Well, to give you all a heads up, I am still alive and kicking and breathing. The multi-zone meeting was al little tough because a lot of missionaries are disobeying the rules, so we all suffered for that. We are low on baptisms right now, so the president hit us with that one. The junior companions didn´t feel it as much as the senior companions and district leaders.
Last week I had a feeling I should take the money out of the ATM and to store it in the house instead of carrying it around. That was a good idea. First of all, we were on a bus and 3 thieves got on. Two in the back for protection of the first scrawnier thief. The little guy was collecting the money. Not much commotion but I was wondering why everyone was handing this guy their money. It didn´t register till he got to me and my companion and asked for our cash. I thought, "Sorry, dude, I am not really in a position to donate right now, but he insisted. I looked around and saw the other two in the back and thought it was better to just give him what I had and let it be. I did, but that put me in a bad, depressed mood for the day. I'm just glad I took the other money out of my account when I did and put it at home or else I would not be able to get to a machine other than walking a good long time. Other then that, I am glad the Lord has protected us and that they didn´t shoot the anyone. I was also told that the next time this happens, what I can do is have 50 or 60 cents in my pockets and throw my wallet under my shoe or under the seat, so if I get robbed, it's only pocket change. 50 or 60 cents because its a good two bus rides.
To answer some of you questions in you letter: What my companion and I do for investigadores.... well we work and pray a lot because if we don´t work, why should the Lord help us? Many people think, "Why is God doing this to me, why can't I succeed?" I think I did this to myself because I am not following through for Him in one area or another. So, have faith, pray and work hard. The blessings will come.
For things to send in a packge, stationary and pencils are good. I don´t know what I would like for Christmas yet... anything from home is cool. I think it might be a good time to start asking for shoes again because by the time I get them, I think these might be worn out, providing my area isn´t too rough on them.
Thank you guys for your concern. Some days it feels good to know that someone out there is praying for you. I feel like as a missionary that all I do right now is take the problems of others and try to solve them. So thanks so much for your support. The world needs to support more those who support others. A good example of this is my greenie companion. I have to teach him everything. This is a little hard. Today I gave up my p-day because Hermana Perez scheduled a doctor's appointment for my companion in the middle of the day. He suffers from seizures, but only when he sleeps. Yes, I know this can be fatal. We had to take him to the hospital to get him checked and he has no money, so I am floating him for 6 days more. I have to because where he goes, I go. I don´t do this with resentment because he is me and I am him. We are one. The seizure thing is said to be caused by a small tumor in his head that they think is there, but hasn´t shown up on an x-ray, so we need to take a better and more specific exam of his head. Sounds funny, ya I know. So I have been helping him in this. The mission is covering the docs appointments, I do transportation and secretary work. Believe me, I'm using all of my resources. Well, that's what I spent today doing.
Thanks also for the quotes. I appreciated them a lot and they made me think and reflect on a few things.
I love you guys and pray for you every day.
Love Elder Proksch
P.S. I can´t wait for the Christmas call!
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