Week 48: Jordan's reply

Great to hear about everyone's fun autumn. Sorry there's still no snow. We haven't had any yet either, but the humidity sure makes it feel like something's coming. I was bundled up in my suit, scarf, and trench coat yesterday to walk to our appointment. We had quite the conversation about why on earth I was wearing so many layers. It was fun... and cold. :)

This has been a good week. We have had a lot of opportunities to street contact and find some fun people. It's been a great week of seeing us do our very best and having absolutely no results, then waiting a bit and seeing God come through and do things we couldn't do if we had a thousand years. We had one man come up and ask us where and when we worship and what time English class is. Another day we tried door approaches and had literally no one give us more than 2 seconds except for some old woman who took more than that to close the door after seeing us. However, we decided to try one more building. On the basement level (yes, spiderwebs all over) we tried the last door. A middle-aged woman opened the door and invited us in. She gave us very tasty (not against the Word of Wisdom!) tea and asked us about Jesus. She has been Buddhist, but wants to learn about Christ and really loved the family focus of our message. The sister missionaries will take over, but I hope to hear great things. :)

Outside of those special experiences, nothing particularly extraordinary happened, but it was a great week, nonetheless. Just because something is not out of the ordinary doesn't mean it isn't a wonder to behold. ;) The Koreans really don't like another Korean missionary, but the people willing to talk are always impressed by our message. We don't always get to teach them again later, but we do get to plant seeds. Every little bit helps. :)

As far as your questions are concerned: we don't give very many priesthood blessings currently; my Korean is okay, but I am still enjoying the challenges of learning; I am largely studying vocabulary right now to continue improving; Elder Ahn is doing well and is becoming an even better missionary; the weather is cold, but no snow, yet; we're learning a lot of lessons in patience lately. ;)

Things are great. :) I hope you all keep doing well and continue to enjoy your autumn! Thank you for everything and I love you all!

Press forward with steadfast faith in Christ.

Best wishes,

Elder Jones