Greetings from around the other side
of the world! I thought about that today, I'm all the way around the
world from Utah! Cool stuff.
So stuff went down this week:
We had a baptismal service on Sunday! We had three awesome people
go into the waters of baptism and take that step towards coming closer
to Christ! We held it in a pool in a hotel across the city from the
branch house. The fun thing about this though, is that on the wall of
the pool there is a mosaic of some mermaids or somewhat just flapping
around in some water. It's a pretty mosaic and what not, but the
mermaids are like totally....well, they aren't wearing clothes. Yeah. So
I got to hold a towel in front of them for the entire service so no one
else would see them! That was my contribution! Haha. Super funny. But
it was such a special event: there is nothing like seeing someone that
you have grown to care about coming out of the water just beaming with
light. Such a neat thing to witness.
I went on splits again down to Kecskemét and this
time I was with Elder Christensen. I think he's only been in the country
for like eigth months or something, which I guess is a while, but still
considered young in missionary years. We had a really fun time down
there, and he is a great elder! And when we split back to Szolnok, to my
surprise we had a new senior couple waiting for us: the Smiths! They
are from Randolph, UT up by Bear Lake. And they have a CAR. HOORAY FOR
AUTOMOBILES OF GREATNESS. We were way excited by that haha. Elder Miller
and I took them shopping at the local Auchan for food and what not.
They insisted on buying us dinner afterwards, so we went and showed them
our favorite spot in Szolnok to grab a bite to eat: the gyros spot! :D
So, whilst tabling, I was called "Satan" for the
first time by a passing fellow. That was fun. Also, another unexpected
moment: in a programme with one of our investigators, I was talking
about something and then "K", our investigator, just says "Hey, Elder
Giacalone, your Hungarian sounds really well!" I wanted to hug him right
then and there! In all seriousness, I have see how I can understand
people a lot more now. It's still a little tough to express myself, but I
can listen pretty well, I think.
I also recited the First Vision in Hungarian in a
programme for the first time the other day. I know I've been here for
like a transfer already but it was still my first time. It was so neat. I
can see why Preach My Gospel emphasizes bearing testimony about Joseph Smith and the
First Vision- it brings in the coolest spirit to every single lesson we
use it in! One of the prophets referred to the First Vision as when the
iron ceiling between man and God was "shattered" forever. Such a cool
way to phrase it.
Szolnok is just chugging along! The branch is great,
the food is fantastic, and the people are super funny and great- I
LOVE them! Next week is transfers! I'm excited to see what will happen
with everyone around the mission. We've got a busy week this week, lots
to do! Thanks for all the prayers, I appreicate them!
Have a great week everybody! Isten aldd meg a magyart! (God Bless the Hungarians!)
Giaclaone Elder
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Our family received this email on Sunday!
** We have met your
missionary son this week. He is an amazing elder. He and Elder Miller
work so hard. His language is coming along nicely. We just arrived in
Szolnok Tue. Your son and Elder Miller took us shopping to teach us the
ropes of shopping in Hungary. They also invited us to attend some
programs with them and to visit an inactive family. They have been so
kind to us and have made us feel so welcome. Your son interpreted for
Elder Smith today in priesthood meeting.
Thank you for raising such a wonderful son. He is an excellent missionary.
Love, Elder and Sister Smith
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