Elder May: Chapter 71

Families of missionaries never stop worrying about their missionaries – at least this one.  Hayden and his companion have been sick for quite a few days and not getting much better.  They have seen the doctor but no reprieve so far.  Now, Hurricane Irma is headed right for Port Charlotte.  To put in perspective, Harvey is a Category 4 and Irma was just upgraded to a Category 5.  We are in contact with the mission home as they prepare to keep all these missionaries safe but still, we can’t help but worry.  That being said… we know that he is where he should be and we know that the Lord will watch over him and the other missionaries.  Just keep an extra prayer in your heart for him if you can.  Love him, miss him but oh, so proud of him!  Enjoy!!

Chapter 71

1.            Referrals are awesome

2.            Rain is my favorite thing

3.            Being sick is not my favorite thing 

This will be a shorter email because there isn't much to talk about. We saw some cool things come from some referrals we received recently. 

A couple of missionaries in Tampa were teaching a man named Joe. They had taught him maybe three times and had just introduced the Book of Mormon to him. Then he told them he was moving out of the area to our area so we helped him get moved into his house Thursday evening and we learned that it is going to be him, his girlfriend, his sister and his sister has two daughters, aged 11, and 14, and hopefully we are going to teach them all and they can get baptized and it will be cool!

Second, it has been pouring rain! We have luckily had a roof over our heads each time it has poured down. The other elders haven't been so lucky each time. So we went and picked them up one night. It has just been 30 minute monsoons that come from no where but that's what happens in Florida summers. (If I ever move here again, I am going to be a snow bird. None of this summer stuff). 

Last, we are sick. Which sucks. I'm sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. So we have just been trying to recuperate and feel better and more cool stuff will happen. 

Anyway, I love you all! Here's a funny picture I found. 

 

Hehe book of mormon humor.

Love,

Elder May

Elder May: Chapter 70

Elder Hayden just completed his 13^th transfer and is in his 3^rd area.  He also just celebrated his 16-month mark.  Getting so close to the home stretch.  The last six month have a tendency to really go by fast.  We as a family have really been thinking about the trials and opposition we have had over the course of the last 2 years.  It is interesting as to where you find your blessings sometimes.  When Hunter was out, we had significant trials of a different nature so as they resolved and we were still goo, it was easier to see the blessings of having a missionary serving.  With Elder Hayden and his brother Elder Bryson being out and gone from our family, the trials have been steady and strong and don’t seem to resolve themselves as quickly but as they did before when Hunter was out.  However, we are able to point to small and simple things as the Lord hearing and answering our prayers.  It strengthens my testimony that Heavenly Father knows us and loves us.  And He will take care of us…in His time.  I love this boy with all my heart.  I miss him even more at times but my heart is very full at how proud and blessed we are to have him.  Enjoy!!

Chapter 70

1.            All the rocks of my mission finished!

2.            Wow I don't know any of these missionaries anymore. 

3.            There is so much rain. AND I LOVE IT!

4.            Elder Shakespeare got sick.  

Hey everybody! This was a weird week. It was the beginning of my thirteenth transfer and I still get to be here in Port Charlotte with Elder Shakespeare! But really weird thing is that most of the missionaries who I have known throughout the mission finished up this week. So that was weird. They were my rocks you know? Crazy stuff. 

Also when we received our organization for our mission it was confirmed to me that I do not know any of the missionaries anymore. Maybe 15 or so. The rest I have no idea because we haven't been getting the organization to tell us who is coming in or leaving so it has been weird. I've never served near the mission Office to see everyone who comes or goes and now I don't know them. Doesn't bother me too much though. Just weird to not know them. 

Third, it has been raining basically nonstop for four days. It is still raining as I write this. It jumps between a constant sprinkles to pouring to sprinkles again. 

The rain coupled with Elder Shakespeare not feeling good has made this a slow week. But we had a few people come to church and we are excited to work this week. I will have more pictures next week. 

I love you all and I pray for you often! Thanks for the prayers being sent back. They are felt and witnessed. Love you!

Love,

Elder May

Elder May - Chapter 69

As Hayden said, this transfer went by quickly…for him!  For me, not so much but what else would you expect?  He had a great week with lots of souls wanting to know the truth of the gospel.  So grateful he is there to teach them.  Love him, miss him, but oh…so proud of him!  Enjoy!!

Chapter 69:

1.            This was a long preparation day

2.            Best District Ever!

3.            Dinner with the Bishop!

4.            Oh yeah I have another referral for you 

On Monday, our preparation day lasted forever. We got haircuts, emailed, went shopping at the mall, bought our food, and still somehow had 3 hours. It was crazy. But it was a much needed slow day seeing that it has somehow been 6 weeks now in Port Charlotte. 

Second is the district down here. We made sure to take some pictures and I only put a couple of them on here but they are pretty great. Not sure it will be the same after transfers this week (it probably won't but I'll keep you updated.) 

"Best District Ever!"

Love our Elder!!

Third, we had a dinner over at our Bishops house because he is awesome and invited his neighbors over for dinner. So we had some dinner and a lesson. It is a couple and they have a college aged daughter, who couldn't make it, and a sophomore daughter. They seemed really interested while we were there and understood everything. Unfortunately they prayed and "aren't ready for this at this point". Luckily they have a rock solid member right next door. 

Last is that on Sunday, we correlated with our Bishop about how we can help our the ward and vice versa and mid-sentence he stopped and gave us a referral of some lady he talked to. He is so cool. This ward is super missionary minded and it is awesome to have such a rock to lead it.

I love you all and will let my mom know transfer news as soon as I get it. Let me know if I can help you out at all.

Love, Elder May