Disappearing Acts

There were a few instances that happened this week that made me miss home and got me super sick of my area. First of all the sister missionaries were to teach Rowdy and everything was great. Everyone was very excited for him and all of the sudden he just disappeared... A few days later we found out that he had raped his daughter and got sent to jail. It seems like everyone we have brought to Church or teach have the tendency to have a criminal record. It's so sad and makes my heart ache. I have really lost trust in these people. A lot of them are very enthusiastic when we invited them and they accept most of our invitations however, they don't follow through.

Now this is a major heartbreak for me; Courtney. I hate to say it but she literally broke my heart like a shattered mirror. I really love her and her family. It's strange to say but I have developed such a love that I didn't know existed for her and her family. I KNOW with every ounce of my heart that the gospel will make their lives better. Well, something really strange happened. So we set up an appointment for Friday evening to teach her FHE and we were really close. However, she texted us and re-scheduled because something popped up. So we didn't pay too much attention because she mentioned that she was going to be coming to Church so we were hoping to see her there. To be honest I was praying to see her at the Sacrament meeting. She didn't show up. We went by her house that evening to find out that all her stuff was gone and  that the house was empty. She has moved away without saying anything  to us and what kills me is that she doesn't give us any explanation. She's ignoring our calls and text. I don't know what to say or do. I mean I could careless if she refuse the Gospel but at least give us an explanation. Anyway that's my week. Sucks. Pardon my language.

We don't knock too many door anymore because President Ellis our stake president and mission leader said it's a waste of time. Also our mission coordination leader seems to be "discouraging" us to teach people up north due to criminal records. I mean North side is what we are responsible for. It's frustrating not knowing what the Lord wants from me. I'm doing the best that I can however, it doesn't seem like the ward here wants to grow. I have just realized that this area was shut down a few transfers prior to mine. Anyway I did receive your package so thank you very much. My transfer is coming up in 2 weeks I believe I'll find out on the 14th so I will keep you posted.

About President Collins. He left on Friday and President Cleveland is here now I believe. We will meet him tomorrow at Lafayette. I hope he's not too strict but whatever rules he makes I will obey without questioning it anyway. I might have an opinion but that's as far as it goes. Well I hope everything continues to go well back home. I miss you all and sure hope that this cloudiness in my mind is temporary. The members here are amazing as always.  Thank you for all your prayers and support! I will let you know if I'm getting transfer or staying. I hope I stay because I don't want to leave this area having negative thoughts/experiences about it.

Love always,

Elder Uthaichai

 

I don't have that many picture this week sorry. This is Trevor Marler. He's going to Salt Lake West Spanish Speaking. If you're down there please go find him and feed him. His family is so good to me.