South Side

This week was full of stuff! On PDay we went to the Long's farm to fish in his pond. The sisters and a member came up with us to fish as well. I didn't do a whole lot of fishing because I was writing letters and contemplating life as the sun rose. I wish I took a picture of the majestic scene. The sun was creeping up behind the rolling hills of corn and grass. Trees were staggered here and there and the sky was so full of pinks an yellows. The lake was out in front of me and the scene reflected off the lake. I just love this planet and I marvel at Gods creation. Funny side note, as I was watching this miracle happen, A spider just caught his breakfast and it was interesting watching him spin his web and eat it.

Remember when I said that Tuesday's seem to be our power days? Well, we went ham! More than half the people we tried actually answered their door. We taught a lot and I was so tired by dinner, I just wanted to sleep. Nope. There is no sleep for this awesome work. I was so tired I fell right asleep and even missed writing in my journal. Don't worry, I prayed before I went to sleep. The work here in Paducah is really starting to roll on. Thank you all for your prayers! We have a scheduled appointment every day this next week so that is awesome!

I haven't really talked about the people out here. They are just angels, haha! I love them! One dude has a glass eye. Another person has

long finger nails. Some have the craziest hair does. Some talk so southern it is hard to understand so I have to pray for the gift of tongues while teaching. Most people have a church. And everyone has faith in Jesus Christ and loves him. We teach in trailers that have fleas and cockroaches everywhere to people in super old creepy mansions. I have multiple thoughts of "Am I actually serving a foreign mission?" It is a whole other world out here and I love it!

I didn't know there is this cool missionary reference library thing.  I found a book called "Our Heritage" and I read it.  It's a brief book about the history of the church. I absolutely loved it! I have heard about all the stories but to actually read them was the best! See, this is now what I do on my free time, read church books haha! I had this really cool thought while reading it. When we bring one soul to the church, it isn't really one soul. That person can bring their whole family to the church through family history! I really wish I did more family history before I left on my mission. I am just drawn to know how my ancestors got into the church and what was there conversion story, what they had to go through, and what their character was like. This is why Temples are so important. The only way to save our dead ancestors is to do family history work for them and bring it to the temple. I honestly wish I could have done more before my mission so my hope is that some of you will find a name and take it to the temple. They are waiting and are just as much as prepared to receive the gospel as the investigators we teach.

Besides all the hot humid air, that doesn't cool down until October, things are doing great! Thank you for all the prayers! I love you!

Elder Quiring