A
week of learning more about the missionaries in our mission – How they live –
and insights to the New Zealand Movie Industry humor…
Monday’s
are the missionaries’ P-Day – Not for us. Monday is our Office Staff Meeting
and more administrative planning (i.e. Transfer Planning this week). On
Thursday, while some of that was occurring, mom figured out how to drive by
herself to exchange medicine with an Elder – So more medical this week – (We
are becoming very Familiar with the Anglesea Clinic in downtown Hamilton!).
We let
some of the missionaries know we were conducting Flat Inspection this week (these
were not “surprise” inspections) – On Tuesday when we went up to Auckland to
inspect 6 flats we had a few surprises – ants, mold, bugs, bathroom fixtures
off walls, broken hinges on cabinets, missing bed covers, etc. Since most of
the missionaries happened to be around during these inspections, we were able
to show them how to clean, spray for bugs and some repairs (yes, the tools I
carried down here have already been used!) Sometimes I think they just need to be
shown how to do things – After all, most of them are only 6 years out of Primary…
(For anyone who works with the Youth, we have a new perspective and some ideas
that would help these young people get ready for missions!)
Friday
night we were invited with some other Senior Couples to watch a New Zealand
Movie called “Hunt for the Wilder People” – It’s a rather entertaining movie
that includes local humor – It is considered an Adventure Comedy-Drama where a
juvenile delinquent goes to live with foster parents on a remote farm – Watch for
it on Amazon Prime…
We
did get some spiritual intake this week… The Hamilton Stake had their Stake
Conference. We attended the Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning Session of
conference. It has been quite impressive
to see the people of New Zealand share their experiences and testimonies – They
share personal stories in a very touching and humble way.
“My testimony is simple – I know the
church is true! – I am Happy! – Amen”
“As we build our Testimonies - We still
need to move our feet”
Sometimes
the missionary work can be frustrating, but even then, they put a wonderful
spin on perception…
“Which is more important? The
Sun or the Moon?
Some say the Moon is more
important because it shines during the night when we need it!
The Sun is less important
because it shines during the day when it is already light!?!?”
When
faced with people that have this perception, “Just Smile and Wave”
Here
is the Southern Cross (Like our North Star) –
Have
a Great Week!
We
love you!
BTW –
The All Blacks annihilated the Wallabies 36-0, to retain the Bledisloe Cup (for
a 17th consecutive year!) and extend
their unbeaten streak at their Auckland home field to 43 matches over 25 years!
[For those non-rugby, American football fans – If you can see the highlights of
this Test, you will see a very impressive “goal line” stand by the All Blacks!]
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