HAPPY HUMP DAY!!!!!!!

So, to Celebrate Scott's halfway mark on the mission, I asked him some questions about the mission so far. It was really fun to read his responses. ENJOY!



What is the funniest thing that has happened so far on your mission?

I'd have to say one of the funniest things that has happened was at one of our baptisms. My companion baptized this way funny girl, and as soon as she came out of the water, she looked at the crowd and shouted "Tada!!!" Another lady that was baptized, when she came out of the water she crossed herself! I was sitting next to our stake president and asked him if that was ok. He leaned over and said "Don't worry, Elder. Old habits die hard." And then probably the craziest experience I've had, was when we met a lady in Phoenix who wanted to pray with us. She asked that we all say our own prayers. So I say mine, my comp says his, and then she says hers. It seems like a normal prayer, until she gets to the point where she says in a normal voice "and please, Lord, take all the evil spirits who tempt us to do evil (and then in a very demonic, deep, loud, and rough voice) and SEND THEM BACK TO HELL!!!!!" My comp and I both open our eyes and look up, and she just continues on with her prayer. It scared the crap out of both of us!

What are some things that you've learned?

I have learned to try to always stay positive, because things can go from really bad to really good in a matter of days.

What is your schedule on a typical day?

6:30 wake up and exercise for 30 minutes. Get ready. Study from 8 til 10, then go out and see people from 10 til 9 at night (taking out a break for lunch and dinner). Plan for the next day for a half hour, then do it all again the next day.

What is a time you felt Heavenly Father's help the most?

When I felt so bad and didn't want to be out here at all, and my mission president told me he wasn't letting me go home. After praying for a long time, I felt Heavenly Father kick me in the butt and say "Stop whining and get back to work".

Describe the craziest person you've encountered so far:

A lady in my first area that we were teaching. She was bipolar, and was in the crazy house the majority of the times we taught her. One day, while trying to help her find comfort through the gospel, my companion pulled out a picture of Jesus emerging from the tomb.
He asks "Peggy, how does this picture make you feel?"
"I feel scared!"
"But Peggy, it's a picture of Jesus. . ."
"I know!"
"And that scares you?"
"Yes!"
"Why?"
"I don't know!!! I just want a cigarette!!!"

What has been the hardest thing about the mission?

Days and areas where nothing happens, you knock on door after door, and get nothing accomplished. But I know that after days and areas like that, things start to happen soon.

What has surprised you about being on a mission?

That I have stayed out this long. No joke, I thought I wouldn't make it out of the MTC, then I thought I wouldn't make it more then six months, and it didn't even occur to me that I'd still be doing good after a year!

What things do you hope to accomplish in the next year?

I hope to see the people that I have taught and baptized make it through the temple.

How has your testimony grown?

By watering it and making sure it has plenty of sunshine. I don't know, but I do know that it has grown because I've had to completely rely on the Lord. I can't do anything right when I'm working alone.

What do you miss most about home?

Movies, music, and girls. Just being completely honest. And I didn't think that I would, but I'm kinda missing family too. ;)

What do you NOT miss most about home?

Having to worry about the price of gas.

Anything else you want me to post about?

Nope.


Love you guys tons and tons!!!