Hi Mom,
Ok, so, Elder Komakech
is leaving. I’m sad but it’s time. He has been a fantastic companion and one that
I’ve learned a lot from. He is very
humble and kind person which allowed me to improve my relationship with him. Whenever I would mess up or made mistakes his
kind and humble nature always helped me to become better. It has been a great three months.
My new companion is
Elder Chabane, and I do not know him yet because we pick him up tomorrow. He is South African.
Last week, on our
Preparation Day, Elder Komakech, Elder Francom, Elder Roberts and myself went
to Natal Lion Park. Just a footnote
about Elder Roberts: he has been with me in areas of my mission ever since I
went to Thaba Nchu. He served as my zone
leader there and now I’m his district leader and he is still my zone leader.
Needless to say we have become very close friends. He is from Tremonton, Utah. He will be leaving next transfer. 
Well, back to talking
about the small reserve we drove through last week. It was very exciting, we had an absolute
blast, and the animals we encountered were amazing. When we first drove through the reserve we
didn’t see anything for a long time, until my companion spotted four elephants
in the distance. The elephant herders
brought them to us and we were able to see them up close. We actually got to touch them.
After driving through
the reserve we drove into the lion cage.
This is where they keep approximately 17 lions and lionesses. All that separated us from them were the
windows of our car. The lions actually are
pretty tame though. It was just very
neat to see them even though they were not in their natural state.
Let me transition to
some of the missionary work going on right now.
We are teaching a 15-year-old girl who I will refer to as Laura. She is living with her aunt and cousins who
are members but less active. Laura has
just grasped the gospel so strong as we have been teaching her. Amid her learning and growth it has offered
her aunt an opportunity to help her in the gospel. I think the most amazing thing is how much her
aunt has grown just in helping Laura understand and receive the gospel. She
started coming back to church, and Sunday after church at the end of a lesson
she was tearful in telling us how she is so happy that Laura is progressing so
well, and that she "the aunt" is beginning to feel the spirit
again and the love of Heavenly Father.
We had a similar
experience with another part-member, less active family on Friday. I love working with the less actives because
of my own experiences. I know what it
means to repent and to feel the warmth and light of the gospel and love of God
after the dark night of transgression. My
heart really goes out to the individuals trying to get back into the church,
because I’ve been there.
This work is so true. I love
it so much.
I love you mom,
Elder Gold
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