Linstead - 7

pic - 'Fambily' - Jamaican Patwa slang for 'family'

This past week has been a good one, although it's been frustrating at times. The past few days, the vast majority of our appointments canceled. A lot of our investigators have just been busy. That's frustrating, but we have return appointments with all of them. We have, however, seen improvements in our investigators that we've been able to see consistently. It had been really frustrating to not have them keeping commitments, but many of them read from their Book of Mormon and came to church. They're having positive experiences. Elder Hall and I made a goal earlier last week to have a positive outlook and faith that they'd follow through... and they have! That has been really satisfying.

Today is the first day of my 2nd transfer in Jamaica. Elder Hall and I are still in Linstead, and Elder Hall is the our new District Leader. We swapped 2 elders for 2 others. I'm excited for this transfer. Elder Hall is finding ways to improve the work in Linstead.

I'm glad that Elder Hall is the one training me. He's been a great example of looking for ways to serve others. Members, investigators, formers, Mormon-haters, anyone. There have been several times this past week where he's insisted on us helping others. Chopping bush, painting, fixing pipes, just about everything. Being in the service of others really helps me to strengthen and develop my love for the Jamaican people. 

And Utahns must love to give! Jamaica is very 3rd world, and a lot of their clothes are from thrift stores in the states. I've seen 3 jazz jerseys, a byu hat, a byu shirt, a jimmer jersey/shirt, and a wasatch high school basketball shirt. Haha keep on giving Utah!

Elder JB Ritchie