8th Weekly Email

 The Sound of Music... in Kansas?

I've made a very big mistake. Some may say I've committed a serious sin. You may be thinking that I got my self into a predicament thanks to my mischievous ways, ending in me being send home. I will be staying in Derby although it's not Elder Lewis anymore. It's Elder Lewis with a buzz cut. My district leader said he cuts hair so I asked him to buzz my head. Today, we got the job done! Personally, I kinda like it although it's a very different. If you have anything nice to say, please message me and pick my confidence up. 


This week was pretty full of up and downs. One of the ups was meeting Rita. We were driving around looking for service when we parked to help an old lady with her leaves. She instantly told us she was too old to be raking, in fact she said "I'm am 83 going on 84". I knew I had heard that before. She then told us she grew up in Germany during World War II. I've never seen it but I'm pretty sure The Sound of Music is based off of Rita. Anyways, we talked for about 45 minutes about her abusive neighbor, her sons and daughter in the military, and the Mets! It's incredible how quick witted she was for being a bit older. She was cracking jokes about the Miami Dolphins and her neighbors. 


That was one of the few successful contacts we had. To be honest, we don't have many. To be even more honest, we don't talk to a lot of people. My companion is a weenie when it comes to talking to strangers but I am too. Some people are very rude but were learning to be better. This guy was very anti-lds so I agreed to disagree but offered service to be nice. He told me he can work hard with out me or my false hope and that I learn how to work hard myself. He blocked me. Good thing because I was about to give him a piece of my mind. 


I don't want to go home but I do want to listen to normal music. I can no longer deal with my companions stupid mutual theme music. It's not too bad but that's all we listen to. While we were shopping in Walmart this morning, Dan + shay came on followed by tongue tide. It was *glorious*. I was on my own planet listening to non gospel music. 


I'm sorry to be so negative in my emails but the bad is what sticks out to me. Next time, I'll make sure to make a very positive email. Also, not much has happened in the Italy aspect. My companion is headed there on December first so I think I'll be the transfer after! I am happy to be in Kansas, I will enjoy my time here while i have it!


Vi voglio bene,
Anziano Lewis


Pics:
The district, 

sexual assault?,

 obliterating my comp in monopoly deal, 

pre buzz with sista Marriott, 

post buzz looking fine