The Spirit Of Contention

Yo what it do, gang. Well, I don't know how to start this email. It was a great week, until Sunday. 

I went on two exchanges this week. They were so sick. Me and my zl went on one. Me and my boy Bergy went on a crazy exchange, it was so funny. Did some random things. It was a legendary day for sure. 

This whole week was just prepping for JJ and Fes' baptisms. They were looking golden. These kids are so elect. They were so hyped to get baptized.....

We pick them up early for church cause my bishop wants to talk with them before they are baptized. Their dads go in there with them. JJ is 10 and Fes is 9, they are best friends who are both from Congo. Their dads also know each other. This interview lasts 30 minutes. Our bishop walks out and comes over to us and says, they aren't getting baptized..... 

He said that their dads said they aren't ready yet. I have been asking their dads if I can do this every day for the past 8 days. I truly do not know what happened. I was so mad. I tried to talk to the dads, and they say, after church. I go and talk to them after church. 1 of them was asleep and the other said basically, I'm not ready and I don't know enough. I told him I have taught his son everything. I truly don't know. I'm pretty upset. We got eternal salvation on the line. And also, like why do that to your kids. Don't get their hopes up and then last second just crush them. What dad would tell their kid this whole week, of course you can get baptized, it's your choice. Then suddenly change last minute and say no. I don't know, I'm just lost. 

Other than that, all 7 people I had on date, fell off. So, we're starting from scratch. 

On a lighter note, we got a new apartment. Our old apartment had a lot of gang activity and drugs were going in and out of that place. So, they got us out of there. Our new apartment is so nice. We've got a gym, so now I can work out. Here's my address if you want to send me something:
4720 E 54th St. Apt #261
Sioux Falls, SD 57110

Spiritual thought
So, for the last day or so.... It's been hard to have the spirit with me. I've just been angry. I've been thinking a lot about 3 Nephi 11:29. Which, if you're too lazy to search it up, talks about how the spirit of contention is of the devil. I want to be mad at the dads or the bishop, but I know that is wrong. Unfortunately, people are controlling these kids' agency but, in the end, Jesus will make everything right. I don't know God's will, but his timing is always right. 

Sorry, this was one of my more boring emails, but thanks if you made it to here. 

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