Hello everybody!!! Its is so good to be at another pday writing to all of you! This week was full of studies, finding, more studies and more finding. We had wonderful moments finding, and actually were able to find some people that at least wanted to hear what we had to say. I enjoyed walking around this week cause me and Wolcott found a wealthier part of one of our areas and it was fun to see all these big homes and nice cars. It felt like I was back in America for a little bit... really weird! We are going to go finding there more often. We pray that we will start to see the fruits of our labors and see some success! We are happy, still positive and love being here!! We received a small blessing this week by getting an appointment with the Motilal family in our ward. Both brother and sister Motilal are returned missionaries and they understand what we are going through. They fed us lots of rice, dahl and chicken and it was incredible... the only bad thing is I gained back the 5 pounds I lost last week... Who cares!! Indian food is the best and the Motilal's are the best. We are grateful for their kindness and having us over to their home.
This week was a celebration called "Dashami". I don't know what it means or what it celebrates, but this last week and for the next we will get a nice firework show every night! We took lots of pics and videos of all of these people marching through the streets, banging drums, riding horses, dancing, and partying. It is so fun to experience the culture here...India is amazing! Well that is really all for this week.
I hope and pray you all have a week full of love, service, joy, happiness, spiritual experiences and success!! Elder Jorgensen prays for you all daily!!!
Spiritual thought:
I am going to say less and let you watch a video instead of reading my spiritual novels!! This week I have been listening to a Mormon message by President Monson. Let me just say that I love his voice. Every time I hear it I get the chills and smile, laugh or try to act like i'm speaking what he is saying haha. He quotes one thing that I want to share and then you can watch the video:) He says Dare to be a Mormon, but i'm going to change it to the real name of our church!! President Monson says, "Dare to be a member of the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints, Dare to stand alone, Dare to have a purpose firm, Dare to make it known"!
As you watch this video have the question in your mind...Do I have the courage right now to choose God and Stand alone in the midst of friends, family and teammates (for those who play sports) I can testify and promise that as we choose God, stay morally clean and decide now to not give in to the temptations of the world... but STAND OUT by choosing God, we will be blessed. "We are never alone when we stand with our Father in Heaven"!!
Highlights:
- Saw 20 bikes in a row... all BOOTED
- Dashami parade went right outside our apartment
- Celebrated Sister Govinderaj's 1 year mark
- Fire work stand exploded in central market!!
Pictures:
Please don't mind my India haircut... It is just bad!!!
1. Random pile of Gods on the street so people can worship
2. Me and Elder Wolcott
3. Sis Govinderaj's 1 year celebration
4. We love cake!
5. Me playing the piano very grumpy
6. POPCORN!!
7. My breakfast this week?
8. A video of me playing the piano... New song I learned!
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