Well this has been officially the 1st week in my whole mission were my companion and I have passed hunger. Well, its our fault because everyone in our house spent the money for October really quick. So we have been going through the classic hunger pains almost every night! It is so much worse because you don't get any blessings when you starve, only when you fast! We really couldn't fast because we have to take advantage of every moment that someone offered us food. In the end, many prayers were answered and I know many people were inspired and to give us a bit of food here and there. haha All of us said, No, we will not take money out from home because that is for losers. haha we made it.. Rumor has it this afternoon we get it! Lets pray! But nah it wasn't bad at all... just after 22 months you would think I could manage my money throughout the month. All is good now!
Well we had a great week. And I and putting my companion on a 6 week to Senior comp streak program. I have him taking charge in the things that are typically hard for new missionaries to do. So far so good.. It is awesome because I have seen a lot of his lazy tendencies leave. (we cant be perfect right) haha but he is on the path upward. I read something cool that I liked this week. "You know, the path to eternal life IS straight and narrow... that's how it is and it always will be like that and everyone knows. The thing that people don't realize is that just because it is straight and narrow, doesn't mean that it is flat... in fact, it rises, has ups and downs along the way. It never curves and never will, but it sure is a difficult straight hill we all need to climb!" I know that this is true. No matter where we are, we have to always continue climbing... UPWARDS!
I love you all so much.
Elder Howard
