Poor Chad stayed home from Friday of the Spanish District Convention for one last shot at getting his hours in before Pioneer School started! It didn't seem too bad because the Kichwa group was going to be out! BUT, there was an odd number and so he was sent by himself! Poor thing...and in a new language!!! So, already feeling a little less motivated, he decided to stick it out and try some return visits....what a guy! SO, at the first RV of the day, he is talking to the mom, who was telling him she really wasn't interested and Chad notices that the little boy has come out the door and is PEEING ON CHAD'S SHOE!!!!! Can you even imagine? Poor Chad...I would have just thrown in the towel right then and there...but he continued on.....
Sooooo.....he decided to try the Kichwa-speaking family near our house and had a GREAT study with them!!! So, he was feeling much better and was on his way home when he walked passed the park here on our street. He noticed a man sitting on a park bench reading and thought, "I really should try and preach to him." But, he had already passed by....and then, for some reason, turned around to go back and attempt to talk to him. Much to his surprise, as he got closer, he thought the book looked a little familiar!!!! It was the Reasoning Book!!!! So, in true Philip-style...asked, "Do you understand what you are reading?" hahahaha What a riot! And the man proceeds to explain that he had studied with the Witnesses for a few months and really enjoyed it, then he moved here looking for work and for the last 6 months, he just could NOT find the Witnesses!!!! He was OVERJOYED to find Chad!
So, they had a great conversation, and Chad exchanged information with him, even inviting him to the District Convention the following 2 days......and DRUM ROLL please.....
HE WAS AT THE CONVENTION ON SATURDAY morning when we got there!!!! And was soooo friendly and happy. Chad was assigned in the parking lot so didn't get to sit very much, but he sat near us and was listening very attentively and looking up all of the scriptures! And on Sunday....he was there and stayed the whole day also!!!! What an encouraging experience for Chad (and for me)!! Boy was Chad glad that he decided to preach to the man sitting on a bench in the park!!!
......you just never know when that little voice inside your head is holy spirit!!!! hahahahaha
Just wanted to share because I thought it was really cool......
See you all in a few weeks!!!
7 comments:
That was a wonderful experience...the man on the park bench, not the kid peeing on Chad's shoe. Can't wait to share it with my field service group.
Man you guys made me tear up I really love you guys and your blogging.When things get tough for us here in Thailand and the language I read your blog and everyone else's and I get pumped to keep going I really cried with joy in this last one (o.k I'm a sissy) but Great job Love ya guys
That is SO COOL! Amanda told me the first half of that story but I didn't know that the guy went to the convention too. Very nice.
We enjoy your blog and experiences. Good for Chad for "shaking the pee off his feet" and continuing on, haha. We miss Ecuador & it was nice to meet you in Banos cong when we visited. Keep up the great work!
Greg & Cheri Batty, Ottawa
Even though Chad's feet are covered with pee, they are still comely to Jehovah. Such an incredible experience about the man at the convention! We want to be you guys when we grow up!!! :)
Love and miss you both!!
This was so encouraging!
Thanks!!
just read the experience, found your blog, again. That was a motivating experience! Perseverance pays off, trusting in Jehovah never fails!
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