June 25, 2013

My Dearest Family,

Well another week has just past sometimes it is really crazy how fast it goes by. Not complaining but just being completely immersed in the work has just been wonderful. 

This week im am finally getting to know my way around the bush. I am starting to know the names of streets and different things which is just great. We still get 3 FMs every day. Which has kind of been weighing us down in a lot of ways. To keep ourselves up to speed we have now created the Coconut Challenge. 

SO my companion and i are now addicted to Coconut we have to have one like everyday. They are sooooo good. and  because they are so stinkin good we have come up with goals that we have to keep and complete throughout the week in order to treat ourselves to one every day. They are simple things like actually work out in the morning. Read the Book of Mormon at night for 30 minutes and write in our journals everyday. We do this for a whole week. Monday to Sunday. If we miss any of these things throughout the week, no coconuts the next week. This is a simple but very challenging task at the same time. You can apply it for anything. You dont nessary have to have coconuts to make this a challenge. It is a wonderful way to keep yourself constantly trying for something. You have goals in life but sometimes it is hard to accomplish them. Use something you love to gamble with. If you accomplish the goal you reward yourself if you dont you have to take that thing you love away. If you dont it will never work out.

I dont really know why i went on that tangent but it is something i have learned in the past week or so. I give you the challenge. You must come up with your own coconut challenge and stick to the plan you have set. 

But this week has been a great missionary week as well. We have been working and walking a ton. We are just working as hard as possible and we are using our time wisely. I love this work, it is so rewarding. I realize everyday how important it is and i just love the people here, We are helping 3 people to come and be baptized this week. I will tell you more about the next week. Truly wonderful converted people to this gospel. 

Not got too much time, i love you all very much and i will write more next week. Keep the Faith my brothers and sisters in the gospel.

Love,

Elder SKouson

(the white african)