Monday, November 18, 2013

Pickled watermelon

Anyukám és Családom,

This last week I had the opportunity to eat pickled watermelon. It is definitely one of the more interesting flavors I have ever tasted in my life. It was good, but then it wasn't... I don't know if you all know this, but Hungarians pickle everything. I have had pickled onions, peppers, tomatoes, now watermelon, and other modifications like cabbage. Quite interesting.

I also had the opportunity to give two more blessings in Hungarian this last week. It was to a sick girl and her mother. I am teaching their father right now, so that he will get baptized. I might have talked about him already, but basically missionaries have tried him for 5 years now, and he still hasn't gotten baptized. I figured I should give it a shot as I can be a very bold person sometimes. I haven't gotten myself in trouble because of that sometimes. 

I am helping a 12 year old boy to get the priesthood right now. His family has been inactive for a long time, so I met with him and told him he will need to be an example and come to church even if his parents don't. He has come to church three times in a row now. I am really proud of him, and he is learning a lot, and is really smart. I am happy I am able to help him. 

We also had splits last week in Szeged with the zone leaders. Those kids are crazy. They have like 12 bap dates, and are doing work. I had 8 programs in one day with them. Quite crazy. Even with all the work I try doing, I have never had that many programs. A couple I met with was really a pleasure. I love meeting with people that are truly trying to change, and their hearts are being converted. It brings a smile on my face to see that this is all true sometimes, and it works.

Last thing. this last Sunday my piano skills were asked of again. I am now playing for the choir, and for the kids Christmas program. It will be interesting. 

Love you all

Decker elder