Hey. Happy Thanksgiving!! 11-21-11

It has been another great week! It's always a good week here in Entebbe, Uganda as we get to go and spread the gospel there is nothing better we can do. This week went good we are now in finding mode so it makes it a little tougher and slower, but I know that through the Lords will we can find those that are interested in the gospel. We are still waiting on Brian and his wife to be married. Also there are some others Like Esau and Jennifer, Charles and his wife. They are all interested but they may take time, it will come on the Lords time when he is ready. This week we have just been trying to find those that are interested in learning about the gospel. Some of the people we found weren't able to make it to church so that's always a downer, but there's always hope for next week. We found this guy named Joesph and he really likes the gospel and we have been able to teach him and he liked what we had to say but he wasn't able to come to church because he was going to be gone. He seems nice though and sincere about learning so we will see where that goes. Also there is a guy named Godfry he owns this Orphan school here called "New Hope" and he is a pretty smart guy and he liked what we had to say but once again he is busy on Sundays. He takes the Orphans around to go see their Grandparents which is a great thing to do, but doesn't leave time for church, so far anyway. We did have some powerful people come to church such as Rose and her husband Samuel and a few of their kids and they all seem very interested in the gospel. They came to church really loving it and have made some good friends. The daughter has made some good friends too so it was pretty powerful. We also got a referral named Benon from Penny Balyjusa and we were able to talk to him about the gospel he said he liked it but would need some time and more sharing in order to believe us. All in all it was a good week and we have been doing what we can to find those that are truly ready for the gospel in their lives. I know that this gospel is true and that Jesus lives and that he died for us and for that I am truly thankful that he would do something like that for us who are not perfect and are sinners. I am thankful for a Father in Heaven who loves us and is willing to help us in times of need. I am so thankful for our Savior Jesus Christ who through him we can all be cleansed from our sins if we choose to repent of what we did wrong. I am thankful for the restored gospel in my life and how it has impacted my life and many others. I am thankful for my family who have been there with me always through the good and the bad. I am so thankful to be on mission to be in the service of my fellow beings and in the service of my God. I am thankful for all of you and those that have helped me become a better person especially for my loving earthly parents who have helped me to know right from wrong and have taught me to choose the right and warned me of the dangers of the world. A little bit about life here, we eat at home most of the time and it's mainly bread rice or eggs. If we go out to eat it is usually at this four seasons place that is pretty good. I may need some money in my account, but I am not sure we will see. I am not sure about the Christmas traditions here in Uganda and I am excited to see how it goes. Another Balyjusa kid just got home so that is number 6 that has left on mission and returned honorably so that was pretty cool. I am glad everyone is doing good and I hope it continues to go that way. I miss you guys and love you all hope this week continues to go great! Love you all and miss you! Have a great Thanksgiving! Love Elder Hildreth