Elder Benson Plaster

This week was pretty rough. Elder Boxx threw up for the 3rd time this transfer. He's a warrior. It seems like every week something bad happens to him but he just keeps on going and doesn't let it affect him. He's a great example to me of the attitude I should have when I'm struggling.  We didn't have that much success this week and sadly the people that are showing the most progress weren't at church. The members are starting to help us more and it's only a matter of time before we start to see better results.  The members also threw a surprise birthday party for me tonight and it was pretty awesome. Transfers are this week and it's very possible that I will leave this ward, so it is a little sad that it was possibly the last time I will see most of them.  I would like to share a scripture I read this week in the Book of Mormon. 2 Nephi 31:21 "And now, behold, my beloved brethren, this is the way; and there is none other way nor name given under hea...

This week was pretty chill compared to how the transfer has been so far. We did divisions and I went with Elder Barbosa. He's a Brazilian that is in his first transfer. He wants to learn English and he already speaks pretty well so I got to help him with that. We also found 7 credit cards on the ground that were stolen from some people.  We got some friends to church and they are progressing towards baptism so we are getting excited. We also got blocked 6 times on WhatsApp this week so that wasn't really helpful. It's getting better though so we should have a great week this week.  Love you all! If you have any questions or just want to talk you can email me at   benson.plaster@missionary.org . Tchau, Elder Plaster  Elder Barbosa and Thays Bug I thought was a leaf

It seems like there aren't going to be any chill weeks this transfer. We got blocked 5 times on WhatsApp this week so we haven't been able to talk with many people that we need to talk to.  Elder Boxx is still surviving. He got pooped on by a bird and was throwing up again, but he continues to have a super positive attitude.  I've been learning a lot as a leader recently and seeing what I need to improve with and how I can be a better example. We have started to get more rain and it's supposed to rain almost every day this week so that will be a nice relief from the heat.  This week I want to share a scripture that is in Alma 37:37. "Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct thee for good; yea, when thou liest down at night lie down unto the Lord, that he may watch over you in your sleep; and when thou risest in the morning let thy heart be full of thanks unto God; and if ye do these things, ye shall be lifted up at the last day." As a leader...

Sorry this is going to be short, but I don't have a lot of time to write today. Elder Boxx almost broke his thumb today so we spent a solid chunk of the day at the hospital. Someone tried to rob us this week with his finger gun  .  It was super funny and Elder Boxx didn't realize what the dude was saying. We got to laugh it off afterwards because it was a little scary in the moment. Sorry if I haven't responded to your emails yet. The last few p-days have been super crazy but next one I'll have time to respond. If you have any questions or just want to talk you can email me at  benson.plaster@missionary.org . Tchau, Elder Plaster  Porsche