Adventures from the middle of Borneo

 

Hey Everyone!

This week was a good one and my comp and I worked super hard. We didn't necessarily see the results on the numbers side of things, but that will come. It's all about "Work Hard, Pray Hard". Other than that, here are a couple fun things, highlights you could say, that happened here in Sibu!

First off, last P-day after I got off from email we hopped in a members car and headed out to the jungle. We had our fishing poles, fish bait, and some good times. We went out to do a fishing/hunting trip with these guys and it was sweet! We were out in the middle of nowhere and walking around in straight mud and trees. We got some fish, and like I said, we had some good times. Always a good time in the jungle!

 As you may remember from last week, my bike was stolen. Good news is, that I got a new steed. She is pretty good lookin' too! Aside from the looks, haha, I got a bike that can haul this big 'white man' around from place to place. That is what we do here, bike, all day, every day, all night! Needless to say, although the bike struggles continue for Elder Thompson...he is still smiling!

Another fun thing, we played what we call "Banshee Beetle Baseball" this week. Description: Grab a ridiculously huge beetle from the jungle that screams like a banshee. Bring it inside. Toss it around a room. It's way more fun then it sounds I promise, haha!  These things are huge!

I had the opportunity to go on exchanges with our district leader this week. As always, good stuff happens. We saw some cool stuff in a new part of town, and we met 'white people.' Remember how we are 'whiter' and 'bigger' to Malaysians, 'Orang Putiah' as we are called.  These folks weren't missionaries. They were from South Africa and it was way cool to meet them. It's amazing when you see 'white people' here. So I know how all the natives here feel when I walk into a room...it makes sense after you haven't seen white people in so long....or you're entire life. 

Sarawak, Malaysia on the island of Borneo is a blast. I wouldn't trade it for the world! I love it out here!

 

Elder Thompson 

Draper, Utah Missionary Letters thru March 19 -2016