Monday, August 30, 2015
Dear Family,
So this is my first day as district leader because Elder Tentau left yesterday. I know the job but I don’t really know if they are going to tell me specifics or what they want me to do, but it’s not that hard. My new temporary companion is Elder S and since Tentau was gone for the last 4 days of last week we have found about 10 potential investigators so that is exciting and hopefully we can actually get some work going. The only beef I have with S is that he thinks he is the world’s leading expert on everything and has a big ego. So it is again another time to help with learning patience and humility. I think God has been doing this on purpose..... But it’s good, I need it. But at least it’s someone to talk too and laugh a little. Unfortunately my companion I’m waiting for to come from an outer island is from the Solomon Islands and he is from the island that has been known for people not talking very much. I find myself turning into a recluse because of all the companions I’ve had where we don’t really talk and stuff. Its depressing I hate it. As much as I love to have time to think and do things myself it’s nice to have someone around to interact with. Oh well, maybe it’s another thing god is helping me with or something I don’t know. And no I don’t have anyone to email other than you so that is also kind of depressing, not as in you are depressing, as in I feel I’ve been forgotten from everyone else. It’s all good though. I guess it’s nice to be off the grid I guess, sort of lonely a bit but I don’t know, roll with the changes haha. Only dad will get that reference, long live the classic rock! And tell Zach congratulations and make sure to be careful with the car. How is everyone? Anyways love you guys have a good week.
- Elder Romney
Monday, September 7, 2015
Dear Family,
Last week was good but also ended in a small disappointment. Margaret was supposed to get baptized on Saturday but was in town instead and didn't come back until Sunday. So I think I will wait until next Saturday and really help her and her family know how important Baptism is. I think I maybe I haven’t done a good job on that and I need to make sure she understand more fully why what we are teaching her is so important. So I blame that on me and maybe my over eagerness to get a baptism. Baptism is important but not if your investigator doesn't fully understand the details and importance of that covenant. Other than that it was a great week as far as lessons and finding. We found 12 potential investigators and are studying with most of them consistently and I think we could have some baptisms by the end of September to early October.
I asked the AP to lay out some of the things I need to do as DL and asked him why President wanted me to be DL. President apparently has wanted me as DL for the last 2 months and really has faith in me that I can fix the issues and bring better success to that area. That answer really helped me because I didn't know if he called me to be a DL as more of an experiment and test or more because he really needed me in that role. So that comforted me and helped me better understand. So that was really cool and helped me a lot. I already have learned a lot and hopefully this leadership and maybe future leadership can refine me into a better leader and more importantly a smarter and more humble leader as well. Also it is helping me become a better missionary in the process.
So that is my mission so far. Things are hopefully picking up and we will get more success soon.
-Elder Romney
