The Work and play continues.

One day a week the missionaries get a part of that day to do laundry, write letters, clean their apartment and play.  That day is called preparation day or p-day for short.  This week for p-day, Elder B. came upstairs with his laundry and mom tells me that he looked pretty tired.  When she asked him if he was tired, he said yes and that they had a very busy week.  She asked what they were doing for fun that p-day.  He said that they were going to a place with trampolines all over the room.  When they got home and picked up their laundry Elder B. looked a lot more awake.  They were going to take a quick shower, then off to teach a lesson.  What is amazing is how serious these young men can be and then on their p-day they let loose and are boys again.  They play kick ball, dodge ball, whatever.  These guys work and play hard, but what amazes me is how quickly they transition from play to work.  When Elder B. was up getting his laundry , he told us how much fun they had, and how hard they were playing that morning.  I jokingly teased him about being all sweaty and he told me that he only had half an hour to shower and be ready to teach.  What wonderful young men. 

Something I find amazing is how people react when they learn that I have missionaries in my home.  About a month and a half ago, someone asked me how it was going with the missionaries in my home.  I told him that I was loving it, but what i found interesting was when another man heard our conversation, asked me if they paid me rent.  I said no, they don't, but the stake gives me a monthly check to cover their utilities.  This man was incredulous, he kept asking about the money aspect.  "What if you had then in the other half of your duplex?  What if you owned an apartment complex, would they pay rent then?  He just didn't get it.  I didn't know how to answer his question except to say that there are enough members (I wanted to say with enough faith that the Lord would pay in blessings) who would invite them to their homes that the missionaries would not have to pay rent.

The work does progress and I am truly blessed in having the sacred privilege of hosting missionaries in my home.  I am actually a little nervous about posting this blog, because more people will want to have missionaries in their home and my opportunity would end.  Oh well, the mission signed an agreement that missionaries would stay here 18 months (not the same elders for the whole time).  So I am just going to enjoy the time that I get and soak up the wonderful spirit they bring into my home.

May the Lord bless MY elders.