This week we only have an hour to email today and then an hour on Wednesday because we are going to the temple... So no p-day but the temple will be worth missing a p-day.
Monday: I got on a train and moved to Taizhong which is so beautiful. I love living in the city! I love the tall buildings and all the lights and things to see.
Tuesday: We, as a district in Taizhong, are fortunate enough to have a Costco literally next to the chapel. So on Tuesday before district meeting we all go and eat Costco together. It is really weird to eat something like Costco food after a year of rice. We have an investigator named Tony who lives on the 29th floor! We had a lesson there and the view was amazing. It was a great lesson and he is great man and is getting ready for baptism in the upcoming month.
This is a really bad pic from the 29th floor but if you have ever been in a really tall building before it is super cool. The view is kind of like being in heaven, above all things.
Wednesday: We met a super guy named Wade. He is interested in the church because he works for "Nu Skin" which was started by a member of the church. He works in the Hotel One in Taizhong which also houses a bunch of office buildings. So we go there to meet with him. It is really beautiful.
Thursday: This week I have been so spoiled with the luxury of city life. We have another investigator who is a grandpa and he took us to a very nice restaurant in a hotel next to his home. He is also getting ready for baptism on the same day as Tony. He shares the same last name as my dear friend CaiPing. We call him Grandpa Sun.
Friday: We had our first real lesson with Grandpa Sun and he is really ready for the gospel. We found out that he started paying tithing without us knowing so he is really prepared.
Saturday: We gave a blessing to a less active member who came seeking our help. I know that the words of the blessing will come to fruition.
Sunday: We had a lesson with one more person. He is also another Investigator who, if all things go to plan, will be baptized on June 25th, the same day as Tony, and Grandpa Sun. I really have faith that these three men are all prepared and will be ready by that day. The work is going full force here in Taizhong, so many miracles and people just appearing to be taught. I am so glad to be here!
My Grandma Sherry has a friend named Marina who lives in Taiwan. She has been kind and sent me a couple of little packages full of candy. When our district went to the temple on Monday, she was there working! What a wonderful surprise to finally meet up with her. She is in the picture below standing to my left.
It's my birthday this coming Monday and my family sent me a birthday package. It is wonderful to get mail from home! They gave me a few p-day t-shirts, ties and matching socks. It was much appreciated! The picture below is me pulling funny faces while wearing the fun Plan of Salvation t-shirt I got for my birthday.
I love you all! Elder Erwin
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