Transfers! I got the news that they're transmogrifying all the zones. And, similar to making bad choices in desperate circumstances, they made my area one of the new zone leading areas. Cool beans. And my new companion is Elder Bingham, a handsome hooper from Hooper, Utah! Too bad he's way more handsome than me, so now I can't send pictures home without worrying I'll receive emails the next week from all my friends saying, "Hey, could I get your companion's email? No reason. I just... you know. He's handsome." I guess I'll have to start wearing makeup now.
I'm pumped for these upcoming transfers! There's an uncanny feeling in my gut whispering sweet somethings into my ear that things are about to blast off--in our area hopefully, but no other place. Granted, this feeling is similar to that of oncoming diahrrea. But who knows?
One of my favorite elders, Elder Maluleka, who just returned home. I had the privilege to work with him for about a week. I have my hand on his head.
PhD in Mormonism:
Tracting late at night in a relatively ghetto-ish area, a stubby man in his 30s popped his head out of a window, summoned us and asked which church we are from. I happily tooted back, "Ny Fiangonan'i Jesoa Kristy ho an'ny Olomasin'ny Andro Farany!" His face lighted up, and he vigorously waved for us to get our missionary bums into his house. He then dug into a drawer and whipped out a thick book with this title, "Doctorate Thesis: Mormonism, the One and Only Church." I broke out laughing. He . Confused, I asked him why he still isn't a member of the church. Tina smugly revealed, "I'm Buddhist! When I pray, Joseph Smith is there, Elijah's there and you are too!" I was like, "Dang, that's cool! When did this type of prayer come out?" Just kidding, that guy was a bit whack. However, he wants to give us list of referrals.
Scaring Nortje:
After their last lesson, Elder Kruger and Van saw Elder Nortje and McCormick on their way home. Being their sneaky selves, they decide to fake-mug them; so they slip into an alleyway. Then, as Elder Nortje and McCormick pass, they pounce on them, cover their eyes with their ties and started yelling threats in Malagasy. Elder McCormick freezes, paralyzed by fear while raising his arms in the air with his wrists angled like he was about to do the "Thriller" dance. He cries out in Malagasy, "I'll give you money! I'll give you all my money!" But Elder Nortje experiences the 'fight' reaction. Instead, he punches and whacks Elder Kruger all over the face. Apparently, it was a way hilarious experience, but Elder Kruger ended up with a black eye and bloody nose haha...
Gabby:
Gabby and his wife first learned 20 years ago. They staunchly denied the Restoration, and now he's a deacon in the Protestant church. Darn.
Cool thing though is they are diligently reading the BoM. However, too bad they're searching for contradictions to prove us wrong. Darn again.
Cooler thing though is they came to the Sunday Conference sessions. However, too bad it was just to see how fake the Prophet and Apostles are. Dagnab.
Coolest thing is to see the horror on Bakoly's face as Gabby accepted a baptismal date. Dope!
Malagasy Morsel of the Week - Mangetotra:
I had to do this one some time. I'm surprised I've been able to control myself from sharing this for over a year. Enter it in on Google Translate, heehee.
Love you all!
Elder Soper
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