Weather report for the week: Monsoonish! It's probably been windier/rainier this week than I've seen in my life. Then again, I can't remember the rain storms in Texas that well. But it's been fun. As I think about it, Elder Cerros and I only got soaked once, which might have been prevented if we had left our appointment sooner and arrived to our next one on time. Because once we arrived at the second appointment the rain soon stopped. Or maybe the rain just waited until we left the first house before it let loose. Either way, we got dry eventually, so it was all good. That's something I often have to tell myself when I'm biking in the rain "You'll be dry in a little while. If not, well at least you will be in a few hours when you go to bed." There's also the fact that we have a car, which we spoil ourselves with sometimes when it's raining too bad.
This week has been good still, though a bit slower because of the weather. We got called "crazy" a few times as we door-knocked in the rain from people who were staying inside keeping warm. Most New Zealanders don't like the rain. When asked "have you had a good day?" (on a rainy day) they usually say something like "how could I have a good day with weather like this?" Another funny thing with the weather and Kiwi's is that in cold or rainy weather 40 year old men tend to wear a huge rain coat, but still keep wearing their normal short shorts (stubbies), with wool socks and boots of course. A fashion trend that I plan on not bringing back to America.
I was in Palmerston North the first part of the week with my Zone Leader, Elder Lemalu, a Samoan from Melbourne. It's always fun going on exchanges to a different area and being able to meet all of their investigators (especially all of their golden baptism candidates), but it's also always great to be able to go back "home" to my own area. I was able to do two baptism interviews while I was up there--something I always enjoy doing. I think it's my favorite part of being a District Leader and being able to see the joy that is in the eyes of the investigators soon to be baptized.
Levi is doing great! Still struggling with the same things, but still excited to learn and make the necessary changes in his life. He just needs to find that necessary faith first to help push himself. He came to church though! We were really disappointed when we didn't see him in Sacrament meeting, but we saw him outside his house after church (because he lives like 3 houses away from us) and he told us he liked church. We were confused, but then he told us he came late and saw that it was kind of crowded so he went and sat in a classroom that had the sound being fed into the room. So he heard the talks (one was about baptism) and he really liked it. So we were so happy when he told us and told him we'd be sure to save him a seat for next week.
I'm glad to hear all is well is with you and that you all survived your busy week.
Did you enjoy my pictures from last week? Did you get them?
I gotta go! thank you once again for all that you do for me. I appreciate your prayers so much. I have the picture book open on my desk, the one that it's open to is from the wedding reception where we, the kids, are making our model poses. It's my favorite and next to is our family one. I just thought you should know.
Just remember:
"True happiness comes only by making others happy"---David O. McKay
Keep doing what is right, and praying day and night!
Have a wonderful week!
I love you all so very much!
Love,
Elder David John Rowe
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