What even is Minnesota? There are 6 languages here, some people get
called to English, and then in the field get called to learn other ones.
English, Hmong, Cambodian, Spanish, Koran, and Chinese.
There's so many Hmong people here. The old people only speak Hmong, so it's prettyhard to understand them, but the younger people speak both. They also
are always offering to feed us, which is great, but it's a ton of
food.
The first night I got adopted into a Hmong clan, the Lauj clan,
or Lo in English. So I have a new mother now, her name is Tas Kab
Yeej.
Hmong people's names are hard to remember...anyways, I had to eat
4 spicy peppers to be adopted. My mouth was on fire for hours.
We taught a few lessons, and I invited a new investigator to be baptized
and she said yes, which is upper awesome.
Hmong people are so cool, they love everyone. I already feel such a love for the people.
Also we went finding, and right after praying found a guy, who was interested in
learning more.
I already know that God knows his children, and has his
hand in their lives helping guide us to them.
My companions are elder Vang and Thao, and they're Hmong. They're super funny, and really
helpful. People say my Hmong is super clear which is good, but there's
SO much I don't know, which was clear when I tried to translate
sacrament meeting.
There were 3 baptisms this Saturday. A mother and 2 of her kids. I had the privilege of confirming them members and giving them the Holy Ghost, which was super spiritual.
Right now I'm in north Minneapolis, and there's a lot of work going on, people are super ready
to hear the message.
We went to a Hmong New Years party which was super cool, we got to see some Hmong dancing. Also handed out a few BOMs. There's a bigger party at the end of the month that we'll be going to.
Lots of good things in the future, so I'll try to remember to
write about them. Also Elder Thao, is literally the guy, Yao I think,
from Mulan. He looks and talks exactly the same.
Elder hwj chim lauj
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