So many things have happened since I wrote last!! The rest of the MTC was great! But too many things have happened here in Uganda to talk about them!
When we first got to Uganda it was pretty late on Tuesday night. We got in this van and drove like 40 minutes to the mission home. I will describe the car ride with one word.. INSANE! Number one, we were driving on the left side of the road. Number two there are no stop lights or stop signs. It is complete madness. And there are hundreds of boda bodas (motorcycles) weaving and going wherever they want. Its pretty crazy.
We went to the mission home the next day and had interviews and training. You know, your basic stuff on what types of bugs and animals can kill you.. haha. But honestly its a lot safer here than you would think. President Chatfield is the best!! He speaks with so much power! He talked about how our standing with man is not as important as preaching the gospel. Sometimes we have to do things that make us uncomfortable or embarrassed, but it is worth it as long as we are doing what the Lord wants. Truly living the Law of Consecration! I know that as you live the law of Consecration in your life the Lord will bless you.
Finally my first area is Gulu!! Its probably the hottest place in the mission so I feel right at home.. haha. Since we don't get to watch conference until the end of the month, we fasted yesterday, and president told this area specifically that we are not allowed to fast from water because of how hot it is. Pretty crazy. The Zone consists of 4 companionships and a senior couple. We live in the same complex which is pretty nice. 3 separate houses. We also play soccer every morning for exercise and I am getting pretty good actually! It is way north. The furthest north you can go in Uganda. It is as they say, the bush. People live in clay huts with straw roofs. But it also has a city area. It is a great place. Me and Elder Majawa are opening the area. It is going to have a lot of challenges, but we are ready for it. Elder Majawa is from Malawi. He is so humble and is an amazing missionary. He has only been a member for 3 years and already knows more than me. haha. He is so powerful. We have been finding a lot. We already have 5 or so people with baptismal dates. We are pretty united as companions and in lessons. It also helps how humble the people are here! Anyone and everyone is willing to listen. 90% are christian.
Well, I love you all and I know I am where I need to be. I have a great love for the people, and I can feel it grow stronger everyday.
Love,
Elder Hawk
You know you are in Africa when just throw all the trash you want out the window.
Me with President and Sister Chatfield
A Baboon!! There were soo many of them all over the road after we passed the Nile! It was crazy!
From right to left: Elder Majawa (trainer), me, Majawa's Trainer, Elder Barker, Elder Switzer (Other Missionary Majawa trained. Crazy story about Elder Barker. We were best friends in 4th grade in Herriman!!!! We were in the MTC together and figured that out.
Me at the NILE RIVER!! So Cool!!!
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