Elder Buchanan really really likes dogs and puppies. There are members in the ward and they just had a whole bunch of Mini Bull-Terrier's (the Target dog) and he was hugging and playing with them for a little bit. On exchanges we went in a home that had two Greyhounds. I have never really seen them in person, but they are definitely running dogs. One of the less active families we visit occasionally has three Lion Head Rabbits (pretty much very fluffy bunnies). We definitely have a lot of interactions with wildlife. There are so many crows in Washington. Every morning while driving around we see bunches of crows surrounding the garbage containers. They sure know how to dumpster dive well because they always seem to find something.
Elder Buchanan told us a story of when one time when he and one his other companions were walking past a pile of garbage where there was a whole bunch of birds pillaging. They then watch as a seagull digs its head down and comes back out with some Raman noodles on its beak. He made the remark of something like "Look at that noble animal." Haha :D
Elder Buchanan is pretty funny. We were walking past some goats who were locked up in someone's fenced off yard and he decided he would try to give one a pass-along card. The goat just took the pass-along card and ate it haha. In the morning there are a whole bunch of birds around our apartment complex, and I discovered one of the most entertaining things. I took some old hamburger buns we had and threw one out into the midst and watched as one crow flew off with the whole thing with many other crows and a couple seagulls followed in hot pursuit.
We have a baptism coming up for one of our investigators. It is going to be set on the 21st. His name is Hugh. We have been teaching him for over a month. We actually contacted him right before the one contact I mentioned with the kid who had a Minecraft sword.
Hugh is a little slow in speech, but definitely not in intellect or thought. He has schizophrenia and has a social security income that he lives off of with a little income from work. He has made a lot of sacrifices to come closer to Christ as we have been teaching him. We have taught about everything to him besides the Law of Chastity, some other commandments, and laws and ordinances.
He has been so faithful to the word of wisdom since we taught it to him. The only things he struggled with were coffee and alcohol. When we taught it and asked him if we could take any coffee or alcohol away, he said no and that it was his choice. Later on, maybe 3 weeks later, after he had been living it without going back to using those things we asked him again if we could take it away. This time his response was a lot different. He said something like "Sure, I don't even care about that stuff anymore."
He currently works about 2 hours a day 5 days a week. He works on Sunday and has tried getting it off, but is unable to. He has taken a couple days off and sacrificed making some money to come to church. He is so amazing and has had amazing steps while coming closer to Christ. The ward employment specialist is currently helping him find a new job where he wont be required to work on Sundays. Elder Graham, Buchanan, and I would really appreciate you praying his behalf that he might be able to get Sunday off somehow.
I am doing very well. Today marks 2 months of being in the field. I have grown so much then and am so much closer to Christ and of being the fourth missionary. I am grateful for your support and wish you well.
One challenge I extended to some members we taught was to read one general conference talk from the last general conference. I would extend that challenge to you as well. Prayerfully approach Heavenly Father and ask him what talk would best benefit you.
Amos 3:7
"Whether by mine own voice or the voice of my servants, it is the same."
Those words are Gods words, and He has a message for you. Find out what He would like to tell you by reading from His words from last General Conference.
Love,
Elder Sumsion
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