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| Casey's Mick Jagger impression (I guess). |
Hey y'all!
Thanks so much for the package; it's just what I needed! Shirts,
money, and I loved the missionary action figures lol! I love the ties;
green is my favorite color (who told you...) and the other ties are
pretty rockin'! I sent some more mail out; keep an eye out Mom and Aunt
Nina!
How's real life? It's pretty good out here in the land of slightly
insane people! Since missionaries will talk to absolutely anyone and
everyone, we meet some of the people others avoid. We get a lot of
people giving us funny looks, or panicking and running away, or else
yelling at us or hiding in their homes. I find it pretty funny,
actually.
There was this Indian woman one time, who was so totally off her
rocker I was surprised that she was allowed to walk around by herself
(hope that's not mean to say). She was talking about teleportation
and spirit worlds (close, but no cigar) and traveling through different
dimensions in her youth. Bless her heart (a southern expression lol).
Another guy came out at us without his shirt (he needed one) and in a
sombrero, asking for a liver donation. Then there was this other guy
trying to explain to us how God created Himself as he was rolling
through the universe, creating everything else behind Him. Oh, also, did
you know Christ didn't really die; turns out he was just mostly dead
(ha!). The angels who came to the tomb resuscitated him with the Spirit.
Who knew? Oh, and the climax; the guy who tried to convince me he was
Michael the Archangel... I have certainly met some interesting people
out here lol. Then there have been some people try to condemn us or
challenge our doctrine. We win, of course, but some of the time it puts
me down... just the fact that people are so far gone that the Spirit
just bounces off of them. While it makes me sad, it also reaffirms the
fact that Satan wouldn't try so hard if this church wasn't true. I love
the gospel; it has all the important answers, with the rest of them to
be answered in time. I know the Book of Mormon is true, and I
wish people actually read it before they challenged it. I love my
Father, and my Savior.
Anyway, a busy but kind of uneventful week:
Had zone conference this week; it's always good to see some
missionaries you haven't seen in a while, and it was nice to finally get
my package lol! Also good to hear from our beloved President Wolfert
and his wife.
We taught Sister Brock's nephew a few more times this week; we're
almost done, but we might have to push back his date; he's an awesome
kid, just gets in some trouble sometimes. We got some more 'gators for
the branch; trying to fit them all in these next few weeks. They are
busy with summer school or work, so it's tricky to get a hold of them.
Worked on the roof of a members house, fixing their tiles and cleaning there gutter; pretty fun.
Played some baseball and Frisbee this week; the branch is always
having games and stuff like that; we bring investigators, and it's
awesome!
Another 'gator who is Jerry's friend; we found out that we are going
to have to give her up to Cartersville (she lives out of our
boundaries). It's always frustrating, especially since our building is
20 minutes closer than the one she has to go to now; but we don't have
the authority or permission to teach and baptize her; and authority is
kind of important in this church.
And that's about it.
What's going on with y'all, Shelby/Mom/Devin/Grandpa and Grannie Sheila/Aunt Nina/Aunt Darcell/Uncle Darren?
I can't wait to party it up in Nebraskaaaaa with y'all! Hope all is well, and that Christ is a part of your day. Peace!
Love,
Elder Casey Guy Dickson
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