Mwahnepwi

 Kaselehlie maing ko! I don't feel like explaining the title so if you ever meet a Pinglapese person just ask them about it. Anyway, this week wasn't too crazy so this email will be fairly short. We got a car back so that's nice and it was a lot quicker than expected.

We've been steadily trying to find more Filipinos to teach and we've found a decent amount now. I'm starting to understand about 5 percent of the conversations and it's because of the English words they say every now and then. It rained some more this week so we got to get wet here and there so thats always good. Other than that we're still alive out here.

That's all from Pohnpei for this week. Tune in next week for more fun. Poakpoake kumwail koaros!

-Elder Eubanks

Here's an epic photo from this week

Back to Walking

 Yes, that's right. We are car-less again. Some other Elders decided to run over a log, and it messed up their car, so they stole ours. Anyway, literally the first day we started walking it's just pouring rain so that's nice. 

Now that I have walked this long in many areas, I have realized that even though it sucks and is hard sometimes, there are definitely extra blessings that come from walking. This week we met a really cool family who are very excited to learn more about our church and they are super kind as well. I think that it was just one of the blessings.

For a funny story this week, we went finding in one apartment and literally the first door we knocked we were greeted by an Indian man wearing only his underwear. I thought he was Pohnpeian at first, so I started speaking in Pohnpeian and then realized he's not and felt bad. Anyway, he wasn't interested but Elder Montojo and I thought it was so strange & funny how he didn't even put on some pants and just came straight to the door in underwear. Moral of the story: don't be that guy, put on some pants please.

That's really all I got for y'all this week. I poakpoake kumwail koaros! 

‐Elder Eubanks

Pics

1. One of the YSA that went on splits with us

2. A river that turned into a waterfall from all the rain

3. Prehistoric donut

4. Me and Elder Montojo by the waterfall

Trapped

I 'm trapped in Nanpohnmal. Just kidding, I'm excited to stay. We had transfers and I'm staying in this area with Elder Montojo but I've been released from my year sentence as district leader so that's nice but also kinda sad.

Anyway, this week was alright. It was very rainy and cloudy for most of the week so that made people's moods not so great. We found some cool people though who seem pretty interested so we'll see what happens. We had a lot of canceled or rescheduled lessons so that was a bummer.

This transfer is gonna be 7 weeks long so that'll be fun. Other than that I think that's about all I got for this week. However, I will say it's crazy I only have 6 months left. Time is flying by and it's often scary how fast it goes. I'm definitely gonna miss everyone and serving the people here.

I love you all and hope everyone has a blessed week. Poakpoake kumwail koaros!

-Elder Eubanks

Here's some pics

1. Elder Montojo & I in our area

2. A car buried by plants

A Spiritual Feast

This week we feasted physically and spiritually. It was general conference and it was awesome. I love the talks and all the insight given to us from the Lord's trusted servants. I am always grateful for the opportunity we have to listen to their words and guidance for each of our lives.

As for the work this week it was good, we had many return appointments with our many new international friends. Some from Japan, Philippines, Fiji, and even Kenya. It's been an interesting time, but I've really enjoyed it here. 

This next week is transfers and I'm not sure if I'll stay or leave. I guess we shall see. We also have some sisters from Tonga finishing their mission and going home this week so that's crazy and also, I will miss them. They are great missionaries. 

That's really all I have for y'all.  Hope you had a question answered from general conference. I invite us all to go back continuously and search what our Prophet and Apostles have taught us. I can guarantee that there is something there from the Lord for all of our individual lives. As always, I love you all and have a great week!

-Elder Eubanks

Pics

1.Our pday water balloon activity from last week (I forgot to send it sorry)

2. The sisters going home 

A week to remember

 Kaselehlie maing ko & hello po!

There is a lot to remember this week. The biggest and most obvious thing is the crucifixion and resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ. It's because of Him we all can have hope and peace in this life and live again in the life to come. 

I am eternally grateful for His infinite Atonement and great sacrifice for us. We should all take some time out of our lives to remember Him and his love. 

Another huge thing that happened this week is we had a baptism! Dennis and Denisha finally entered the waters of baptism, and it was a sweet and spiritual occasion to say the least. 

A big miracle where Heavenly Father helped us was the day of the baptism. We were scrambling to find a baptism dress that fits Denisha and I swear we had checked the closet at the church like twice already. I got a feeling we should check it again, even though I knew there was no dress. However, when we checked a third time, we saw a dress hanging there and when she tried it on it fit perfectly. After that experience, I knew that it was Heavenly Father helping all of us. 

Even though this week was kinda hard for missionary work, their baptism and Easter was the main highlight and it made up for the low moments in the end. I am super grateful I was able to see them be baptized and I know their family will be greatly blessed because of their decision. They already have a goal to be sealed in the temple one day. They are one of my favorite families I've met and taught on my mission. I don't know for certain, but if there was a reason for me being here in this area at this time, I think it was for them.

I love you all and I know this gospel is the true and everlasting gospel. I know that through Christ our lives can be changed and one day we can live with Him and our Heavenly Father, and our families. Have a wonderful week everyone!

-Elder Eubanks

Pics

1. Dennis & Denisha's baptism

2. Dinner that a member fam gave us

3. Our dog friend (his name is Sebastian)