05.24.10

This last week was interesting.  Wednesday morning we woke up to a flooded flat.  So we cleaned up the mess and put a bucket under the leaking toilet hose, then left for DDM.  When we got back the flat was flooded again, but we picked up a new hose on the way back.  the only problem was the guard wouldn't turn off the water for us.  so we waited for the plumber to come so we could get the problem fixed.  Thursday morning we woke up to no water at all.  which wasn't good cuz both mutadhuba and i like to shower everyday, you can call it an obsession if you'd like :)  Apart from all the problems we had, the baptism we had on saturday was the best i've had on mission so far.  It was awesome, a 12 year old girl was baptized by her father.  We had support there from a few of the auxillaries and a couple investigators came as well.   It was just a good day!  We were also able so extend a baptismal date for next month to one of our investigators who is progressing quickly.  Sunday was interesting as well.  they closed the road that goes from Bomas to Nairobi.  So we had to walk to church and we were almost late.  a few others were stopped completely from coming so the chapel wasn't as full as it could have been.  Amazingly enough we still had 3 investigators come. and the chapel was almost full by the end of the meeting.  they canceled the sunday school and priesthood meetings so instead of going home early we watched the priesthood session of conference until the power went out during Pres. Eyring's talk.  Tonight we get our transfer news, but because of a brother of mine, i know that my whole district is staying the same.  Elder Mutadhuba and i will continue to work together for at least one more transfer.  I'm happy that i'm staying here for another transfer.  so i attached a bunch of pics from both the Mamba Village and also a bridge Elder Mutadhuba and i found in our area.  The bridge led to a hotel/resort thing for tourists.  but it also works great for missionaries who want to take a few photos :)  well thats all i have to say for this week, so i hope you all have a great week. 
Love ya,
Elder Larsen

05.17.10

This week started slow but it ended great!  We're working like slaves over here, only we get payment in the form of baptisms, we have a baptism planned for this Saturday.  It should be good.  then in a few weeks we're gonna have a bunch more if all goes well.  Yesterday at church we had 17 investigators total.  the chapel was full again, its so cool to see that building full of people on sundays.  Transfer news comes next monday, i hope i stick around.  Today we had some fun.  We went to a place called Mamba Village.  they have a ton of Crocodiles and a few other critters.  We were able to hold the baby crocodiles and I took a ton of pics.  It's kinda late, so i don't know if i'll be able to send very many right now, but i'll for sure send some next week.  I'm so excited for Destrie and Katie right now, I don't even know what to write.  I'm also happy for Bradie and Charity, that whole family has been blessed this week.  They're all awesome and i love them all so much!  Heavenly Father answers prayers!  I love you all and hope you have a great week!
Love
Elder Larsen  

05.10.10

Siku kuu ya akina mama enjema!!!  Well I hope all you mothers had a great week end!  I love you all!  This last week has flown by.  We've been working with this part member family and teaching the two daughters.  We were finally able to set a baptism date, a week from Saturday.  We were pointed to a young man who had the Book of Mormon.  He's been reading it and understanding it.  We taught the first lesson and when we went to teach the second lesson, he told us that he knew this is the correct church and that he wanted to be baptized.  We really weren't able to do any teaching with the second lesson, because he already understood the plan of salvation and knew all the answers.  it was amazing.  Church was also amazing, we had 16 investigators there.  8 from each area.  the chapel was so full, people who came a little late were having a hard time finding seats.  The classes were great and it was just fantabulus!  It was so good to speak to the family, hearing their voices was great.  They all said that i now have an African accent, but the people here still say that i sound like an American, so I guess I'm somewhere in the middle. To be honest I still think that i sound like Casey.  :)   Have a great week!
Love
Elder Larsen

05.03.10

So this week hasn't been to exciting to be honest.  We had zone conference on Tuesday, that was a good meeting.  The weeks seem to be flying by faster than the days.  We've been teaching a part member family and working with them a lot.  They have three kids that haven't been baptized yet.  If all goes well then we're hoping that two of them will be baptized in a couple weeks.  Saturday was horrible, we had all of our appointments fall through, so we tracted all freaking day, and we taught only one short lesson.  My feet were so tired by the end of the day. Well guys, have a good week don't forget to read the scriptures and to pray everyday!  Blessings come by obedience.  The Lord is just waiting to bless you, so give him a reason to do it.
I love you
Elder Larsen

Sister Nkosi and Casey.  She's from Zimbabwe. 

Casey and Elder Mutadhuba