WEEK #83 & #84 - Snails and Banana Tree

These past two weeks have just flown by!

Huuuuuuge coconut!

Broken English Lessons:

1. In response to, "Can we meet up at 5pm tonight?" Most people say, "Sounds good."

In Malaysia, everyone says "can." 

They like shortening everything. 

I guess those stickers your mom sent you to give to the kids really do work. Mothers know best! 

If you like something, just don't worry about grammar and say, "That one very nice one." 

Yes, I know, hard to understand. Maybe one day you will get it. 

These are the blocks. Crazy! 

Highlights:

-We found a jar of coins worth 42 ringgit, so we splurged at the only western restaurant in Sibu Jaya: KFC. I've had more fried chicken on my mission than my family has our whole lives.

This is why we keep cereal in our fridge.

-We had an appointment fall through, so we knocked on the next door neighbor's house. Turns out a pastor was visiting one of His church members. They were kind enough to give Elder Okelberry and I some soda. For those of you that don't know, I haven't drank soda in 10 years. So I whispered to Elder Okelberry in a very forceful tone, "DRINK IT." He quickly drunk his and was planning to switch the empty cup with mine. The owner was too quick and filled up Elder Okelberry's cup again before he switched it. He then chugged his cup again and switched it with mine. They filled mine up again and he gulped down both cups. After we left I thanked him for his sacrifice in my behalf and wished him good luck. What a comp!

I am Sarawakian 

Go Indians!

-We met with the first member ever in all of Sibu. His name is Brother Joseph. He speaks perfect English. He has been a real hero to this branch. 

Brother Joseph, the oldest member in Sibu!

-We met with Ostine's family. He is about to go on a mission to this mission! He has a family of 15 which is unheard of here in Malaysia. All are members except for a couple. The father just recently returned from the Solomon Islands and is looking for work here in Sibu Jaya. He will be a wonderful strength to the branch.

Some of the 13 member family!

-The Stephens (senior missionary couple) did an inspection of the house. The first time they did an inspection was right before I arrived here in Sibu Jaya. The house didn't pass the inspection, nor did it pass my inspection. Over the last 3 weeks, we have put in over 70 hours of cleaning. Morning, nights, preparation days, everything! It is finally finished. Yay! 

When we clean, we go all out. 

-We have been teaching this couple (Hendry and Allenie) for a while now. They haven't came to church or answered phone calls, so we decided to stop by their house. We were going to read the Book of Mormon with them again, but felt prompted to talk about eternal families. Both Hendry and Allenie want to have an eternal family and raise their baby Aiden in the Lord's way. :) They came to church and loved it! 

Yes, I did it. Full rain suit baby 

Just want to give a shout out to my brother, Keldon. He wrestled his guts out and took 3rd at the state championship tournament. He won by 1 point! He has the heart of a champion. I've never seen someone want something so bad and be so physically and mentally strong. He will be an example to me and everyone around him in His future achievements. I love you Keldon! (LSC) "LaRose State Champion."