We all woke up extra early on Wednesday, because we had early trains out of Rennes to catch. The conductor of the train eventually came by to check our tickets as we were sleeping, and decided not to wake us up. That was very well appreciated; There still are good people in this World! The rest of the day we spent finding. One woman, Emmanuelle, was super nice and actually took a Book of Mormon. She had just gotten back from a trip to America where she had visited one of our temples in California. She, however, didn't understand anything that the missionaries taught her, because it was in English. She was interested in our religion and wanted to know more. That was a great contact. After all of our contacting for the day was done, we decided to visit the pier/harbor restaurant where Emmanuelle works. It was so good! Check my weekly album for a video of this event.
The next day we took an early morning train out to go do service at the Wheelers house. They are so lovely and we had a great time. Being here has changed me... I now really enjoy yardwork tbh. A great pass-time! Sister Wheeler made us lunch afterwards and it was so good.
On Friday we decided to contact at the beach, as now is the season when everyone is there. We soon realized that doing this in the evening wasn't a great idea, as there wasn't a bus back home. We were 2 cities away from the city we live in and let's just say that that was one long and tiring walk. Google maps says that it was only 8.7 kilometers, but it felt like it was much longer than even that. How many times do events like this have to happen to me before I learn my lesson to check for return buses BEFORE we leave? Lol.
The next day I wrote a talk that I was asked to give in church. Last minute, but that's how missionary life typically is. Later, we met with Yvan. This would be the last time we'd teach him before his baptism later this month. It went very well and we're going to miss him while he's on vacation.
Sunday was a good day. I gave a 15 minute talk in church which isn't my favorite thing to do, but afterwards we were able to enjoy lunch with the Salas who are now back from Sweden. They invited the Raveneaus, as well as a missionary who used to serve here, Elder Lefgren, and his parents. It was a great time and Sister Sala even made me a birthday cake. It was so good and such a kind act. I love this branch so much. The people here are incredible. I'm definitely going to miss them when I come home in just one month's time!
Echoing my talk from yesterday, one of the things I learned on my mission was that we need to love everyone as Jesus loves us. It's essential to any relation you may have in life. Hate, judgment, bullying, etc., never does anything good. If we really want to see changes in our lives happen, as well as in the lives of others, we need to love each other. Jesus was the perfect example of love. None of us are perfect and no one is better than anyone else. In God's eyes, we are all equal. We need to stop comparing ourselves to others, and start loving them instead. I know this to be true. Go out there, make someone happy. I promise you won't regret it.
I love you all! I'll be back in just one month!! I'm excited to see all of you.
Elder Connor Anderson
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