In other news, there were some city wide demonstrations last Thursday, and President P didn't want us in the area. So instead of going out to work that day... We went to Lake Malawi!
It was such a wonderful day, full of sunshine, a cool breeze, a nice cook-out, and exploring over the rocks. At one point, there were even baboons crawling all over the trucks trying to get the food inside! It was so cool, and I found a stick and felt like I was Indiana Jones . The day was finished off by a wonderful dinner at the B's home.
In Relief Society on Sunday, we had a lesson on Learning by Faith. It helped me put a few of my life goals into perspective, and I would urge all who can to read the chapter by the same title from the Lorenzo Snow book they're using this year. We should always be learning, whether from the scriptures, or from textbooks, or even from other people. But keep this in mind: one of the only things we get to take with us once we depart from mortality is our knowledge, so do all you can to gather all you can!
Well, the toilet walls went up pretty quickly. Elder S said he felt like he was at scout camp, as he went around straightening sticks and tying complicated knots. He and Elder W did a good job! And yes, they are like the privacy part of an outhouse. Usually the walls are brick, but this one was just sticks with plastics stretched between. I can tell you right now I prefer the brick walls (yes, I've used the Hole several times).
If you ask a Malawian, they will tell you that yes, it gets cold. But if you ask someone who hikes around in the snow for fun (me) they will tell you that it's warm all the time and they don't even need the three jackets they brought.
The only thing that makes me sad here, is seeing the rock-bottom of poverty. Sometimes the only thing we can do is turn the other way. But one thing that motivates me is that when Malawi was dedicated for missionary work, it was promised that the country would rise out of poverty when everyone starts paying their tithing. Which gives us a lot of work to do! I know that this Gospel can help improve lives, and it's what gets me out of bed every day.
My companion and I got some wonderful news this week: We led the mission on our key indicators! It was such a shock, because we had basically two full days without lessons, but we've been working hard and I know that's the blessings coming from the Lord.
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To finish off this week, I would like to share with you all a scripture from D&C 139:12, which says "He who is boring and is a robot, the same is not my disciple." (Section 139 as it is revealed to the missionaries of Zambia Lusaka Mission the GREAT)
Think about it though. Regimentation is the opposite of Revelation. And we need revelation to guide us in a life of discipleship. We need to have fun now and again to keep our spirits light and happy. The Lord has commanded us, in fact, to 'be of good cheer'! How can we pass up obeying such a commandment? So my friends, the song of the week is "Don't worry, Be Happy!"
I love you all,
Sister Adams
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