for the first time, and Cotter blessed the sacrament for the first time! Frank was confirmed a member of the Church, and received the gift of the Holy Ghost. The non-member husband of a woman in the ward finally came to church, as did a less-active member - both of whom we've been working with. AND we found out from Ed and Sis. Brown that they are NOT moving after all! That means that we get to be here together for their wedding and for Ed's baptism!!! Yesterday was such a great day. =D
Things are going really, really well here. I'm loving life as a missionary, and feeling good about things. Much love and Godspeed!
Sincerely,
Elder DeLong
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