The Best Family In The World!
How are you all?! I'm sure that you are all doing so well,
and having so much fun! I'm happy that you received my letters, I never feel
like I can trust the mailing system.
Mom I'm going to try to answer your questions now, let's hope
I get to them all!
Tell me all about who you are serving with! Companions from where and tell us all about them?
1. I'm serving with Elder P (Uruguay/Utah) and Elder
S (Idaho). Awesome guys, really funny, both fluent in Spanish which is
fun! I really like them, couldn't have asked for better!
Chathum...tell me about how you got there. And how was your flight to Toronto? Did you have any adventures on your way there? You made your connection ok? Do you know where Chathum is on a map? You are right by the US border and Michigan I think! Cool spot. Quite far away from Toronto really when your visa comes. (This is where we were told Elder Hardy was sent to in the original letter from President Scott - glad we didn't mail anything there since he never really was there!)
2. No idea what Chatham is? I'm in Blackcreek. Right near
downtown Toronto. The ghetto part of Toronto...I'm safe, but lets just say
people aren't so friendly...there's been some scary stuff. haha But it's all good.
Mostly everyone is Jamaican or East Indian or Asian or African American...maybe
5% white people. So I stick out even more. But I love them all, everyone has
the potential to become a disciple of Christ.
Tell me about your Mission President and your time at the mission home.
3. Mission President Scott is awesome! Super nice guy, went
out to dinner with him and his wife my first night I got here!
What was your first week of missionary work like? Are you speaking Spanish? Are you tired out?
4. It was crazy, but fun. Yes, lots of Spanish. I'm in the
Spanish ward, and we teach ESL, so lots of Spanish. I'm improving, but it's still
so hard.
Do you eat healthy? Are you buying healthy food and eating it?
5. Trying. It's hard on a budget. But we are doing our best.
Members feed us a decent amount! Lots of rice and beans, I love it.
What awesome experiences can you share with us from your week and a half?
6. Too many crazy stories, lots that I won't have time to
share. haha. We've been like verbally attacked by many people, I received
my first "flip-off" by some guy in a car, the CONSTANT stares on every
bus ride, old ladies completely ignoring you when you say hello. That one was
awkward...and lots lots more. But it's all good. haha
So yeah, its been a pretty good week though! I love it here,
it's so different, and lots of work to be done here. We had a lady just this
morning who was rambling to us about how "everyone in Toronto is drained,
I can see it in their eyes". She wore glasses so she wouldn't get
drained. Long story short, she was not in her right mind. You wouldn't
believe how crazy the world can be, till you get out there and see it.
We have taught lots of lessons with tons of cool
experiences! One guy named Tom came into ESL (English classes) one day, and
said "I'm a catholic, but I had a feeling to come in here". He later
said some cool stuff about how he feels a good spirit every time he sees us and
stuff! He just has trouble with the Book of Mormon still, but it will come.
Missionary work is so cool. I've learned so much already. I
just really want to get this language down! It can be very tough sometimes, I'll
be honest, but I am someone who keeps on trying and never gets discouraged,
that's what I've learned. Anyways, I love you all, and I really hope you are all
doing amazing. I cant wait for the letters!
Talk to you soon :)
Love, Elder Hardy
Elder Hardy sent this picture this week of
Hermano Davis (with his wife) and the District at the MTC
Hermano Davis (with his wife) and the District at the MTC
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