Liebe Freunde, Liebe Familie.
Man oh man oh man. This weekend is our transfer calls......I REALLY DO NOT WANT TO LEAVE THIS GLORIOUS PLACE!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a very gut wrenching feeling that I will be and the lord has other things planned. Rumor has it that Elder Partridge will be receiving a companion that is also learning Arabic which will make it much easier on his part. There is a very slight chance that I will be able to stay. (I hope)
As from the subject title states. I have many blisters. They hurt. But currently one pair of shoes is completely destroyed and the other pair is an it's way to being utterly destroyed. In Neu Brandenburg they have to walk everywhere and it takes at least an hour to get to appointments and then an hour back. On top of that we have to do a ton of finding which was actually a very enjoyable experience. I had a great conversation with a man about the family and I think we talked for like 30 minutes. He's going on vacation for like a week but he said when he gets back maybe he'll contact the missionaries. Anyyyway. Lots and lots of walking. But I learned a lesson. My good friend Elder Hughes who is one of the most obedient/amazing missionaries I have met was talking about how when things get hard all we have to do is look at it in a different perspective. Yeah I did a lot of walking but nothing can compare to that of those people who sacrificed almost everything to come to a place where they could worship their God. Yeah I had a lot of blisters that may bleed but nothing compares to that of the one who bled from every pore so he could understand the pain we would go through as we sometimes walk in the blistering heat for many hours. My attitude completely changed and I found the work much more enjoyable.
But it was honestly a fantastic week. We visited a less active who is trying to prepare for the temple and she gave us this giant bowl filled with ice cream and strawberries and whipped cream and some chocolate shavings over the top. What a small tender mercy as that day was incredible warm. It didn't last very long because I scarffed that thing down in like five minutes but I was so grateful for that delectable treat.
Ten months out and this work is still my favorite kind of work to do. Sometimes it's hard to see the fruits of your labors but when you do the reward is far greater than I first imagined. I love each and every one of you. God be with you till we meet again.
Elder Riggs
The Lord is My shepherd.
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