Monday was P day (preparation – day off) and I made bread, cleaned the apartment (Dan vacuumed), scrubbed the tub and tile, mopped the vinyl floors. In the afternoon Sister McAlister ramrodded a project of making Easter eggs out of coconut, peanut butter and chocolate (3 different kinds) then all were dipped in melted chocolate. Then the elders and sisters decorated them – some were pretty fancy. At FHE we made or wrote letters to the outgoing branch president, Pres. Rapplea. He was released the first Sunday we were here, but we still made a thank-you card. Then we visited with the members and got to know some of them better. First time we had of informally talking to most of them.
Tuesday the G2 sisters came to our apt to practice Plan of Salvation. They stayed for lunch. We were given a list of inactives to track down, so we spent some time sending emails and texts. The YSA sisters helped us try to find some and we got caught in the torrential downpour. Dan was soaked and I just got wet.
We tried some BBQ at Parker's Barbecue. I told them I did not want chicken – so we got chicken. I think that was the only meat they prepared! It was disguised as chopped, but it was still chicken; served with a chicken stew, boiled potatoes, coleslaw and hush puppies. It was dreadful! Neither of us could finish it. I can't even describe it.
Wednesday we ventured out to find Ricky West (man we met while getting oil changed) and drove right to his house! He was outside tying down some yard debris in his pickup and recognized our car. Had a good chat with him. He even showed us his "man shed" that had 4 Harley's and a riding lawn mower in it! Had an appointment with a lukewarm member from St. Thomas Virgin Islands. Yes, he was black, but very nice and we got to meet his two roommates. That night was Institute; had about 30 come.
Thursday we had an appt with an active sister, Nikki, who is trying to get her papers in for a mission. A delightful young lady. You'll never guess where we had lunch! If you guessed a BBQ place, you're right! A place where we think a couple of inactives work, but it was too busy to talk with anyone. I think the whole town was eating lunch there. We had identifiable pieces of chicken with a vinegary sauce, coleslaw (not too bad) and fried flat cornbread. No leavening; very heavy and not very appetizing. We may not try BBQ again for awhile.
We were working on our list of inactives and found a couple who had moved on and some not home.
Friday was district mission meeting. Listed on the board some questions that investigators had asked, then found scriptures that would answer those questions. Interesting. I made a strawberry cake with real strawberries on top of strawberry frosting (he said he liked strawberries!) for Tyrie. Took it to him with the sister missionaries and encouraged him to read from the Book of Mormon daily. That evening we taught another active member a lesson. It went really well.
Today is rainy and windy so I did laundry and we have been reading some of our assigned talks. Don't really want to go out rabbit hunting in this weather. If we had appointments, that would be entirely different. Looking forward to Easter with a regular ward (one with babies and children and old people). Plus, we have a dinner appt, which helps! Looking forward to our connect at 7 MDT. Be sure to tune in! Love to all, Elder and Sister Steffler
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