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| Walking in the Clouds |
A small portion of a letter to me:
Abambo,
I am glad to hear that everyone is doing so well!!! Events
sound good and family sounds good!!! I am excioted to see how everyone has
progressed when I return!!!! Your dad quiver of surf boards looks awesome!!!! And you are
looking super buff!!!! What is going on?! If you are buffer than me when I get
home I will cry! I workout every morning and I walk up and down mountains, yet I
gain weight! In the flat Elder Tshabalala and I always say "Oh, Elder,
Looks like you are gaining weight today, you need to lay off the peanut butter"
Tshabalala is worried since the girls back home told him not to get fat. I
truly do feel blessed. I feel blessed for my family and this gospel and all
that I have been taught! I hope to continue to learn and grow and do the things
you have taught me to do! All I hope is that you teach my siblings the same
things you have taught me!!!
Love,
Elder Hollingsworth
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| Connor sent this pic titled: SEXY |
A Letter sent to Grammy Kyler:
Dear Agogo,
Thank you so much for your inspiring words!!! Your insight
reminds me of D&C 50:24. It is humbling me when I see the knowledge of
those around me and I hope to continue to learn from all of you!!! Know that I
pray for each and every one of you!!!! Ngiyakuthanda!!!!
Love,
Elder Hollingsworth
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| African Snail |
A Letter sent to Cannon:
Hi
Little Buddy,
I am
glad you are enjoying school!!! Math is awesome!!! I think that is my favorite
too!!! It is hard but fun!!! I have not seen any monkeys or hyenas. I want to
though! I am doing well! My favorite animal is probably a lion! I have not seen
one though... We have had 2 people join the church and are teaching many more!!
Missionary work is super exciting!!! I love it!!! I cannot wait until you can
serve a mission!!! Continue to be my amazing little buddy!!! Ngiyakuthanda!!!!!
Love,
Elder
ConCon
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| Samoosa made by Connor |
Part of a Letter sent to Kelly (Mom):
Dear
Amayi,
I have had a nice time this week, but it is sad. Things can be hard. My
new companion is interesting...he has 5 months left on mission, he is about 24,
and he says I need to resurrect him, or in other words re motivate him. He is
lazy, complains, and does not want to work sometimes. I still love him though.
Sometimes he can be rude but I know that companions are supposed to help you
grow and develop as a person so I am excited for what I will learn from this
companionship. Personal humility and charity for others usually solves
problems. I think as we progress our
relationship will grow! Something that is cool was that I taught a lesson to
Bro. Mattise, the deaf member. Thursday I will also have to teach deaf
investigators!!! I know the Spirit can guide and direct me! Something sad, very
sad. A 14 year old boy named Gracious who we came to visit told us that 4 days
ago he found that his family had moved and left him. He found them at his
grandparents so now he has to move their things to the other home. We helped
him walk his things to the grandparents. It was super far. He told us he
thinks they left because of food. When we arrived at the grandparents we met
his mother and other family. They told us how disappointing they thought their
son is and how they want us to change him. We talked about the gospel bringing
love into the home and asked the mother if she would forgive her child. It was
difficult and made me sad. Later in the week, we stopped by a man named
Chisares place. We found his wife Mary home alone with their child. We had 2
members present with us including a Sis. named Nancy. Nancy translated. We
found out that Mary's husband was angry that her brother George was living with
them so he left saying that he will find another wife. She thought this was a
joke but now she has not seen him for 6 days. I shared Alma 7:11-13 with her
and talked about how through Christ she can be strengthened. She is planning to
go back to her village but needs help with transport but as missionaries we can
truly do nothing. I never though I would have to deal with things such as this.
Her brother also left 2 days ago. All I can do is pray for her and hope that
God will help her. She is also being evicted from her home. Mission is hard but
it helps you grow. Anyways, I am hoping all is well for you mother dear. I miss
you a lot!!! Ngiyakuthanda!!!! Ndimakukonda!!!! Ke Go Reta!!!!!!
Love,
Elder
Hollingsworth
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