Week #30

Hi

We taught one lesson this week. It was a harder week. But we survived and everyone wants to meet tomorrow so we will have a busy tuesday and be bored the rest of the week. FUN!

Helena, the 93 year old, really wants to die. Yesterday, while giving her  the Sacrament , we were talking about her birthday and how we would celebrate. She said "Svinesim Gan... Debesis", which means, we will celebrate... in heaven. She is a riot and is so old and frail.

Today is Halloween, so I will insert some very spooky selfies. Enjoy.

I met a man on a bus named Gunnars. He caught my attention due to his Salt Lake City 2002 scarf. He did the commenary for Latvija in the 2002 Olympics. Cool guy, easy way to start a convo.

Easy. 

Week #29

 Staigājošie Miroņi

Hello, I saw Elder Seegmiller today.

He was as cute as ever, in a bit of a rush and didn't seem to happy to see me, but all is good.

This week was 7 days long.

This week we taught an Iranian and a Turkish man. It was cool. It was their second lesson and they had a lot of questions that were not relevent and I wanted to die and I loved it.

Our investigators are vanishing out into thin air and we need to find new ones but it is cold and people hate us and I LOVE IT! These are the most blunt people in the world and I fit in like a still kinda fat unpolished diamond!

200 lbs BTW.

Week #28

Sestdien Parkā, es domāju ka bija ceturtais jūlijs.

I sing that everytime we are in a park on saturday. 

(Saturday, in the park, i think it was the forth of july.)

Only because Elder Seegmiller shared his political thoughts with you, I will share mine: We are done. America is doomed. (Not really, I agree with Elder Seegmiller that we cannot get "Too" crazy, but we need to be careful. I just barely voted, and though I considered writing in Ron Paul (Obvious best choice) I resisted the urge. I will not say who I voted for but it wasn't an orange man or a liar. I pray as well that the Ben Carson sticker is still on the bumper of my car.

The real race that matters, however, is the US House of Representatives District 4 race between Mia Love and Doug Owens. For the sake of everything that is holy, please vote for Doug Owens, we need Mia Love out of office. Doug is a good solid man and will do great things. (Also, vote Superdell haha)

This week was good.

Had some lessons with potentials, nothing came out of that. A lot of contacting and a lot of bailed lessons as well. Thus is life in Riga Latvija as a missionary. Lots of time to fill. People are funny though. They either love us or they hate us.

Marta taught her first lesson in Sunday School and she brought her cousin. SHE IS WONDERFUL.

No one really progressing. We will start at square one and get back to you in a week. 

Almost done training WOW.

Love you all. Pictures next week.

Week #26

Subject: Donald Trump

Hi

Only Isaac updated me on the Debate and I am dissapointed in all of you. Isaac is my only TRUE friend.

Anyway, this week was good.

A is leaving town for a wedding for 2 weeks so we will see what happens then. 

E is well. Word of Wisdom next. (pray for him(and him^^))

We have another investigator named R  (R B= Ralph Becker, former SLC mayor) he is 22. cool guy.

Went with the Sisters to give Masa H one of the original members who happens to be 93, the sacrament. She said a prayer and asked God to let her die. Great fun!

Other than that, just a normal week. 

Went to a museum last week. Watched a lady weave. It was magical.

Many happy for Erin and Hannah. Will be good 'nairies.

Bye.

I asked Devin what a typical day is like for him. He said " Wake up, exercise (i try to exercise.) eat, shower, at 8 we study till 11. Then we either meet with people or find people until 9. EASY.

Week #25

"Man ir miesa, Es neesmu spoks"

Hi

Im glad I left Utah before all of the tornados came. I am deathly afraid of tornados.

Also, Utah is 4-0 and beat USC and I am happy.

I am 3 pounds away from the 100's. EASY.

Anywho, Andris accepted that date. Gave up his cigarettes and got a Priesthood Blessing. EASY. (Not really, but a lot of fun)

He came to church but left halfway through so we will see what this week has in store.

Had a lesson with my main man Einars. (we are BFFS) We were talking about how everyone makes mistakes and we said that no one is perfect. He said "You guys are" and then he went off saying how he loves me and listened to me from day 1 because I have a "Clean Soul". I love him. Plus, his catchphrase is "Oki Doki", so ya, we get along.

The Boy is well, he cleans up after himself. (and me)

Love you all. Finished D&C this morning and it was good.

BTW, The title translated means (I have flesh, I am not a ghost) President Shostaks (Branch Pres) quoting Jesus.

Week #24

Not a ton of time today, okay?

This was a good week.

We accidentaly strolled into Rīgas Bībele Diena (Riga Bible Day) and got attacked by J-Dubs.

Not really, but we were talking to a guy and a J-Dub came up and joined the conversation. The guy was in a hurry so we were exchanging numbers and he (before he gave me his number) looked into the J-Dubs eyes and asked "Do you reccomend that I do this?" The J-Dub answered "NO" he looked at the j-Dub for a few seconds than back to me and gave me his number. It was a LOL moment, for sure.

We're gonna extend a Baptismal Date to A  tonight so PRAY FOR US! Gonna be tight.

Love you all, Rīga is cold!

Week #23

Fogs rolling in off the east river bank.

Hello dearest people who I write to each week.

How are all of you?

On Monday of last week, we ran into a bunch of "utah mormons'' on vacation. They forced 20 dollars in my pocket. Today we will eat like kings.

Also, the news that the team down south botched a 2 point conversion made me very, very happy. The world is still in order and the U of U is still on top, just like it should be.

There was an old lady walking down the street and I looked into her eyes, about to say ''Labdien" and her phone rang. Dancing Queen by ABBA was the ringtone. As Becca would say (and these are not my words, in fact, this phrase makes me cringe) it was a ''Tender Mercy''.

Hard weeks on hard weeks on hard weeks.

The boy is well. He is getting adjusted which means he no longer stares at me until I do something, which he then would copy that thing which I would do. He does still look at his watch every time I do, but we will go on step at a time.

In all reality, he is a great companion. Easy going and he understands my HUMOR. That is all I really need out of a companion.

We have 2 solid investigators.

A- He said in our first lesson ''Es gribu kristities, bet es neesmu gatavs." (I want to be baptized, but I am not ready) We will keep working until he is. Also, I was sick this week and after our lesson he went to the store and bought me medus (honey). Great man.

Also, honey might be my favorite food.

For about 2 weeks, I tried to start every conversation with "Sveiki, vai jūs spelejat Pokemon Go? (Hello, do you play Pokemon Go) with mild success. As we were walking down the street yesterday, a woman around the age of 50, who was stopped on her bike looked us dead in the eyes and said "Vai jūs grībat parunāties par Pokemon Go?'' (Do you want to talk about Pokemon Go" I said "jā" (ya) and she might come to English Class. I have reached Nirvana.

We also talked to a young guy in the park last night. He didnt want to exchange numbers, but we talked about Prophets and the Book of Mormon. He took the book and called back an hour later and said "I don't want to meet at your church, but can we meet in the park again and talk about this book, I read some I am really interested." It was cool. So we will meet in the park this week.

We picked potatoes in the middle of nowhere and I am sore as a horse.

Love you all.