This week was bomb and busy as. A lot happened this week. We went on a couple exchanges, and of course there were miracles like always, which was amazing. A small miracle that I'll quickly share happened with Elder Damuni. There was this lady that he and his companion were seeing but she had been ghosting them for a couple months. On the way to ride the ferry we drove past her house right as she was pulling in. So we went and talked to her and she had been trying to catch the elders for awhile and she had been praying that they would find her again and low and behold we pull up. Apparently the elders had the wrong number and would never catch her at home. So she was pretty happy.
We went and rode the ferry and met heaps of BYU students which was pretty cool. They all knew Lone Peak and bagged on it for a bit. Haha. I stayed strong though. LP forever!!
Later in the week we ended up having to double cover East Coast Bays and Sunset again because Elder Mondejars companion had some health issues and had to go home. So we have the blessing of helping out both wards till transfers which is on Wednesday.
It's made it so that we've been so busy. Hahah We've had multiple dinners every night and have had to fly to each teaching appointment. It's been nuts. The members here are amazing though. They help us out heaps. All the people we're teaching right now are doing great. It's been busy, but busy is good.
I was blessed on Saturday because Elder Liao had to take an English test at Massey University for college and it was 4 hours long. I had to stay out in the hall and there was NO ONE in the whole building but me. So I found a nice comfy couch which was actually comfier then my bed and took a long nap. It was the best! I have never been so relieved than when I found that couch. #BLESSED
I got to go see my great friends basically my family out here--Jade, Geoff, Shyloe, and Emason. They're the best. They have a baptismal date in March and I was so excited when they told me. They are nuts. They roasted me hard out for getting chubby haha. I love them heaps.
Chinese Old Dude is doing good. He had to go to the hospital this week but we were able to see him yesterday and he's doin all good.
I NEED a favor. We get heaps of bread donated every week (I think that's why my cheeks are lookin huge) but if anyone has any bomb French Toast Recipes or sandwich ideas please send them my way. It would be much appreciated to me and my companions. Send us the best ones cause were in for a treat. (Don't worry I'm riding a bike next transfer if I stay here so it'll even out all the French Toast I'm eating.)
Well love yous. Hope you guys are reading your scriptures and saying your prayers! Have great week!
LOVE YOU GUYS!!
Elder Cushing
Scripture of the week
John 3:16-17
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
I love this scripture. It says it right there that God loves us and he wants us to live with him again but that will only happen as we follow the commandments and live by his word. That we MIGHT be saved and have everlasting life and joy if we follow Christ and make him the center of our lives.
Pics
1. Auckland city views
2. Bowling
3. Me and Damuni with Auckland
4. @carsshreddawgs car
5. Before Church, Me Liao Mondejar
6. Our boi Chinese Old Dude
