Hey fam! Another week in the books and another big one ahead. Looks like my companion that I've been training, Elder Robins, is going to be transferred somewhere else. We had a great ride together and its been a lot of fun.
Oh, and just so you don't freak out, there is a Cholera outbreak in Lusaka. We are safe here in the copper belt. It is being contained in Lusaka and the mission has ensured the safety of everyone and hopefully all will go well and this will pass in time.
So, we have a guy named Shadrack that we have been teaching for months and he's getting ready for baptism the end of the month. We had another great lesson with Erick and he had so many questions about everything. I'm excited to keep working with him. Sam is still learning but is still struggling with the decision to be baptized but is still willing to keep learning and even offered to cook for us.
Then I was on an exchange with an elder in my district this week who is also part of the Utah State squad and we taught an awesome lesson where the Spirit of the Lord was completely working through us and we taught in perfect unrehearsed harmony. It was beautiful.
The other day we met some kids and for ten minutes I had this kid convinced I was superman and I had a pet dragon in my bag. After that, he actually invited us into his home and we met his whole family and have a return appointment with them.
Then, in honor of transfers coming up, we cooked a nice steak dinner to celebrate all the good times we've been having.
In my personal study this week, I was looking in the New Testament and got a new understanding of the apostle, Peter. He's a very fiery, passionate and oftentimes impulsive guy. Never on the sidelines but leading the charge...even if it's in the wrong direction as the Savior redirected him several times. But despite all his passions and weaknesses, it's interesting to see how the Savior saw more in him than a strong willed fisherman but the potential to be a leader and a champion. The point being that is how the Savior works. He sees us in our raw potential and can redirect it to serve him and strengthen others. Just a small thought for the week.
Love you all so much!
Elder Lusk
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