Elder Kaden Smith: July 24, 2017

Hello, everyone! Time is flying, 11 months tomorrow, I'm still green though..... I hope

On Monday we started out by going to Fish Hoek and Simon's Town. It was one of the most beautiful drives I've ever been on. When we got to Simon's Town we went to Boulders and saw the penguins. Man, they are stinky. Anyway, on the way home, we drove along Baden Powell Drive which follows the coast of False Bay, beautiful drive for sure. It was weird to see snow on the far mountains past Somerset West though.

Tuesday we were back in action trying to save souls but on Wednesday I had a good exchange with Elder Mthembu and we had a fun time. He's an awesome elder and it's good to serve with him.

Friday we had a Zone Meeting with a great training from Elders Hugo and Wamunyima. .... although it was an early start to the day.

Sunday we actually had ward council and ward choir so it's fun to see stuff picking up in the ward. Our powerful investigator, "Gift", told us he had read the Book of Mormon for 4 hours straight. Powerful stuff, he had told us earlier he had a dream that he needs to Read AND Pray a lot more because there is something special. It's pretty cool.

Today, (Monday) we towed our car haha! The second attempt, the ignition was giving us trouble and after our first attempt Saturday we actually got it towed today. Fun Stuff.... in the process Elder Matare and myself made 106 Peanut Butter Cookies.... yum

1. What’s the best thing about being a missionary?

The food and seeing people catch the vision. And being in South Africa
2. On average, how many dinner appointments do you have each week?

Mthatha (1 or 2) KwaMagxaki (4 or 5) Mandalay (1 about every 2 weeks)
3. How many investigators do you have right now? Who are you teaching currently?

5: Gift, Inam, Unathi, and Terresa/Coffant (husband and wife)
4. What are some differences you notice in clothing in your area?

Modesty hahaha, I'll leave it at that
5. What has been your favorite P-Day Activity so far?

Addo Elephant Park, the Castle, or Baywest Mall in PE
6. What do you like about your companion?

He can dance pretty funny, and he can cook cookies
7. What kinds of foods do you cook for yourself in your apartment?

Everything from worms to curry to chicken to anything
8. What are some of the local sayings and expressions people say in your area?

a lot of things, shap is a common one anywhere (kind of means like sure or good or whatever you want it to mean)
9. What is the music like in your ward?

Hymns haha, no it's good

Does everyone sing?

Yes

Does it sound good?

Depends how hard you listen ;) ya it does
10. Do members or investigators ever ask to see photos of your family?

Yes

What do you tell them about your life at home?

People have a misconception because of TV and media that the United States is all big buildings, rich business men, but they get surprised with the pictures of So. Utah. They find it interesting how my mom's side of the family is all blonde ish and dad's is so dark haired and white haha.

Until next week in Mandalay!

Elder Smith