Summer already? That went fast. Life is really, really good. It’s starting to be light outside till 9:00 at night. So it's good. I've now tried British candy and I’ve got to say that it's not too bad. I'm eating rice and curry, and also fruit, a bit. There is a fruit stand near our flat and I can get fruit for a pretty good price. I got a coconut the other day. And I got a mango...that was good. And plantines which are like a banana, but taste more like a potato.
Things are going well. Training is really stressful, but it's alright. I appreciate what Elder Ball taught me a lot more now. I only hope that I'm doing an alright job. I find that experience is a great teacher; you just need to open your mouth and talk. I think we should do more street contacting on busy streets, that's what helped me a bit, continually trying to talk to people. Practice...
I met two guys named Wayne and Jason. I ran into a Polish gangster guy again...same one that said to us "I'm not your enemy, but I'm not your friend either". Also, he said "you go live your life, I'll live my street life" :) I love Polish people...
This week was good. Tomek came to church! I hope he enjoyed it. It was different because it was stake conference though. I think he felt a bit out of place at first. I got to translate for him, which I realized is harder than it looks. He actually knows Piotr already. So they both sat with Daniel. It was good to have all of them sitting together. Piotr was really funny with him. "Is this your first time....oh its wonderful!" "Yea it's not too bad, they just come to my house, read with me, and talk a bit". I'm excited to see how things work out. Also, last night we were walking and someone I had met saw us from the window and then called us (they said they would call us when they got into their new flat about three months ago) and we were able to visit with them. I'm starting to understand Polish and I love it. There's a man on the street named Henryk. He is an older chap and has a really nice mustache, to the point where we nicknamed him for a bit "the legendary mustache" I usually meet him on the street and we actually have a conversation, well he just likes to talk a lot, but I'm starting to understand more of what he is saying. I keep asking if we can share the Book of Mormon with him...I think I'm just meant to wear him down by being friendly with him and to keep asking; I'm starting to learn that persistence is the key, sometimes. Also, another man named Bob invited us back and now we're trying to teach him and his roommate.
So, I'm pretty excited and lots of good things are happening. Oh, I got challenged to have district meeting all in Polish. That should be an adventure and a bit of a challenge. I think it's possible, but still difficult. I remembered my camera today. Yes, those are chicken feet, and I ate one...
Love you
Starszy Ressler
